Friday Practice and Saturday Qualifying
MotoGP

Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing #72) wasted no time stamping his authority on the opening round of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship, smashing the Buriram lap record on Friday with a stunning 1:28.526. The Italian’s effort bettered his own test benchmark and left the field chasing shadows on the opening day of the season.

Bezzecchi completed a clean sweep of Friday by topping both sessions, finishing four tenths clear of reigning World Champion Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team #93), who salvaged second late in the session after briefly looking at risk of missing the automatic Q2 spots.

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Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team #49) completed the top three after leading the timesheets for much of the session, showing impressive consistency across his runs. Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing #37) continued his strong pre-season form in fourth, while Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing #89) returned to competition in style to claim fifth despite a small crash earlier in the day.

Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP #73) ended the day sixth ahead of Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol #36), who was Honda’s top performer in seventh. Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing #33) secured a Q2 berth in eighth, while rookie Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team #79) finished ninth despite a late fall at Turn 7. Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR #5) rounded out the top ten.

The biggest shock of the session came for Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team #63), who failed to improve late in the session and ended Practice down in 15th, forcing the two-time MotoGP champion into Q1.

Moto2

2025 Thai Grand Prix winner Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP #18) picked up where he left off by topping Friday’s rain-hit Moto2 Practice with a new all-time lap record of 1:34.501.

Alex Escrig (KLINT Racing Team #11) and Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 #28) completed the top three, separated by just 0.185 seconds, while several high-profile names were caught out by worsening conditions.

David Alonso (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team #80) was among the riders left frustrated after rain arrived in Sector 1 late in the session, dropping the Colombian to 22nd and forcing him into a stacked Q1 session alongside race winners including Alonso Lopez, Joe Roberts, Tony Arbolino, Deniz Öncü and Aron Canet. Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team #27) and Mario Aji (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia #64) finished fourth and fifth respectively, while Australia’s Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP #81) impressed with sixth fastest.

Moto3

Moto3’s opening day in Thailand saw David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP #22) set the early pace as the Spaniard topped Friday’s Practice session. Almansa was the only rider to dip into the 1:40s with a best lap that left him just under a tenth clear of fellow Spaniard Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo #83). Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3 #73) completed the top three after an impressive showing for the Argentine.

Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team #28) finished fourth ahead of teammate Marco Morelli, while Scott Ogden (CIP Green Power #19) rounded out the top six in an all-KTM-heavy session. Honda’s best performer was rookie Jesus Rios (Rivacold Snipers Team #74) in seventh, just ahead of Indonesian debutant Veda Pratama (Honda Team Asia #54). Irish rider Casey O’Gorman (SIC58 Squadra Corse #67) also impressed in 13th, securing a direct place in Q2.

One of the big names to miss out was David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP #64), who ended the day 16th and was forced to fight through Q1.

Saturday
Tissot Sprint

The 2026 MotoGP season erupted into life with an instant classic at Buriram as Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) claimed his first ever Sprint victory after a breathtaking duel with reigning World Champion Marc Marquez. The 13-lap dash delivered fireworks from the start as Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) initially led the race after an early scrap with Marquez before disaster struck on Lap 2 when the Italian crashed at Turn 8 while leading comfortably.

That moment handed the lead to Marquez, but Acosta immediately went on the attack. The KTM star launched multiple attempts at the Ducati rider over the following laps, each pass becoming increasingly aggressive as the tension built. Acosta finally made a decisive move late in the race, but contact between the pair on the penultimate lap brought the stewards into action. Marquez lunged up the inside at Turn 12 and made contact with Acosta, forcing the KTM rider wide.

Race Direction immediately launched an investigation and handed Marquez a one-position penalty. The Spaniard served it dramatically at the final corner, backing off to allow Acosta through before trying to strike back on the exit.

Acosta crossed the line to take his maiden Sprint win and become the first KTM rider to lead the MotoGP World Championship. Marquez held on for second, narrowly keeping Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team #25) behind as the Aprilia rider completed the podium. Fernandez’s teammate Ai Ogura finished fourth in an impressive performance for the Trackhouse squad, while Jorge Martin completed the top five on his return to racing with Aprilia. Further back, Brad Binder, Joan Mir and Fabio Di Giannantonio filled the next three positions, while Francesco Bagnaia salvaged the final Sprint point in ninth.

“This is an incredible way to start the season. The fight with Marc was intense and fair, and taking my first Sprint win like this feels amazing,” Acosta said.

Tissot Sprint Race Results
Pedro Acosta Red Bull KTM
Marc Marquez Ducati Lenovo (+0.000s)
Raul Fernandez Trackhouse Aprilia
Ai Ogura Trackhouse Aprilia
Jorge Martin Aprilia Racing

Sunday
MotoGP

Marco Bezzecchi delivered the perfect response to his Sprint crash by dominating Sunday’s PT Grand Prix of Thailand and giving Aprilia Racing a dream start to the 2026 MotoGP season.

The Italian converted pole position into a commanding victory at Buriram, finishing comfortably ahead of Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) in a race packed with drama.

The result also ended Ducati’s remarkable podium streak of 88 consecutive Grands Prix, the first time since the 2021 British Grand Prix that no Ducati rider finished on the Sunday rostrum. Bezzecchi grabbed the holeshot at the start and immediately established a strong rhythm at the front, while Fernandez wasted no time attacking Marc Marquez for second place at Turn 7 on the opening lap.

Jorge Martin briefly joined the battle before Acosta began carving his way through the field. The KTM rider dispatched Marquez at Turn 12 and then fought his way past Martin to move into podium contention. As Bezzecchi controlled the race from the front, the fight behind intensified between Acosta, Fernandez and Marquez. The reigning champion remained within striking distance until disaster struck late in the race when a rear tyre puncture forced the Ducati rider to retire.

More drama followed when Alex Marquez crashed out at Turn 4 and Joan Mir was also forced to retire with tyre problems after running strongly inside the top six. With chaos unfolding behind him, Bezzecchi cruised to victory to secure his third consecutive Grand Prix win following his triumphs in Portugal and Valencia last season.

Acosta produced another superb ride to finish second and leave Thailand as the MotoGP World Championship leader, while Fernandez battled through shoulder pain to secure a double Round 1 podium for the Trackhouse Aprilia team.

Jorge Martin marked his return to racing with a strong fourth place finish ahead of rookie Ai Ogura, while Fabio Di Giannantonio was the top Ducati rider in sixth. Brad Binder finished seventh ahead of Franco Morbidelli and Francesco Bagnaia, while Luca Marini rounded out the top ten.

“It’s incredible to start the season like this. After the Sprint crash we stayed calm, trusted the bike and today everything worked perfectly,” Bezzecchi said.

MotoGP Race Results
Marco Bezzecchi Aprilia Racing
Pedro Acosta Red Bull KTM (+)
Raul Fernandez Trackhouse Aprilia (+)
Jorge Martin Aprilia Racing
Ai Ogura Trackhouse Aprilia

Check out the full MotoGP race results here…

MotoGP Championship Points
Pedro Acosta Red Bull KTM – 32
Marco Bezzecchi Aprilia Racing – 25
Raul Fernandez Trackhouse Aprilia – 16
Jorge Martin Aprilia Racing – 13
Ai Ogura Trackhouse Aprilia – 11

Moto2

Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) launched his 2026 Moto2 title campaign in perfect fashion with victory in a dramatic season opener at Buriram.

The race was interrupted twice by red flags before a seven-lap sprint decided the outcome. Gonzalez eventually defeated Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) in a tense late-race duel, while Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) secured the final podium position.

Guevara initially grabbed the holeshot but early chaos saw several riders run wide, allowing Holgado to take the lead before the first red flag appeared following a crash involving Senna Agius, David Alonso and Filip Salac.

After a second restart and a seven-lap dash to the finish, Gonzalez stalked Guevara before making a decisive move at Turn 7 on the penultimate lap. Guevara attempted a final attack around the outside at the last corner but Gonzalez held firm to claim the opening victory of the season.

Moto2 Race Results
Manuel Gonzalez Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP
Izan Guevara BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 (+)
Daniel Holgado CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team (+)
Ivan Ortola QJMOTOR – Pont Grup – MSI
Collin Veijer Red Bull KTM Ajo

Moto2 Championship Points
Manuel Gonzalez – 25
Izan Guevara – 20
Daniel Holgado – 16
Ivan Ortola – 13
Collin Veijer – 11

Moto3

Moto3 delivered its usual chaos to kick off the 2026 season as David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) secured his maiden Grand Prix victory in a breathtaking final-corner showdown with Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team).

The pair battled throughout the race before Quiles launched a last-gasp attack at the final corner. Almansa defended perfectly and powered to the line to win by just 0.003 seconds — equalling the closest finish in Moto3 history.

Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3) completed the podium after winning a late battle for third ahead of Alvaro Carpe.

Moto3 Race Results
David Almansa Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP
Maximo Quiles CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar (+0.003s)
Valentin Perrone Red Bull KTM Tech3 (+)
Alvaro Carpe Red Bull KTM Ajo
Veda Pratama Honda Team Asia

Moto3 Championship Points
David Almansa – 25
Maximo Quiles – 20
Valentin Perrone – 16
Alvaro Carpe – 13
Veda Pratama – 11

How Did the Aussies Do?

It was a challenging opening round of the 2026 MotoGP season for Australia’s riders at Buriram.
Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) faced a tough weekend aboard the Yamaha package. After qualifying down in 18th, the Queenslander fought through the opening race but ultimately crossed the line in 15th place, finishing as the best of Yamaha’s four riders in the Thai Grand Prix despite the bike’s clear pace deficit.

In Moto3, Joel Kelso (GRYD – MLav Racing) endured a difficult race after showing flashes of speed earlier in the weekend. The Australian eventually finished 14th in the season opener, just over 17 seconds behind race winner David Almansa.

In Moto2, Senna Agius’ weekend was one of mixed fortunes. The young Australian delivered a stunning performance in qualifying to claim his first Moto2 pole position, but his race unravelled early after being caught up in a multi-rider incident that triggered the first red flag. Although able to take the restart, the drama effectively ended his chances of fighting for the podium.

Despite the tough start to the season for Australia’s contingent, all three riders will be eager to bounce back when the MotoGP paddock heads to Brazil for Round 2.

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MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, the South Australian Government and the City of Adelaide announced today that the Australian Grand Prix will be hosted on a city centre circuit in Adelaide from 2027. The six‑year agreement begins next season and will see MotoGP race at the Adelaide Street Circuit until 2032 inclusive. This landmark event will be the first MotoGP Grand Prix to be held in a city‑centre location – with the uncompromised safety standards required in the modern era of the sport.

