P1racenews AI automatic summary:
New 2025 MotoGP World Championship standings after Sunday’s Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimao, round 21 of 22.
Marco Bezzecchi’s victory in Portimao, coupled with Francesco Bagnaia’s DNF, puts Aprilia on track for their best-ever third place in the final MotoGP World Championship standings.
With a 35-point lead over Bagnaia and only 37 points left in the season, Bezzecchi has a strong chance to secure the position at the upcoming Valencia finale.
Alex Marquez secured second place in the standings, while Pedro Acosta finished third in Portimao, putting pressure on Bagnaia who is currently in fourth place.
Fabio di Giannantonio leads Franco Morbidelli by 11 points in the battle for sixth position, after Morbidelli’s early crash in Portimao.
Additionally, Nicolo Bulega earned his first MotoGP point at the end of his debut weekend, setting the stage for an exciting Valencia MotoGP finale next weekend.
