Argentina MotoGP Post Race Notes, Part 1: Marquez vs Marquez, And The Importance Of Statistics

By David Emmett |

After the sprint race on Saturday in Argentina, I wrote about how Marc Márquez' victories are the natural consequence of putting the best rider on the best bike. On Sunday, he rather proved my point, even though brother Alex made it considerably tougher for him than he had in Thailand. Tougher or not, the outcome was the same: Marc Márquez took another win with a comfortable margin, making it a clean sweep of the first two races. At both Buriram and Termas de Rio Hondo, the Ducati Lenovo rider took pole, sprint win, GP win, and a new lap record.

Once again, Márquez dropped behind his brother Alex after a few laps, before passing him again at the end. But this time, it wasn't because of tire pressure or a sign of control. At the start of lap 4, Marc made a mistake and outbraked himself going into Turn 1, running wide and allowing Alex through. And then the elder Márquez brother found himself stuck behind the younger, incapable of getting past again. Until 5 laps to the end.

Editor's Blog: Argentina Sunday Round Up Will Be Late

By David Emmett |

I continue to be hounded and frustrated by health issues. This time, I managed to strain my back by performing the strenuous and unwise action of * checks notes * pulling my jogging pants on.

However, that has meant that I have spent all of Monday in bed, resting my back. I should be fit enough to sit properly and write on Tuesday, to bring you insights into what happened in Argentina, whether Marc Marquez was playing with his brother again, whether Pecco Bagnaia is in trouble or not, and how Ai Ogura managed to get himself disqualified, through no fault of his own.

Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 473: Argentina Grand Prix review – Brothers in Arms

By David Emmett |

Adam, Neil and Steve go through the big talking points from the second round of the 2025 MotoGP season and the trip back to Termas de Rio Hondo in Argentina. Marc Marquez was again victorious, but did brother Alex’s performance suggest he is at least beatable this term? And was Marc really on the money when he said Alex is his biggest threat for this year’s championship? It was a also a brilliant weekend for Johann Zarco and Honda, so we assess what has brought about the improvements for HRC and whether we can trust this weekend fully. Plus, looks at KTM, Pedro Acosta, Yamaha and more!

Thanks to Renthal Street and Pole Position Travel for their support for the show.

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