Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia had to go to MotoGP race direction after their touch during the electrifying opening stages of the Italian GP

Marc Marquez secured a superb Italian Grand Prix win after defeating MotoGP title rivals Francesco Bagnaia and Alex Marquez in a close fight over the opening stages of the race.

MotoGP championship leader Marc Marquez says his younger brother Alex Marquez is “one of the toughest opponents” he’s ever had. Alex Marquez is enjoying his best season yet in MotoGP In 2025, having scored a maiden grand prix win at Jerez as well as five other Sunday podiums, a sprint victory at Silverstone and a further eight runner-up spots.