Marc Marquez has finally conquered the Red Bull Ring. The six-time MotoGP champion earned his first Austrian Grand Prix victory and stretched his winning streak to six consecutive races. This latest triumph also arrived on a historic weekend, as the Austrian round marked the 1,000th premier class race. Marquez’s dominance now puts him 142 points ahead of his brother Alex in the championship standings, tightening his grip on a potential seventh MotoGP crown with nine rounds still to go.
Key Highlights
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Marc Marquez wins Austrian Grand Prix, his first at the Red Bull Ring.
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Marquez extends his win streak to six consecutive Grands Prix.
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Victory came on MotoGP’s 1,000th premier class race weekend.
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Fermin Aldeguer finishes second, Marco Bezzecchi third.
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Francesco Bagnaia’s three-year unbeaten Austria run ends with eighth place.
Marquez’s Red Bull Ring Breakthrough
Marc Marquez had never before stood on the top step at the Austrian Grand Prix. That changed in emphatic style as he added the Red Bull Ring to his growing list of conquests. After winning Saturday’s sprint from the second row, Marquez carried that momentum into Sunday’s main event, taking his sixth straight Grand Prix victory since May’s British GP. The result was another reminder of his rediscovered form and relentless ability to deliver when it matters most.
“Super, super happy to finally take the first victory here in Austria.” – Marc Marquez
It had been more than a decade since Marquez last strung together six consecutive Grand Prix wins, a run he last achieved in 2014. The Austrian breakthrough not only extended his streak but also highlighted the balance between patience and precision that has defined his 2025 campaign.
Bezzecchi’s Early Resistance
Marco Bezzecchi made his mark early in the weekend with his first pole position for Aprilia. Despite a fourth-place finish in the sprint, he launched superbly on Sunday to lead into turn one, with Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez tucked behind. For several laps, Bezzecchi absorbed heavy pressure from Marquez, who bided his time rather than force an early mistake.
“In the first part he [Bezzecchi] was super strong, but then I just waited. I tried in the beginning, but it was too risky. Then I preferred to wait and attack in the end.” – Marc Marquez
The Aprilia rider’s resistance eventually faltered under relentless pressure. While Bezzecchi briefly retook the lead after Marquez’s first successful attempt on lap 19, the Spaniard regrouped, using slipstream into turn one a lap later to make the decisive move. Bezzecchi’s determination kept the fight alive, but ultimately he had to settle for third as Fermin Aldeguer seized the moment to slot into second.
Aldeguer’s Breakthrough Podium
While Marquez celebrated victory, Gresini rookie Fermin Aldeguer had his own reasons to smile. The young Spaniard produced a late surge to secure second, marking his best result in MotoGP to date. His ability to pressure seasoned competitors in the closing stages further underlined the rising talent’s rapid progress.
“I’m super happy because at the end, Austria is not one of my favourite tracks like Le Mans. Making two podiums on bad tracks for me is incredible.” – Fermin Aldeguer
For Aldeguer, the podium came as further validation of his adaptability, particularly on circuits where he has historically struggled. His confidence is growing, and his performance in Austria suggests he could continue to be a consistent challenger in the coming rounds.
Bagnaia’s Austria Streak Ends
For Francesco Bagnaia, Austria had been his fortress. The reigning champion entered the weekend unbeaten at the Red Bull Ring since 2022, but this time he faltered. After an early duel with Marquez, Bagnaia’s pace dropped, and he eventually slipped back to eighth. His struggles opened the door for Aldeguer and KTM’s Pedro Acosta to fight for podium places. Bagnaia’s decline was stark, a reminder that even dominant riders can see streaks end abruptly.
Alex Marquez, meanwhile, endured a frustrating afternoon. Penalized with a long-lap penalty for his Czech Grand Prix incident, he dropped out of the top ten and finished 10th. The points loss further widened the gulf between the Marquez brothers in the standings, with Marc pulling further away at the top.
News in Brief: Marc Marquez Wins 2025 Austrian Grand Prix
Marc Marquez delivered his first Austrian Grand Prix win at the Red Bull Ring, extending his streak to six consecutive victories and cementing a 142-point lead in the championship. Bezzecchi led early but fell to third, while Fermin Aldeguer surged to second for his best MotoGP result. Bagnaia’s three-year Austrian dominance ended with eighth, and Alex Marquez finished 10th after a penalty. The MotoGP season now heads to Balaton Park in Hungary, with Marc Marquez closing in on a seventh crown.
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