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The Guardian
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Guardian
Marc Márquez wins crash-filled German MotoGP as just 10 riders complete race
Marc Márquez proved once again why he is known as the 'King of Sachsenring', as the Ducati rider won the German Grand Prix on Sunday in a race that became a test of survival with only 10 riders finishing. Márquez's ninth MotoGP victory at the Sachsenring, in his 200th overall start, takes his season points tally to 344. He has stretched his championship lead over his brother, Álex, who finished second, to 83 points. Marc's teammate, Francesco Bagnaia, finished third and sits 147 points behind. Álex had started fifth on the grid and took second in his 100th MotoGP start, despite still recovering from a fractured hand he suffered at the Dutch GP two weeks ago which required surgery. Several riders crashed over the course of the race, especially at turn one – including VR46 Racing's Fabio Di Giannantonio and Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi, who both crashed out when they were in second. But the day belonged to Marc Márquez as he marked his latest triumph at his favourite hunting ground by standing on his bike and doing a jig as he passed the chequered flag – a fourth straight weekend where he has won both the sprint and the race. 'One more [win at the Sachsenring] was super special. From the beginning, I felt good, the confidence when I started the weekend was super high because we were coming from three victories in a row,' Marc said. 'We are in an incredible moment. Now we can say that half the season is done, [but] we still need to be super concentrated.' Marc Márquez had clinched his seventh pole position of the season on Saturday before winning a wet sprint despite a mistake at the first turn, but this time he had the dream start to take the lead into turn one ahead of Bezzecchi and Di Giannantonio. As he slowly but surely started to stretch his lead, the two Italians swapped places while Álex Márquez and Pedro Acosta fought for fourth on the sweeping corners. Acosta became the third rider to crash early on after Lorenzo Savadori and Miguel Oliveira, with the young Spaniard gesturing at his fallen machine in frustration. Di Giannantonio had broken the lap record in Friday's practice and given the championship leader a tough time early in the sprint. But the Italian was unable to push any harder to catch up to Márquez Sr, who found a comfortable rhythm and pace to surge more than two seconds ahead, despite easing off the throttle on two laps to conserve his tyres. As the lead stretched to more than three seconds, Di Giannantonio's challenge came to an end on the downhill braking zone on turn one when he lost control and crashed, with his bike tumbling across the gravel while he escaped unhurt. LCR Honda's Johann Zarco, who started second on the grid before getting pushed down the order, crashed at the same turn seconds later. Bezzecchi had moved up to second but the Aprilia rider also bit the dust on the very next lap at turn one, moving Álex up to second while Bagnaia suddenly found himself in the podium positions. Trackhouse Racing's Ai Ogura then lost his balance on turn one and ended up taking out Honda's Joan Mir in the process, leaving only 10 of the 18 starters still standing. 'I tried to give my 100%' said Álex Marquez, holding an ice pack on his left hand. 'Also, I was a little bit lucky because [riders] sliding in front of me crashed. But this is racing, so you need to be there,Today, it was important to survive … So I'm really, really happy. It's unbelievable to be here [after surgery].' Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo finished fourth ahead of Álex's Gresini Racing teammate, Fermin Aldeguer. The next race of the season takes place in a week's time – the Grand Prix of Czechia, with MotoGP returning to Brno after a five-year absence.
The Guardian
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Guardian
Marc Márquez wins crash-filled German MotoGP as just 10 riders complete race
Marc Márquez proved once again why he is known as the 'King of Sachsenring,' as the Ducati rider won the German Grand Prix on Sunday in a race that became a test of survival after only 10 riders finished. Márquez's ninth MotoGP victory at the Sachsenring, in his 200th overall start, takes his season points tally to 344. He has stretched his championship lead over brother Álex, who finished second, to 83 points. Marc's teammate, Francesco Bagnaia, finished third and sits 147 points behind. Álex had started fifth on the grid and took second in his 100th MotoGP start, despite still recovering from a fractured hand he suffered at the Dutch GP two weeks ago which required surgery. Several riders crashed over the course of the race, especially at turn one – including VR46 Racing's Fabio Di Giannantonio and Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi, who both crashed out when they were in second place. But the day belonged to Marc as he marked his latest triumph at his favourite hunting ground by standing on his bike and doing a jig as he passed the chequered flag – a fourth straight weekend where he has won both the sprint and the race. 'One more [win at the Sachsenring] was super special. From the beginning, I felt good, the confidence when I started the weekend was super high because we were coming from three victories in a row,' Marc said. 