Marc Márquez showcased his class in the MotoGP Americas Sprint, winning the race after a fierce battle on the track against his brother and Francesco Bagnaia.
In a thrilling Tissot Sprint race in Austin, Texas, Marc Márquez claimed gold, narrowly edging out his brother, Álex Márquez, by less than a second. Meanwhile, Francesco Bagnaia secured the final podium spot in the premier motorcycle racing category’s MotoGP Americas Sprint.
A fiercely contested race
From start to finish, the top position was fiercely battled between the Márquez brothers and Bagnaia. The latter started as the race leader, but Marc quickly reclaimed the first position he had secured during qualifying.
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The decisive moment came at Turn 17, where Marc, riding his Ducati, was involved in an incident that caused him to slide and lose his lead to Álex and Francesco. However, he made a stunning recovery and, in Turns 19 and 20, overtook them again to regain first place, holding on to the top spot until crossing the finish line.
Marc Márquez, the best in MotoGP
With this victory, Marc extended his streak of Sprint race wins, maintaining a 100% winning record in 2025’s Sprint races. He also increased his lead in the riders’ standings, where his brother Álex holds second place with 67 points, followed by Francesco Bagnaia with 50 points. Meanwhile, Marc now leads the championship with 86 points after his latest Sprint victory.
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