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MONTREAL, July 15, 2025 – Marc Marquez is positioned too challenge Pecco Bagnaia at the Red Bull Ring, a track where Bagnaia has dominated the last three Grand Prix weekends in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
The Austrian Grand Prix circuit sees a potential showdown between Marc Marquez and defending champion Pecco Bagnaia, with a significant points gap developing in the standings.
- Marc Marquez leads the standings with 381 points after recent successes.
- Pecco Bagnaia trails Marquez by 168 points.
- The Red Bull Ring has been dominated by Bagnaia in the last three seasons.
- This event marks a crucial test for Bagnaia against a resurgent Marquez.
Marquez’s surge Puts Pressure on Bagnaia
Marc Marquez’s recent string of victories has significantly widened his lead in the championship standings. His triumph in the czech Republic propelled him to 381 points, a commanding 120 points ahead of his closest pursuer, Alex Marquez, and 168 points clear of Bagnaia.
marco Bezzecchi, riding an Aprilia, stands as the top non-Ducati rider, accumulating 156 points.Jorge Martin, who has been hampered by injuries this season, previously secured a second-place finish in Austria in 2024. Interestingly, neither Marc nor Alex Marquez has ever won at the Red Bull Ring, a statistic Marquez will be eager to change, extending his current winning streak that began on June 8 in Aragon.
Total challenge in Austria
Bagnaia has struggled to consistently challenge the top riders this season. His sole victory, achieved at Austin, followed an unexpected crash by marquez. Doubts have surfaced regarding Bagnaia’s connection with the Desmosed
This race is highly anticipated by Ducati fans and followers of Bagnaia.
Schedule
Friday, July 15
- FP1 MotoE: 8:30-8:45
- FP1 Moto3: 9:00-9:35
- FP1 Moto2: 9:50-10:30
- FP1 MotoGP: 10:45-11:30
- FP2 MotoE: 12:35-12:50
- P Moto3: 13:15-13:50
- P Moto2: 14:05-14:45
- P MOTOGP: 15:00-16:00
- MotoE Qualifications: 17:00-17:30
Saturday, July 16
- FP2 Moto3: 8:40-9:10
- FP2 Moto2: 9
