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Marquez Strikes Late to Win Tactical Brno Sprint Duel

Marquez Strikes Late to Win Tactical Brno Sprint Duel
Michelle Liew
July 20, 2025

Marc Marquez takes a strategic Brno Sprint victory after a mid-race slowdown, beating Acosta and Bastianini as KTM scores its first double podium of 2025.

Marc Marquez takes a strategic Brno Sprint victory after a mid-race slowdown, beating Acosta and Bastianini as KTM scores its first double podium of 2025.
Source: MotoGP Press

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The first-ever Tissot Sprint at Brno served up a masterclass in strategy, aggression, and unexpected twists and unsurprisingly, Marc Marquez emerged on top. The Ducati Lenovo rider executed a calculated yet commanding victory after what appeared to be a tyre pressure management shuffle mid-race, reclaiming the lead from Pedro Acosta and sealing his latest Saturday triumph. Enea Bastianini’s late charge secured a sensational third, giving KTM its first double podium of the season.

Pecco Leads, But the Plot Twists by Lap 5

Francesco Bagnaia lined up on pole for the first time this year, but it was his teammate Marc Marquez who snatched the holeshot into Turn 3. Behind them, chaos unfolded: Alex Marquez dropped to 19th after a dismal start, and a Lap 2 incident saw Augusto Fernandez and Takaaki Nakagami crash out at Turn 3.

Meanwhile, Pedro Acosta wasted no time pushing into P3, muscling past Fabio Quartararo while the Yamaha rider squabbled with Marco Bezzecchi. Jorge Martin, making his return after injury, quietly moved up to seventh in the opening laps.

Marc Marquez takes a strategic Brno Sprint victory after a mid-race slowdown, beating Acosta and Bastianini as KTM scores its first double podium of 2025.
Source: MotoGP Press

Tyre Pressure or Tactical Delay? Ducati Duo Slow Unexpectedly

Then came the intrigue. On Lap 5, Bagnaia’s pace dropped dramatically, allowing Acosta, Bastianini, and Quartararo through. A lap later, Marc Marquez followed suit, visibly slowing before regaining momentum after ceding the lead to Acosta. The brief lull in pace from both Ducati Lenovo machines sparked speculation about tyre pressure management, a factor strictly regulated in Sprint sessions.

Whether by design or necessity, both riders regained their rhythm swiftly, setting up a thrilling four-way fight with three laps to go: Acosta, Marc, Bastianini, and Quartararo, all within striking distance.

Final Laps: Marc Strikes Back, Bezzecchi Charges, KTM Celebrate

Bezzecchi, known for his late-race pace, began picking off rivals, passing Quartararo for fourth and setting sights on the podium. But up front, Marquez was on the move. With surgical precision, he pounced on Acosta between Turns 8 and 9 on the penultimate lap, a decisive overtake that would ultimately deliver him the win.

Acosta had no reply, but still claimed his first Sprint podium since Aragon 2024. Just behind, Bastianini clawed his way into third, sealing his first top-three finish of the year and capping a stellar day for KTM. The performance confirmed Brno as a happy hunting ground for the Austrian brand.

Marc Marquez takes a strategic Brno Sprint victory after a mid-race slowdown, beating Acosta and Bastianini as KTM scores its first double podium of 2025.
Source: MotoGP Press

Race Notes: Martin Struggles, Alex Slips Further Back

Bezzecchi ended just off the podium in P4, followed by Quartararo. Raul Fernandez continued his quiet consistency with P6, ahead of polesitter Bagnaia, whose early lead faded amid tyre pressure management tactics.

Johann Zarco and wildcard hero Pol Espargaro rounded out the Sprint points. Jorge Martin’s return was steady but unspectacular; he finished 11th, behind Brad Binder. For Alex Marquez, the Sprint was a disaster, finishing 17th after a start that all but nullified his championship hopes for the weekend.

What’s Next: Sunday Showdown in Brno

Despite a brief post-race review over Marquez’s tyre pressure, the result stood, and the #93 extended his championship lead even further. The Sprint might be done, but with the main Grand Prix still ahead, rivals will be hunting redemption, especially Bagnaia and Alex Marquez.

With a packed Brno crowd and title implications at every corner, Sunday’s showdown promises more fireworks. Stay tuned.

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