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Ducati MotoGP rider Pecco Bagnaia won the Malaysian Grand Prix sprint at Sepang to breathe fresh life into his rollercoaster 2025 campaign
Ducati MotoGP rider Pecco Bagnaia secured victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix sprint in Sepang, revitalizing his up-and-down 2025 season. This win extends Bagnaia’s streak of wins or non-scores in his last nine MotoGP starts and strengthens his hold on third place in the championship against Marco Bezzecchi.
Bagnaia, who claimed pole after advancing from Q1, controlled the race from start to finish, fending off an early challenge from Alex Marquez. Marquez settled for second place, solidifying his runner-up position for the 2025 MotoGP season due to his brother Marc’s absence from injury.
Fermin Aldeguer completed the Ducati podium sweep but faces a post-race investigation for tyre pressure, with a potential penalty looming. Despite early setbacks, Aldeguer showcased impressive late-race pace, including overtaking Pedro Acosta for fourth.
Joan Mir’s fall while battling for a podium position paved the way for Fabio Quartararo, Marco Bezzecchi, and others to move up the ranks. Incident involving Pol Espargaro and Luca Marini led to Marini’s first crash of the season and Espargaro’s exit from the podium contention.
Ultimately, the race concluded with Miguel Oliveira as the only other rider failing to finish, adding to the eventful Malaysian Grand Prix that saw Ducati’s dominance and championship battles intensifying in the MotoGP circuit.
