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Marc Marquez: Triumph and tragedy – victory in Assen, brother injured!
Marc Marquez secures his 68th MotoGP victory in Assen, extends championship lead, while Alex Marquez is injured.
Marc Marquez: Triumph and tragedy – victory in Assen, brother injured!
Marc Marquez continued his impressive run of success in MotoGP. At the race in Assen, which took place on June 29, 2025, he achieved his sixth victory of the season and his 68th MotoGP victory overall. A remarkable result that catapulted him 68 points ahead of his brother Alex Marquez in the overall World Championship standings. This winning streak, which also includes the previous day's sprint, marks the first time since 2019 that Marquez has won three Grands Prix in a row.
In the race itself, Marc Marquez took the lead on the fifth lap and didn't let it be taken away from him. He was able to finish the race with a lead of 0.6 seconds over Marco Bezzecchi, while Francesco Bagnaia took third place. The starting grid was notable, with Fabio Quartararo taking pole position, followed by Bagnaia and Alex Marquez. However, the latter crashed on the sixth lap after a collision with Pedro Acosta and broke his left hand, which required surgery on Sunday.
Race course and further placings
Overall, the race in Assen was characterized by exciting duels. At the halfway point of the race, the top seven riders were within just 2.5 seconds. Bezzecchi and Bagnaia put in strong performances, while Alex Marquez's crash changed the competition positions. KTM rider Acosta took a solid fourth place and Maverick Vinales was the best private pilot in fifth place. Enea Bastianini and Fabio Quartararo, who started from pole position, only finished ninth and tenth.
The drivers achieved the top results of the race as follows:
| Place | driver |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Marquez |
| 2 | Marco Bezzecchi |
| 3 | Francesco Bagnaia |
| 4 | Pedro Acosta |
| 5 | Maverick Vinales |
| 6 | Fabio Di Giannantonio |
| 7 | Franco Morbidelli |
| 8 | Raul Fernandez |
| 9 | Enea Bastianini |
| 10 | Fabio Quartararo |
Marquez's review and outlook
After the race, Marc Marquez was very positive about the team performance and at the same time regretted his brother's accident. It remains to be seen how Alex Marquez's situation will develop as the MotoGP season continues to deliver exciting memories. The next race is in two weeks at the Sachsenring, and Marc Marquez will want to continue to assert himself in the fight for the lead.
Marc Marquez's successes come during a remarkable career that began in 2008 with his debut in the 125cc class. The young Spaniard, considered a super talent, has set numerous records in motorsport, including the fastest title wins in various classes. In 2025 he will officially ride for the Ducati factory team, which will certainly provide additional motivation to continue fighting for the world championship.
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