Overnight rain left the Sachsenring circuit wet on the morning of July 13, 2025. Riders rolled out with wet tires for the warm-up session, navigating a slippery track.
Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo) set the fastest lap, followed closely by Johann Zarco (Honda LCR) and Miguel Oliveira (Yamaha Pramac). The top three were separated by just +0.095 s and +0.728 s.
🌧️ Sprint Race – 15 Laps in Wet Conditions
The sprint began on a damp track. Marquez started from pole position, but suffered a crash in Turn 1, dropping to fifth. Unshaken, he got back on the bike and launched a sensational comeback, overtaking Marco Bezzecchi on the final lap to claim victory.
Sprint Podium:
- 🥇 Marc Marquez (Ducati)
- 🥈 Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia)
- 🥉 Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha)
This marked Marquez’s 10th sprint win in 11 attempts this season, extending his championship lead to 78 points over his brother Álex Marquez.
🏆 Main Race – German GP (30 Laps)
In the main race, Marquez continued his dominance, securing a hard-fought win after a tight battle with Zarco, while Bezzecchi earned a second consecutive podium.
Main Race Results:
- Marc Marquez (Ducati) – 11th win of the season
- Johann Zarco (Honda LCR) +0.151 s
- Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) +0.421 s
Pedro Acosta (KTM) finished fourth, followed by Álex Marquez and Fabio Quartararo.
🔍 Analysis & Key Moments
- Marquez dominated the entire weekend, winning both the sprint and main race — a rare “double” at Sachsenring that reinforces his supremacy in the 2025 season.
- His last-lap overtake on Bezzecchi in the sprint and narrow win over Zarco in the GP showcased his resilience and race intelligence.
- Pole position time in wet conditions (1:27.811) gave him a crucial edge over his closest rivals.
- The combined results strengthened Ducati’s position in the constructors’ standings and widened Marquez’s lead in the riders’ championship.
🎯 What’s next on the calendar?
- Round 12 takes place next week in Brno, Czech Republic, following a short stopover in Eckersdorf.
- Riders like Francesco Bagnaia and others will look to bounce back and close the gap, but Marquez’s lead now puts him on track to clinch the title early if his momentum continues.
