MotoGP 2025 MID-SEASON MAYHEM, SHIFTS IN POWER, AND THE UNRELENTING RED TIDE

AS THE 2025 MOTOGP SEASON hits its midpoint, the championship is delivering a dramatic blend of veteran resurgence, rising pressure, and shifting alliances both on and off the grid.

- WORDS AKAASH BHADRA

Marc Márquez's fairytale form has hit a new peak, Fabio Quartararo is riding against the odds, and Francesco Bagnaia is struggling on what was once his personal playground. Behind the helmets and pit walls, tectonic shifts are underway—most notably with India's Bajaj stepping into a more commanding role with KTM, hinting at a changing business landscape within MotoGP itself. Meanwhile, Ducati's dominance continues to cast a long shadow, raising the critical question: is anyone truly capable of breaking their winning streak? With new technical regulations looming and rival teams quietly rearming, 2025 may be the calm before a storm. But for now, the battlefield is Ducati's—and everyone else is playing catch-up.

MÁRQUEZ'S 93RD WIN: A TACTICAL MASTERCLASS

At the Italian Gr Mugello, Marc Márquez (Ducati Lenovo) soared to his 93rd career victory-his first win at his adopted home track since joining Ducatiafter a blistering early glitch. A wild scrap with brother Alex Márquez and Pecco Bagnaia flipped into a decisive advantage for Marc, as he pulled away to a 1.9-second win. Holding pole, sprint, and main-race glory, Marc's performance extended his championship lead to a commanding 40 points Ducati now enjoys four consecutive Italian GP wins-with Marc's win underscoring both strategic racecraft and Ducati's technical supremacy.

FABIO'S FIRE, YAMAHA'S FOG