Oct 26, 2025 | MotoGP
Alex Márquez took his third win of the season at Sepang. The Gresini Ducati rider rode in a special blue livery. He confirmed his strong form after finishing second in the sprint race behind Pecco Bagnaia.
Start and early phase
Bagnaia got off to the best start and immediately grabbed the lead. However, Márquez and Pedro Acosta continued to hang on. At Turn 4, Márquez took over the lead. He immediately created a gap of about eight tenths. That lead remained stable for the first half of the 20 laps.
Turnaround in round 13
On lap 13, Bagnaia's pace dropped. Acosta went past and remained strong, despite earlier doubts about tyre management at KTM. Soon after, Bagnaia quickly lost more time. He rode stepwise to the pit and crashed out with a technical problem.
Podium and top ten
Márquez controlled the closing stages and won by 2.7 seconds ahead of Acosta. Joan Mir finished third to take his second podium of the year. Franco Morbidelli pressed on, but Mir held on. Fabio Quartararo fell back, but still finished fifth and thus best Yamaha rider.
Fermín Aldeguer was considered a contender, but lacked speed and crashed in the last corner. His place went to Fabio Di Giannantonio, who finished sixth. Enea Bastianini rode strongly to the front from P19 and finished seventh. Luca Marini finished eighth, narrowly trailing Brad Binder. Marco Bezzecchi got no further than P11, behind Trackhouse rookie Ai Ogura. Bagnaia's crash means Bezzecchi now has a five-point lead in the battle for third place in the championship.
Other events
The Yamaha V4 prototype recorded P18 with test rider Augusto Fernández, 47 seconds off the winner. There were crashes for Pol Espargaró, Raúl Fernández, Miguel Oliveira and Aldeguer. Oliveira got back on and finished 19th.
Conclusion
Márquez confirmed his status as a Sepang specialist and cemented his second place in the World Championship. Acosta and Mir completed the podium. For Bagnaia, it was a race to quickly forget.
Oct 26, 2025 | MotoGP
Bagnaia and Ducati dominate Sprint
Francesco Bagnaia made a clear statement at Sepang on Saturday. After a sharp time in Q1, he grabbed pole and set off from the best position for the 10-lap Sprint. Bagnaia had an excellent start, held the lead and increased his lead lap after lap to the finish. It is his second win of the season on Saturday. Teammate Michele Pirro, starting from the back rows, battled his way to 20th place, providing useful data for Sunday's race.
This win is for the team, which works tirelessly. We alternate top performances with difficult moments this season, and together we are looking for the cause of those fluctuations.
Podia, championship places and rookies
Gresini had a strong day. Alex Marquez grabbed another podium spot, consolidating his second place in the championship. Teammate Fermín Aldeguer was named Rookie of the Year; he was initially on the podium in the Sprint but later received a penalty which adjusted his ranking. For Gresini, it remains a season to be proud of.
At Monster Energy Yamaha, it was mainly damage control. Fabio Quartararo rode a solid Sprint and moved to P5 in the final results after a post-race penalty for Aldeguer. Álex Rins struggled with the tyres and lost a lot of ground in the middle stages; he finished 15th. Team principal Massimo Meregalli stressed that today's data will be used to better cope with Sunday's longer race distance.
Combination of comeback attempts and setbacks
Aprilia had a small upturn: Marco Bezzecchi climbed strongly to the front from P14 and finished on P6. Lorenzo Savadori tested parts for the RS-GP25 and finished near the points on P18. Aprilia is working emphatically on development steps for future races.
Red Bull KTM Tech3 had two solid performances: Enea Bastianini fought his way from P19 to P9, earning another sprint point. Pol Espargaro rode consistently and finished 11th, despite a small contact with Luca Marini that cost him positions.
For Honda HRC Castrol, the day ended disappointingly. Joan Mir looked to be on his way to a result but lost the front end and made a DNF after crashing in the podium battle. Luca Marini was on his way to a strong comeback but got involved in contact with Pol Espargaro and also had to retire. Honda stressed that the team will take today's lessons to Sunday.
Prima Pramac Yamaha had a tricky Sprint: Jack Miller crossed the line in 14th, while Miguel Oliveira crashed out early due to a fall on the sixth lap. CASTROL Honda LCR saw Johann Zarco on form; he rode controlled to P8 and praised the regained feeling on the machine. IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Somkiat Chantra worked his way to P17 from P20 and gathered useful information for the race setup.
Brief overview of notable results
- 1st - Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team)
- 2nd - Alex Marquez (Gresini)
- Fabio Quartararo finished on P5 after penalty change
- Enea Bastianini knuckled down to P9 (10 places gain)
- Joan Mir and Luca Marini: both dropped out (DNF)
- Jack Miller P14; Miguel Oliveira dropped out
- Michele Pirro P20; Somkiat Chantra P17
Sepang remains a hot and demanding track, where tyre management and braking are crucial. Tomorrow's warm-up is scheduled at 09:40 local time, followed by the 20-lap Malaysian Grand Prix at 15:00 local time (UTC+8). Many teams returned to the paddock with new parts and data - Sunday will be the real measure of who can actually turn developments into race pace and consistency.
Oct 25, 2025 | MotoGP
Bagnaia unapproachable at Sepang
Francesco Bagnaia dominated the Tissot Sprint at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit. From pole position, he rode his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP25 to victory in the 10-lap race, with a 2.259-second lead over the runner-up.
Bagnaia quickly increased his lead and kept the pace constant. Alex Marquez crossed the line second on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24. Teammate Fermin Aldeguer completed the podium with a strong race as a rookie.
Key moments during the Sprint
Bagnaia's start was excellent and he immediately grabbed the lead. Pedro Acosta shot out early and immediately grabbed a podium position, but was later passed by Aldeguer. Joan Mir got involved in a battle for the podium, but lost control and crashed at Turn 9, ending his race early.
Aldeguer drove very strongly in the second half of the race. He was clearly faster on the straights and in the fast sections and posted a neat overtaking move at turn 9 to secure P3. Luca Marini suffered a setback: a failed overtaking move on Pol Espargaro at turn 14 led to his first crash of the season.
- 1. Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team)
- 2. Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati)
- 3. Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing)
- 4. Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory)
- 5. Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Team Ducati)
- 6. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha)
- 7. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing)
- 8. Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR)
- 9. Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3)
Perfect Saturday for Pecco.
Standings and preview
Besides the sprint victory, there were also championship milestones: Alex Marquez secured second position in the world championship, putting the Marquez brothers 1-2 in the standings. Marc Marquez leads the championship with 545 points. Alex follows with 388 points and Francesco Bagnaia is third with 286 points.
Aldeguer also grabbed the Rookie of the Year title for 2025 with his podium finish. Despite a late check around tyre pressure, his result stood.
The full Malaysia Grand Prix awaits on Sunday. Bagnaia takes the form and wants to score maximum points, but there are still 27 more points to be earned. It promises to be an exciting day in Sepang.
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