US EditionMarquez Banking on Ducati for First Austrian GP Win
Marc Marquez aims for his ninth 2025 win and to break his Austrian Grand Prix drought while competing against Francesco Bagnaia and younger brother Alex Marquez.
- On Thursday, factory Ducati rider Marc Marquez aims to secure his first win at the Red Bull Ring after never winning there and being beaten three times by a red Ducati.
- Amid the hiatus, the twice MotoGP champion reviewed seasons past to understand why he has struggled this year, told MotoGP.com, "The summer break has been good as always, I had time to take a rest and prepare for the second part of the season."
- Finishing second three years running highlighted Marquez's near-misses at the Red Bull Ring, where he finished second from 2017 to 2019—twice behind Andrea Dovizioso and once Jorge Lorenzo.
- With Alex Marquez handed a long lap penalty, Marquez is focusing on Francesco Bagnaia, who has won here for the last three years, making him the main rival.
- Braking is crucial at the Red Bull Ring, and Marquez's super hard braking suits the circuit's demands during Austria and Hungary races.
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The Straits TimesMarquez banking on Ducati for first Austrian GP win
Marc Marquez has never won the Austrian Grand Prix, having bean beaten by a red Ducati to the chequered flag on three occasions, but the Spaniard believes this year could be different.Although Marquez won multiple world titles with Honda, he finished second at the Red Bull Ring three years in a row from 2017
The MotoGP riders are ready for the thirteenth race of the season after the summer break. They returned to the world championship in Spielberg fresh and rested ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix. Overall leader Marc Marquez arrived at the Red Bull Ring in the best mood, chasing his first ever victory in Styria, Austria.
"My main goal is to start off in the best way, with the same inertia as the last races. Here against the Ducati I lost three or four times, now I am on it and I will try to get the first victory on this circuit" (ANSA)
Marquez chases Austrian glory - Egyptian Gazette
VIENNA — Marc Marquez has yet to conquer the Austrian Grand Prix, having been denied victory by a red Ducati on three separate occasions. But the Spaniard is confident that 2025 could finally break the streak. The multiple world champion, who enjoyed his title-winning years with Honda, finished runner-up at the Red Bull Ring three years in a row between 2017 and 2019 — twice behind Andrea Dovizioso and once behind Jorge Lorenzo, both riding Duca…
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