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Marc Marquez Wins French GP Sprint, Extends Perfect 2025 Streak

Marquez reclaims championship lead with sixth sprint victory as Bagnaia crashes and rookie Aldeguer earns first MotoGP podium.

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MotoGP - French Grand Prix - Bugatti Circuit, Le Mans, France - May 10, 2025 Ducati Lenovo Team's Marc Marquez crosses the chequered flag to win the sprint race REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
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MotoGP - French Grand Prix - Bugatti Circuit, Le Mans, France - May 10, 2025 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Fabio Quartararo celebrates after qualifying in pole position REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Overview

  • Marc Marquez secured his sixth consecutive sprint race win of the 2025 season at the French Grand Prix, maintaining his unbeaten record in the format.
  • The victory allowed Marquez to reclaim the championship lead from his brother Alex Marquez, who finished second in the sprint race.
  • Rookie Fermin Aldeguer achieved his first MotoGP podium, finishing third after a strong late-race performance for Gresini Racing.
  • Francesco Bagnaia's early crash on lap two dashed his podium hopes and reshaped the race dynamics for key contenders.
  • Fabio Quartararo, starting from pole after breaking the Le Mans lap record, finished fourth, unable to sustain his early lead against the Marquez brothers.