Marc Marquez did what Marc Marquez always seems to do at the Sachsenring—win. The Ducati star made it nine career MotoGP victories at the iconic German circuit, cruising from pole to flag in dominant style. Not even a cloud in the sky—or a chaotic race behind him—could stop the runaway 2025 championship leader from taking his fourth win in a row.
But while Marc was untouchable at the front, the real story was the drama unfolding behind him in a race of attrition that saw only 10 riders make it to the finish.
Winners:
Marc Marquez – Untouchable Again
Marquez’s race was the definition of clinical. A perfect start, a clean Turn 1 (unlike Saturday’s sprint), and a lead that just kept growing. He won by more than six seconds and made it look effortless.
Alex Marquez – A Painful Podium
Just days after doubts about whether he’d even race due to a hand injury from Assen, Alex Marquez not only showed up—he delivered. The Gresini Ducati rider finished second and stretched his points advantage over Bagnaia. He called it “a victory,” and considering the pain he rode through, few would argue.
Pecco Bagnaia – Survival Mode
Third place might not sound like a win for the reigning champ, but given how wild the race got, it was a smart, mature ride. Bagnaia picked up the pieces after crashes took out multiple rivals and kept himself firmly in the title hunt.
Fabio Quartararo – A Quiet Comeback
Yamaha may be under fire, but Quartararo put in a composed ride to finish fourth, holding off Fermin Aldeguer in the closing laps. It wasn’t flashy, but it was his best Sunday result in a while—and a small morale boost amid a tense time for the factory.
Luca Marini – Back From the Brink
Returning from injury and riding a tough Honda RC213V, Marini quietly delivered his best result of the season in sixth. For a guy who missed three rounds and came back at a twisty, demanding track like the Sachsenring, that’s a serious achievement.
Brad Binder – Staying Upright, Finally
Binder said it himself: “I’ve stayed up two weekends in a row now.” After a season of crashes, finishing seventh and looking more consistent is a step in the right direction for KTM’s top man.
Losers:
Fabio Di Giannantonio – From Hero to Heartbreak
Diggia was flying early in the race, passing Bezzecchi and looking set for a strong second-place finish. But lap 18 at Turn 1 had other plans. A crash ended what could’ve been a breakout result for the VR46 rider and left him visibly gutted.
Marco Bezzecchi – Sachsenring Curse
He looked strong in the opening laps and even inherited second briefly after Diggia’s fall, but Turn 1 struck again on lap 21. Another strong weekend ruined. The VR46 squad, full of promise on Friday, left Germany with empty hands and broken fairings.
Johann Zarco – Ghosted From the Front Row
After starting on the front row for LCR Honda, Zarco dropped like a stone and eventually crashed out at—you guessed it—Turn 1. A forgettable outing for the veteran.
Franco Morbidelli – Sprint Hopes Smashed
He was up to second early in Saturday’s sprint race when a horrifying crash sent him to hospital with a collarbone injury. Depending on Monday’s medical checks, he might miss more races too.
Maverick Viñales & Tech3 – Weekend to Forget
Viñales was the lone Tech3 KTM entry after Bastianini pulled out with appendicitis. But he crashed heavily in qualifying, fracturing his shoulder. Tech3 ended up with no riders, no race, and nothing to show from the weekend.
Fermin Aldeguer – Fast in Races, Struggling in Quali
The rookie continues to impress on Sundays, but his Friday pace has disappeared. Failing to get straight into Q2 for a third race in a row hurt him badly again. He finished fifth, but it could’ve been more if he wasn’t playing catch-up from so far back.
A Brutal, Brilliant Race
The German Grand Prix delivered everything MotoGP fans love—drama, crashes, comebacks, and a dominant win from one of the sport’s greatest. For Marc Marquez, Sachsenring continues to be his kingdom. For everyone else, it was about survival, strategy, and salvaging what they could.
With just one round left before the summer break, the championship is heating up—and so are the tempers, injuries, and pressure across the paddock.
