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Factory Ducati rider Marc Marquez described his 2025 MotoGP season opener at Thailand as “the best weekend of my life.”
The Spaniard made a memorable debut at Ducati by securing pole position, winning the Sprint and Grand Prix, and leading the championship for the first time since 2019. Marquez’s 37-point haul for the weekend marked a historic achievement, making him the second rider, after Casey Stoner, to win on his factory debut with Ducati. The race culminated in a 1-2 finish for the Marquez brothers, with Alex finishing second, 1.7 seconds behind his older brother. Marquez expressed his immense happiness at the victory and brotherly success, calling it the best weekend of his life. He acknowledged the support of his team and thanked Ducati Lenovo for their efforts in the successful weekend. Despite a tyre pressure scare during the Sunday race, Marquez’s strategic racing and teamwork with his brother led to a confident start to the season, setting a positive tone for the races ahead.
