The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya hosts the fifteenth race of the MotoGP calendar, with the first match point available for the constructors championship. For Ducati, this would be the sixth consecutive seal, the seventh overall for the Borgo Panigale manufacturer. Barcelona has always been a historic track for Ducati: Loris Capirossi took his first Premier Class victory here in 2003 aboard the Desmosedici, followed by Stoner in 2007, Dovizioso in 2017, Lorenzo in 2018, and Bagnaia in 2024 (both Catalan GP and Solidarity GP).
Home GP and two MotoGP victories at this track (2014 and 2019) for Marc Márquez, the undisputed leader of the current season with seven consecutive double Sprint/Race victories, now seeking his 2025 11th victory. This impressive streak of positive results gives Ducati the chance to close the manufacturer battle at the end of the Saturday’s race.
Increasingly confident in the changes made to the Desmosedici over the final race weekend, Francesco Bagnaia is also back at work with the first guys in his viewfinder. On a track that perfectly showcases his riding characteristics, the podium is a goal.
For both, the appointment is on Friday September 5th, at 10:45 am local time, for the first free practice session.
Marc Márquez (#93 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 1st (455 points)
“This isn’t one of my best tracks, at least on paper, even in terms of results. In any case, it’s my home race and the atmosphere created by the fans is always unique and special. From free practice on Friday, we’ll try to understand the true values on the field. We’ll stay focused and bring home as many points as possible, considering that this track really values the riding and technical skills of our rivals”.
Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 3rd (228 points)
“About Balaton, if we look at the rankings, it was definitely one of the most challenging weekends of the year. After qualifying, we decided to make some very significant changes on the bike, and I found a good feeling riding again, especially during Sunday’s race. We’ll continue on this path, working to confirm the same good feelings on this track as well”.
Circuit Information
Country: Spain
Name: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
Fastest lap: Acosta (KTM), 01:39.664 (168.2 km/h) – 2024
Circuit record: Espargaro (Aprilia), 01:38.190 (170.7 km/h) – 2024
Maximum speed: Espargaro (Aprilia), 356.4 km/h – 2024
Track length: 4,66 km
Sprint race distance: 12 laps (55,9 km)
Race distance: 24 laps (111.77 km)
Turns: 14 (8 right, 6 left)
