10:07
If this is how we celebrate third, imagine when that first win rolls around 😅@JoanMirOfficialpic.twitter.com/5PxLEmqPSL
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2025 Malaysian MotoGP
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2025 Malaysian MotoGP, Sepang: Race + reaction as it happened
Lap-by-lap updates from the 2025 MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix
The 20th round of the 2025 MotoGP World Championship takes place at the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Pecco Bagnaia starts on something of a surprise pole position, after coming through Q1 on Saturday morning following a tricky Friday and a miserable recent run of races.
The factory Ducati rider converted that pole to a dominant sprint win, despite not having use of his ride height device due to an issue.
He bested Gresini Ducati's Alex Marquez, who wrapped up runner-up spot in the 2025 standings. Now free of that pressure, Marquez will be looking to use the strong race pace he showed on Friday to grab a third win of the season.
His team-mate, Fermin Aldeguer, was on the podium in third in the sprint. However, he was demoted to seventh due to a tyre pressure penalty.
This promoted KTM's Pedro Acosta to third, though questions remain over the KTM's tyre preservation in regards to his hopes of fighting for victory.
Marco Bezzecchi has his work cut out for him from 14th on the grid. The Aprilia rider was able to recover to seventh at the chequered flag on Saturday in the sprint.
The grand prix will run over 20 laps and begins at 7am UK.
26 Oct 2025
11:58
Noah Dettwiler team issues update on “true fighter” after Malaysian Moto3 crash
The CIP KTM team says Noah Dettwiler will require “multiple surgeries” after his crash at the Malaysian MotoGP.
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Noah Dettwiler team issues update on “true fighter” after Malaysian Moto3 crash
Noah Dettwiler. Credit: Gold and Goose.
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10:49
Pecco Bagnaia slams decision to run Moto3 race after serious crash
Pecco Bagnaia is critical of the decision to run the Moto3 race at Sepang after a serious crash involving two riders on the sighting lap.
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Pecco Bagnaia slams decision to run Moto3 race after serious crash
Serious Moto3 accident at the 2025 Malaysian MotoGP
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10:12
Pedro Acosta from “pissed off” to Malaysian MotoGP podium: “Remove all the controls”
Pedro Acosta turned a disastrous warm-up into a MotoGP podium at Sepang after telling KTM to “remove all the controls.”
Pedro Acosta from “pissed off” to Malaysian MotoGP podium: “Remove all the controls”
Pedro Acosta, 2025 Malaysian MotoGP
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09:58
Malaysian MotoGP “one of the hardest races in my life” for “lucky” Joan Mir
Joan Mir says he was “lucky” to get a podium at the Malaysian MotoGP after “one of the hardest races in my life”
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Malaysian MotoGP “one of the hardest races in my life” for “lucky” Joan Mir
Joan Mir, 2025 MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix, podium. Credit: Gold and Goose.
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09:55
Michelin confirms cause of Pecco Bagnaia’s Malaysian MotoGP retirement
Michelin has revealed what forced Pecco Bagnaia to retire from the Malaysian MotoGP.
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Michelin confirms cause of Pecco Bagnaia’s Malaysian MotoGP retirement
Pecco Bagnaia, Ducati Corse, 2025 Malaysian MotoGP
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09:24
Injury update after horror Moto3 incident in Malaysia
An official update on Jose Antonio Rueda's condition has been provided by MotoGP, who says he has a suspected wrist fracture and some contusions.
No word yet on Noah Dettwiler.
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Jose Antonio Rueda "awake and alert" after Malaysian Moto3 crash as injury detected
Jose Antonio Rueda. Credit: Gold and Goose.
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09:10
Alex Marquez reveals his "mistake" at the Malaysian MotoGP
Alex Marquez says he expected an easy weekend at Sepang, which he admits now was an error.
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Alex Marquez, Gresini Ducati, 2025 Malaysian MotoGP
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08:47
Two podiums in the last four Grand Prix for Joan Mir and Honda 👏🥉#MotoGP#MalaysianGPpic.twitter.com/t35fwdiljS
— Crash MotoGP (@crash_motogp) October 26, 2025
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08:09
Malaysian MotoGP: Points
08:05
A closer look at @PeccoBagnaia's tyre after his late issue #MalaysianGP 🇲🇾 pic.twitter.com/JrGLf6ng0S
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08:03
The all-time MotoGP winners' list: Who has the most victories?
Check out the updated all-time MotoGP winners' list, as Alex Marquez adds a third to his career haul.
The all-time MotoGP winners' list
Francesco Bagnaia leads, 2025 Malaysian MotoGP
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08:01
2025 Malaysian MotoGP: Alex Marquez dominates, Pecco Bagnaia retires
Alex Marquez dominated a sweltering Malaysian Grand Prix.
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2025 Malaysian MotoGP: Alex Marquez dominates, Pecco Bagnaia retires
Alex Marquez, Gresini Ducati, 2025 Malaysian MotoGP
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07:47
Malaysian MotoGP: Race Results
07:43
Chequered flag
Alex Marquez wins the 2025 Malaysian Grand Prix. It's a dominant third win of the season for the championship runner-up.
Pedro Acosta brilliantly preserves his tyres to take second.
Joan Mir holds on for a second podium of the season in third.
Full report and results to follow...
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07:42
A technical issue for @PeccoBagnaia? @JoanMirOfficial inherits 3rd! #MalaysianGP 🇲🇾 pic.twitter.com/fflLQRznhv
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) October 26, 2025
07:41
Lap 20/20
One lap to go for Alex Marquez and his third grand prix win.
07:40
Bagnaia has pitted.
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07:39
Lap 19/20
Two laps to go. Marquez continues to lead Acosta, who is safely clear of Mir.
07:39
Bagnaia is looking down at the rear of his bike. His engine is still running, so it's not that.
He said yesterday he had an issue with his ride height device.
07:38
Mechanical - Pecco Bagnaia
Bagnaia has pulled off to the side of the track!
He has a technical problem. Joan Mir is now third!
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07:37
Lap 18/20
Another lap done. Alex Marquez leads by 2.7s.
Team-mate Aldeguer has crashed at the last corner.
07:35
Lap 17/20
Four laps to go. Marquez's lead is stable 1.5s.
Bagnaia is keeping Mir at bay at around 2s.
07:34
Bastianini has moved into the top 10 ahead of Marini.
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07:33
Lap 16/20
Marquez is 2.5s clear of Acosta now.
Bagnaia is 1.2s behind Acosta and is 1.8s ahead of Mir. This will be close for Bagnaia.
