Marc Marquez Nears Seventh MotoGP Title After Japan Sprint

Marc Marquez is on the verge of winning his seventh MotoGP world title at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi, needing to outscore his brother Alex by just three points over the weekend to clinch the championship. Despite a crash in free practice, Marc qualified third and finished second in the sprint race, showcasing strong form with a single-season record of 512 championship points. Meanwhile, Alex Marquez struggled throughout the weekend, facing difficulties with his Ducati GP24 bike, resulting in an eighth-place grid start and a tenth-place finish in the sprint, which limits his chances to prevent Marc's title win. Alex's troubles began with missing direct qualification to Q2 for the first time this season, due in part to a crash and issues with stopping his bike effectively in corners. Marc's consistent performance and points lead of 191 over Alex means the title is likely to be decided in his favor unless Alex can outscore him significantly in the remaining races. The rivalry highlights a compelling sibling contest, but Marc's dominance this season positions him close to equaling Valentino Rossi's record seven premier-class titles.