The wait for Alex Marquez is finally over as the young Spaniard secured his first MotoGP win today at Jerez at the Spanish Grand Prix. Alex Marquez has been the most consistent rider in 2025 finishing on the podium in all but one race thus far this season. After securing his first win Alex Marquez reestablished himself as the championship leader again at the demise of his brother who crashed from third place early in the race. Alex Marquez now holds a 1 point lead in the MotoGP championship race over Marc Marquez.
Francesco Bagnaia fought hard for another podium to keep his championship fight hopes alive. “After the battle with Marc on lap one, I pushed hard to try and catch Fabio (Quartararo), but unfortunately I didn’t have enough to overtake him,” said Bagnaia. From then on, I wasn’t able to be as effective as Alex (Márquez) at turns 11 and 12; I couldn’t make the most of them to get closer. In any case, this is a third place that, with Marc’s crash, allowed me to narrow the gap down to the championship lead. Today I couldn’t fully exploit the bike’s potential, and therefore I’m not fully happy.”
Fabio Quartararo Returns to the Podium
Fabio Quartararo pulled out a surprising P2 finish after a long drought from finishing in the podium places for the former champion. Despite the challenges over the the past few years he found what was required to get the job don’t today at Jerez. He said, “It’s incredible! I am over the moon! To be on the podium is something super special. The moments we lived this weekend: with my team, with my crew, with my family, and my friends were amazing – especially making the pole position. Leading the Sprint and Race and making the podium was nice. Fighting at the front is a great feeling. Being at the front and leading a race is something I love.
The gap to the winner was not so big here, Alex Marquez just had a bit more today. To keep Pecco [Bagnaia] behind us all race by 0.5s was so difficult. It’s been a long time, but I’m super happy to be back on the podium in Jerez. Thank you to the fans at home voting for me as the ‘Rider of the Race’. Thank you also to all the fans that were here to support us. Also yesterday, after the crash, they all applauded, so a big thanks to them, and see you in Le Mans! I’m super happy to have done this podium before the French GP. Le Mans is also going to be super special because it’s a track that I like, there are many fans there, it’s my home GP, and there will also be some nice liveries there.”
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