Marc Marquez has made MotoGP history by winning five consecutive Grand Prix races, an accomplishment no Ducati rider has managed before. This milestone was reached at the Czech Republic Grand Prix in Brno on Sunday, marking Marquez’s flawless fifth weekend and firmly establishing a dominant presence in the 2025 season. The significance of his performance lies not only in the rare feat itself but also in surpassing several proven champions who previously struggled to achieve this streak under Ducati’s banner.
Since Ducati’s return to MotoGP in 2003, legendary riders like Casey Stoner, Jorge Lorenzo, Andrea Dovizioso, and Valentino Rossi never secured five straight victories. Even Francesco Bagnaia, a two-time world champion in 2022 and 2023 who joined Ducati’s factory team at the start of 2025, had never reached this mark. Marquez’s extraordinary form has rewritten expectations just twelve rounds into the season, with ten races still remaining, raising questions about the inevitability of his championship win.
Unyielding Performance Widens Championship Gap
Marquez entered Brno with a commanding lead, and his triumph there extended his advantage to an unprecedented 120 points over his closest competitor. Bagnaia trails by 168 points, and fourth-placed Marco Bezzecchi holds less than half of Marquez’s total 381 points. Marquez is averaging 31.75 points per round out of a maximum 37, a significant margin higher than Jorge Martin’s average during his championship-winning season last year.
Since the British Grand Prix in May, Marquez has secured every sprint and Grand Prix victory, winning at Aragon, Mugello, Assen, Sachsenring, and now Brno. This streak recalls his memorable performances of 2014, when he won the first ten races of his title defense, and 2019, when he claimed six premier-class titles and finished on the podium in 18 out of 19 races. This extraordinary run solidifies Marquez as the clear frontrunner for this season’s crown.
Marquez Reflects on Peak Form and Mental Focus
After overtaking Bezzecchi midway through the Brno race, Marquez described the feeling of dominance as one of the best moments in his career. He compared his current state to the peak performance phases of 2014 and 2019, highlighting his calmness and ability to manage races strategically. Marquez attributed past mistakes, such as his crash in Austin, to lapses in concentration and emphasized the work he has done to improve his mental focus.
We are in one of my best moments of my career,
—Marc Marquez, MotoGP Rider
Today, some laps I was pushing more, some laps less, just to keep playing with my mental side, not with the limit of the bike.
—Marc Marquez, MotoGP Rider
Ten races to go … a big advantage, and honestly speaking I can only lose [the championship],
—Marc Marquez, MotoGP Rider
Records, I don’t care … I just want to be world champion again.
—Marc Marquez, MotoGP Rider
I would like to have a race next week, because we are in a super good moment. But it’s important to take a rest and understand what we did this first part of the season.
—Marc Marquez, MotoGP Rider
His performance this season validates his 2024 move from Honda to Ducati, following a period marred by injuries. Marquez now looks set to claim a seventh premier-class championship, potentially wrapping up the title well before the Australian round in mid-October, provided he maintains his current points lead.
Alex Marquez’s Title Pursuit Crumbles After Costly Crash
In contrast to his older brother’s ascendancy, Alex Marquez’s hopes for the MotoGP 2025 title effectively ended following the Czech Republic Grand Prix weekend. Once considered a title contender, his situation became untenable after a costly crash early in the race resulted in a zero-point finish. The collision – which involved Honda’s Joan Mir – led to a long-lap penalty for Alex at the upcoming Austrian round due to reckless contact.
Alex’s disappointing race started with a poor grid position and a slump from eighth to 17th in the sprint event. During the Grand Prix, while contesting sixth place against Mir, he slid off in a risky overtaking attempt, causing both riders to retire immediately. The incident sparked heated exchanges between Mir and Alex at the crash site, with the race stewards penalizing Alex for the maneuver.
He was really agitated … that conversation didn’t go in any point,
—Alex Marquez, MotoGP Rider
In the end I said sorry because it’s the only thing that I can say. It was a mistake, it probably wasn’t the right place for what I did. I didn’t mean to overtake him, that wasn’t my intention, but I wanted to know if that was a point to overtake.
—Alex Marquez, MotoGP Rider
Having also endured a broken left hand just two races prior, Alex Marquez has collected only 31 points over the last three rounds, lagging far behind his brother’s dominance. Reflecting on his predicament, Alex acknowledged the gap was insurmountable.
Getting 120 points back on Marc is impossible,
—Alex Marquez, MotoGP Rider
My goal remains the same. We’re in a position that wouldn’t have been ours, and now the objective must be to recover well from the injury. I want to apologise to the team, because I haven’t been my usual best, I’ve lost focus a bit.
