P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Race results from the 2025 Japanese MotoGP at Motegi, round 17 of 22.
Marc Marquez secured his seventh MotoGP title and ninth world championship in the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi by finishing second behind team-mate Francesco Bagnaia. Bagnaia dominated the race by leading every lap, despite smoke puffing from his Ducati in the later stages. Marquez’s former team-mate Joan Mir secured his first podium with Honda, completing an emotional journey for Marquez since his last championship in 2019. Marquez watched a special video montage of his career before celebrating with the phrase “More than a number.” Despite Marcel’s efforts to catch Bagnaia, the smoke issues in the latter’s bike created tension in the Ducati pits. The race results and standings depicted a dynamic and intense MotoGP event at Motegi with surprises and challenges for all riders.
