Marc Marquez Wins Thai MotoGP with Dominant Performance
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Marc Marquez has made a stunning start to his new era with Ducati, winning the season-opening Thai MotoGP on Sunday. The six-time world champion took the 26-lap grand prix by 1.732 seconds, securing his 63rd MotoGP victory and completing a perfect weekend. Marquez had already won the sprint on Saturday, and his victory in the grand prix gave him a maximum 37 points to open the 2025 campaign.
The Spanish great led from pole in stifling heat at Buriram and opened a comfortable 1.5-second lead over his younger brother Alex by lap seven. However, he suddenly slowed on turn three to lose the lead, but whatever the problem was, it was short-lived, as Marquez tucked into second spot and put relentless pressure on Alex as the brothers tussled for the lead. With four laps to go, Marquez made his move, diving underneath at turn 12 and then disappearing off into the distance. MotoGP fans were treated to an exciting race, with Marquez's victory marking a dream start to his new journey with Ducati.
Alex Marquez was made to work hard to hold the lead on his Gresini Ducati, but ultimately had to settle for second place, ahead of Francesco Bagnaia in third. The Italian rider had a strong performance, but was unable to keep up with the pace of the Marquez brothers. Franco Morbidelli was fourth, and Japanese rookie Ai Ogura fifth on his MotoGP debut. The start of the new MotoGP season has been overshadowed by the absence of world champion Jorge Martin, who suffered fractures to his right hand and left foot in a horror crash during pre-season testing in Malaysia.
The results of the Thai MotoGP are as follows:
- Marc Marquez (Ducati) - 1st
- Alex Marquez (Gresini Ducati) - 2nd
- Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) - 3rd
- Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) - 4th
- Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) - 5th
The Thai MotoGP was a thrilling start to the 2025 season, with Marquez's dominant performance setting the tone for the rest of the year. With his new team, Ducati, Marquez is looking to win his first world crown since 2019, and his performance in Thailand suggests that he is on the right track. The combination of Marquez and Bagnaia at Ducati has been hailed as a dream team, and their performance in Thailand did not disappoint. As the season progresses, it will be exciting to see how the two riders perform and whether they can lead Ducati to championship success.
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