MotoGP Hungary 2025: Balaton Park Debut and Marquez’s Streak

MotoGP returns to Hungary for the first time since 1992 at Balaton Park. Can Marc Marquez extend his winning run, or will challengers like Bezzecchi, Acosta, and Aldeguer shake up Round 14?

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MotoGP makes a historic return to Hungary for the first time since 1992, this time at the brand-new Balaton Park Circuit, nestled near Central Europe’s largest lake. Picturesque, fresh, and full of intrigue, the anti-clockwise track will host Round 14 of the 2025 World Championship, setting the stage for a crucial showdown with just nine races left on the calendar.

Will Marc Marquez extend his breathtaking streak, or will Balaton Park spring a surprise that rewrites the script?

Marquez’s Momentum: The Benchmark to Beat

Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) is enjoying one of the most dominant spells of his career. With six consecutive Grand Prix victories – his best run in 11 years – the eight-time World Champion arrives in Hungary with the clear favorite tag.

Balaton Park, a predominantly left-handed circuit, fits the strengths of the #93 perfectly. Marquez sits on 418 points, boasting a massive 142-point lead, and his confidence is sky-high. But racing rarely follows a script, and challengers are waiting.

Bezzecchi, Bagnaia & Alex Marquez: The Pursuit Pack

Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) is proving to be the form man behind Marquez. With back-to-back podiums, pole position, and leading much of the Austrian GP before settling for P3, the #72 has pushed Aprilia to new heights. He now sits fourth in the standings, rapidly closing in on the fight for the top three.

Behind him, Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) and reigning Champion Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) had a tougher weekend at Spielberg. Alex struggled with a Long Lap Penalty and finished 10th, while Bagnaia was shuffled back to eighth in a bruising race. Both will aim to regroup on neutral ground in Hungary.

A Three-Way Tie in Fifth: Acosta, Di Giannantonio & Morbidelli

Further down, the battle for P5 has reached a boiling point. Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli (both Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing) share 144 points, but so does rising star Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing).

Acosta has found momentum again with podiums at Brno and Spielberg, and his Sprint rostrum plus P4 finish in Austria underline his growing threat. Rookie rival Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing) is also shining, scoring a career-best P2 last time out. With fresh asphalt and no reference data, Hungary could be the stage for another breakout performance.

KTM Rising, Yamaha Searching

KTM heads to Hungary on an upward trajectory. Pedro Acosta leads the charge, Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) recorded his best Sunday result of the year, and Brad Binder stayed consistently competitive. The only setback: Maverick Viñales remains sidelined through injury, with Pol Espargaro drafted in as replacement – notably, one of the few with testing laps around Balaton Park.

Yamaha, meanwhile, is struggling. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha) heads their fightback, eager to reclaim ground on compatriot Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR). Teammate Alex Rins, plus satellite duo Miguel Oliveira and Jack Miller, all seek redemption on a clean slate in Hungary.

Dark Horses & Comebacks

• Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing), the reigning Champion, crashed out in Austria, but eyes Balaton as a reset point.
• Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP) has built consistency with six consecutive top-ten finishes, edging closer to the top ten in the standings.
• Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) delivered Honda’s best result in nearly two years with a P6 finish at Spielberg, while teammate Luca Marini aims to join the fight for points.
• Rookie Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP) is hoping Balaton sparks a turnaround after a dip in form, while fellow rookie Somkiat Chantra sits out with injury, replaced by veteran Aleix Espargaro.

Balaton Beckons: New Turf, New Drama

The stage is set: an anti-clockwise debut circuit, unpredictable conditions, and a grid packed with rising stars and veterans on form. Marquez carries the pressure of expectation, but Bezzecchi, Aldeguer, and Acosta have shown they are ready to tear up the narrative.

Round 14 could either be another chapter in Marquez’s unstoppable march or the race that finally sparks a twist in the 2025 title fight.

Hungary is back on the MotoGP map, and Balaton Park is ready for its first piece of history.