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How Alex Marquez won the MotoGP Spanish GP the Marc Marquez way

By one of those whims of fate that seem to be straight out of a science fiction movie, Alex Marquez had to wait 93 – Marc's famous race number – grands prix in the heavyweight class to be able to call himself a race winner.

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12 years on from his debut, Marc Marquez is the ultimate MotoGP survivor

Twelve years ago almost to the day, a 20-year-old Marc Marquez lined up at the Losail International Circuit for his first MotoGP start.

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MotoGP Thailand GP: Marquez scores brilliant win on factory Ducati debut

Marc Marquez outduelled his brother in a strategic masterclass to claim victory on his debut with the factory Ducati MotoGP team in the Thailand Grand Prix.

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Dominant Ducati Unleash Deposed MotoGP Kings Marquez And Bagnaia

As the lights go out to start the MotoGP season in Thailand on Saturday, the road seems clear for one of the sport's two deposed kings to reclaim their crown - if they do not get in each other's way.

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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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The parallel challenges facing Ferrari and Ducati in 2025

A day before Lewis Hamilton’s fanfare at Ferrari, Ducati held a special event at the Italian ski resort Madonna di Campiglio in which it unveiled its latest acquisition Marc Marquez.

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Marquez feared his "time was over" in final Honda MotoGP years

Marc Marquez has revealed he was questioning if his “time was over” in MotoGP towards the end of his stint at Honda as he grappled with injuries and an uncompetitive bike.

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Everything to know about the 2025 MotoGP season: Rider line-up, calendar and more

The 2025 MotoGP campaign is starting to take shape as all but one of the rides have been announced with the season opener also being confirmed. This came after a dramatic silly season, where only three riders entered 2024 with a contract that guaranteed them a spot on the 2025…

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First Ducati MotoGP victory inching closer for rapid Marquez in Aragon

Marc Marquez has never been better-placed to claim a maiden MotoGP win as a Ducati rider than this weekend's Aragon Grand Prix.

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Marquez: Possible to fight with "super fast" Ducati GP24s on some MotoGP tracks

Gresini rider Marc Marquez believes the way to challenge Ducati's new "super fast" GP24 bikes at some MotoGP tracks demands a strong start to the weekend.

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How Marquez believes he can challenge "super fast" Ducati GP24 MotoGP bikes

Gresini rider Marc Marquez believes the way to challenge Ducati's "super fast" GP24 bikes at some MotoGP tracks demands a strong start to the weekend.

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MotoGP British GP: Bastianini wins sprint from Martin, Bagnaia crashes

Enea Bastianini won MotoGP's British Grand Prix sprint for the factory Ducati team, but a crash for his team-mate Francesco Bagnaia allowed Jorge Martin to close in the title race.

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Marquez joining Ducati to "learn from Bagnaia" after Race of Champions defeat

Marc Marquez says he is moving to the factory Ducati team in 2025 to learn from two-time MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia, who he believes is the “reference” in the Italian marque’s line-up.

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Marquez: Staying third in MotoGP standings "won't be easy"

Marc Marquez has set out a goal of finishing inside the top three in the MotoGP standings this year, as he admits keeping factory Ducati rider Enea Bastianini behind “won’t be easy”.

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Nine things we learned from the 2024 MotoGP German Grand Prix

Francesco Bagnaia’s victory at the Sachsenring on Sunday elevated him to top of the standings by 10 points over Pramac Ducati rival Jorge Martin, who had things under control until his surprise crash on the penultimate lap. Marc Marquez couldn’t add another win to his Sachsenring tally, but was delighted with…

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MotoGP German GP: Bagnaia gifted win after Martin crashes from lead

Francesco Bagnaia moved to the top of the MotoGP standings with victory in the German Grand Prix after title rival Jorge Martin crashed out while holding a comfortable lead.

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Bastianini: Italian MotoGP result special in "difficult time" as Ducati exit looms

Bastianini put in an impressive performance in front of his home crowd at Mugello on Sunday, making two key overtakes in a race that featured little action, to complete a 1-2 result for Ducati.

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Bastianini: Mugello result special during "difficult time" as Ducati MotoGP exit beckons

Bastianini put in an impressive performance in front of his home crowd at Mugello on Sunday, making two key overtakes in a race that featured little action to complete a 1-2 result for Ducati.

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Acosta does not expect Marquez to join KTM; Ducati "looks like a soap opera”

The MotoGP silly season is in full swing heading into Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, with all eyes on the battle to fill the vacant factory seat at Ducati alongside Francesco Bagnaia.

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Acosta does not expect Marquez to join KTM; Ducati "looks like a soap opera"

The MotoGP silly season is in full swing heading into Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, with all eyes on the battle to fill the vacant factory seat at Ducati alongside Francesco Bagnaia.

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The Ducati MotoGP number sequence Marc Marquez could extend at Mugello

At the Spanish Grand Prix this year, Marc Marquez scored his first grand prix podium aboard the Gresini-run 2023-spec Ducati he ditched the factory Honda for.

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Bastianini admits he deliberately ignored penalty orders in Catalan GP

The factory Ducati rider was battling with Gresini’s Alex Marquez at the outer reaches of the top 10 in Sunday’s 24-lap Catalan GP when he was forced wide at Turn 1.

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Bastianini admits he deliberately ignored Barcelona MotoGP penalty orders

The factory Ducati rider was battling with Gresini’s Alex Marquez at the outer reaches of the top 10 in Sunday’s 24-lap Catalan GP when he was forced wide at Turn 1.

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10 things we learned from the 2024 MotoGP French Grand Prix

Jorge Martin’s imperious French Grand Prix weekend came as a decision on who gets the second factory Ducati team MotoGP seat looms. The Pramac rider can do no more to prove himself at this rate, having taken pole with a lap record, won the sprint and emerged victorious in a…

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Marquez “angry with myself” after Le Mans MotoGP Q1 exit

The eight-time world champion endured a difficult French GP weekend on the Gresini-run Ducati prior to Saturday’s 13-lap sprint.

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