Alex Marquez Secures Victory in 2025 Portugal MotoGP Sprint Race
Portimão, Portugal – November 9, 2025 – Alex Marquez of Gresini Ducati claimed a decisive victory in teh MotoGP Sprint race at the Algarve International Circuit today, November 8, 2025, finishing with a margin of +5.276 seconds over second-place finisher Franco Morbidelli. The race, held under clear skies, saw a dynamic battle for position amongst the premier class riders.
This Sprint race result is particularly significant as it sets the stage for Sunday’s main Grand Prix event, influencing grid positions and providing valuable data for race strategy. The outcome impacts championship standings and offers crucial momentum for riders vying for podium finishes throughout the 2025 season. Marquez’s win marks a strong start to the Portuguese leg of the championship, demonstrating the competitiveness of the Ducati machinery and the Spaniard’s growing prowess.
Fabio Di Giannantonio, riding for Pertamina VR46 Ducati, secured third place, trailing marquez by +6.088 seconds. Fermin Aldeger of BK8 Gresini Ducati finished fourth, +8.864 seconds behind the leader, while Johann Zarco on the Castrol Honda LCR completed the top five, +8.886 seconds off the pace.
World Champion Francesco Bagnaia finished eighth, +8.898 seconds back, with Brad Binder of Red Bull KTM in ninth, +9.052 seconds behind Marquez. paul Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Tech3) rounded out the top ten, +10.121 seconds in arrears.
Several riders faced challenges during the race, including Nicolo bulega, Joan Mir, and Somkiat Chantra, all of whom were forced to retire. Full race results are as follows:
- Alex Marquez (SPA) Gresini Ducati (GP24)
- Franco Morbidelli (ITA) Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP24) +5.276s
- Fabio Di giannantonio (ITA) Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP25) +6.088s
- Fermin Aldeger (SPA) BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP24) +8.864s
- Johann Zarco (FRA) Castrol Honda LCR (RC213V) +8.886s
- francesco Bagnaia (ITA) Ducati Lenovo (GP25) +8.898s
- Brad Binder (RSA) Red Bull KTM (RC16) +9.052s
- Paul Espargaro (SPA) Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16) +10.121s
- Ai Ogura (JPN) Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP25) +10.290s
- Luca Marini (ITA) Honda HRC Castrol (RC213V) +12.016s
- Enea Bastianini (ITA) Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16) +13.469s
- Jack Miller (AUS) Pramac Yamaha (YZR-M1) +13.900s
- Miguel Oliveira (POR) Pramac Yamaha (YZR-M1) +15.289s
- Alex Rins (SPA) Monster Yamaha (YZR-M1) +22.861s
- lorenzo Savadori (ITA) aprilia Factory (RS-GP25) +25.456s
DNF: Nicolo Bulega (ITA) Ducati Lenovo (GP25)
DNF: Joan mir (SPA) Honda HRC Castrol (RC213V)