MotoGP – After the Flag – SanMarino GP

The tension that built all weekend in Misano finally broke when Marc Márquez crossed the line — clinching his 11th win of the 2025 season in front of an ecstatic Ducati crowd. What stood out after the chequered flag was how clinical Márquez was: he passed his tormentor, Marco Bezzecchi, on Lap 12 after the Aprilia rider ran a trace wide at Turn 8, then managed the relentless pressure in the closing laps.

Bezzecchi, meanwhile, had given no quarter. From pole, he held the lead early, set blistering lap times when needed, and kept Márquez within striking distance right until the final lap. While victory slipped away, his runner-up puts him firmly in the spotlight and reminds everyone that on form, he is one of the few capable of pushing Márquez to his limits.

Álex Márquez earned his place on the podium, coming home third in his home-region for Gresini Ducati. While he never really threatened the leading two, his ride showed grit and consistency — critical traits at this stage of the season. The result gives him another valuable haul of points as he chases down championship positions behind his brother.

The fallout from Misano also included notable disappointments. Francesco Bagnaia crashed out, continuing a troublesome run, and Pedro Acosta looked strong early on, only to be forced to retire with chain issues.

Perhaps most significant is how this result shapes the title picture: with six Grands Prix remaining, Marc Márquez now has a commanding buffer. Bezzecchi’s performance gives hope of closing in, but Márquez’s ability under pressure, demonstrated at Misano, makes it clear he’s riding with one eye already toward destiny.

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