Assen, 29 June 2025 — Marc Márquez has claimed his sixth Grand Prix victory of the 2025 season at the Motul Dutch Grand Prix, equaling Giacomo Agostini’s record of 68 premier-class wins at the legendary TT Circuit Assen—a weekend marked by Assen’s centenary celebrations.
Battling pain and pressure, Márquez delivered a performance worthy of the “Cathedral of Speed,” which is celebrating its centenary in 2025, showcasing both relentless determination and tactical brilliance.
From Practice Hardship to Grand Finale Glory
Friday’s practice sessions were brutal: Márquez suffered two high-speed crashes—first a violent highsider at Turn 15, then a low-side at Turn 7—with gravel “super‑big stones” slamming into him.
“The first was due to a lack of temperature in the rear tyre, and the second because I had to do the fast lap on the compound from the morning crash,” Márquez explained.
Though cleared to continue, the physical toll was vivid.
“Of course, physically… it’s not an easy day for my body,” he admitted, before adding, “The rocks are super‑big… when you arrive there with that high speed it hits your body.”
Despite bruised ribs, elbow pain, stitches under his chin, and numbness in his hand, Márquez (on Ducati) stormed from 4th on the grid to clinch his ninth sprint victory of the 2025 MotoGP season yesterday, on Saturday. This extends his perfect sprint win record to 9 out of 9 for the season, finishing ahead of his brother Álex Márquez (Gresini) and Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia).
Race Day: Commanding and Calculated
In today’s main event, Márquez once again displayed tactical brilliance. Starting from fourth on the grid, he carefully managed the early laps, conserving his tires and studying his rivals. He made his decisive move at the final turn, the Geert Timmer Chicane, holding off Marco Bezzecchi of Aprilia to secure victory and etch his name into the history books.
Crossing the finish line, he wasn’t just the winner of Assen—he became the rider to tie Agostini’s 68 MotoGP wins and edges him one step closer to a 7th riders’ championship, the same milestone Valentino Rossi achieved. A rare feat of both longevity and dominance.
Most MotoGP Race Wins By a Rider
| Position | Rider | MotoGP Wins | MotoGP Races |
| 1 | Valentino Rossi | 89 | 372 |
| 2 | Giacomo Agostini | 68 | 117 |
| 2 (Tie) | Marc Marquez | 68 | 198 |
The victory cements his remarkable win rate of 34.3%, second only to Giacomo Agostini’s astounding 58.1%—an achievement made even more impressive by the significantly fewer races contested during the 1960s and 1970s. This eclipses Rossi’s mammoth 89 wins from 372 races (24%).
The #93 also adds another podium finish to his tally, bringing his total to 119, further solidifying his second position on the all-time list.
Most Riders’ Podium Finishes
| Position | Rider | Number of podiums |
| 1 | Valentino Rossi | 199 |
| 2 | Marc Marquez | 119 |
| 3 | Jorge Lorenzo | 114 |
Post-Race: Words Worth Noting
On the podium, Márquez quipped:
“The Dutch GP gave me stitches in my chin, but they don’t count towards the championship,” drawing laughs from the crowd.
Team manager Davide Tardozzi added:
“He overcame two big crashes, yet showed control and courage all weekend. He’s cemented himself as one of the greatest,” he said.
With the win, the factory Ducati rider’s world championship lead stretched to an impressive 68 points, as his nearest challenger—brother Álex Márquez—crashed his Gresini Ducati and fractured his left hand in the incident.
Now, all eyes are on the upcoming rounds to see if Marc Márquez can match Rossi’s title haul.
Record Race & Season Stats
- Career Wins Tally: 68 – now tied with Agostini, second only to Rossi’s 89
- World Championship Titles: 7 finals on the horizon—matching Rossi if maintained
- Championship Points Total: 307 after today’s win (282 + 25)
- Career Win Percentage: 34.3% – 68 triumphs in 198 races
- Session Grand Prix Wins: 6 (Thailand, Argentina, Qatar, Aragon, Italy, Assen)
- Sprint Race Dominance: 9/9 perfect season outings
- Pole Positions: 6 this season (Thailand, Qatar, Aragon, Italy, + others)
- Total MotoGP Podiums: 119 – second to Rossi’s 199 career podium
Up next, the German GP at Sachsenring (June 11–13), where Márquez will chase further records and potentially secure his seventh premier-class title.
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