Marc Marquez continued his dominant 2025 MotoGP season by winning the Dutch Grand Prix at the TT Circuit Assen, extending his lead in the world championship standings to 68 points. This victory marked his sixth win of the year. His younger brother and closest rival, Alex Marquez, crashed early in the race after a close battle with Pedro Acosta, sustaining a fracture in his left hand. Alex underwent successful surgery on Sunday evening and has begun his rehabilitation process, with his sights set on returning for the Sachsenring race. Following the Dutch GP, Marc Marquez maintained his momentum by winning the Czech Grand Prix in Brno, securing his fifth consecutive race victory and further increasing his championship lead. The Czech GP also saw another double podium finish for the Marquez brothers, although Alex crashed again, while Pedro Acosta finished on the podium and Francesco Bagnaia came in fourth. Marc Marquez is now widely seen as a strong contender for his ninth MotoGP World Championship title.