MotoGP heads to France this weekend for the Grand Prix de France. Here’s our betting-focused preview of the race, including insights from recent form and suggested wagers.
Previous Race – Spanish MotoGP
Alex Márquez delivered an impressive performance to win the Spanish Grand Prix, finishing 1.5 seconds ahead of Fabio Quartararo in second place. Francesco Bagnaia secured third, while Marc Márquez had a disappointing outing, crossing the line in 12th. South African Brad Binder came home in sixth.
Championship Update
Alex Márquez has regained the lead in the 2025 World Championship standings with 140 points. Just one point behind is his brother, Marc Márquez, on 139. Bagnaia remains in close contention with 120 points.
Despite trailing slightly, Marc Márquez is still the bookmakers’ favourite to win the title, trading at 1.20. Bagnaia is next at 7.00, with Alex Márquez at 7.50.
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French Grand Prix 2024 Recap
In last year’s Spanish GP, Jorge Martín took victory by just 0.446 seconds over Marc Márquez. Bagnaia claimed third, only 0.585 seconds behind the winner in a thrilling finish. Brad Binder finished eighth.
Betting – To Win Outright (Grand Prix de France 2025)
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Marc Márquez – 1.20
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Francesco Bagnaia – 7.00
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Alex Márquez – 7.50
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Fabio Quartararo – 41.00
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Franco Morbidelli – 67.00
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Fabio Di Giannantonio – 81.00
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Maverick Viñales – 81.00
All prices correct at the time of writing but subject to change.
Verdict
Alex Márquez heads to France full of confidence after a commanding win in Jerez. He’s been remarkably consistent this season, finishing in the top two in four out of five races—a level of form that puts him firmly in the title conversation. If he maintains that momentum, he has every chance of increasing his championship lead this weekend.
Suggested Bet: Alex Márquez to win – 7.50
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