The circuit layout was unveiled in Adelaide on Thursday 19 February in front of national media by MotoGP Chief Sporting Officer Carlos Ezpeleta and Premier of South Australia Peter Malinauskas. It was confirmed that the inaugural Australian GP in Adelaide will be held across three days in November 2027. The circuit will be approximately 4.195 km long with 18 corners winding through the city streets, enabling riders to reach speeds of more than 340 km/h.

The track design follows the blueprint of the famous Adelaide Street Circuit that hosted Formula 1 events between 1985 and 1995, with the significant adjustments required to ensure rider safety remains the number‑one priority. The city’s layout, culture and passion for major events make Adelaide the perfect home for a premium, festival‑style urban Grand Prix – providing a unique opportunity to elevate the fan experience to a new level.

MotoGP Chief Sporting Officer, Carlos Ezpeleta, said: “Bringing MotoGP to Adelaide marks a major milestone in the evolution of our championship. This city has a world‑class reputation for hosting major sporting events, and the opportunity to design a purpose‑built circuit in the city streets is something truly unique in our sport.

“From the very beginning, together with the FIM, we made sure that safety remained uncompromised – every element of the Adelaide Street Circuit has been engineered to meet the highest standards of modern MotoGP, ensuring riders can race at full intensity with complete confidence.

“Adelaide’s commitment to major events makes it the perfect home for MotoGP’s next chapter in Australia. We’re incredibly excited to showcase a new style of racing here and to create a true celebration of our sport that brings fans even closer to the action.

“This partnership represents bold ambition from both MotoGP and Australia – and we couldn’t be prouder to begin this journey together.”

The Premier of South Australia, Peter Malinauskas, added: “This is a major coup for South Australia and yet more evidence our state has real momentum. “We are now competing with the rest of the nation for the world’s best events – and winning. Hosting the world’s first MotoGP race on a street circuit will give Adelaide a truly unique offering that is sure to attract visitors from interstate and overseas.

“This is about so much more than a world‑class motorsport event – it’s about generating economic activity for our state, supporting jobs, and putting South Australia on the global stage.

“We back major events that deliver a strong economic return, and MotoGP does exactly that. MotoGP is growing globally at record pace – and Adelaide will now be a key part of that growth story.”

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Friday Practice and Saturday Qualifying
MotoGP

The rider to beat on MotoGP’s final Friday of the season? Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing #37). The KTM star set a 1:29.240 to beat Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing #72) by just 0.053s at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, as Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team #21) earned P3 in what was a very competitive opening day of action at the Motul Grand Prix of the Valencian Community.

Less than a tenth split the top five in qualifying? Go on then! That’s exactly what we were served in the final pole position battle of the season, and it was a fight that was won by Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) as the fastest quintet all set times that were under the previous lap record. The Italian’s 1:28.809 was 0.026s quicker than Alex Marquez’s (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP #73) effort and 0.044s better than Fabio Di Giannantonio’s (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team #49) personal best.

Moto2

There was an early slice of drama in the Moto2 title-deciding weekend. Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team #10) was forced to battle it out in Q1 on Saturday afternoon at the Grand Prix of Valencia after finishing Friday’s Practice session in P19, while title rival Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP #18) sailed into Q2 with a P10 result on Day 1. Meanwhile, despite a late tumble, Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team #27) led the way with a 1:32.408, with Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team #96) and Daniel Muñoz (Red Bull KTM Ajo #17) completing the top three.

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A fourth pole of the season for Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) made it another record-breaking Moto2 qualifying session in Valencia. World Championship leader Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) qualified in P9 for the finale, with title rival Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) starting from P5 as he gunned for victory on Sunday.

Moto3

Under sunny skies at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia, David Almansa (Leopard Racing #22) was lightning quick on Friday to secure top spot and a pathway to Q2. He set fastest lap after fastest lap to shave almost a second off the old lap record. The Spaniard sported a margin of over three tenths of a second and went into Saturday as the rider to beat, as teammate Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing #31) and Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3 #73) completed the top three.

Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) clinched pole position for the Moto3 Grand Prix of Valencia on Saturday afternoon with a mega lap of 1 ‘36.990s, enough to finish ahead of the opposition. Behind, teammate David Almansa (Leopard Racing) made it a Honda 1-2, whilst Maximo Quiles’ (CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team #28) went from P3.

Saturday
Tissot Sprint

Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) capped the final Tissot Sprint of 2025 with a commanding victory, making it back-to-back Sprint wins and his third of the season. The #73 controlled the race from the start, finishing ahead of Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), who charged forward from the second row, while Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) secured third after a late fight with Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team #25).

Launching perfectly from P2, Marquez grabbed the holeshot ahead of polesitter Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing). Acosta made a lightning start of his own, jumping from fifth to second by Turn 2. Bezzecchi, however, endured a nightmare opening lap, slipping to sixth behind Fernandez, Di Giannantonio and Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP #20).

Early drama struck Honda on Lap 2 when Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol #36) crashed at Turn 2, collecting teammate Luca Marini and ending both riders’ Sprints. Mir was handed a Long Lap penalty for the GP. A lap later in the same corner, Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP #43) and Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP #54) made contact, forcing Aldeguer wide. Miller was ordered to drop three positions but did not serve the penalty, leading to a Long Lap Penalty that derailed his points push.

Bezzecchi eventually cleared Quartararo for fifth, though the gap to Fernandez and Di Giannantonio ahead exceeded a second. At the front, Marquez stretched his lead to 1.4s by mid-distance, managing the pace calmly as Acosta searched for his first MotoGP win while also defending from those behind. Further back, Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) passed Quartararo as the Yamaha rider faded.

The fight for third intensified late as Di Giannantonio and Fernandez traded positions from Turn 4 to Turn 6 on the penultimate lap. Their battling allowed Bezzecchi to close in, but he ran out of time to join the podium fight.

Marquez sealed the win ahead of Acosta, who claimed his fourth consecutive Sprint podium. The result, coupled with Francesco Bagnaia’s (Ducati Lenovo Team #63) P14, moved Acosta into fourth in the standings. Di Giannantonio completed the podium ahead of Fernandez, while Bezzecchi settled for fifth ahead of Sunday’s GP.

“Super happy to win today. During the weekend we suffered a bit more than normal, but today in the Sprint I say, ‘We need to win, we need to be there’. I attacked from the start. And I saw that I could put my rhythm and save a little bit of tyre in the beginning and then push at the end. We did it, and I controlled the gap in a very good way,” Marquez said.

Tissot Sprint Race Results

1. Alex Marquez BK8 Gresini Ducati
2. Pedro Acosta Red Bull KTM (+1.149s)
3. Fabio Di Giannantonio Pertamina VR46 Ducati (+2.637s)
4. Raul Fernandez Trackhouse Aprilia (+3.519s)
5. Marco Bezzecchi Aprilia Racing (+3.727s)

Sunday
MotoGP

Aprilia closed 2025 in style as Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) delivered a lights-to-flag victory in Valencia, securing back-to-back wins for the first time and leading teammate Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) for the manufacturer’s first 1-2 since 2023. Fernandez pushed hard to the line, finishing just 0.6s adrift, while Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) snatched third from Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) to extend Ducati’s run of 88 consecutive podiums into 2026.

Before lights out, drama struck as Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) collided with Aleix Espargaro (Honda HRC Test Team #41) while forming up on the grid, ending Morbidelli’s season with a fractured left hand. Once the race began, Bezzecchi launched cleanly and held the lead over Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), but chaos erupted at Turn 4 when Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR #5) lost control and forced Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) into the gravel. Bagnaia tipped off, ending his race and season, while Zarco was handed a Long Lap Penalty.

Fernandez quickly carved forward, passing Di Giannantonio and closing down Bezzecchi and Marquez with successive fastest laps. By Lap 11, he swept past Marquez for second, while Acosta and Di Giannantonio closed in behind as Marquez struggled for pace. The leading trio built a gap of more than two seconds, but Fernandez steadily chipped away at Bezzecchi’s advantage.

With 11 laps remaining, Acosta began pressuring Marquez and finally forced his way into third at Turn 4 on Lap 20. Di Giannantonio followed suit with an identical move a lap later, dropping Marquez to fifth. Up front, Bezzecchi’s lead hovered around half a second as Fernandez continued to push, bringing the gap down to 0.4s with three laps to go.

The final laps produced two fierce duels: Bezzecchi vs Fernandez for the win and Acosta vs Di Giannantonio for the final podium. Di Giannantonio struck first, overtaking Acosta at Turn 4 with two laps remaining. The KTM rider fought back, but the Italian held firm.

On the last lap, Bezzecchi maintained just enough margin to keep Fernandez at bay, securing Aprilia’s 1-2. Di Giannantonio completed the podium, finishing a strong Valencia double. Acosta took P4, confirming fourth overall in the standings. Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) claimed P5 with a last-corner move on teammate Alex Marquez, who ended the day in P6.

“I was super motivated after yesterday because for different reasons, I wasn’t good enough to fight for the podium [in the Sprint], and I was a little bit angry with myself,” Bezzecchi explained. “I started in front and put my rhythm on, and I was feeling good and able to manage [the race] until the end. I was not [surprised] from Raul, I saw his pace yesterday, and I was hoping for a little bit less, but in the end, the last two laps, I was a bit afraid. I was managing through all the race, and it never got too scary. I was always in control, but then in the last two laps I started to think I was in a little bit of trouble with the rear [tyre] as Raul was coming.”

MotoGP Race Results

1. Marco Bezzecchi Aprilia Racing
2. Raul Fernandez Trackhouse Aprilia (+0.686s)
3. Fabio Di Giannantonio Pertamina VR46 Ducati (+3.765s)
4. Pedro Acosta Red Bull KTM (+4.749s)
5. Fermin Aldeguer BK8 Gresini Ducati (+8.048s)

Check out the full MotoGP race results here…

MotoGP Championship Points

1. Marc Marquez BK8 Gresini Ducati – 545
2. Alex Marquez Ducati Lenovo – 467
3. Marco Bezzecchi Aprilia Racing – 353
4. Pedro Acosta Red Bull KTM – 307
5. Francesco Bagnaia Ducati Lenovo – 288

Moto2

Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) is the 2025 Moto2 World Champion, becoming Brazil’s first-ever Grand Prix world champion. A calm and calculated 10th place was all he needed, as his only remaining title rival, Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP), required a win but was forced to pit with a rear-tyre issue while running in the latter half of the top ten.

