Márquez Makes Ducati History with Fifth Straight Win at Brno — Bagnaia Battles to Fourth
Marc Márquez just carved his name deeper into Ducati folklore with a landmark victory at the Brno Grand Prix, becoming the first-ever rider to win five consecutive MotoGP races aboard a Ducati. On a day where race craft, patience, and precision were king, the #93 rider once again proved he’s in a league of his own aboard the red rocket from Bologna.
Meanwhile, Francesco Bagnaia dug deep for a hard-fought fourth-place finish, missing the podium by a whisker but showing signs of resilience in the second half of the race.
Márquez Masterclass in Brno
From the drop of the flag, Márquez was in the thick of the action — holding firm in second before briefly leading, then slipping to third as Marco Bezzecchi threw down the early gauntlet. But by lap two, Marc was back in P2, shadowing the VR46 rider with surgical precision.
The key moment came on lap eight, turn three — Márquez launched a textbook overtake on Bezzecchi and never looked back. As the laps ticked down, he widened the gap with every sector, executing a flawless race strategy that had all the hallmarks of a rider at peak form. It wasn’t just dominant — it was clinical.
“The grip drop came, and that was my cue,” said Márquez. “Once I passed Marco, I could ride smoothly, with margin. Honestly, the bike felt incredible — even better than at the Sachsenring.”
Bagnaia Finds Late Rhythm
Pecco Bagnaia had his work cut out from the start. While he got off the line cleanly, he lost touch with the lead trio early on. But the 2022 champion refused to go quietly — as the laps wore on, he adjusted his setup on the fly, lowering traction control to extract more rear grip and gradually reeled the leaders back in.
His issue? The front end just wasn’t there under braking — a fundamental part of Bagnaia’s riding DNA. “I couldn’t attack on the brakes like I usually do,” he explained. “That’s something we need to fix. But there were positives, especially with rear traction.”
His fourth-place finish keeps him third in the championship standings, 168 points behind his teammate Marc, and trailing Alex Márquez by 48.
Ducati Still on Top — But Eyes Stay Forward
With 12 rounds down, the Ducati Lenovo Team remains the benchmark. They top both the team standings (594 points) and manufacturers’ championship (430 points), and their star rider now sits 120 points clear at the top of the rider leaderboard.
Ducati Corse boss Luigi Dall’Igna was quick to praise the team’s efforts: “Marc made it look easy — it wasn’t. This whole first half has been near perfect from a development and execution standpoint. Pecco also showed progress. We know he’s not yet at 100%, but his commitment is undeniable. The results will follow.”
Next Stop: Spielberg — Austria Awaits
The MotoGP circus now heads into the summer break, but there’s no rest for the Ducati Lenovo Team. They’ll be back on track August 15–17 at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria — a circuit that’s delivered some unforgettable moments for Ducati in recent years.
If Márquez continues this form, we may be witnessing not just a resurgence, but the start of a new Ducati dynasty — one led by a rider who seems to be rewriting the rules of MotoGP dominance.