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Marquez Tops Brno for 70th MotoGP Win, Widens Title Lead

He now heads into the summer break with a commanding 120-point buffer over his nearest challenger

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MotoGP - Czech Republic Grand Prix - Masaryk Circuit, Brno, Czech Republic - July 20, 2025 Ducati Lenovo Team's Marc Marquez celebrates with his team after winning the MotoGP race REUTERS/David W Cerny
MotoGP - Czech Republic Grand Prix - Masaryk Circuit, Brno, Czech Republic - July 20, 2025 Red Bull - BORA - Hansgrohe's Florian Lipowitz in action ahead of Ducati Lenovo Team's Marc Marquez during the MotoGP race REUTERS/David W Cerny
MotoGP - Czech Republic Grand Prix - Masaryk Circuit, Brno, Czech Republic - July 20, 2025 Ducati Lenovo Team's Marc Marquez in action during the MotoGP race REUTERS/David W Cerny

Overview

  • Marc Marquez secured his 70th career victory at the Brno Circuit, claiming his eighth win in 12 races and fifth straight triumph of 2025.
  • His Brno success pushed his championship total to 381 points, creating a 120-point gap over brother Alex Marquez, who crashed out on lap two.
  • Marco Bezzecchi finished second for Aprilia and Pedro Acosta delivered KTM’s first main-race podium of the season by placing third.
  • Pole-sitter Francesco Bagnaia dropped to fourth early in the race and was unable to regain a podium position.
  • Reigning champion Jorge Martin returned from preseason injuries to finish seventh and earn his first points before MotoGP pauses until the Austrian Grand Prix on August 15–17.