After thirty-three years, MotoGP 2025 is back for the Hungarian GP this weekend in the second race since our return from summer break. To make sure you’re all caught up for the Michelin Grand Prix of Hungary, we’ve compiled everything that happened at the Red Bull Ring in Austria and what to expect at Balaton Park Circuit.
A One-Two Podium Finish in Moto3
It was a blockbuster finish for Moto3, with a double podium finish for Frinsa – MT Helmets – MSI. Teammates Ángel Piqueras and Ryusei Yamanaka took first and second, with David Muñoz rounding out the top three. It all came down to the final corner and six riders. But forced mistakes cost Máximo Quiles, José Antonio Rueda, and Valentín Perrone a podium finish.
While some riders had stellar performances over the weekend, others didn’t fare as well. Adrián Fernández looked strong after Saturday’s qualifying, but a terrible start in the race pushed him down the order. The Spaniard was able to finish in ninth. After spending his summer break recovering from injuries, Cormac Buchanan would have preferred a better outcome at the Red Bull Ring. Instead, the Kiwi rider crashed three times throughout the weekend, including on race day. Vicente Pérez, another returning from injury, had to retire from the race, as crashes, technical failures, and penalties marred his weekend.
Moreira Back on Top in Moto2
Diogo Moreira came back after the summer break with a point to prove, claiming victory in the Moto2 Grand Prix in Austria. The Brazilian battled it out for the lead with Daniel Holgado, Celestino Vietti, and David Alonso, with the latter crashing with five laps to go. Holgado went on to claim his first podium in Moto2, and Vietti secured third after serving a long lap penalty.
The big story of the weekend, however, was Manuel González being forced to retire from the race with a radiator issue. The current championship leader was not shy about venting his frustrations after he looked set to gain crucial points. Meanwhile, Arón Canet had a lot more to celebrate with the announcement of his signing with ELF Marc VDS for 2026. The Spaniard also cut the gap between him and González to nineteen points.
Sixth Straight Win for Márquez in MotoGP
In the 1000th MotoGP Grand Prix start, Marc Márquez finally claimed victory at the Red Bull Ring.It was not an easy win, though, for the #93, with Marco Bezzecchi and Fermín Aldeguer charging behind him. Bezzecchi did lead the race for a few laps but was overtaken by Márquez a short time later. Most notable was Aldeguer’s late race pace with five laps to go. This allowed him to catch the front two, overtaking Bezzecchi in Turn 3 and placing in second.
On the other side of the BK8 Gresini Racing garage, Álex Márquez did relatively well to finish tenth after serving a long lap penalty. Others on the grid did not have as much luck. The 2024 MotoGP World Champion, Jorge Martín, crashed at the halfway mark of the race. Thankfully, the #1 did not sustain any further injury to himself after having been absent for most of the year in recovery. With a handful of laps to go, Fabio Di Giannantonio was forced to pull off the track as his VR46 Racing machine caught on fire.
Back to Beautiful Balaton Park
Opened in 2023, Balaton Park Circuit will host its first MotoGP event this weekend. The 4.08 km track is set near the beautiful Lake Balaton and has already been used in MotoGP testing over the past few months. The specifically designed race track boasts a total of ten left-hand and seven right-hand corners. Already confirmed to play host to the MotoGP again in 2026, we’re looking forward to Balaton Park becoming the new exciting venue of motorbike racing.
Race Distance by Category
Moto3: 20 Laps – 81.5km/50.64 miles (15 Laps if Red Flagged)
Moto2: 23 Laps – 93.73km/58.24 miles (17 Laps if Red Flagged)
MotoGP: 28 Laps – 114.1km/70.9 miles (21 Laps if Red Flagged)
Weather Forecast
After the scorching heat of Austria, it’s predicted to be a much cooler Hungarian Grand Prix. This temperature change will come as a result of rain showers throughout Thursday and Friday. For Saturday and Sunday, it’s predicted to be sunny with some cloud cover and temperatures reaching the low to mid-twenties.
2025 Michelin Grand Prix of Hungary Schedule
The last time MotoGP raced in Hungary in 1992, the majority of the riders on the grid hadn’t been born yet. The different classes were still referred to by the engine size, and the races were held at the Hungaroring. With a new circuit in the new era of MotoGP, there are a lot of exciting firsts to look forward to this weekend. Will M. Márquez keep up his winning streak to become the first MotoGP victor of Balaton Park? Or, will some of the surprise performers of the season claim the win for themselves? Watch this space as we cover the MotoGP from Friday to Sunday.