As a long-time MotoGP follower, the race at Assen is always one I look forward to. The tight, twisty layout and the ever-present chance of rain make for an exciting weekend. My experience watching the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix was no different, and it was Marc Márquez’s staunch defense that ultimately proved crucial for his 68th MotoGP victory.
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The weekend started with Fabio Quartararo continuing his one-lap magic to take pole position, but the race itself was a different story. It was a classic display of racecraft and strategy from the six-time premier class champion.
This victory was a massive hammer blow in the championship race, further cementing Márquez’s fairytale season.
Dutch Grand Prix at Assen
🏁 The Sprint Race
The Sprint race set the tone for the weekend. Despite starting fourth, Marc Márquez had a brilliant start and took the lead by the end of the first lap. I was impressed by his immediate pace. His brother, Alex, followed him through to second, with Marco Bezzecchi rounding out the podium.
It was a dominant performance from the Márquez brothers, showcasing the synergy they have, which is something you also see in other competitive fields like the tech rivalry between companies trying to develop the next-generation web browser.
🏆 The Main Grand Prix
In the main Grand Prix, it was Francesco Bagnaia who initially took the lead. However, it didn’t take long for Marc Márquez to reclaim it on lap five. The real drama unfolded behind him when his brother, Alex, made contact with Pedro Acosta and crashed out, fracturing his left hand in the process.
Up front, Marc continued to lead, but Marco Bezzecchi managed to get past Bagnaia and started piling on the pressure. I watched as Bezzecchi got close time and time again, but Márquez was simply impenetrable. He never put a foot wrong and was incredibly bold on the brakes, creating a staunch wall that Bezzecchi couldn’t overcome.
In the end, Bezzecchi had to settle for second, with Bagnaia completing the podium in third.
📊 Championship Implications
This was a huge victory for Marc Márquez. It equaled him with MotoGP legend Giacomo Agostini on 68 premier class wins, a record he is almost certain to surpass this season. More importantly, with his brother Alex’s DNF, Marc extended his championship lead to an impressive 68 points.
As I see it, with the way the 2025 season is progressing, it’s now only a matter of when, not if, Marc will clinch his seventh premier class title. His performance at Assen was a masterclass in defensive riding.
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