Pecco Bagnaia carries the momentum in the 2025 MotoGP title race as the championship heads to Qatar — a circuit far more suited to his strengths than Marc Marquez’s. Bagnaia’s triumph at the Americas GP in Texas came after Marquez, who has historically dominated at that track, crashed out of the lead in tricky wet conditions. The setback not only cost Marquez valuable points but also handed a psychological edge to Bagnaia. Sylvain Guintoli noted that the incident showed Marquez’s vulnerability, even at a track he usually excels on, giving Bagnaia renewed belief in the title fight.
Despite the crash, it’s Marc’s brother Alex Marquez who now tops the standings, just a point ahead of Marc. Bagnaia sits third, 12 points off the lead but with renewed confidence heading to Qatar, where he claimed victory last year. In contrast, Marc Marquez hasn’t won at Losail since his early days in the premier class over a decade ago.
Former rider Michael Laverty analyzed the Texas incident, pointing out that although Marquez initially made the right call with a strategic bike switch, his crash was a self-inflicted error. He was already in control and didn’t need to push so hard. A slip-up on the kerb, and his front end gave way — his first major mistake of the season. With momentum lost and Qatar historically not his strongest circuit, Marquez faces an uphill task to reclaim the upper hand in what’s shaping up to be a thrilling MotoGP season.
