MotoGP News: Marc Marquez wins 6th straight Sprint Race

Marc Marquez remained undefeated in Sprint Races this season at the French MotoGP in Le Mans on Saturday, beating brother Alex by 0.5s

The Ducati factory rider replaced his younger sibling at the top of the world championship standings after extending his sprint race haul in 2025 to six from six.

“I was riding well, let’s see if we can finish the job tomorrow (in Sunday’s main race) – ‘merci beaucoup’,” beamed Marquez, after taking the checkered flag waved by Tour de France cycling legend Mark Cavendish.

Home favorite Fabio Quartararo had set off from the pole after lowering the lap record in qualifying.

But the Yamaha rider began to fade as his tires wore, and he finished fourth.

“Fabio was superfast at the start, I was pushing a lot and said to myself ‘I can’t follow him’,” said sprint king Marquez.

“Then he dropped a bit in pace and I began to feel better and better,” he added.

“I did my best, I had fun and I reckon fourth was the best result I could have got today,” said Quartararo.

Quartararo held off the Marquez brothers at the start, triggering a delighted roar from the expectant home fans.

Francesco Bagnaia then crashed his factory Ducati early on lap two as Marc Marquez tried to keep tabs on Quartararo.

Rookie Fermin Aldeguer, Alex Marquez’s Gresini teammate, claimed his first sprint podium in third.

The 20-year-old’s celebrations took an unexpected turn when he ran into the rear wheel of the race winner on the cool down lap.

There was no harm done and Marc Marquez made a point of congratulating the youngster with a hug.

“I feel incredible, it’s a dream for me to be here with these top riders. We have the speed, we just need more experience,” said the young Spaniard.

2025 French GP Le Mans Sprint Race Results -13 Laps