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Magic Returns to Mugello as MotoGP Heats Up

Magic Returns to Mugello as MotoGP Heats Up
Michelle Liew
June 16, 2025

MotoGP 2025 lands at Mugello for Round 9. Ducati’s home race brings pressure and passion, but can Acosta or another underdog spoil the Italian party?

MotoGP 2025 lands at Mugello for Round 9. Ducati’s home race brings pressure and passion, but can Acosta or another underdog spoil the Italian party?

Mugello: Where passion meets pressure. The hills of Tuscany are calling as MotoGP heads into Round 9 of the 2025 season and the stakes couldn’t be higher. With four races in five weeks before the mid-season break, the Brembo Italian Grand Prix isn’t just another round. It’s the beginning of a crucible and a proving ground for champions, underdogs, and dreamers alike.

Marquez Rules… But It’s Pecco’s Backyard

Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) leads the championship with authority, fresh from a flawless Aragon weekend where he topped every session—a feat he last achieved a decade ago. He’s in form, he’s in control, and he’s on a Ducati. But as the paddock rolls into Ducati’s home turf, all eyes shift to the man who’s owned Mugello in recent years: Francesco Bagnaia.

While Pecco’s 2025 has been shaky, Mugello is where he usually resets and reignites. Three wins in three years here say enough. Is this where he stages his resurgence? Or will Marc continue to steamroll?

The Italian Armada Assembles

The Bologna bullets are swarming the leaderboard. Alex Marquez sits P2 overall and is enjoying his best season yet. Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Di Giannantonio are ready to fight on home soil for VR46, while Fermin Aldeguer keeps proving he’s more than just a rookie, fresh off a Sprint podium.

The challenge? Factory-spec Ducatis tend to dominate Mugello. Can the satellite riders break through the red wall?

Pedro Acosta: The Disruptor-in-Chief

Then there’s Pedro Acosta, the teenage prodigy who’s no longer just the future. He’s the now. His Aragon ride was arguably his best yet, and he’s hungry. He nabbed a Sprint podium at Mugello last year. This time, with even more experience and momentum, he’s looking to spoil the Italian celebration.

He’s not here to admire the scenery. He’s here to win.

Pressure on the Rest

  • Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) is back on home ground but still chasing form.
  • Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha) was the last non-Ducati winner here in 2021. Can he revive that magic?
  • Brad Binder and Maverick Viñales (both KTM) had pace but no points at Aragon. Mugello demands redemption.
  • Joan Mir (Honda) showed serious flashes in Spain. Can he deliver again without Luca Marini alongside?
  • Enea Bastianini, Alex Rins, Raul Fernandez, and Somkiat Chantra are all poised to make noise if the frontrunners stumble.

And yes, eyes are also on Ducati’s test rider Lorenzo Savadori, standing in again for Jorge Martin.

Mugello: More Than Just a Race

This isn’t just a GP, it’s a spiritual checkpoint. Mugello’s undulating layout, high-speed straights, and thunderous grandstands are as much a part of the story as the riders themselves. This place rewards bravery, rhythm, and momentum. But more than anything, it demands heart.

And in 2025, that’s what this championship is all about. Whether it’s a returning champion, a rising rookie, or a surprise dark horse, it’s anyone’s guess who’ll tame the Tuscan hills this time.

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