At the front, Izan Guevara (BLUCRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 #28) claimed his maiden Moto2 victory in superb style, becoming the record 11th different winner of a wildly competitive season. Daniel Holgado (CFMoto Inde Aspar Team) pushed him all the way for P2, while Ivan Ortola (QJMotor – FRINSA – MSI #4) produced a brilliant charge to secure his first Moto2 podium in third.

Guevara grabbed the holeshot ahead of Holgado, Albert Arenas (ITALJET Gresini Moto2 #75) and Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP #81), while Gonzalez settled into fifth and Moreira into ninth, elbows out and riding with the title in mind. Ortiz began climbing early, passing Gonzalez for fifth on Lap 5, then attacking Arenas for fourth on Lap 7 as Guevara and Holgado tried to edge clear.

Agius and Ortola briefly closed the gap on the leaders but soon fell into their own battle, allowing the front two to rebuild breathing room. Meanwhile, Gonzalez was feeling the pressure; a pair of wide moments underlined his struggle to maintain pace, and Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo #95) soon swept past him. Arenas and Filip Salač (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team #12) followed, dropping the #18 to eighth as Moreira remained a composed ninth, just behind the fading Spaniard.

With five laps to go, the championship pivoted dramatically. Gonzalez slowed, signalling a rear-end problem. Moreira slipped by him cleanly before the Spaniard dived into pit lane for a tyre change, effectively ending his title hopes despite rejoining. From that moment, the 2025 Moto2 World Championship belonged to Diogo Moreira.

Up front, the fight for victory went down to the wire. Holgado hounded Guevara throughout the final laps, but the #28 never cracked, defending perfectly in the final sector to secure his first Moto2 win. Holgado took P2 and Ortola completed a breakthrough rookie podium in P3.

Veijer finished fourth, while Salač crossed the line fifth before a tyre-pressure penalty dropped him down the order. Arenas inherited P5 in his final Moto2 race, Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) stormed to P6 and Agius faded to seventh ahead of Celestino Vietti (Sync SpeedRS Team #13). Tony Arbolino (BLUCRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 #14) took P9, with the new World Champion Moreira classified 10th.

Moto2 Race Results

1. Izan Guevara BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2
2. Daniel Holgado CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team (+0.717s)
3. Ivan Ortola QJMOTOR – FRINSA – MSI (+2.327s)
4. Collin Veijer Red Bull KTM Ajo (+2.888s)
5. Filip Salac Elf Marc VDS Racing (+5.714s)

Moto2 Championship Points

1. Diogo Moreira Italtrans Racing Team – 286
2. Manuel Gonzalez Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP – 257
3. Barry Baltus Fantic Racing LINO SONEGO – 232
4. Aron Canet Fantic Racing LINO SONEGO – 227
5. Jake Dixon Elf Marc VDS Racing – 224

Moto3

Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) finally became a Grand Prix winner at his 86th attempt, converting pole into victory in Valencia after leading much of the 20-lap finale. The Spaniard held off compatriot Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo #83) and Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia #72), while sixth place secured P2 in the Championship for Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI #36).

Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team) grabbed the holeshot into Turn 1, but Fernandez retook the lead immediately at Turn 2. David Almansa (Leopard Racing) briefly hit the front at the end of Lap 1, only to be pushed wide by his teammate at Turn 14 a lap later, dropping to P8 and leaving him with work to do. Fernandez resumed control ahead of Quiles, while Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse #58) carved through the early chaos to join the top three.

The pace was fierce, with the lead group of eight tightly packed. Almansa worked his way back to fourth by Lap 8 but was quickly shuffled down again as Furusato, Lunetta, Carpe and Guido Pini (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP #94) attacked. At the front, Fernandez remained calm, keeping Quiles close behind him.

Entering the second half, Fernandez tried to break the group with the fastest lap. Furusato moved into second ahead of Quiles and began chasing the leader, with Pini in fourth and Carpe fighting Lunetta a few bike lengths behind. Further back, Almansa found himself in a scrap with Piqueras and Marco Morelli (GRYD – MLav Racing #95) for seventh.

Despite several attempts to escape, Fernandez faced a five-rider battle heading into the final lap. Carpe and Quiles exchanged attacks through Turns 6–8, while Furusato shadowed Fernandez into the last corner. The #31 held firm, crossing the line first to claim a long-awaited maiden win.

Furusato finished second on the road but was penalised for exceeding track limits on the final lap, dropping him to third. Carpe inherited P2, matching his best result of the season, while a late double move from Carpe and Pini pushed Quiles down to P5 at the flag – enough to secure third in the final standings.

Moto3 Race Results

1. Adrian Fernandez Leopard Racing
2. Alvaro Carpe Red Bull KTM Ajo (+0.286s)
3. Taiyo Furusato Honda Team Asia (+0.386s)
4. Guido Pini Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP (+0.674s)
5. Maximo Quiles CFMoto Valresa Aspar Team (+0.725s)

Moto3 Championship Points

1. Jose Antonio Rueda Red Bull KTM Ajo – 365
2. Angel Piqueras FRINSA – MT Helmets – 281
3. Maximo Quiles CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team – 274
4. Alvaro Carpe Red Bull KTM Ajo – 215
5. David Munoz Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP – 197

How Did the Aussies Do?

Having gone fastest in FP1 and sixth in practice before qualifying P8, Jack Miller’s weekend was shaping up nicely. After a strong launch in the Sprint, he ended up in a scrap with Fermín Aldeguer for eighth, with the pair making contact at Turn 2 on Lap 3 to scupper his bout. Miller received a three-position penalty but didn’t serve it and was instead given a long-lap sanction that dropped him to 12th.

In the GP, Miller brought it home in ninth. After running much of the race in sixth and seventh with an attacking but controlled ride, a late tyre drop forced him onto the defensive, costing him two positions to Luca Marini and Brad Binder. Senna Agius finished the season strong with P7 in the final race. After qualifying third, he battled near the top three but lost grip late in the race, crossing the line eighth before being promoted to seventh following a time penalty for Filip Salac.

Having qualified P12 for the finale, Joel Kelso (#66) frustratingly crashed out, ending his season on a sour note. While not the finish he wanted, he reflected positively on what was his best season yet at this level. Starting 23rd in his final race with Tech3, Jacob Roulstone (#12) quickly moved up, reaching 16th by Lap 3 and climbing as high as 13th mid-race. Battling an injured hand, he gradually fell back but finished strongly in 16th to end the season 16th in the standings.

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Friday Practice and Saturday Qualifying
MotoGP

0.088s covered the top three at the end of Day 1 in Portimao. We’ll have some of that. It was Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP #73) who led the field thanks to a 1:37.974, as Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team #63) and Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing #37) hunted the #73 very closely on what turned out to be another brilliant Friday afternoon in MotoGP.

Well, that wasn’t a bad qualifying session, was it? Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) grabbed pole for the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Portugal with a 1:37.556 in a relentless MotoGP Q2 that saw Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) earn a first front row start of the season in P2. Third place went the way of Q1 graduate Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP #20), who once again pulled a rabbit out of the hat in qualifying trim.

Moto2

With a late rain shower during Moto2 Practice, the standings were decided before the chequered flag as Aron Canet (Fantic Racing #44) topped the order. Getting out early, the Spaniard was able to sport a 0.192s lead ahead of the opposition and lead the charge into Saturday.

The Moto2 title was on the line this weekend, and Championship leader Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team #10) put himself in a prime position for that first match point. He took pole in Portugal ahead of Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team #96) and rookie Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo #95).

Moto3

David Almansa (Leopard Racing #22) was the Moto3 pacesetter heading into Saturday’s action in Portugal after his 1:47.056 was good enough to see the Malaysian GP podium finisher beat the Malaysian GP winner, Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia #72), by 0.135s. A flurry of personal best lap times before the rain fell saw Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team #28) complete the top three.

Australian Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA #66) claimed a ninth front row of 2025 and a second pole in the last three Grands Prix with a stunner in Portugal. He denied Scott Ogden (CIP Green Power #19), who put in a late charge to start second, with Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI #36) rounding out the front row. It was a closely fought session, with 16 riders covered by less than a second.

Saturday
Tissot Sprint

Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) vs Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing). It was the sky blue of Marquez that edged the blazing orange of Acosta in a barnstorming Saturday showdown that will live long in the memory. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing #72) had the perfect view – and a big say – as the polesitter finished just 0.5s from victory in a spectacular Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Portugal Tissot Sprint.

Bezzecchi launched perfectly from pole to grab the holeshot, with Acosta holding P2 ahead of a lightning-fast start from Marquez, who jumped two places as Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) and Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team #1) slipped to fourth and fifth.

By Lap 2, Bezzecchi had Acosta glued to his rear wheel, and the rookie sensation made his move into Turn 1 to hit the front. Marquez was next to strike, copying Acosta’s move on Lap 3 to take second, as the leading trio broke 1.5s clear of Quartararo, Bagnaia and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team #49).

Lap 4 claimed Nicolo Bulega (Ducati Lenovo Team #11) at Turn 13, while Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol #36) was forced to retire soon after. Up front, Marquez attacked again, and the duel that followed was breathtaking. Acosta briefly reclaimed the lead at Turn 5, only for Marquez to counter with a clean run out of the final corner to retake P1 into Turn 1.

The pair traded blows again as Bezzecchi hovered menacingly behind, ready to pounce. But with three laps to go, Marquez found an extra gear, stretching a slender 0.4s gap heading onto the final lap. Acosta dug deep, closing right up, but the Gresini man held firm to win by just 0.120s, with Bezzecchi third, half a second adrift.

Quartararo secured P4 to round off a strong showing for Yamaha, with Di Giannantonio completing the top five – a thrilling Sprint that showed MotoGP at its absolute best.

“I was feeling really good, and at the last corner, our acceleration was really good so I was able to attack at that point. It’s true that I used too much tyre in that point to overtake, but that was my plan. The plan was perfect,” Marquez stated.

Tissot Sprint Race Results

1. Alex Marquez BK8 Gresini Ducati)
2. Pedro Acosta Red Bull KTM (+0.120s)
3. Marco Bezzecchi Aprilia Racing (+0.637s)
4. Fabio Quartararo Monster Yamaha (+5.276s)
5. Fabio Di Giannantonio Pertamina VR46 Ducati (+6.088s)

Sunday
MotoGP

It was perfection from start to finish for Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing #72), who led every one of the 25 laps at the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Portugal. The victory moves him comfortably clear in the battle for third overall in the Championship, with only a handful of points needed to secure it next week in Valencia. Behind him, Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP #73) held off a late surge from Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing #37), reshuffling the podium from Saturday’s Sprint.

