MotoGP: Marquez Makes Ducati History with Fifth Straight Win at Brno

Brno (Czech Republic): Marc Marquez continued his sensational form with a fifth consecutive victory at the Czech Grand Prix in Brno, becoming the first Ducati rider in history to achieve this remarkable feat. Although he eventually won by 1.7 seconds, the early part of the race was anything but straightforward.

Francesco Bagnaia had the best start, taking the holeshot, but Marquez was quick to respond. The duo swapped positions in the opening corners, with Marco Bezzecchi joining the battle and briefly taking the lead. Bagnaia then ran wide, allowing both Bezzecchi and Marquez to get ahead.

Tensions rose further when Alex Marquez attempted a high-risk move on Joan Mir, resulting in a crash that took both riders out of the race. The incident dealt a heavy blow to Alex Marquez's title hopes.

Meanwhile, rookie Pedro Acosta began making his way up the ranks, overtaking Bagnaia and joining the lead group. Enea Bastianini, who had looked strong throughout the weekend, crashed out while chasing Acosta—ending what had been his most promising race so far.

The turning point came on Lap 8 when Marquez passed Bezzecchi for the lead. From there, he consistently widened the gap, setting a string of fastest laps that left his rivals struggling to keep pace. Bezzecchi gave chase but couldn’t match Marquez’s blistering speed.

In the final stages, Bagnaia mounted a late charge in an attempt to snatch the third podium spot from Acosta. Despite closing the gap, he couldn’t find a way through, allowing Acosta to celebrate his first Sunday podium of the season.

Bezzecchi took a strong second place, while Bagnaia finished fourth. Raul Fernandez, Fabio Quartararo, and Jorge Martin completed the top seven.

Marquez heads into the summer break with a dominant 120-point lead in the championship standings—capping off a historic day at Brno marked by thrilling racing, a roaring crowd, and another milestone for the Ducati rider.

With inputs from IANS