Ahead Of French MotoGP: Marquez Faces Pressure After Jerez Incident

Marquez under pressure after Jerez crash

Ahead of the 2025 French MotoGP at Le Mans Circuit, Marc Marquez finds himself under pressure following a costly mistake at Jerez. Despite winning the sprint race, the Ducati rider crashed in the main race, ending in 12th place — a result that cost him the championship lead.

Fabio Quartararo impresses in Jerez

Fabio Quartararo of Monster Energy Yamaha showcased strong form in front of his home crowd in Jerez, challenging both Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia throughout the weekend and hinting at a competitive French GP.

Expert voices concern over Marquez’s aggression

“The world championship has reopened,” commented MotoGP expert Carlo Pernat. “It seemed Marc Marquez would dominate, but his urge to overdo things is starting to hurt him.”

Alex Marquez now leads the standings

In a surprising twist, Alex Marquez now leads the riders’ standings following his win in Jerez. His older brother Marc trails behind, while Bagnaia remains close — just 20 points adrift from the top, keeping the title race wide open.