Aprilia Racing could not have asked for a better finale to the 2025 MotoGP season. Marco Bezzecchi delivered a flawless lights-to-flag victory at the Valencia Grand Prix, securing back-to-back wins for the first time in his MotoGP career and sealing Aprilia’s first 1–2 finish since 2023.
Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) completed a sensational home race with P2, while Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) clinched third after a late attack on Pedro Acosta to preserve Ducati’s remarkable streak of 88 consecutive podiums heading into 2026.
Before lights went out, the grid witnessed a bizarre incident. Franco Morbidelli collided with Aleix Espargaro as riders took their positions. The Italian retired moments later, and medical checks later confirmed a left-hand fracture, ruling him out of Tuesday’s post-season Valencia Test.
Bezzecchi launched perfectly from pole to secure the holeshot, but behind him, chaos unfolded. Johann Zarco (Castrol Honda LCR) lost control braking into Turn 4 and wiped out Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) — prematurely ending the defending champion’s race and season. Zarco received a Long Lap Penalty for the incident.
Fernandez quickly battled his way into contention, passing Fabio Di Giannantonio and then Alex Marquez on Lap 11 to move into second. From there, the pressure was relentless.
Bezzecchi’s lead, once over a second, shrank lap by lap. With five laps remaining, it dipped to 0.4 seconds. But the Italian never cracked, matching Fernandez’s pace to maintain just enough breathing room to protect P1.
Behind them, an intense fight brewed for third. Pedro Acosta defended stubbornly, but with two laps remaining, Di Giannantonio launched the decisive attack at Turn 4. The Italian held firm on the final lap to take P3, leaving Acosta fourth as both riders ended their seasons inside the top four of the championship.
The 2025 season concludes with Ducati still on top after Marc and Alex Marquez delivered a 1–2 in the Riders’ Championship. But Aprilia’s resurgence — capped by Bezzecchi’s dominant win and the team’s first 1–2 in two years — signals a serious challenge incoming for 2026.
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