93 Wins for #93: Marc Marquez Unstoppable at Mugello in a Masterclass Performance

The eight-time World Champion seizes his 93rd career win after a ferocious battle with Bagnaia and his brother Alex, as Di Giannantonio stuns with a last-minute podium grab.

When Mugello delivers, it doesn’t hold back—and in 2025, the iconic Italian circuit served up yet another unforgettable spectacle. From the very first lap, the Italian Grand Prix was pure fireworks, with Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) emerging victorious from a breathtaking opening exchange to notch up his 93rd career win across all classes—fittingly achieved by rider #93 himself. The victory also marked a home triumph for Ducati, adding even more shine to the Spaniard’s stunning ride.

It was no easy cruise to the top. The elder Marquez had to fend off fierce attacks from both his teammate Francesco Bagnaia and younger brother Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), with Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) making a late surge that ultimately denied Bagnaia a podium in front of his home crowd.

Explosive Start: A Title Fight Comes Alive

As the lights went out, Mugello erupted into chaos. Marc Marquez and Bagnaia rocketed off the line and dragged each other down to San Donato, with Marquez taking the early lead before Pecco struck back through Turn 2 to lead his home race at the end of Lap 1.

By the second lap, the gloves were off. The much-anticipated showdown between the 2025 title protagonists exploded into life. Marquez reclaimed the lead at Turn 1, with Bagnaia trying to retaliate at Turn 6 but deciding to bide his time. That time came quickly—on Lap 3, Bagnaia dove into Turn 1 and edged back ahead, only for Marquez to cut back and retake the spot two corners later. Bagnaia came again at Turn 5, but a small miscalculation saw him clip the rear of Marc’s Ducati, opening the door for Alex Marquez to sweep through into second.

It was a small touch, but it carried big consequences, as Bagnaia dropped from second to third just like that.

High Stakes, Higher Risks

Lap 4 didn’t cool down the action. Bagnaia fought back into second at Turn 1, then pulled off a carbon-copy move at Turn 2 to take the lead once more. But Marquez was relentless, diving deep at Turn 1 on the following lap. He overcooked it slightly, allowing Bagnaia to counter—until a near-crash at the final corner saw the #63 make a spectacular front-end save, the kind only world-class riders can recover from.

The error cost Bagnaia dearly. Alex Marquez pounced, closing in on the factory Ducatis and making it three-wide into Turn 1. He briefly snatched the lead, but Bagnaia came back. However, it was the #73 who then made his move stick at Turn 3 and immediately began pulling away with a blistering pace.

Brothers in Arms… and in Battle

With Marc regrouping in third, the next few laps saw him gradually chip away at his younger brother’s lead. On Lap 7, he reclaimed second from Bagnaia and set his sights on Alex. Two laps later, the elder Marquez made his decisive move, retaking the lead and controlling the race from the front.

But the drama wasn’t limited to the leaders. Behind them, Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3) was taken out by Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) in a controversial collision. Morbidelli received a Long Lap Penalty for the incident—then served it incorrectly, which resulted in an additional penalty. That allowed teammate Fabio Di Giannantonio to inherit fourth, a development that would come back into play in the final laps.

Drama Through the Grid: Surges, Setbacks, and Redemption

Further down the field, Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) suffered heartbreak with a clutch failure that forced an early retirement. Meanwhile, Morbidelli’s race unraveled as he fought off Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team), who enjoyed his best weekend of the season so far. Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi took full advantage of the chaos to climb into the top five.

The intra-KTM rivalry between Brad Binder and Pedro Acosta provided its own entertainment. In the end, it was Acosta who got the better of his more experienced teammate with a strong move into Turn 1 with five laps to go.

One of the standout performances of the day came from Ai Ogura (Trackhouse Racing MotoGP), who charged from 21st on the grid to break into the top ten by the closing stages—an incredible recovery ride as he returned from injury. On the flip side, it was a tough afternoon for Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), who faded from contention and slipped out of the top ten before the flag.

The Final Laps: Di Giannantonio Steals the Spotlight

As Marc Marquez managed the gap at the front with surgical precision, the real tension shifted to the battle for the final podium spot. Bagnaia, struggling for grip and pace, found himself hunted down by a resurgent Di Giannantonio. The #49 made his move on the penultimate lap at Turn 6, sliding past with confidence. From there, he set his sights on Alex Marquez in second and nearly reeled him in.

But it wasn’t quite enough. At the line, Marc Marquez took a commanding win—his 93rd, appropriately enough—with Alex holding on for second by mere meters. Di Giannantonio’s sensational late charge earned him third, his best result of the season.

Bagnaia was left to reflect on what might have been. After a heroic opening few laps, the factory Ducati star came home fourth. Fellow Italian Bezzecchi claimed fifth, salvaging a strong result for Aprilia in front of the Tifosi. Morbidelli, despite his penalties, recovered to finish sixth.

Raul Fernandez’s seventh matched his best finish of the year, while Acosta triumphed in the KTM battle ahead of Binder. Ogura completed the top ten after a monumental effort. Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) took 11th, just ahead of Fermin Aldeguer, who had to claw his way back from an early scare that nearly ended his race. Miguel Oliveira was the best-placed Yamaha rider in 13th. Quartararo, after briefly running as high as fourth, limped home in 14th, with teammate Alex Rins rounding out the points in 15th.

A Victory Worth Its Weight in History

And with that, Mugello closes another chapter in its legendary history—one written by a legend of the sport. Marc Marquez, in vintage form, reminded the world why he’s still the benchmark. Glory, heartbreak, redemption, and relentless racing—MotoGP in 2025 has never looked more alive.

Next stop: the Cathedral of Speed. Assen awaits—and it’s going to be a centennial celebration like no other.

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