Marc Marquez won the Grand Prix of Argentina, maintaining his perfect season start and extending his championship lead to 16 points over brother Alex Marquez. Franco Morbidelli finished third, marking his return to the podium. Ducati riders dominated the race, while Jack Miller struggled to secure a top position. The next race will occur in Austin, Texas.
Marc Marquez has maintained his perfect start to the 2025 MotoGP season by securing victory at the Grand Prix of Argentina. The six-time world champion battled younger brother Alex Marquez fiercely, extending his championship lead to 16 points at Termas de Rio Hondo. Marquez, starting from pole position, initially struggled after a mistake on lap four but regained control to finish the race 1.362 seconds ahead of Alex Marquez, marking his fourth MotoGP win in Argentina.
With consecutive wins in Thailand and Argentina, Marc Marquez has amassed a flawless 74 points from the first two rounds of the 22-round season. His brother, Alex Marquez, successfully secured second place in both races. Franco Morbidelli of VR46 finished third for his first podium finish in 1,414 days, while Marquez’s teammate, Francesco Bagnaia, came in fourth, over 5 seconds behind the winner.
After the race, Marc Marquez expressed satisfaction, stating, “Today the race was amazing, today I push.” He equaled Angel Nieto’s record for Grand Prix victories, achieving his 90th win; only Giacomo Agostini and Valentino Rossi remain ahead of him in the all-time rankings. He remarked on the competitive spirit with his brother, noting, “It’s difficult to attack your brother … I’m super impressed in the level of Alex these two races.”
As the two Marquez brothers dominated the race, Alex seemed on track for his first Grand Prix victory until a significant move by Marc on lap 21, allowing him to extend his lead impressively. Ducati riders claimed the top five positions, with Fabio Di Giannantonio overtaking Johann Zarco on the final lap, solidifying Ducati’s impressive winning streak across the last 19 Grand Prix races.
Jack Miller from Australia faced challenges in the race, finishing 14th after a poor start. He fell briefly to 16th position before recovering to end the race 23.486 seconds behind Marquez. The next round of the 2025 MotoGP season is set for Austin, Texas from March 28-30.
Marc Marquez’s continued dominance in the 2025 MotoGP season was highlighted by his victory in Argentina, extending his championship lead to 16 points. The elder Marquez showcased resilience and skill, overcoming initial difficulties to surpass his brother Alex. With key performances from fellow Ducati riders and challenges faced by competitors such as Jack Miller, the season promises to be compelling as it heads into the third round in Austin.
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