Moto GP: Marc Marquez pips brother Alex to win Thai GP on Ducati debut
2025 Thai Grand Prix, Marc Marquez marked his Ducati debut with an impressive victory, becoming the first rider since Casey Stoner in 2007 to win on their Ducati debut by pipping his brother Alex at the Chang International Circuit.
- BURIRAM(THAILAND) —
In a thrilling race at the 2025 Thai Grand Prix, Marc Marquez marked his Ducati
debut with an impressive victory, becoming the first rider since Casey Stoner
in 2007 to win on their Ducati debut by pipping his brother Alex at the Chang
International Circuit.
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- This victory, his 112th podium, sent a clear message in his
title charge, as he heads into the season with a perfect start.
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- The race unfolded with drama from the very beginning.
Marquez led the opening laps, with his brother Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini
Racing) in second, and Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) holding third. Ai
Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) briefly entered the podium battle but fell back
after the first lap, while Pedro Acosta's (Red Bull KTM) charge ended abruptly
with a fall on Lap 4.
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- On Lap 7, Marquez’s pace unexpectedly slowed, allowing Alex
to take the lead. The Marquez brothers then engaged in an intense battle, with
Marc clearly managing his pace. The cause of his earlier slow-down remains unclear,
though tire conservation or fuel management might have played a role. Despite
the sibling rivalry, it was clear that Marc was conserving energy for the final
stages.
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- Further back, there was fierce competition for sixth place,
with Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing), Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha), and
Joan Mir (HRC Honda) involved in a battle. Unfortunately, Mir fell on Lap 16,
ending his race.
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- With just three laps to go, Marc made his decisive move,
overtaking Alex at Turn 12. From there, he controlled the race and secured the
victory, while Alex held off a late charge from Bagnaia to secure second. The
top three, in fact, mirrored the Sprint results from Saturday.
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- Ai Ogura’s top-five finish on his MotoGP debut was another
highlight, becoming the first rookie since 2013 (Marquez himself) to finish in
the top five.