'We are in an incredible moment. Now we can say that half the season is done, [but] we still need to be super concentrated.' Marc Márquez had clinched his seventh pole position of the season on Saturday before winning a wet sprint despite a mistake at the first turn, but this time he had the dream start to take the lead into turn one ahead of Bezzecchi and Di Giannantonio. As he slowly but surely started to stretch his lead, the two Italians swapped places while Álex Márquez and Pedro Acosta fought for fourth place on the sweeping corners. Acosta became the third rider to crash early on after Lorenzo Savadori and Miguel Oliveira, with the young Spaniard gesturing at his fallen machine in frustration. Di Giannantonio had broken the lap record in Friday's practice and given the championship leader a tough time early in the sprint. But the Italian was unable to push any harder to catch up to Márquez, who found a comfortable rhythm and pace to surge more than two seconds ahead, despite easing off the throttle on two laps to conserve his tyres. As Marc's lead stretched to more than three seconds, Di Giannantonio's challenge came to an end on the downhill braking zone on turn one when he lost control and crashed, with his bike tumbling across the gravel while he escaped unhurt. LCR Honda's Johann Zarco, who started second on the grid before getting pushed down the order, crashed at the same turn seconds later. Bezzecchi had moved up to second but the Aprilia rider also bit the dust on the very next lap at turn one, moving Álex up to second while Bagnaia suddenly found himself in the podium positions. Trackhouse Racing's Ai Ogura then lost his balance on turn one and ended up taking out Honda's Joan Mir in the process, leaving only 10 of the 18 starters still standing. 'I tried to give my 100%. Also, I was a little bit lucky because [riders] sliding in front of me crashed. But this is racing, so you need to be there,' said Álex Marquez, holding an ice pack on his left hand. 'Today, it was important to survive... So I'm really, really happy. It's unbelievable to be here (after surgery).' Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo finished fourth ahead of Alex's Gresini Racing teammate, Fermin Aldeguer. The next race of the season takes place in a week's time – the Grand Prix of Czechia, which sees MotoGP return to Brno after a five-year absence.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
How to watch the 2025 MotoGP Grand Prix of France online for free
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Associated Press
17-04-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
BK8 News and Gresini Racing Announce Landmark MotoGP Partnership for 2025-2026
St. Julian's, Malta--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2025) - BK8 News, a leading sports news and entertainment platform, is proud to announce its title sponsorship of the Gresini Racing MotoGP Team for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Effective immediately, the team will be rebranded as the BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP Team, marking a significant milestone for both organizations. This partnership underscores BK8 News' strategic expansion into motorsport, leveraging MotoGP's global platform to engage fans and amplify brand visibility. As part of the agreement, BK8 News branding will feature prominently on the Ducati Desmosedici GP24 bikes, the racing suits of riders Álex Márquez and Fermín Aldeguer, team uniforms, garage panels, and transport vehicles. The collaboration will debut at the Thai Grand Prix, kicking off an exciting new chapter for the team. Michael Gatt, Managing Director of BK8 News, expressed his enthusiasm: 'We're excited to team up with Gresini Racing, marking a significant milestone in our strategic growth. This collaboration reflects our commitment to performance, precision, and excellence. By partnering with a team that pushes the boundaries of motorsport, we're establishing our presence in one of the world's most iconic motorsport events. Together, we'll fuel Gresini Racing's success, bringing fans closer to the action with exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes access.' Carlo Merlini, Commercial and Marketing Director of Gresini Racing, added: 'Adrenaline, speed, and excitement make MotoGP an incredibly powerful marketing platform, offering brands unparalleled global visibility. Gresini Racing stands among the best organizations in the sport, and it's no surprise that a major brand like BK8 News has chosen us as its flagship project. I can't wait to hit the track in our new colors and kick off this partnership in the best way possible.' The partnership represents a shared vision of excellence and innovation, uniting two iconic brands in the pursuit of motorsport success. Fans worldwide can look forward to an enhanced experience as BK8 News and Gresini Racing collaborate to bring the thrill of MotoGP closer to audiences. For updates on this partnership, follow BK8 News and Gresini Racing across official channels. Media Contact: Ysabel Chua Email: [email protected] Phone: +855969772975 Website: BK8 To view the source version of this press release, please visit
The Guardian
30-03-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Francesco Bagnaia wins Americas Grand Prix after Marc Márquez crash
Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia won a chaotic Americas Grand Prix ahead of Gresini Racing's Álex Márquez on Sunday after Marc Márquez crashed halfway through the race while leading to lose for the first time this season. Marc Márquez had clinched pole position in qualifying as well as a third straight sprint victory on Saturday, but after a first crash on the red Ducati, the six-times MotoGP champion opted to retire due to extensive damage on his bike. Although Bagnaia took the chequered flag, it is Álex Márquez who will leave Austin as the big winner as finishing second moved him to the top of the riders' championship on 87 points, one point ahead of his elder brother Marc. Fabio Di Giannantonio of VR46 Racing tried to catch up to Alex but ran out of laps as he finished third to give Ducati another clean sweep of the podium.