Acosta had a lightning start but couldn’t overcome Bezzecchi, who grabbed the holeshot from pole. Marquez mirrored his Sprint start to climb into third, while drama unfolded further back. Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team #21) was caught in a bundle at Turn 5 but escaped unscathed. On Lap 2, Marquez moved past Acosta into second and began chasing the leader, while Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol #36) retired with another technical issue.

Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team #1) ran fourth until crashing at Turn 10 on Lap 11, handing the position to rookie Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP #54), who had earlier made a bold Turn 5 pass on Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing #33). Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP #20) battled hard in fifth but ultimately ceded positions to Aldeguer and Binder.

At the front, Bezzecchi steadily extended his advantage, reaching 2.2s over Marquez by Lap 15. Acosta was 2.4s further back, holding a comfortable margin over Aldeguer and Binder. In the closing stages, Acosta found a late burst, reducing Marquez’s lead to just one second with two laps remaining, but couldn’t mount a final challenge.

Further back, Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team #79) passed Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR #5) for seventh, with Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team #49) taking eighth.

Bezzecchi’s commanding ride from lights to flag secured a majestic victory, becoming the sixth different winner in as many Grands Prix and giving Aprilia a historic third win of 2025 – the first time the manufacturer has claimed three wins in a single season. Marquez and Acosta completed the podium, with Aldeguer fourth ahead of Binder and Quartararo.

“Very happy, it was a fantastic race for me. This morning I felt better, and yesterday evening we worked a lot in the box to try to find that last step that was missed. I was super afraid of Pedro and Alex because yesterday they were super quick, but I was also very motivated to try to get a win. It’s super important to be back on the top of the podium,” Bezzecchi said.

MotoGP Race Results

1. Marco Bezzecchi Aprilia Racing
2. Alex Marquez BK8 Gresini Ducati (+2.583s)
3. Pedro Acosta Red Bull KTM (+3.188s)
4. Fermin Aldeguer BK8 Gresini Ducati (+12.860s)
5. Brad Binder Red Bull KTM (+16.327s)

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MotoGP Championship Points

1. Marc Marquez BK8 Gresini Ducati – 545
2. Alex Marquez Ducati Lenovo – 445
3. Marco Bezzecchi Aprilia Racing – 323
4. Francesco Bagnaia Ducati Lenovo – 288
5. Pedro Acosta Red Bull KTM – 285

Moto2

A champion’s performance from Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team #21) saw the Brazilian move decisively towards the Moto2 World Championship with a superb victory at Portimão. The points gap heading to Valencia is now 24 in Moreira’s favour after Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP #18) finished sixth, leaving the odds firmly stacked for the Brazilian. Completing the podium were two rising stars: Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo #49) claimed his first Moto2 rostrum in P2, with David Alonso (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team #80) taking his third straight podium in P3.

From pole, Moreira needed a win or second to strengthen his title bid and executed a perfect start to grab the holeshot ahead of Veijer. Gonzalez was sixth on the opening lap, while Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team #96) dropped to third. Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing #7), third in the standings, lost several positions after sitting up at Turn 1, falling to P11.

By Lap 3, the top six – Moreira, Gonzalez, Veijer, Dixon, Celestino Vietti (Beta Tools SpeedRS Team #13) and Alonso – were tightly bunched. Veijer led briefly into Turn 1 on Lap 4, but Moreira regained control, putting pressure on the rookie, while Gonzalez struggled following a dramatic moment at Turn 5 on Lap 5 and dropped to P7. Aron Canet (Fantic Racing #44) moved past Gonzalez and Dixon to push into podium contention.

With five laps to go, Moreira was closing in on Veijer, Alonso 0.8s behind and Canet in fourth. Turn 11, with two and a half laps remaining, saw Moreira make a decisive move up the inside of Veijer to reclaim P1, opening a 24-point advantage in the championship fight.

The last lap saw Dixon crash out from P7, leaving Moreira unchallenged. Veijer took second, Alonso third, Canet fourth and Baltus fifth. With the Fantic duo and Dixon now out of title contention, the championship will come down to Moreira vs Gonzalez in Valencia. Fantic can celebrate the Moto2 Teams’ title, thanks to strong rides from Baltus and Canet.

Moreira’s flawless win under pressure sets him up in ideal fashion for next weekend’s showdown, while Gonzalez will hope for a miracle to close the gap at the season finale.

Moto2 Race Results

1. Diogo Moreira Italtrans Racing Team
2. Collin Veijer Red Bull KTM Ajo (+0.090s)
3. David Alonso CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team (+0.492s)
4. Aron Canet Fantic Racing (+0.992s)
5. Barry Baltus Fantic Racing (+5.214s)

Moto2 Championship Points

1. Diogo Moreira Italtrans Racing Team – 281
2. Manuel Gonzalez Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP – 257
3. Barry Baltus Fantic Racing LINO SONEGO – 232
4. Aron Canet Fantic Racing LINO SONEGO – 226
5. Jake Dixon Elf Marc VDS Racing – 215

Moto3

The penultimate Moto3 showdown of the season saw a superstar performance from Max Quiles (CFMoto Gaviota Aspar Team) as he escaped the group to cross the line over a second clear. Angel Piqueras (QJMotor – FRINSA – MSI) put up a huge fight for second and secured it, limiting the damage as he fights for second overall in the Championship. Malaysian GP winner Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) completed the podium, taking back-to-back rostrum finishes for the first time in his career.

Off the line it was a dream start for Joel Kelso (LEVELUP – MTA) as he led Quiles early on, but the group remained close. On Lap 3, Joel Esteban (Red Bull KTM Ajo #78) was able to attack into second before having a twitch at the final corner, with the resulting reaction seeing Quiles then drop down to sixth as the slipstream effect down the straight made it all change again behind Kelso.

The Australian led the way for the first half of the race, keeping some tenths in hand, but on Lap 10 he was wide at Turn 5, and the door was open for Quiles and Piqueras. Kelso slotted into third, but the battle was hotting up, and it was soon several riders wide as they jostled for position. As the dust started to settle again, Quiles led Furusato as Piqueras was left scrambling for position in the group. But the #36 hung on to move back into third and then second by Turn 1 on the penultimate lap.

Onto the final lap, Quiles had time in hand over Piqueras, who likewise had just enough over Furusato. They crossed the line in that order as the fight behind took its final shuffle, with Esteban next up as he managed to just stay ahead of rookie teammate Alvaro Carpe.

Moto3 Race Results

1. Maximo Quiles CFMoto Gaviota Aspar Team
2. Angel Piqueras FRINSA -MT Helmets – MSI (+1.663s)
3. Taiyo Furusato Honda Team Asia (+2.886s)
4. Joel Esteban Red Bull KTM Tech3 (+3.243s)
5. Alvaro Carpe Red Bull KTM Ajo (+3.537s)

Moto3 Championship Points

1. Jose Antonio Rueda Red Bull KTM Ajo – 365
2. Angel Piqueras FRINSA – MT Helmets – 271
3. Maximo Quiles CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team – 263
4. David Munoz Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP – 197
5. Alvaro Carpe Red Bull KTM Ajo – 195

MotoE

It was title-decider day in the final ever MotoE season – and it did not disappoint! Fans were treated to two thrilling races at the Portuguese GP, where Alessandro Zaccone (Aruba Cloud MotoE Team) ultimately clinched the electric class crown in Portimão.

Arriving as the Championship leader, the Italian could hardly have asked for a better start, converting pole position into a hard-fought Race 1 victory ahead of Eric Granado (LCR E-Team) and Jacopo Hosciuc (MSI Racing Team). That triumph gave him a commanding 17-point advantage heading into the second lights-out of the day.

With the title within reach, the mission was simple: finish P7 or better. In the end, a composed ride to P4 was enough for Zaccone to seal the deal and secure the crown. Up front, Mattia Casadei (LCR E-Team) pushed hard to keep his title hopes alive, but Oscar Gutierrez (MSI Racing Team) snatched victory by just 0.098s, with Nicholas Spinelli (Rivacold Snipers Team MotoE) completing the podium. It proved an emotional and electric final day of the MotoE season.

MotoE Race 1 Results

1. Alessandro Zaccone Aruba Cloud MotoE Team
2. Eric Granado LCR E-Team (+0.105s)
3. Jocopo Hosciuc MSI Racing Team (+0.185s)
4. Mattia Casadei LCR E-Team (+0.740s)
5. Lorenzo Baldassarri Dynavolt Intact GP (+1.718s)

MotoE Race 2 Results

1. Oscar Gutierrez MSI Racing Team
2. Mattia Casadei LCR E-Team (+0.098s)
3. Nicholas Spinelli Rivacold Snipers Team MotoE (+1.281s)
4. Alessandro Zaccone Aruba Cloud MotoE Team (+2.105s)
5. Hector Garzo Dynavolt Intact GP (+4.521s)

MotoE Championship Points

1. Alessandro Zaccone Aruba Cloud MotoE Team – 198
2. Mattia Casadei LCR E-Team – 188
3. Matteo Ferrari Felo Gresini MotoE – 168
4. Eric Granado LCR E-Team – 162
5. Nicholas Spinelli Rivacold Snipers Team MotoE – 159

How Did the Aussies Do?

Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP ace Jack Miller (#43) finished the Sprint race in 14th place after advancing through Q1. He then followed that up with a 12th in the main race, in a bout where he struggled severely with grip.

Senna Agius (#81) made a strong start to the weekend, finishing third in FP1 and fifth in Friday afternoon’s practice. The Australian then qualified 13th and remained hopeful of a solid result. In the race, Agius ultimately claimed P9 – a result he was content with despite showing rapid pace, as a poor start ultimately cost him a better finish.

Joel Kelso produced a superb performance to secure pole position at Portimão, topping the timesheets with a composed and confident display. After starting from pole, Kelso brought his machine home in seventh at Portimão, as he fought hard but struggled with tyre wear in the latter stages.

Jacob Roulstone (#12) was forced to miss the Portuguese GP after undergoing successful surgery on his fractured left hand that occurred in Malaysia. The Australian will now focus on his recovery, with the goal of returning to action for the season finale in Valencia.

