MotoGP is back this weekend
Whichever way you look, the 2025 MotoGP season is packed with incredible storylinesThe 2025 MotoGP World Championship kicks off this weekend at Thailand’s Buriram Circuit, and it’s shaping up to be another epic season.
All eyes will be on Marc Marquez as he makes his debut with the factory Ducati squad in a bid to secure his seventh premier class world title and his first since 2019.
The Spaniard finished third in 2024 with the Gresini Ducati satellite team after parting ways with Honda, but a return to a factory bike will have his followers hoping for championship success in 2025.
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Standing in his way is teammate and two-time premier class champion, Pecco Bagania. The Italian was pipped at the post by Jorge Martin in the 2024 championship despite winning more races.
Martin was the first independent team rider to win the world title in the MotoGP era, but he has since made a spectacular switch to Aprilia after being denied a factory Ducati seat by Marquez. The reigning champ will have his work cut out though, especially considering he will miss the opening round with a foot injury.
It is hard to see any other manufacturer beating Ducati in 2025, but KTM’s Pedro Acosta might have something to say. Acosta was promoted to the factory team after a solid debut season that saw him finish sixth, and his exciting riding style has won over many fans. If he can remain consistent throughout 2025, he is a good chance of stealing a few wins off the Ducati boys.
Elsewhere in the KTM ranks, Brad Binder will partner with Acosta, while Maverick Vinales and Enea Bastianini will ride for the secondary KTM Tech3 team.
Yamaha will be looking to bounce back with former champ Fabio Quartararo in good form, while Aussie Jack Miller will make his Yamaha debut after losing his KTM seat to Acosta at the conclusion of 2024.
Aprilia will lean on Marco Bezzechi until Martin returns, while Honda appears to have the most work in front of it. Joan Mir and Luca Marini will lead the charge for the famous Japanese manufacturer.
The action kicks off on Friday with Free Practice, while Saturday sees qualifying action and the Tissot Sprint. The big race will follow on Sunday, and its good news for Aussie fans – the lights will go out at 7pm AEDT, meaning prime time viewing.
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