Marc Marquez continued his dominant 2025 MotoGP season with a commanding victory at the San Marino Grand Prix on Sunday, defeating Marco Bezzecchi in a thrilling battle and moving within reach of clinching his seventh world title.
Riding for Ducati, Marquez overcame the disappointment of a crash in Saturday’s sprint race to deliver a near-flawless performance at the Misano World Circuit. He overtook Aprilia’s Bezzecchi on lap 12 and never relinquished the lead, securing his 11th win of the season and extending his points tally to a record 512.
With a 182-point lead in the standings, Marquez can secure the championship in the next round at the Japanese Grand Prix by outscoring his brother Alex Marquez by just three points.
“Today I gave everything I had,” said Marquez. “The mistake from yesterday gave me extra concentration and energy. I pushed Bezzecchi as hard as I could, waiting for an opportunity — and he gave me one.”
Bezzecchi, who had won the sprint race, pushed hard to reclaim the lead but couldn’t match Marquez’s pace in the final laps. Alex Marquez finished a distant third, more than six seconds behind the leaders.
Pedro Acosta retired after a broken chain ended his hopes of a podium finish, while Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo and Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia also struggled — the latter crashing out in what has become a nightmare season.
The race marked another step toward redemption for Marquez, who is now on the verge of winning his first title since 2019.
Six rounds remain in the 2025 season, but with momentum and history on his side, the title now looks to be a formality for the 32-year-old Spaniard.
![Five Key Takeaways from Trump-Starmer Meeting in the UK Aylesbury, UK – September 18, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer presented a united front on major global issues during a joint press conference at Chequers, wrapping up Trump’s three-day visit to the United Kingdom. Despite recent tensions between Washington and European allies, the meeting underscored strong transatlantic ties as the two leaders discussed Ukraine, NATO, Gaza, Afghanistan, and more. 1. Trump Says Putin ‘Let Him Down’ Over Ukraine President Trump expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the prolonged war in Ukraine, admitting he underestimated the challenge of resolving the conflict. “I thought it would be easiest because of my relationship with President Putin, but he’s let me down,” Trump said. PM Starmer reiterated the UK’s commitment to supporting Ukraine, vowing to increase pressure on Russia and push for a lasting peace deal. 2. Divergence on Gaza, But Unity Against Hamas While both leaders condemned Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, they differed on the broader approach to the Gaza conflict. Trump avoided criticizing Israel’s ongoing military campaign, which has killed over 65,000 Palestinians, calling October 7 “one of the worst days in the history of humanity.” Starmer's previous pledge to recognize a Palestinian state was noted as a “point of disagreement,” but Trump praised the UK leader’s strong stance against Hamas. 3. Trump Praises NATO and Increased Defense Spending Once a vocal NATO critic, Trump struck a different tone, applauding the alliance’s commitment to boost defense spending. “I want to thank NATO and our wonderful head of NATO, Mark [Rutte]… They’ve done a great job,” he said, highlighting a new pledge for members to spend 5% of GDP on defense. Trump emphasized U.S. support in supplying weapons to NATO allies, stressing that the alliance was now “paying its fair share.” 4. Bagram Airbase Back in Focus Trump hinted at possible negotiations with the Taliban for the U.S. to regain access to the Bagram airbase in Afghanistan, which was vacated in 2021 during the Biden administration’s withdrawal. “We’re trying to get it back,” Trump said, citing its strategic location near China’s nuclear facilities. The Taliban, however, quickly dismissed the proposal, stating they welcome engagement with the U.S. but will not allow any foreign military presence. 5. Trump Weighs in on Kimmel Firing Trump also addressed the firing of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel by ABC, following political controversy over remarks involving conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. “Jimmy Kimmel was fired because he had bad ratings… He’s not a talented person,” Trump said, dismissing concerns about free speech and framing the firing as a business decision. Conclusion: The Trump-Starmer meeting reflected a broad effort to reinforce U.S.-UK ties amid ongoing global crises. While areas of disagreement remain, particularly on Middle East policy, both leaders signaled alignment on Ukraine, NATO, and global security cooperation.](https://trendbrio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/USA-TRUMP-BRITAIN-AND-KEIR-STARMER.webp)
