Marco Bezzecchi secured a stunning victory at the 2025 Valencia MotoGP season finale, leading an Aprilia one-two finish. The race, held at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, marked a triumphant return to Valencia after the 2024 event was relocated due to devastating floods.
Bezzecchi's Dominant Performance
Bezzecchi, starting from pole position, avoided early issues and maintained the lead from the first turn to the chequered flag. His victory marked back-to-back wins for Aprilia, a historic first for the team. "It was super cool. I had a lot of fun in that lap," said Bezzecchi, celebrating his fifth pole of the season.
Aprilia's Strong Showing
Trackhouse rider Raul Fernandez secured second place, completing the Aprilia one-two. Fernandez closed in on Bezzecchi during the race, but ultimately couldn't overtake the leader. The Aprilia RS-GP25 proved to be a formidable machine on the Valencia circuit.
Di Giannantonio Steals Third
Fabio Di Giannantonio of VR46 Racing snatched the final podium spot from KTM's Pedro Acosta in the closing laps, ensuring a Ducati presence on the podium. Acosta finished fourth, followed by rookie Fermin Aldeguer. Alex Marquez, who initially held a strong position, faded in the later stages of the race.
Other Notable Events
- Franco Morbidelli and Aleix Espargaro collided on the warm-up lap, impacting Morbidelli's race.
- Francesco Bagnaia's season ended prematurely after contact with Johann Zarco.
- Yamaha confirmed their switch to a new V4 engine for 2026.
- South Africa's Brad Binder finished in eighth place.
The 2025 Valencia MotoGP provided thrilling action and a fitting conclusion to the season. The event also served as a reminder of the region's resilience following the tragic events of the previous year.