—Alex Marquez, MotoGP Rider
Strong Aprilia Performances Signal Broader Competition
Despite Marquez’s overwhelming dominance, the Aprilia team maintained a strong presence at the Brno Grand Prix. Marco Bezzecchi delivered a standout second-place finish after securing fourth in the sprint race, while reigning world champion Jorge Martin made a significant comeback by placing seventh, marking his first race since suffering injuries in Qatar earlier in the season. Both riders demonstrated the competitiveness of the Aprilia RS-GP machine and contributed valuable points for the team.
Bezzecchi credited a daring early pass on Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo as pivotal to his race strategy, where he balanced aggression with tire management while keeping Marquez within sight. His pace culminated in setting his best lap on the final circuit.
It was a fun race, very good race,
—Marco Bezzecchi, MotoGP Rider
I was able to make a fantastic overtake on Fabio on the outside of turn three, it was really crazy and I risked all the risks I could take in one race, I [added] everything and I take in one corner.
—Marco Bezzecchi, MotoGP Rider
It was the key moment, because after I was able to go on the front … I knew Marc was managing [the tyre] and I was managing as well to be honest, because I didn’t want to push to try to escape knowing he had something in his pocket.
—Marco Bezzecchi, MotoGP Rider
When he overtook me I wanted to fight, but he was something faster than me, compared to us. That was the last time I was close. But the pace was fantastic and I made my best lap in the last one, so very happy to make up this weekend like this.
—Marco Bezzecchi, MotoGP Rider
Aprilia’s CEO Massimo Rivola expressed enthusiasm over their results, celebrating both Bezzecchi’s performance and Martin’s return after injury, which strengthens the team‘s position in the constructors’ championship.
I’m really happy … Marco was just great, a super perfect start,
—Massimo Rivola, Aprilia CEO
I’m super happy for Jorge because we didn’t know anything about his condition, really. Also you can see the bike is fast, so I think he will have a big motivation in him.
—Massimo Rivola, Aprilia CEO
Martin focused on learning the bike under race conditions to improve in upcoming events, showing optimism for future competitiveness.
I was really focused after 10 laps to find what I need for the future,
—Jorge Martin, MotoGP Rider
We achieved our goal, to finish the race, to make passes, to keep learning together with the team about the bike. I feel really confident that in the future, we can do really good things.
—Jorge Martin, MotoGP Rider
Jack Miller Manages a Challenging Race Amid Mechanical Troubles
Jack Miller, riding for Pramac Yamaha, secured a top 10 finish at Brno after benefiting from a post-race penalty applied to rookie Gresini Ducati rider Fermín Aldeguer. Miller struggled with a clutch issue towards the final laps, which hampered his braking and gear-shifting capabilities, ultimately causing him to fall from eighth to 11th on the last laps before the penalty adjustment.
Miller started the race 10th on the grid and maintained position close to Jorge Martin throughout. However, persistent clutch problems in the closing stages required him to adapt his riding style to compensate for unpredictable engine braking and gear engagement.
Not happy with the last three laps, but it was a decent race,
—Jack Miller, MotoGP Rider
The clutch was giving me no engine braking into [turn three] so it was difficult to even understand what gear I was in, sometimes I was in third and sometimes second because you weren’t feeling the actual downshifts,
—Jack Miller, MotoGP Rider
As I shut the throttle, it felt like someone was pulling the clutch in. It caught me off-guard the first time it happened, I nearly ended up off the end of the track, and I had to learn to ride with it for the last six laps. The bike felt mega everywhere else in terms of braking … it was a pain in the a**e because I was able to brake pretty late to defend an overtaking manoeuvre, but once that happened I had to keep a margin and left myself vulnerable.
—Jack Miller, MotoGP Rider
Miller’s climb to 14th in the championship standings with 52 points places him well ahead of teammate Miguel Oliveira, despite ongoing uncertainties about his future with Pramac Yamaha. Miller expressed his desire to remain with the team while acknowledging that no official decisions have been communicated.
I hope I can stay, but I know as much as you do, which is f**k-all,
—Jack Miller, MotoGP Rider
I ain’t got a clue. We’ll wait and see what they do. I want to stay and I’d love to stay at Pramac, I love being with those guys over there. Whether they want to keep me is another question.
—Jack Miller, MotoGP Rider
Implications and Outlook for the 2025 MotoGP Championship
Marc Marquez’s commanding five-race winning streak has fundamentally shifted the balance of the MotoGP 2025 title race, with his lead now appearing insurmountable. His flawless string of victories, combined with his mental clarity and tactical prowess, positions him to potentially clinch a seventh premier-class championship months before the season concludes.
Meanwhile, the championship hopes of closest competitors—particularly younger brother Alex Marquez—have diminished dramatically after recent misfortunes. However, riders like Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin continue to push hard, providing glimpses of fierce competition within the field. With ten races left to ride post-summer break, fans can expect intensified battles among the chase pack, although the spotlight remains firmly on Marquez’s extraordinary pursuit of further success.
Our Reader’s Queries
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