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MotoGP's Championship Could Come Down to a Race Between Brothers

We've had many brothers compete in MotoGP and Grand Prix racing, but we've never had any finish first and second consecutively in the first four races. At least, not to my knowledge. Although the possibility that almost anything can happen in MotoGP racing is one of its biggest draws, fans…

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Charles Leclerc and Pecco Bagnaia: From kings to princes

Until Lewis Hamilton landed at Maranello this past January, Charles Leclerc was widely seen as the cornerstone of the Scuderia’s project. The Monegasque driver joined the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2016, two years before making a low-key Formula 1 debut in 2018 with Sauber.

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Why Marquez's Argentina masterclass was nothing like his Thailand triumph

There’s a refreshing element to MotoGP’s current sibling rivalry. It’s one that takes nearly all the conjecture out of writing a piece like this.

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Winners and losers from the MotoGP Argentina GP

If his Thai GP win on the opening weekend of the season was remarkable only for its sheer dominance, Marc’s defeat of his brother Alex in Argentina was a real testament to his ability to adapt under pressure. Despite being stretched to the limit and losing the lead for much…

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Bagnaia: Problems aboard Ducati were worse last year

Factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia says his problems getting comfortable aboard the GP25 on the first two weekends of this season are no worse than they were in the early part of 2024. But the Italian understands this season’s issues are costing him more in the light of the competition…

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Francesco Bagnaia: Problems aboard Ducati were worse one year ago

Bagnaia struggles to find pace, trails Marquez by 31 points, and seeks to regain feeling and consistency to challenge for wins.

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Marc Marquez says brother Alex “on another level” as main title rival

Argentina Grand Prix winner Marc Marquez says he views his brother Alex – not factory Ducati team-mate Francesco Bagnaia – as his main opponent for this year’s MotoGP world championship.

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Marc Marquez says brother Alex is “main opponent” for 2025 title

Marc Marquez views brother Alex as main MotoGP championship opponent after close Argentina GP win.

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MotoGP Argentina GP: Marc Marquez fights back to extend winning streak

Marc Marquez wins Argentina Grand Prix, extends championship lead, with Alex Marquez second and Franco Morbidelli third.

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MotoGP Argentina GP: Marc Marquez wins again to remain unbeaten as factory Ducati rider

Marc Marquez made it four victories out of four to start the 2025 MotoGP season by winning the Argentina Grand Prix at Termas de Rio Hondo on Sunday.

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MotoGP Argentina GP: Marc Marquez continues perfect start to 2025 with sprint win

Marc Marquez took a lights-to-flag victory in the Argentina Grand Prix sprint race, maintaining his unbeaten record thus far in 2025.

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Room to improve for Bagnaia on Fridays in battle against MotoGP team-mate Marquez

Francesco Bagnaia may have been upbeat following his fall in practice for the Argentina Grand Prix, but the Italian will be aware that the sketchy Fridays cannot continue if he wants to challenge his factory Ducati team-mate Marc Marquez in MotoGP 2025.

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What to expect at the MotoGP Argentina GP

The Argentina Grand Prix is back on the MotoGP calendar this season after a year’s absence, with Termas de Rio Honda staging the second round of the championship this weekend.

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What Trackhouse saw in Ogura that made him a surprise MotoGP signing

Ai Ogura’s performance in Thailand took everyone in the paddock by surprise. At the Buriram circuit, the Japanese rider managed to qualify fifth on the grid in his very first MotoGP qualifying session a feat that he surpassed later that afternoon by finishing fourth in the sprint race, behind only…

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Tank Slappers: 2025 Thailand Grand Prix review

The 2025 MotoGP season got underway in Thailand last weekend where Marc Marquez dominated on his factory Ducati debut.

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Ducati gave an updated engine to three of its MotoGP riders at the Thai GP

Marc Marquez, Francesco Bagnaia and Fabio Di Giannantonio all raced with a different engine compared to Ducati’s other MotoGP riders at the 2025 season-opener in Thailand, Autosport has learned.

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Ducati gave updated engine to three of its MotoGP riders at Thai GP

Marc Marquez, Francesco Bagnaia and Fabio Di Giannantonio all raced with a different engine compared to Ducati’s other MotoGP riders at the 2025 season-opener in Thailand, Motorsport.com has learned.

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How impressive was Ai Ogura on his MotoGP debut in Thailand?

Marc Marquez may have won the Thailand Grand Prix after a measured ride from pole, but Ai Ogura’s performance on the Trackhouse Aprilia was just as impressive.

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Why Bagnaia may face more pain before he can take the fight to Marquez in MotoGP 2025

Marc Marquez’s dominant showing in last weekend’s Thailand Grand Prix must have left alarm bells ringing for Francesco Bagnaia. So impressive was the Spaniard during the 2025 MotoGP season-opener that even Ducati was left amazed by his performance. All Bagnaia could do was sit and watch as Marquez made the…

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Why this is the most extraordinary version of Marc Marquez in MotoGP

Marc Marquez’s dominant performance in Buriram, combined with the Spaniard's ability to extract his potential as a rider and that of his Ducati, has led those around him to describe the current version of the #93 as the most extraordinary and the most reliable ever.

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How Marquez flattened tyre pressure worry to complete Thai MotoGP treble

A Marc Marquez victory in the Thailand Grand Prix had looked certain ever since the MotoGP paddock reconvened in the Buriram paddock on Friday. Pole position in qualifying and a brilliant performance in the sprint only cemented the belief that Marquez was going to dominate the opening round of the…

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Bagnaia: Marquez was “playing with us all race” in Thailand GP

Francesco Bagnaia says Marc Marquez was “playing with us” in the Thailand Grand Prix and could have dominated the MotoGP race if he wanted.

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MotoGP Thailand GP: Marquez scores brilliant win on factory Ducati debut

Marc Marquez outduelled his brother in a strategic masterclass to claim victory on his debut with the factory Ducati MotoGP team in the Thailand Grand Prix.

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Bagnaia has a “scientific” explanation for persistent MotoGP sprint troubles

Francesco Bagnaia has revealed the “scientific” reason for his long-held struggles in sprint races compared to his vast success in full-distance MotoGP grands prix.

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Marquez not getting carried away after sprint dominance: MotoGP can change every day

Marc Marquez is refusing to feel “super happy” after his lights-to-flag victory in the Thailand Grand Prix sprint race, warning that things can change quickly in MotoGP.

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