We’ve barely had time to comprehend all that transpired at the Sachsenring, but we are back racing again this weekend in MotoGP. For the first time in five years, motorsport fans and riders will reunite at the Automotodrom Brno in Czechia. To get you ready for the last race before the summer break, we’ve broken down the aftermath of Moto3, Moto2, and MotoGP at the German GP as well as essential factoids needed for this weekend.
Muñoz Leads a Drama-Packed Moto3 Race
David Muñoz claimed a home victory for the Liqui Moly team, making all the right moves from start to finish on the tight track of the Sachsenring. The Moto3 race was full of drama from the very beginning as Álvaro Carpe shoved his way to the front, pushing David Almansa out wide from the contact. Although his moves were spectacular, they were dangerous and prompted a long-lap penalty for Carpe to serve.
Moto3 Championship leader José Antonio Rueda played the long game, making calculated moves to progress from a twelfth-place start on the grid to finish with a third-place podium. Máximo Quiles also took opportunities where he could to advance from seventh to second, nabbing the spot above Rueda in a photo finish across the line.
Red-Flagged Race Ends in Öncü Victory
Deniz Öncü secured his second win in Moto2 after a punctured air fence in Turn 1 caused the race to be red-flagged with five laps remaining. The barrier was damaged when Marcos Ramírez’s bike rode into the barrier after the American Team rider crashed into the back of Albert Arenas. The shortened race also meant that Barry Baltus and Jake Dixon had no choice but to settle for second and third.
What would have been a fantastic comeback from last to finishing on the podium, Diogo Moreira took unnecessary risks that ended in disaster. After making contact with Dixon and running off the track, the Brazilian rejoined the race directly in the path of David Alonso and caused a horrific crash. The #10 rider was handed a penalty for the unsafe rejoin and will most likely serve it in a pit lane start for this weekend’s race in Brno.
The King of the Sachsenring Reigns Supreme
A two-hundredth podium finish and a tenth Tissot Sprint victory are all in a weekend’s work for Márc Márquez. The #93 proved why he is the reigning champion at the Sachsenring, winning both races and avoiding all the carnage happening behind him. His sprint win came down to the final lap, passing Marco Bezzecchi as the Italian was losing grip. The Aprilia rider finished second, while Fabio Quartararo returned to the sprint podium for the first time in two years to claim third.
The Sunday feature race was a lot more chaotic than anyone could have predicted. With Maverick Viñales and Franco Morbidelli sustaining serious shoulder injuries throughout the weekend, we were down to only eighteen riders starting on the grid. That number reduced over the thirty-lap race distance as eight riders crashed out, leaving only ten to score points in the race.
The Reigning Champion Returns
Aprilia Racing’s Jorge Martín is set to return after a successful test run at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. It marked the first time Martín had been on a bike since the Qatar GP, where he sustained further injuries on top of his already existing fractures from pre-season testing. The MotoGP World Champion will travel to Automotodrom Brno and undergo the necessary medical checks to determine if he is fit to ride. If he passes, this will be the second Grand Prix weekend the Spaniard has participated in this year.
Silly Season Moves Before the Summer Break?
With some contracts being renewed and some still hanging in the balance, it’s uncertain if we will see any announcements over the Czechia GP weekend before the summer break. Currently, there are four riders still waiting for confirmation: Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR), Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha), Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol), and Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team). However, just because a rider is under contract does not mean they are safe.
With his return to MotoGP, the situation between Martín and his current team is still in dispute. Both parties appear to have different impressions of what will happen in 2026. Martín and his manager have expressed that he is free to negotiate elsewhere. At the same time, Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola states that Martín will still be under contract. Reports from Spanish media are confirming that the relationship between Martín and Aprilia will continue into 2026.
Automotodrom Brno: Prepare for Elevation and Adrenaline
The Automotodrom Brno returned to the MotoGP calendar this year, with the last event held in 2020. The city of Brno has hosted over fifty Grand Prix races since the inaugural MotoGP event in 1965. However, it wasn’t until 1987 that the circuit was transformed from its original street location to its current site. The 5.4km track is a combination of technical and extreme elevation challenges, testing the rider as they flow between eight right turns and six left-hand turns.
Race Distance by Category
Moto3: 16 Laps – 86.45km/53.72 miles (12 Laps if Red Flagged)
Moto2: 18 Laps – 97.25km/60.43 miles (14 Laps if Red Flagged)
MotoGP: 21 Laps – 113.46km/70.5 miles (16 Laps if Red Flagged)
Weather Forecast
Typically, summers in Brno are warm and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 30°C. However, rain is expected to appear on the radar for a couple of days leading up to the weekend, including Friday afternoon. When the rain clears, humidity levels can be high in the afternoon, making it an even greater challenge for riders to race around the track.
2025 Tissot Grand Prix of Czechia Schedule
The last time MotoGP raced at the Automotodrom Brno, the highest-scoring Ducati on the grid was being ridden by Zarco for Esponsorama Racing. M. Márquez was missing from the paddock, still recovering from a horrendous early-season crash. Suzuki was still a constructor in the championship. And, the legend Valentino Rossi was still competing in MotoGP with Yamaha. In 2025, we have entered a new era. Ducati and M. Márquez are set to continue their domination of the season, unless someone else in the pack can stop them. Whatever script has been written for the Brno circuit in Czechia, it’s guaranteed to be a showstopper that we will be talking about all summer.
Friday
- Moto3: Free Practice 1: 9:00 – 9:35 local time
- Moto2: Free Practice 1: 9:50 – 10:30 local time
- MotoGP: Free Practice 1: 10:45 – 11:30 local time
- Moto3: Practice: 13:15 – 13:50 local time
- Moto2: Practice: 14:05 – 14:45 local time
- MotoGP: Practice: 15:00 – 16:00 local time
Saturday
- Moto3: Free Practice 2: 8:40 – 9:10 local time
- Moto2: Free Practice 2: 9:25 – 9:55 local time
- MotoGP: Free Practice 2: 10:10 – 10:40 local time
- MotoGP: Qualifying: 10:50 – 11:30 local time
- Moto3: Qualifying: 12:50 – 13:30 local time
- Moto2: Qualifying: 13:45 – 14:25 local time
- MotoGP: Tissot Sprint: 15:00 local time
Sunday
- MotoGP: Warm Up: 9:40 – 9:50 local time
- MotoGP: Rider Parade: 10:00 – 10:40 local time
- Moto3: Race: 11:00 local time
- Moto2: Race: 12:15 local time
- MotoGP: Race: 14:00 local time