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Why Alex Marquez feels tumbling out of the MotoGP title fight is not a crisis

Alex Marquez is having his best season since stepping up to the MotoGP premier class in 2020 — the year of the COVID-19 pandemic and the start of injury saga that almost ended his brother’s career.

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The winners and losers from MotoGP's Czech Grand Prix

On Friday, it looked like Aprilia was going to be in trouble. The first day of the Czech GP weekend was unconvincing to say the least, with Marco Bezzecchi crashing twice. Returning champion Jorge Martin took things easy, understandably, in the first practice session, which put him outside the top…

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The winners and losers from MotoGP's German Grand Prix

Taking it as a given that Marc Marquez is a winner just about every time he goes out on track in 2025, let’s look at who else came away from MotoGP’s trip to Germany feeling better than when they arrived. And, as always, those who will be glad to put…

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MotoGP Italian GP: Marc Marquez recovers from shocking start to take sprint victory

Marc Marquez recovered from a shocking start to take a sprint victory from pole at the Italian Grand Prix to extend his MotoGP championship lead.The factory Ducati rider initially dropped back towards the bottom of the top 10, having reached across his bike to his left handlebar, moments before the…

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MotoGP Italian GP: Marquez continues near-perfect 2025 sprint record with Mugello win

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Watch: Can Gresini’s Alex Marquez be a MotoGP world champion?

In an exclusive interview, Motorsport.com sits down with MotoGP’s Michele Masini, the team manager of Gresini Racing.

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Francesco Bagnaia must “stop the bleeding” of points in title race against Marc Marquez

TNT MotoGP presenters and pundits Michael Laverty, Neil Hodgson, and Suzi Perry believe this year’s championship could be out of Francesco Bagnaia’s hands, with Alex Marquez now the closest challenger to leader Marc Marquez.

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The fight to watch isn’t McLaren vs. McLaren, It’s brother vs. brother

Marc Marquez and his brother Alex are going head to head each and every weekend in MotoGP, and it’s nail-bitingly close.

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Why Alex Marquez was angry despite comeback from double crash at Jerez

Alex Marquez appears to be the man least impressed by his remarkable comeback after two crashes on Friday at the Spanish Grand Prix.

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Marc Marquez turned down the paycheck of a lifetime from Honda, here's why

Marquez was reportedly offered €100 million to stay with Honda for another four years, but obviously declined, instead joining Ducati

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Marquez’s perfection, Bagnaia’s affliction: Winners and losers from MotoGP’s Qatar GP

Was Losail ever really a ‘weak circuit’ for Marc Marquez? He said both before and after the weekend that it was, but his performance in Qatar totally belied that idea – to the point where you wonder if the Spaniard was simply playing along with the narrative spun by a media…

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Does Alex Marquez have a "mental block" when fighting brother Marc in MotoGP?

On the evidence of the first three MotoGP weekends in 2025, it’s easy to conclude that Alex Marquez has a mental barrier to conquer when it comes to beating his brother Marc.

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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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Oliveira to miss Argentina GP after clash with Aldeguer in MotoGP sprint

Miguel Oliveira will not take part in Sunday’s Argentina Grand Prix, following the accident involving him and fellow MotoGP rider Fermin Aldeguer in the Saturday sprint.

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Alex Marquez: “Sunday will be a different story”

Despite trailing his brother Marc Marquez home for a third successive race in Saturday’s MotoGP sprint, Alex Marquez does not believe the Argentina Grand Prix on Sunday necessarily has to follow the same script.

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Why Marc Marquez thinks Alex’s frontrunning pace is “no longer a surprise”

Marc Marquez said the Thailand Grand Prix practice session will not be the final time his younger brother Alex will beat him in an outing during the 2025 MotoGP season.

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Marquez confident rivalry with "gentleman" Bagnaia won't spill off-track

Marc Marquez believes he will continue to enjoy a harmonious relationship with Francesco Bagnaia after joining him at the factory Ducati team in MotoGP this year.

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Quartararo fastest on first day of Sepang MotoGP test, Martin crashes

Fabio Quartararo set the quickest time on the opening day of the Sepang MotoGP test, while Jorge Martin suffered a huge crash on the Aprilia and was taken to hospital.

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Ducati insists it will be “very easy” to manage Bagnaia and Marquez

Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi is confident it will be “very easy” to manage former world champions Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez as they team up at its factory MotoGP squad this year.

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Gresini unveils 2025 MotoGP livery at Imola

Gresini Racing unveiled the livery for its 2025 MotoGP challenger at a presentation in Imola on Saturday.

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Dall’Igna: When you win all the time, you become unpopular with rivals

Jorge Martin’s 2024 title on a satellite Ducati and the record-breaking achievements of the Italian manufacturer in the last three years – with 55 wins in 78 races – underline the role of Gigi Dall’Igna, the architect of its historical supremacy.

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Marquez: I wouldn’t have won MotoGP title even with Ducati GP24

Marc Marquez believes he wouldn’t have been able to win the 2024 MotoGP title even if he was riding Ducati’s all-conquering GP24.

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Marquez was “reborn” after 2024 season at 'Moto2-like' Gresini team

MotoGP star Marc Marquez has said he feels “reborn” after a year working at Gresini and has thanked the squad for playing an important role in his career.

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MotoGP legend Marquez was “reborn” after a year at Moto2-like Gresini team

MotoGP star Marc Marquez has said he feels “reborn” after a year working at Gresini and has thanked the squad for playing an important role in his career.

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