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The atmosphere at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit was charged as Francesco Bagnaia, representing the Lenovo Ducati Team, secured victory in the MotoGP Tissot Sprint race. Completing the race in ten laps, the two-time world champion finished with an impressive lead of 2.259 seconds over his closest rival.
Bagnaia’s victory marked a strong return to form, showcasing the capabilities of his Ducati Desmosedici GP25 fitted with Michelin tires. Following Bagnaia on the podium were Alex Marquez from BK8 Gresini Racing and his teammate Fermin Aldeguer, who finished second and third, respectively, signaling a significant achievement for the Gresini team.
Race highlights and key performances
The race commenced with Bagnaia executing a perfect holeshot, revealing his strategic approach and speed from the outset. Pedro Acosta of Red Bull KTM Factory made a strong start, quickly moving into third position. In contrast, Franco Morbidelli from the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Team faced initial challenges but managed to recover to fourth place.
Early challenges
As the first lap unfolded, competition intensified. Joan Mir from Honda HRC Castrol and Aldeguer engaged in a fierce battle for position. However, by the end of the opening lap, Mir had secured fourth place, only to crash out of contention on lap three.
By lap three, Bagnaia had built a lead of over a second, consistently recording faster lap times than his competitors. His dominance became apparent as he extended the gap, leaving Marquez and Acosta to contend for the remaining podium positions.
Aldeguer’s rise and team achievements
Fermin Aldeguer, the promising rookie, aimed to catch Acosta for third place, demonstrating outstanding speed and determination. His performance during laps six and seven was crucial, as he clocked times over half a second faster than Acosta, enabling him to close the gap significantly.
Climbing the podium
With three laps remaining, Aldeguer executed a precise maneuver at Turn 9, overtaking Acosta to claim third place. This achievement not only highlighted his skills but also earned him the title of Rookie of the Year for 2025, marking a significant milestone for the young rider.
The Gresini team celebrated Aldeguer’s podium finish along with Alex Marquez’s second place, a historic achievement with both Marquez brothers occupying the top two positions in the championship standings.
Championship implications and future races
As the excitement from this race subsided, Marc Marquez maintained his lead in the championship standings with 545 points, followed by Alex Marquez with 388 points, and Francesco Bagnaia in third with 286 points. The outcomes from Sepang have heightened anticipation as the MotoGP approaches the season’s final races.
The upcoming Grand Prix promises to be equally exhilarating, as fans look forward to seeing whether anyone can challenge Bagnaia’s renewed momentum. With his recent performance, he appears poised to return to Europe with a substantial points haul, intensifying the competition.
Bagnaia’s victory marked a strong return to form, showcasing the capabilities of his Ducati Desmosedici GP25 fitted with Michelin tires. Following Bagnaia on the podium were Alex Marquez from BK8 Gresini Racing and his teammate Fermin Aldeguer, who finished second and third, respectively, signaling a significant achievement for the Gresini team.0