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DARK SECRETS: 2 | Vintage Vibes

MotoGP Dutch GP: Marc Marquez soaks up the pressure as Alex Marquez crashes out

Marc Marquez withstood race-long pressure from the Aprilia of Marco Bezzecchi to win MotoGP’s Dutch Grand Prix at Assen on Sunday.

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Ducati duo Marquez and Bagnaia laud MotoGP stewarding under Crafar

Ducati factory riders Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia are happy with the way MotoGP stewarding has evolved under Simon Crafar in 2025.

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Marquez and Bagnaia called to MotoGP race direction to discuss contact in Italian GP

Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia were summoned to MotoGP race direction following their glancing touch during the frenetic start to the Italian Grand Prix.

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Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia called to MotoGP race direction to discuss Italian GP clash

Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia were summoned to MotoGP race direction following their glancing touch during the frenetic start to the Italian Grand Prix.

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Francesco Bagnaia “will try to fight” but can't “imagine winning” MotoGP's Italian GP

Francesco Bagnaia has labelled the Italian Grand Prix weekend as make or break for his MotoGP campaign in 2025.

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Bagnaia: "If I will not be competitive here we can say there's a problem" at Italian GP

Francesco Bagnaia has labelled the Italian Grand Prix weekend as make or break for his MotoGP campaign in 2025.

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Marc Marquez admits his brother Alex “is fastest” ahead of British GP

Alex Marquez believes he is the favourite for the British GP win following a comfortable sprint victory ahead of his brother Marc Marquez. Starting from second, Alex took the lead from his brother after the elder Marquez brother went wide, eventually finishing 3.5s ahead.

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British GP race preview: Marc versus Alex Marquez, in their own words

Alex Marquez believes he is the favourite for the British GP win following a comfortable sprint victory ahead of his brother Marc. Starting from second, Alex took the lead from his brother after the elder Marquez brother went wide, eventually finishing 3.5s ahead.

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Bagnaia focused on Qatar as recovery point in MotoGP title battle

A few days ago, at the launch of a new sports road bike in Rome, Ducati Team CEO Claudio Domenicali claimed that Francesco Bagnaia’s season would really begin in Qatar — where a run of tracks more suited to his taste begins.

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Bagnaia: Problems aboard Ducati were worse last year

Factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia says his problems getting comfortable aboard the GP25 on the first two weekends of this season are no worse than they were in the early part of 2024. But the Italian understands this season’s issues are costing him more in the light of the competition…

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Francesco Bagnaia: Problems aboard Ducati were worse one year ago

Bagnaia struggles to find pace, trails Marquez by 31 points, and seeks to regain feeling and consistency to challenge for wins.

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Why this is the most extraordinary version of Marc Marquez in MotoGP

Marc Marquez’s dominant performance in Buriram, combined with the Spaniard's ability to extract his potential as a rider and that of his Ducati, has led those around him to describe the current version of the #93 as the most extraordinary and the most reliable ever.

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Bagnaia has a “scientific” explanation for persistent MotoGP sprint troubles

Francesco Bagnaia has revealed the “scientific” reason for his long-held struggles in sprint races compared to his vast success in full-distance MotoGP grands prix.

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Marquez not getting carried away after sprint dominance: MotoGP can change every day

Marc Marquez is refusing to feel “super happy” after his lights-to-flag victory in the Thailand Grand Prix sprint race, warning that things can change quickly in MotoGP.

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MotoGP Thailand GP: Marquez claims dominant sprint victory, Bagnaia third

Factory Ducati rider Marc Marquez claimed a dominant lights-to-flag victory in the Thailand Grand Prix sprint race, as team-mate Francesco Bagnaia held off Ai Ogura to finish third.

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Ducati opts for 2024 engine for all six MotoGP bikes

Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi has revealed that all six of its MotoGP bikes will be equipped with last year’s engine.

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Marquez: Dangerous to think Ducati will continue dominating MotoGP

New Ducati signing Marc Marquez believes it will be “dangerous” to assume the Borgo Panigale marque will remain the benchmark in MotoGP for 2025 and beyond.

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Marquez: It's “dangerous” to think Ducati will keep dominating MotoGP

New Ducati signing Marc Marquez believes it will be “dangerous” to assume the Borgo Panigale marque will remain the benchmark in MotoGP for 2025 and beyond.

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Marquez: It’s “logical” Bagnaia has first say but Ducati will treat everyone equally

Marc Marquez feels it's only “logical” that Francesco Bagnaia will have first say in matters at Ducati, but is confident the Borgo Panigale marque will give him equal treatment in MotoGP this year.

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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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Ducati: It will be "very easy" to manage Bagnaia and Marquez in same MotoGP team

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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Tardozzi told Bagnaia to ‘stop being a gentleman’ in MotoGP 2024

Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi instructed Francesco Bagnaia to ‘stop being a gentleman’ during the 2024 MotoGP season, a new documentary released by the Italian manufacturer has revealed.

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Marquez: 2025 MotoGP title fight won't be between just me and Bagnaia

Marc Marquez doesn’t think the 2025 MotoGP season will be a duopoly between him and Ducati team-mate Francesco Bagnaia, despite the popular belief.

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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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Bagnaia: MotoGP radio system is not ready yet and can be dangerous

Ducati MotoGP star Francesco Bagnaia was left sceptical about the team radio idea coined by series promoter Dorna after testing the system in Barcelona last week.

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