Marco Bezzekki Triumphs at Home:Italian Star Wins San Marino
September 13, the 16th round of the 2025 MotoGP season the San Marino Grand Prix took place at the renowned Misano-Adriatico circuit in San Marino. The sprint race was won by 26-year-old Italian rider Marco Bezzekki, representing the Aprilia team, who confidently controlled the pace of the race and demonstrated impressive speed on both the straights and challenging corners.
Second place was claimed by Spanish rider Alex Marquez of Ducati, who engaged in a determined battle for the podium, repeatedly overtaking rivals on the circuit’s demanding sections. The podium was completed by another Italian,Fabio Di Giannantonio, also riding for Ducati, who delivered a consistent performance and exhibited smart race strategy throughout the event.
The season’s main favorite, Marc Marquez,who started from fourth position, had reached the leading group by the sixth lap, appearing poised to challenge for victory. However, on one of the sharp corners, the Spanish rider lost control and suffered a fall. Notably, Marquez’s crash provoked a strong reaction among the local Italian fans, who enthusiastically supported their compatriots and celebrated the successes of national riders on their home circuit.