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Friday Practice and Saturday Qualifying
MotoGP

How about that for a MotoGP Practice outing? Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing #37) delivered the goods on Friday to set the pace with a 1:57.559 as the #37 beat Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR #5) by 0.019s, while Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP #43) rounded out the top three in an unpredictable session. Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP #73) squeezed into Q2 despite a second crash of the day, but our last three Grand Prix winners – Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team #63), Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP #54) and Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team #25) – would face Q1. Oh, and so did Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing).

Casting his Indonesia and Australia woes to one side, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) did it the hard way to grab pole at the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia, coming through Q1 to the top of the pile. Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) missed out on pole by 0.016s, whilst Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team #21) made it a Ducati front-row lockout just one week on from the factory’s 98-race front-row streak coming to an end. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing #72), meanwhile, failed to make it out of Q1 and started P14.

Moto2

With the sun coming out for Moto2 Practice, it was Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP #18) who ended Friday on top. Moving up to P1 with less than five minutes to go, ‘Manugas’ was hoping it would be the start of a strong weekend, where he aimed to extend his Championship lead after it’d been whittled down in recent rounds by Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team #10); the Brazilian joined his title rival in Q2 directly, finishing in P10, with Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team #96) and Albert Arenas (ITALJET Gresini Moto2 #75) completing the top three.

Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO RCB Aspar Team #27) started the Moto2 Malaysian GP from pole position after setting a late, scintillating new lap record to head the field by over half a second. The rookie’s sublime 2:02.858 was by far the best lap of a mouthwatering Q2 that saw the tension between title contenders Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) and Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) ramp up as they diced on track.

Moto3

World Champion Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo #99) headed into the weekend as the rider to beat in Moto3 after the #99 topped a delayed Practice on Friday afternoon. Rueda’s 2:11.152 was top but only 0.035s quicker than his rookie teammate and second-fastest rider Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo #83), with him enjoying a perfect start to the Malaysian GP.

Rocketing to a second pole of 2025, David Almansa (Leopard Racing #22) left it until his final flying lap to deliver the goods at Sepang on Saturday. Still chasing his first podium, he’d have Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia #72) right next to him for the first time in over a year, whilst Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) lined up third.

Saturday
Tissot Sprint

There was simply no stopping Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) on Saturday at the PETRONAS Grand Prix of Malaysia. The reigning double World Champion was untouchable as he converted pole position into a commanding Tissot Sprint victory, finishing 2.2 seconds clear of Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP). The result sealed second place in the championship for the #73, securing a historic Marquez brothers 1-2 overall. It was also a day of celebration for the BK8 Gresini Racing team, as Fermin Aldeguer claimed Rookie of the Year honours for 2025 thanks to a strong P3 finish – even though a post-race tyre pressure penalty later cost him the podium spot on paper.

From pole, Bagnaia nailed his launch to lead into Turn 1. As ever, Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) rocketed off the line to grab an early third, while Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) fought back from a sluggish getaway to end the opening lap in fourth after a fierce scrap with Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP #20). Further back, Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol #36) and Aldeguer provided early fireworks, the 2020 World Champion eventually taking fourth by the end of Lap 1. But at the front, Bagnaia was already stretching clear. By Lap 3, his lead was a second over Marquez and growing rapidly as he lapped half a second faster than the chasing trio.

Mir’s hopes of a podium ended abruptly with a crash at Turn 9, promoting Aldeguer to fourth and into podium contention. The rookie showed blistering pace, reeling in Acosta by more than half a second a lap. With three laps remaining, Aldeguer made a clean pass at Turn 9 to grab third and secure his Rookie of the Year title. Honda’s afternoon took another hit when Luca Marini crashed at Turn 14 after contact with Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Tech3 #44).

Up front, Bagnaia remained flawless to take a lights-to-flag win ahead of Marquez, with Aldeguer crossing the line in third before his penalty promoted Acosta to the final podium spot. Morbidelli finished a solid P5 behind Quartararo, rounding out a strong top five at Sepang.

“I’m happy, the team is deserving of these results because I think I’m in trouble, but they are in trouble too to understand the situation. It’s not clear, it’s not easy – one week ago we were struggling, yesterday I was struggling a bit, and today I was competitive,” Bagnaia insisted.

Tissot Sprint Race Results

1. Francesco Bagnaia Ducati Lenovo
2. Alex Marquez BK8 Gresini Ducati (+2.259s)
3. Pedro Acosta Red Bull KTM (+5.155s)
4. Franco Morbidelli Pertamina VR46 Ducati (+6.541s)
5. Fabio Quartararo Monster Yamaha (+8.468s)

Sunday
MotoGP

After sealing second place in the MotoGP World Championship on Saturday, Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) capped off a stellar weekend with a commanding victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix. The Spaniard produced a flawless ride to beat Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) by 2.6 seconds, while a late issue for Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) handed Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) a welcome P3 at Sepang.

Just like in the Sprint, Bagnaia launched perfectly to grab the holeshot, with Acosta slotting into second. But Marquez wasted no time – first dispatching Acosta at Turn 4, then overtaking Bagnaia a lap later with a decisive inside move. For the first time all weekend, the #63 Ducati wasn’t leading.

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Acosta and Bagnaia exchanged blows in a thrilling early duel, their battle allowing Marquez to stretch his lead to nearly a second. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) ran fourth, closely followed by Mir, while Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) trailed just behind.

On Lap 10, Mir finally found a way past Quartararo to move into P4, setting his sights on the podium battle 2.7s up the road. Tyre management was becoming critical as the race entered its second half. Drama struck on Lap 12 when Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) and Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP #88) both crashed out. Up front, Marquez continued to pull clear, half a second per lap faster than his rivals. Acosta finally made a move stick on Bagnaia at Turn 11, while the Italian began to struggle on his medium front tyre.

Marquez was relentless, clocking a 2:00.546 on Lap 14 to extend his advantage beyond two seconds. Mir’s charge continued in fourth, while Morbidelli’s late pace hinted he wasn’t done yet either. The closing laps brought heartbreak for Ducati. Fermin Aldeguer crashed at the final corner, and moments later, Bagnaia suffered a technical issue, slowing dramatically and eventually retiring – a cruel end to an otherwise strong weekend.

Marquez cruised home 2.8s ahead of Acosta to claim his first win outside Spain. Acosta delivered another outstanding podium for KTM, finishing comfortably ahead of Mir, who secured Honda HRC Castrol’s second Sunday podium of the season. Morbidelli showed strong late-race pace to finish P4, while Quartararo completed the top five after a close Turn 15 battle with the VR46 rider.

“We started suffering a lot with two crashes on Friday, and later on the feeling was not really perfect, but today the strategy was clever,” Marquez explained.

“The strategy was the winning one, I was really clever at the point to make the move [on Bagnaia] and to be aggressive in that moment of the race, because I knew it was tricky. I lost one race here two years ago [by] waiting too much, so I just tried to go for it. It’s a really important win for us to celebrate second [in the championship].”

MotoGP Race Results

1. Alex Marquez BK8 Gresini Ducati
2. Pedro Acosta Red Bull KTM (+2.676s)
3. Joan Mir Honda HRC Castrol (+8.048s
4. Franco Morbidelli Pertamina VR46 Ducati (+8.580s)
5. Fabio Quartararo Monster Yamaha (+11.556s)

Check out the full MotoGP race results here…

MotoGP Championship Points

1. Marc Marquez BK8 Gresini Ducati – 545
2. Alex Marquez Ducati Lenovo – 413
3. Marco Bezzecchi Aprilia Racing – 291
4. Francesco Bagnaia Ducati Lenovo – 286
5. Pedro Acosta Red Bull KTM – 260

Moto2

A dramatic Moto2 Malaysian Grand Prix ended with victory for Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team), who mastered the restarted race at Sepang to take his third win of the season. The Brit hit the front on Lap 3 of the restart and never looked back, finishing ahead of David Alonso (CFMOTO RCB Aspar Team #80) and Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing #7). The result also reshaped the title fight as Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) crashed out from a top-five position, allowing Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) to claim fifth and move nine points clear in the standings.

The original race began with a perfect launch from Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO RCB Aspar Team), but chaos unfolded when Joe Roberts (OnlyFans American Racing Team #16) crashed at Turn 5, bringing out the red flag. Roberts walked away unhurt, but the race was shortened to an 11-lap sprint.

Holgado repeated his lightning start in the restart, with Dixon locked in an intense early fight with Albert Arenas (ITALJET Gresini Moto2). By Turn 14, the #96 had powered through to second, and a lap later at Turn 4, Dixon dived past Holgado to take control. From there, the Brit set a relentless pace, stretching his lead as Gonzalez and Baltus fought hard behind.

Further back, Moreira was climbing the order after contact with Izan Guevara (BLUCRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 #28) while battling for ninth. With four laps to go, he had moved to sixth and was closing fast on Arenas. But disaster struck for Gonzalez with three laps remaining – the Spaniard crashed at Turn 15, surrendering his championship lead and giving Moreira a clear path to fifth.

At the flag, Dixon took his seventh career Moto2 win, with Alonso claiming a fourth podium of the year and Baltus third, keeping both riders mathematically in title contention. Holgado finished fourth, reinforcing his Rookie of the Year credentials, while Moreira’s fifth was enough to hand him the championship lead heading into the final two rounds.

Moto2 Race Results

1. Jake Dixon Elf Marc VDS Racing
2. David Alonso CFMOTO RCB Aspar Team (+2.035s)
3. Barry Baltus Fantic Racing (+2.745s)
4. Daniel Holgado CFMOTO RCB Aspar Team (+4.358s)
5. Diogo Moreira Italtrans Racing Team (+5.672s)

Moto2 Championship Points

1. Diogo Moreira Italtrans Racing Team – 256
2. Manuel Gonzalez Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP – 247
3. Barry Baltus Fantic Racing LINO SONEGO – 221
4. Jake Dixon Elf Marc VDS Racing – 215
5. Aron Canet Fantic Racing LINO SONEGO – 213

Moto3

The Moto3 Malaysian Grand Prix was delayed following a serious incident on the sighting lap involving Noah Dettwiler (CIP Green Power #55) and Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo). Both riders were airlifted to hospital in Kuala Lumpur, prompting the start to be postponed until the medical helicopter returned.

Rueda was later confirmed to be awake and alert, suffering several contusions and a suspected hand fracture. Dettwiler’s team released a statement confirming the Swiss rider had sustained serious injuries requiring multiple surgeries, adding: “He is in good hands, and we kindly ask you to respect his privacy. We will not be sharing further details at this time. Noah is a true fighter, and the entire CIP Green Power team is right behind him. We will keep you updated as soon as possible.”

