MotoGP’s 2025 season has been a whirlwind of unpredictability — five different winners from the last five races, each offering its own twist, and three manufacturers sharing the glory. Next up is MotorLand Aragon, a venue steeped in history for Marc Marquez, yet one where anything can happen in this era of chaos and competition. Round 8 is here, and once again, the championship script is wide open.
Back-to-Back Bezzecchi?
Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) was the latest to seize the spotlight, storming from 11th on the grid to victory at Silverstone — Aprilia’s first win this season. It marked a momentous breakthrough, and now Aprilia dreams of achieving something they never have before: consecutive race wins in MotoGP. The Italian team has had flashes of brilliance in Aragon, including a podium in 2022. Bezzecchi himself was seventh here last year. Could he deliver more magic this time around?
Bezzecchi’s Silverstone win came after Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) was sidelined by a technical issue. The Frenchman had secured a third straight pole — highlighting his raw pace — and was a strong contender for victory before mechanical gremlins ended his day early. Aragon has seen Quartararo qualify on the front row three times, but it remains a track where he’s never stood on the podium. ‘El Diablo’ returns to Spain with a point to prove.
Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) continues to climb the standings, sitting just one point off fourth place following a stunning win at Le Mans and a second place at Silverstone. Though Aragon represents fresh ground for Zarco on the Honda, his current form makes him one to watch as he sits just 27 points behind third overall.
Marquez Brothers Hold Court
The Marquez brothers are currently leading the title charge, with Marc (Ducati Lenovo Team) holding a 24-point advantage over Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP). The elder Marquez famously returned to the top step of the podium at Aragon last year, his first win since 2021. But the 2025 season hasn’t followed any predictable pattern — after a winless May, he’s now looking to break his Grand Prix drought.
Despite dominating in Sprint races, Marc has faced stiff resistance in full-length Grands Prix — most notably from teammate Pecco Bagnaia and his own brother Alex at Jerez. Still, Aragon is historically one of Marc’s strongest circuits, and fans will be expecting a return to classic form.
As for Pecco, he’s looking to relive his dramatic 2021 win at Aragon, where he outdueled Marc in a sensational last-lap showdown. However, he’ll want to forget his 2024 clash with Alex, which didn’t go his way.
Ducati Territory: But Surprises Lurk
Aragon has become Ducati stronghold territory, and last year’s win by Marc Marquez for Gresini only added to that legacy. Still, there are plenty of riders ready to upset the hierarchy.
Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) is currently fourth in the standings and under pressure from Zarco. He charged from 13th to fourth at Silverstone, just missing the podium behind Marc. Morbidelli also won at Aragon in 2020, making him one of the few on the grid with a victory at the track. Teammate Fabio Di Giannantonio enjoyed a solid Silverstone as well, scoring double top-ten finishes. His best result at Aragon remains P8.
Rookie Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) continues to impress, collecting his third top-10 in four rounds. He’s just two points behind fellow rising star Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), who’s chasing a third straight top-six finish — though he did DNF here last year.
The Mid-Pack Is Heating Up
Silverstone saw Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) put in a fiery ride on Sunday before slipping back late in the race. He emphasized the importance of qualifying well to avoid getting swallowed up in the melee. He’s eyeing his third consecutive top-ten finish in Aragon.
For Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol), it was a milestone just to see the checkered flag — his first full Sunday finish since Argentina, despite chatter issues during the race. On the other side of the garage, Luca Marini had been on a consistent run of scoring points in seven consecutive races before an injury in testing sidelined him ahead of Aragon.
KTM had a rough time at Silverstone, but Acosta leads their resurgence. His teammate Brad Binder was solid at Aragon last season and will be keen to bounce back. As for Maverick Viñales and 2022 Aragon GP winner Enea Bastianini (both now with Ducati), Silverstone was forgettable — and improvement is non-negotiable.
Spanish Stars and Homecoming Stories
Spain’s second home race of the year is also a chance for some national heroes to shine. Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), who won here in 2020, will want to impress in front of his home fans. Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team), a former Moto2™ winner at Aragon, has quietly been notching up consistent point finishes.
Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) continues his comeback from injury and is still chasing his first points since returning. Somkiat Chantra (IDEMITSU Honda LCR) also targets his first-ever MotoGP points, with confidence drawn from two Moto2™ top-10s at this circuit.
Among updates off the track: Lorenzo Savadori continues to fill in for the injured Jorge Martin at Aprilia, while Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) remains uncertain after undergoing surgery for a leg injury sustained at Silverstone. And yes — silly season rumors continue to swirl in the paddock.
Don’t miss the action this weekend as the GoPro Grand Prix of Aragon delivers another twist in a wild MotoGP season.
Moto2™: Aragon Awaits as the Championship Battle Intensifies
Silverstone shook things up in Moto2™ with an all-new winner, Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP), who claimed his first-ever Grand Prix victory with an inspired ride. At the same time, title contenders struggled — none of the top four in the championship finished on the podium — which means we arrive at Aragon with the standings closer than ever.
Agius showed poise and aggression in the final chicane to snatch the win, aided in part by Aron Canet (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego), who made a bold — but ultimately costly — late move. Canet missed out on the podium in fourth, and he’ll be desperate to bounce back on home soil.
The Silverstone podium had an international flair: Australia’s Agius first, Brazil’s Diogo Moreira second, and Colombia’s David Alonso in third. Alonso’s result marked his first podium in the intermediate class — and he’s quickly becoming one to watch.
At the top of the table, just three points now separate Manuel Gonzalez and Canet. Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team), last year’s Aragon GP winner, remains in the title hunt as well — though he’s 27 points off the lead and without a podium in four rounds. He needs a turnaround soon.
Barry Baltus saw his podium streak end through no fault of his own, and he’ll be determined to reset at Aragon. Meanwhile, two riders who stood on the Aragon GP podium last year — Tony Arbolino and Deniz Öncü — will be aiming for a repeat performance.
Moto3™: Can Anyone Slow Down Rueda?
Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) was simply unstoppable at Silverstone. From the back of the grid to the top of the podium, it was arguably his most impressive performance yet — and his fifth victory of the season. He now holds a 54-point lead in the championship, with his closest rivals failing to finish in the UK.
Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) suffered his second consecutive crash, while Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) went down while leading early on. Both remain second and third in the standings, but the momentum is firmly with Rueda heading into Aragon — a circuit where he won in 2024.
Elsewhere, rookie Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team) secured his first Grand Prix podium with another composed ride. After missing earlier rounds through injury, Quiles will be eager to put on a show at home.
Italy’s Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) also comes into the weekend with a confidence boost after taking P3 at Silverstone, his second podium at Aragon in two years. Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo), the top rookie of 2025, has back-to-back fourth-place finishes and eyes his first Moto3 podium at a circuit he knows well.
Another name to watch: Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia). The Japanese rider had pace in the UK but dropped down the order due to a post-race penalty. He currently sits fifth in the standings and will want redemption.
Finally, Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) returns to action as the Moto3 field tries to halt Rueda’s relentless march toward the title.
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