Ducati Lenovo Team Secures 100th MotoGP Victory; Marc Márquez Claims 100th Grand Prix Win
Marc Márquez won his 100th Grand Prix and the Ducati Lenovo Team reached 100 MotoGP victories during a record-breaking Sunday at Balaton Park.
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What Happened
Marc Márquez secured his 100th Grand Prix win (his 74th in MotoGP) by winning the race at Balaton Park, giving the Ducati Lenovo Team their 100th MotoGP victory. Francesco Bagnaia finished third, earning his third consecutive podium. Márquez started from pole but lost the lead early, then gradually closed the gap to Pedro Acosta and overtook him on lap 15, pulling away for his first Sunday victory of the season.
After the race, Márquez said, 'We did an incredible job. The secret was managing the effort on Friday. Obviously, I gave it everything today and luckily the choice of the medium tyre paid off. This win came after a challenging period of surgeries and recovery, but it was worth it.' Bagnaia added, 'The podium is a good result, especially after the difficult start to the weekend, as it allowed us to score some important points.'
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100th MotoGP victory for Ducati Lenovo Team, Marc Márquez at Balaton Park
“No words can describe what Marc was able to achieve today. I'm emotionally exhausted, but obviously I'm also extremely happy for him and the team. He's a true champion. This is Marc's 100th Grand Prix win as well as the Ducati Lenovo Team's 100th MotoGP victory; we couldn't have asked for more.”
Why this matters
These milestones highlight Ducati's dominance in MotoGP racing during its centenary year, showcasing the team’s consistent performance.
Terms in This Story
- MotoGP
- The premier class of motorcycle road racing, featuring prototype motorcycles.
- Grand Prix
- A major motorcycle race event, often part of the MotoGP World Championship.
- Podium
- A finish in the top three positions of a race.
- Pole position
- The first starting position on the grid, awarded to the fastest qualifier.
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