When racing finally got underway, Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) claimed a stunning first career victory, leading from start to finish in the shortened 10-lap contest. Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI #36) and Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing #31) completed the podium in a thrilling scrap behind the dominant Japanese rider.

From the start, Furusato seized the holeshot, with polesitter David Almansa (Leopard Racing) and Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team #28) in close pursuit. Almansa briefly reclaimed the lead on Lap 3, but Furusato quickly struck back, establishing a one-second cushion by mid-race distance.

Behind him, Guido Pini (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP), Quiles and Fernandez traded positions in a fierce battle for the remaining podium spots. Fernandez carved through the pack to second, while Pini’s later fall at Turn 15 ended his hopes of a rostrum finish. Almansa also ran wide at the final corner on Lap 8, slipping down to sixth.

As Furusato pulled clear, Piqueras capitalised on a late mistake from Fernandez at Turn 9 to secure second place. The Honda rider crossed the line 1.2 seconds behind Furusato, with Fernandez completing the rostrum. Almansa recovered to fourth, making it three Hondas in the top four, while Ryusei Yamanaka (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI #6) finished fifth ahead of Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo).

Moto3 Race Results

1. Taiyo Furusato Honda Team Asia
2. Angel Piqueras FRINSA -MT Helmets – MSI (+2.259s)
3. Adrian Fernandez Leopard Racing (+2.625s)
4. David Almansa Leopard Racing (+4.167s)
5. Ryusei Yamanaka FRINSA -MT Helmets – MSI (+4.338s)

Moto3 Championship Points

1. Jose Antonio Rueda Red Bull KTM Ajo – 365
2. Angel Piqueras FRINSA – MT Helmets – 251
3. Maximo Quiles CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team – 237
4. David Munoz Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP – 197
5. Joel Kelso LEVELUP – MTA – 183

How Did the Aussies Do?

Caught in some early chaos, Jack Miller dropped to 15th on the opening lap of the Sprint. After battling through the early laps, he settled into a groove and finished 14th. Miller then backed this up with a solid 14th in the main dance as well aboard his Prima Pramac Yamaha on a weekend where he dealt with grip issues throughout.

Senna Agius (#81) endured a disappointing weekend at the office, for he was forced to retire on lap six with engine failure after starting 23rd. It was a tough blow following his brilliant win at the Australian Grand Prix, but he’ll have a chance to bounce back in two weeks.

Following a 10th-place qualifying result, Kelso (#66) could manage only 12th in the race after admitting he had to run a tyre that didn’t favour him for the 10-lap sprint. The Malaysian GP weekend didn’t go to plan at all for Jacob Roulstone (#12). After a practice crash, checks revealed a left-hand fracture, which is a cruel blow for the talented youngster.

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Friday Practice and Saturday Qualifying
MotoGP

Talk about smashing the previous lap record! Marco Bezzecchi’s (Aprilia Racing) unbelievably rapid 1:26.492 saw the Italian comfortably lead the MotoGP pack heading into Saturday at the Liqui Moly Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, and it was another Aprilia rider acting as the #72’s closest challenger. Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) improved late on to make it an RS-GP 1-2 in Practice at Phillip Island, with Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) rounding out the top three as fellow Ducati star Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP #54), the latest winner, missed the Q2 cut.

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Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP #20), take a bow! A new all-time lap record around Phillip Island is what it took to beat Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) to pole position in Australia, and that’s exactly what the Frenchman threw down.

That 1:26.465 from El Diablo was 0.031s quicker than the Italian’s best effort, and joining the duo on the front row was home hero Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP #43). The Australian dug deep to come through Q1 and delight the home faithful, setting us up good and proper for the Tissot Sprint and Grand Prix.

Moto2

Diogo Moreira’s (Italtrans Racing Team #10) title hopes are more than real, as the Brazilian topped the opening day of action in Moto2 at Phillip Island. A deficit of just nine points meant it was very much game on, and after two crashes for Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP #18) on the first day, Moreira most definitely had the momentum into Saturday.

Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) started the Moto2 Australian Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday after a dramatic, tantalising Q2 played out at Phillip Island. Home hero Senna Agius (#81) would line up in the middle of the front row, with his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP teammate Manuel Gonzalez completing a top three that was split by a slender 0.076s.

Moto3

A 1:34.726 from David Almansa (Leopard Racing #22) handed the Spaniard a lap record-breaking top spot on Friday at the Liqui Moly Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, as teammate Adrian Fernandez (#31) and Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Alvaro Carpe (#83) rounded out the top three.

A first pole of the season, and what a place to do it; Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA #66) was unstoppable, becoming the first Australian to take pole in Moto3 at Phillip Island. Behind him, newly crowned World Champion Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo #99) and Mandalika podium finisher Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse #58) completed the front row.

Saturday
Tissot Sprint

Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) made it two Tissot Sprint victories in a row, overcoming early drama at Phillip Island to pass Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) with three laps to go and take the win. Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing #37) rounded out the podium after a tight scrap for third that went down to the wire, with P3 to P5 covered by just a tenth of a second.

Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP #73) grabbed the holeshot, but Fernandez moved into the lead by Turn 2 and headed the opening lap. Bezzecchi slotted into second, racing with extra aero parts on his Aprilia after an unexpected seagull strike on the Warm Up Lap. Polesitter Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) dropped to sixth, behind Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) and Acosta. Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing #33) crashed out at Turn 2 on the opening lap.

Up front, Fernandez and Bezzecchi pulled away in an Aprilia 1-2, while the battle for third intensified. Marquez came under fire from Miller, Acosta and Quartararo, with Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Tech3 #44) solid in seventh. Miller and Marquez swapped places on Laps 5 and 6, while Acosta made a double pass at Turn 1 on Lap 7 to move into podium contention.

By Lap 9, Bezzecchi was back on Fernandez’s rear wheel and made his move at Turn 2 on Lap 10. One lap later, Indonesian GP winner Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) crashed out at Turn 6 but was unhurt.

Bezzecchi sealed the win with a controlled final lap, while Fernandez secured his second consecutive Sprint podium, marking the first-ever Aprilia 1-2 in a Tissot Sprint. Acosta held off last-lap pressure from Miller and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) to claim third – making it the first Sprint without a Ducati on the podium.

“It has been nice. Super tough, because I never thought, honestly, about the victory. Only the journalists thought about it. But I didn’t even expect a podium,” Bezzecchi stated.

Tissot Sprint Race Results

1. Marco Bezzecchi Aprilia Racing
2. Raul Fernandez Trackhouse Aprilia (+3.149s)
3. Pedro Acosta Red Bull KTM (+5.310s)
4. Jack Miller Pramac Yamaha (5.376s)
5. Fabio Di Giannantonio Pertamina VR46 Ducati (+5.416s)

Sunday
MotoGP

Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) delivered a flawless ride at Phillip Island to claim his maiden MotoGP victory – and the team’s first ever in the premier class. With his win, every team on the grid has now celebrated a MotoGP Grand Prix victory.

Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) carved through from P10 to take second, just 1.4s off Fernandez, while Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) stormed to third after serving a double Long Lap penalty, making a late move on Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP).

Bezzecchi took the holeshot from the front row, with Fernandez quickly into second and Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) in third. That trio built an early gap over a chasing pack led by Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP).

Notified of his penalty on Lap 2, Bezzecchi delayed serving it to build a buffer. On Lap 5, he finally took the first Long Lap, dropping behind Fernandez and Acosta. The second came shortly after, putting him behind Di Giannantonio in P5. Meanwhile, crashes for Johann Zarco (Castrol Honda LCR #5) and Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) brought heartbreak for Aussie fans. Out front, Fernandez hit the front and never looked back, pulling 1.1s clear of Acosta by Lap 6.

Di Giannantonio passed Quartararo for fourth on Lap 8, with Bezzecchi following through soon after. By Lap 13, Fernandez’s lead was 1.4s over Acosta, who was under pressure from Marquez. On Lap 16, Marquez made his move into P2, but Fernandez was already three seconds up the road. With eight laps to go, Di Giannantonio took third from Acosta, and Bezzecchi followed suit to grab fourth. Di Giannantonio then passed Marquez for second in a bold move at Turn 10, but the gap to Fernandez remained steady at around 2.6s.

Bezzecchi wasn’t done yet. On the penultimate lap, he lunged past Marquez to seal third, ending just 2.4s behind the winner despite his penalties. Fernandez crossed the line for a breakthrough MotoGP win, capping off a dream day for Trackhouse.

Di Giannantonio’s late charge secured second, while Bezzecchi’s gritty ride earned him a crucial podium – and P3 in the World Championship – after Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team #63) crashed out.

Marquez finished fourth, delaying his shot at the 2025 silver medal. Acosta held off Luca Marini (Castrol Honda HRC #10) by just 0.040s for fifth.

“I cannot believe it, I’m sorry because I am not believing,” Fernandez said. “After a long time, we found something – all the team always believed in me, they never stopped supporting me. It is a consequence of hard work, so thanks to them. The last five laps were super long for me.”

MotoGP Race Results

1. Raul Fernandez Trackhouse Aprilia
2. Fabio Di Giannantonio Pertamina VR46 Ducati (+1.418s)
3. Marco Bezzecchi Aprilia Racing (+2.410s)
4. Alex Marquez BK8 Gresini Ducati (+3.715s)
5. Pedro Acosta Red Bull KTM (+7.930s)

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MotoGP Championship Points

1. Marc Marquez BK8 Gresini Ducati – 545
2. Alex Marquez Ducati Lenovo – 379
3. Marco Bezzecchi Aprilia Racing – 282
4. Francesco Bagnaia Ducati Lenovo – 274
5. Pedro Acosta Red Bull KTM – 233

Moto2

Senna Agius (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) became the first Australian in Moto2 history to win his home Grand Prix, delivering a dominant ride at Phillip Island just 12 months after his first World Championship podium. The crowd had even more to cheer as the battle for second raged between David Alonso (CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team #80) and Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team), with the Brazilian taking crucial points from title leader Manuel Gonzalez (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP).

Agius made a perfect start, storming into the lead at Turn 1 ahead of polesitter Moreira and Gonzalez. Alonso settled into fourth with Ayumu Sasaki (RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP #71) close behind. On Lap 3, Agius ran deep into Turn 1 but held the lead as Moreira dropped to fourth behind Gonzalez and Alonso. Sasaki challenged next but couldn’t get past Moreira at Miller Corner. By Lap 8, Alonso moved into second ahead of Gonzalez, but Moreira quickly retook both at Turn 4 to reclaim P2. On Lap 10, Alonso ran wide at Turn 10, allowing Moreira and Gonzalez back through. With Agius already over two seconds ahead, the podium fight intensified.

