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Marc Marquez Triumphs in Season-Opening Thai MotoGP with Family One-Two Finish

The six-time world champion secures victory in Buriram after a thrilling battle with brother Alex, marking a dominant debut for Ducati.

MotoGP - Thailand Grand Prix - Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand - March 2, 2025 Ducati Lenovo Team's Marc Marquez, Gresini Racing MotoGP's Alex Marquez, Ducati Lenovo Team's Francesco Bagnaia and riders in action at the start of MotoGP race REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
MotoGP - Thailand Grand Prix - Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand - March 2, 2025 Ducati Lenovo Team's Marc Marquez celebrates after winning the MotoGP race REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
MotoGP - Thailand Grand Prix - Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand - March 2, 2025 Gresini Racing MotoGP's Alex Marquez and Ducati Lenovo Team's Marc Marquez in action during the MotoGP race REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
MotoGP - Thailand Grand Prix - Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand - March 2, 2025 Ducati Lenovo Team's Marc Marquez in action during the MotoGP race REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Overview

  • Marc Marquez clinched his 63rd MotoGP victory, finishing 1.732 seconds ahead of his brother Alex Marquez in the 26-lap race at Buriram International Circuit.
  • The win capped a perfect debut weekend for Marc with the factory Ducati team, as he also won Saturday’s sprint race and secured pole position for a maximum of 37 championship points.
  • Francesco Bagnaia, Marc’s new teammate and a two-time world champion, completed the podium in third place, highlighting Ducati's strong start to the season.
  • The race was marked by intense sibling rivalry, with Marc regaining the lead from Alex in the final laps after overcoming a mid-race tyre pressure issue.
  • The season opener was overshadowed by the absence of defending world champion Jorge Martin, who is recovering from multiple fractures sustained in pre-season accidents.