Gonzalez briefly retook second at the halfway mark, but Moreira struck back on Lap 13. Just behind, Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team #96) launched an aggressive charge, tangling with Albert Arenas (ITALJET Gresini Moto2 #75) in a fierce battle. Alonso got past Moreira for P2 with six laps to go and then pulled off a repeat move at Turn 1 to solidify the position.

Further back, Gonzalez struggled to hold on. Dixon and Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team #27) both passed him, with Holgado diving into fourth on Lap 20. Gonzalez then dropped another spot to Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing #7), losing more vital points in the title fight.

Up front, Agius cruised to a historic victory, essentially unchallenged in the final laps. Alonso secured second, while Moreira’s third cut his deficit to Gonzalez in the standings to just two points. Holgado impressed in fourth, Dixon finished fifth, and Baltus took sixth – crucially stealing a point from Gonzalez, who crossed the line seventh.

Agius’ emotional win on home soil marked a milestone moment for Australian motorsport, and with the title fight tightening behind him, the championship heads into its final stretch wide open.

Moto2 Race Results

1. Senna Agius Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP
2. David Alonso CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team (+3.684s)
3. Diogo Moreira Italtrans Racing Team (+3.721s)
4. Daniel Holgado CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team (+4.440s)
5. Jake Dixon Elf Marc VDS Racing (+4.451s)

Moto2 Championship Points

1. Manuel Gonzalez Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP – 247
2. Diogo Moreira Italtrans Racing Team – 245
3. Aron Canet Fantic Racing LINO SONEGO – 212
4. Barry Baltus Fantic Racing LINO SONEGO – 205
5. Jake Dixon Elf Marc VDS Racing – 190

Moto3

Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) claimed his 10th win of the 2025 season with a masterful ride at Phillip Island, fending off home hero Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) in a two-man showdown. The pair finished a dominant 12 seconds ahead of the rest, with Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) winning the fight for third – securing the Teams’ Championship for Red Bull KTM Ajo.

Kelso didn’t lead into Turn 1 from pole but immediately struck back at Turn 2 to take control. Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team #28) quickly moved into third as Kelso and Rueda built an early gap. By the end of Lap 2, they were already a second clear of the chasing pack.

Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull KTM Tech3 #12) made it two Aussies in the top four and set the fastest lap, but his home race ended in heartbreak with a crash at Turn 6 on Lap 4. At the front, Rueda and Kelso extended their lead to 2.4s, while Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI #36) suffered a near-crash at the final corner and dropped to 24th after a run through the gravel.

Rueda hit the front on Lap 7, and by Lap 11 the lead duo were over seven seconds clear, with Kelso glued to the rear wheel of the World Champion. Despite a late push from the Aussie, Rueda maintained composure and crossed the line just ahead after a flawless final lap, denying Kelso a dream home win.

Behind them, a fierce battle for third raged between Quiles, Carpe, Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia #72), Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing), Joel Esteban (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team #78), Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse), David Almansa (Leopard Racing) and Matteo Bertelle (LEVELUP-MTA #18).

In the end, it was Carpe who held his nerve to secure the final podium place, with Esteban taking a career-best fourth while standing in for Dennis Foggia. Quiles finished fifth, narrowly missing the podium and delaying his Rookie of the Year celebrations.

While Rueda again proved his World Champion status, Kelso’s runner-up ride thrilled the home fans – and Carpe’s podium helped Red Bull KTM Ajo seal the Teams’ title in style.

Moto3 Race Results

1. Jose Antonio Rueda Red Bull KTM Ajo
2. Joel Kelso LEVELUP – MTA (+0.829s)
3. Alvaro Carpe Red Bull KTM Ajo (+12.638s)
4. Joel Esteban CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team (12.696s)
5. Maximo Quiles CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team (+12.773s)

Moto3 Championship Points

1. Jose Antonio Rueda Red Bull KTM Ajo – 365
2. Angel Piqueras FRINSA – MT Helmets – 231
3. Maximo Quiles CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team – 228
4. David Munoz Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP – 197
5. Joel Kelso LEVELUP – MTA – 179

How Did the Aussies Do?

Jack Miller thrilled the home crowd at the Australian GP with his best Sprint result of the season, as, after qualifying second in Q1 and third in Q2, he battled to a hard-fought fourth place in the Sprint at Phillip Island. Sadly, his Sunday race didn’t go to plan, for he crashed out on Lap 5 in what was his 250th Grand Prix appearance.

Agius delivered another strong performance on home soil, qualifying second, just 0.011 seconds off polesitter Diogo Moreira, to set himself up for a promising Sunday. And he delivered, as the Aussie rising star put on a scintillating display to reign supreme in the race, making history as the first rider from his country to win the Australian Grand Prix in the Moto2 class.

Joel Kelso kicked off his home GP weekend by storming to pole in Moto3. He then backed that up with a masterful second in the main dance to cap off a superb weekend at the office.

Earning 13th in qualifying on home turf, Jacob Roulstone was looking for more in the race. But it wasn’t to be, for, despite roaring off the line and starting the race wonderfully, a crash frustratingly ended his day while running third on Lap 4. Wildcard Harrison Voight showed maturity and speed, filling in at MSI Racing, finishing 26th on debut.

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The 2025 homecoming convoy was led by MotoGP legend Casey Stoner, joined by Australian favourite Jack Miller and international talents Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia, Marco Bezzecchi, Enea Bastianini and Fermin Aldeguer. Also taking part were rising Australian Moto2 and Moto3 competitors Senna Agius, Joel Kelso and Jacob Roulstone, riding shoulder to shoulder with enthusiasts and supporters.

The procession crossed the San Remo Bridge before winding through Cowes and into the circuit precincts, where the group completed two laps of the iconic Phillip Island GP track together.

Organisers and participants alike praised the atmosphere as respectful but exuberant — a highlight of the race-week build up. Many fans remarked that riding alongside heroes they usually only see at the track was a truly unforgettable experience.

The Homecoming Ride has long carried a dual mission: not only to bring fans closer to the stars, but to spotlight the importance of road safety and rider awareness. In 2025, that message resonated even more strongly — especially given Australia’s efforts to reduce motorcycle incidents and promote safer riding culture.

The turnout of over 500 bikes showcased the depth of enthusiasm in the Australian motorcycling community. The inclusion of both MotoGP legends and next-generation Australian talent reinforced the unifying spirit of the ride. The decision to couple spectacle with safety awareness elevated the Homecoming Ride beyond a parade — it became a public statement about responsible motorcycling.

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Doctors had considered surgery as an option from the beginning, depending on how Márquez’s shoulder responded to conservative treatment. When the follow-up scans and clinical tests showed limited improvement, the decision was made to proceed with an operation to ensure complete recovery and avoid future complications. The procedure, performed on Friday, was described as a success, with no reported issues during surgery or early recovery.The operation marks the latest setback in what had otherwise been a dominant season for Márquez. After clinching his first MotoGP title with Ducati and his ninth world crown overall, the Spaniard sustained the injury during the Indonesian Grand Prix at Mandalika. While he managed to finish the weekend, post-race discomfort and swelling led to the diagnosis of a small fracture at the base of the coracoid process and associated ligament damage.Following the initial assessment, Márquez’s doctors prescribed immobilisation and rest, ruling him out of the Australian and Malaysian Grands Prix. The hope was that the fracture would stabilise naturally without surgical intervention, but a lack of sufficient bone consolidation prompted the change of approach.Now recovering at home in Madrid, Márquez will begin a carefully monitored rehabilitation program over the coming weeks. The length of his recovery will depend on how quickly the shoulder heals and regains strength, with medical staff scheduling regular check-ups to track progress. Ducati officials confirmed that no specific return date has been set, though the rider is expected to miss at least the next two rounds.In a brief statement issued through his management team, Márquez expressed relief that the procedure went well and confidence in the recovery plan. “The operation was successful and everything is fine. Now it’s time to rest and follow the doctors’ instructions step by step,” he said. “The goal is to come back when I’m completely fit. I want to thank everyone for their messages and the team for their support.”Márquez’s absence leaves Ducati to rely on teammate Francesco Bagnaia and test rider Michele Pirro for the remaining flyaway races. Despite the frustration of ending his title-winning season on the sidelines, the 32-year-old remains focused on long-term health and being fully prepared for the 2026 campaign.

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THE AUSSIE FOUR!

Moto2 will see the championship blown wide open after points leader Manuel Gonzalez was disqualified post-race in Indonesia, shrinking his lead to just nine points over Diogo Moreira. Aussie Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) will also be one to watch, chasing a repeat of his 2024 Island podium.In Moto3, World Champion Jose Antonio Rueda may have wrapped up the title early, but all eyes will be on the local stars — Joel Kelso and Jacob Roulstone — as they aim to thrill the home crowd and keep the Aussie flag flying high.

When MotoGP comes to Phillip Island, nothing is predictable — except that it will be fast, fierce, and utterly unmissable.

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Friday Practice and Saturday Qualifying
MotoGP

Well, who expected that sort of Friday afternoon to unfold? There was drama aplenty as newly crowned World Champion Marc Marquez (#93) crashed twice and ended up missing the Q2 cut for the first time this season, and his Ducati Lenovo teammate Francesco Bagnaia (#63) found himself in Q1 too on a rare forgetful day for Ducati. There were no such troubles for Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing #72), though, because the Italian was a dominant P1 ahead of Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP #54) and Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing #37), with no one able to get within four tenths of the #72 in Practice.

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Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) set a searing new lap record of 1:28.832 on Saturday morning to take a third pole of the season at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia. He maintained his impressive advantage at the top, with those on the chase shuffling amongst themselves as rookie Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) and Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team #25) completed the front row. Fresh from taking the crown, Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) suffered his worst qualifying of 2025 in P9, and teammate Francesco Bagnaia didn’t make it out of Q1.

Moto2

No one could get close to Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP #18) on Day 1 at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia, as the Moto2 championship leader set a new all-time lap record to top Friday’s timesheets. Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team #27) was the only rider to get within two tenths of Gonzalez’s 1:32.996, as the Japanese GP winner was P2, while Daniel Muñoz (Red Bull KTM Ajo #17) completed the top three.

Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team #10) earned pole for the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia, with the Brazilian slamming in a new lap record right at the end of qualifying to deny David Alonso (CFMoto Power Electronics Aspar Team #80) the top spot. Alonso would start second ahead of Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 #28), with Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) pushed down to P4.

Moto3

Not giving up without a fight, Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI #36) may have had his back against the wall in the title scrap heading in, but he came out meaning business on Friday in Indonesia. The #36 headed the field into Saturday’s all-important qualifying day, giving him a solid platform to build on in a vital weekend.

Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing #31) made a late dash for pole at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia, with the fight for the front rows going down to the final seconds in classic Moto3 style. David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP #64) and Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA #66) rounded out the front row.

Saturday
Tissot Sprint

Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) pulled off a stunning last-lap victory over Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing) in a thrilling Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia Tissot Sprint. After a poor launch from pole and dropping to P8, Bezzecchi carved his way through the field to snatch the win at Turn 10 on the final lap.

Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol #10) briefly led from P6 before running wide, letting Aldeguer, Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) and Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) through. Further back, Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) and Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP #42) collided at Turn 10, earning Marquez a Long Lap penalty that dropped him to P13.

Up front, Aldeguer led by 1.8s after Acosta crashed out at Turn 1. Bezzecchi, now up to third, passed Fernandez for P2 on Lap 8 and immediately began closing the gap, posting a fastest lap of 1:29.638 to Aldeguer’s 1:30.379. With two laps to go, the gap was just 0.5s. On the final lap, Bezzecchi pounced at Turn 10, ran slightly wide, but held off a spirited response from Aldeguer through Turn 12 to take a dramatic victory.

Fernandez held on for his first MotoGP podium in P3. Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) finished a lonely P4 to strengthen his grip on second in the championship, with Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol #36) completing the top five. Aldeguer may have missed out on victory, but the rookie’s ride was outstanding – while Bezzecchi showed why he’s one of MotoGP’s finest fighters.

“It was a fantastic race. We have to understand what happened at the start, because I lost a lot of time. But afterwards, I was so confident and so fast. Fermin was already gone, so I didn’t expect to catch him. But I didn’t give up. I am destroyed, but it was incredible in the last lap. I wanted this win so bad,” Bezzecchi said.

Tissot Sprint Race Results

1. Marco Bezzecchi Aprilia Racing
2. Fermin Aldeguer BK8 Gresini Ducati (+0.157s)
3. Raul Fernandez Trackhouse Aprilia (+4.062s)
4. Alex Marquez BK8 Gresini Ducati (+5.832s)
5. Joan Mir Honda HRC Castrol (+8.759s)

Sunday
MotoGP

Take a bow, Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP). The 19-year-old rookie claimed his first-ever MotoGP win with a dominant ride in Mandalika, becoming the second-youngest premier class winner in history. His victory came after a chaotic opening lap that saw Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) and Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) collide and crash out.

Bezzecchi’s poor start from pole saw Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) grab the holeshot, with Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) slotting into second. But at Turn 6, Bezzecchi lunged into a non-existent gap on Marquez, causing a heavy crash that eliminated both frontrunners. Marquez suffered a right collarbone injury and will return to Europe for further checks, while Bezzecchi was sent to a local hospital.

On Lap 2, Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) also crashed out, clearing the way for Acosta to lead from Aldeguer and Marini. By Lap 7, Aldeguer took the lead with a textbook move at Turn 10, and despite a brief counter from Acosta, the rookie immediately pulled away with the fastest lap of the race.

Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) later crashed out in P16, capping off a miserable weekend for the newly crowned Teams’ World Champions.

By Lap 13, Aldeguer’s lead ballooned to 4.3s as Acosta fended off Marini, Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team), Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) and Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP). A fierce scrap behind him reshuffled the podium battle, with Alex Marquez and Rins emerging in pursuit of Acosta.

Marquez made decisive moves on Acosta and Rins to momentarily make it a Gresini 1-2. But Acosta wasn’t done – he reclaimed P2 with a brave move at Turn 10 with three laps to go.

Aldeguer, meanwhile, was long gone. Crossing the line 8.6s ahead, he sealed a dream victory. Acosta held on to a hard-fought second, with Alex Marquez finishing third and further solidifying his place as runner-up in the championship.

Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing #33) surged from P15 to a season-best P4, while Marini rounded out the top five in a truly unforgettable race.

“I don’t believe [it]. I’m super happy. I have a lot of words to say – to be a rookie, we are doing incredible work. We knew before this race, we have to continue like this. It’s not time to relax,” Aldeguer reflected.

MotoGP Race Results

1. Fermin Aldeguer BK8 Gresini Ducati
2. Pedro Acosta Red Bull KTM (+6.987s)
3. Alex Marquez BK8 Gresini Ducati (+7.896s)
4. Brad Binder Red Bull KTM (+8.901s)
5. Luca Marini Honda HRC Castrol (+9.129s)

Check out the full MotoGP race results here…

MotoGP Championship Points

1. Marc Marquez BK8 Gresini Ducati – 545
2. Alex Marquez Ducati Lenovo – 362
3. Francesco Bagnaia Ducati Lenovo – 274
4. Marco Bezzecchi Aprilia Racing – 254
5. Pedro Acosta Red Bull KTM – 215

Moto2

Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) delivered a flawless ride to win the Indonesian GP and slice into Manuel Gonzalez’s (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) Moto2 title lead. But the biggest drama came after the flag, as Gonzalez, who had finished P2, was disqualified for a technical infringement, scoring zero points.

That handed Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) second place – his first podium of the year and second in the class – while Aron Canet (Fantic Racing #44) was promoted to P3 after a sensational ride from 21st on the grid to keep his title hopes alive.

Guevara led briefly on Lap 1 before Moreira took control on Lap 2. Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team) slotted into P2 after a strong start but crashed out at Turn 17 on Lap 6.

A thrilling mid-race battle unfolded between Guevara and Gonzalez, with the latter getting the upper hand. Meanwhile, Canet was charging through the pack and into the top five by mid-distance, just ahead of Albert Arenas (ITALJET Gresini Moto2 #75).

At the front, the gap between Moreira and Gonzalez held steady around one second, neither rider giving much away. Behind them, Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing) climbed to P5 after passing Arenas with six laps to go.

Moreira remained untouchable, securing a dominant 22-lap victory at the same venue where he claimed his maiden Moto3 win. Gonzalez’s post-race DSQ dropped him from first in the standings to just nine points ahead of Moreira with Australia up next.

Canet’s P3 gives him renewed hope in the title chase, while Baltus’s P4 capped a strong day for Fantic Racing. Arenas returned to the top five for the first time since Austria, followed by Joe Roberts (OnlyFans American Racing Team #16).

Moto2 Race Results

1. Diogo Moreira Italtrans Racing Team
2. Manuel Gonzalez Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP (+4.678s)
3. Izan Guevara BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 (+7.261s)
4. Aron Canet Fantic Racing (+9.050s)
5. Barry Baltus Fantic Racing (+9.518s)

Moto2 Championship Points

1. Manuel Gonzalez Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP – 258
2. Diogo Moreira Italtrans Racing Team – 229
3. Aron Canet Fantic Racing LINO SONEGO – 202
4. Barry Baltus Fantic Racing LINO SONEGO – 193
5. Jake Dixon Elf Marc VDS Racing – 178

Moto3

Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo #99) sealed the 2025 Moto3 World Championship in dramatic style at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia. The race ended early with a red flag, triggering a parc ferme reshuffle that confirmed Rueda as the winner, followed by Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) in P2 and Guido Pini (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP #94) earning his first Moto3 podium in P3. Post-race penalties to Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) and Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team #28) shuffled the final order.

The race started with Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) leading from Turn 1, ahead of David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) and Fernandez. Rueda dropped to P13 early on, while title rival Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) quickly moved up to P6 by Lap 1 and P4 by Lap 2. At the front, Quiles and Fernandez battled for the lead.

Piqueras ran wide on Lap 5 after being squeezed by Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo #83) and Muñoz, dropping to P10 behind Rueda. Kelso crashed out at Turn 10 on Lap 5, ending his podium challenge.

By Lap 7, Quiles led and Rueda had climbed to P6 in a tight front group of twelve. At halfway, Rueda was up to P3 – enough to secure the title if the race ended then.

Fernandez led until Lap 13 when Rueda took the lead at Turn 10. Quiles fell back to P8 after penalties for short-cutting Turn 9 affected him and Piqueras. Multiple crashes on Lap 14 further thinned the pack.

With three laps remaining, Rueda was leading when Muñoz briefly took the lead, but contact with Fernandez sent Muñoz off track, allowing Rueda back in front – just before the red flag stopped the race.

Rueda was crowned 2025 Moto3 World Champion and Indonesian GP winner after Fernandez’s double Long Lap penalty. Lunetta and Pini were promoted to the podium spots, with Quiles finishing P4 after a post-race penalty. Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull KTM Tech3 #12) achieved his best career result in P5 on what was a memorable day for many.

Moto3 Race Results

1. Jose Antonio Rueda Red Bull KTM Ajo
2. Luca Lunetta SIC58 Squadra Corse (+0.305s)
3. Guido Pini Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP (+0.388s)
4. Maximo Quiles CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team (+3.027s)
5. Jacob Roulstone Red Bull KTM Tech3 (+4.978s)

Moto3 Championship Points

1. Jose Antonio Rueda Red Bull KTM Ajo – 340
2. Angel Piqueras FRINSA – MT Helmets – 231
3. Maximo Quiles CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team – 217
4. David Munoz Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP – 197
5. Joel Kelso LEVELUP – MTA – 159

How Did the Aussies Do?

Jack Miller (#43) finished 11th in the Sprint race after a tough start, caused by the front device failing to disengage properly. In the main race, a late crash saw him eventually cross the line in 14th place. Up next for the popular Aussie – and his fellow countryman featured below – is their home Grand Prix at Phillip Island.

Dissatisfied with qualifying 22nd, Senna Agius (#81) bounced back with a strong performance in the race by charging through the field with gusto to finish 12th. This solid result came despite a collision at the start, which forced him to serve a Long Lap penalty.

After securing an excellent P3 in qualifying, all the signs pointed to a quality race for Joel Kelso. However, a frustrating crash dashed his hopes. To his credit, he remounted from 25th and stormed back through the field to finish an impressive 10th.

Although qualifying 13th wasn’t ideal, it was a joy to watch Jacob Roulston come out swinging in the main event, where he delivered a brilliant performance to claim an exceptional fifth in the gruelling heat.

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