MotoGP returns after a week’s break as the grid travels to a different continent for the Japanese Grand Prix at Mobility Resort Motegi. We will take a look at the race from a betting angle and will make a few suggested bets.
PREVIOUS RACE – San Marino MotoGP
At Misano, Marc Márquez returned to winning ways after being beaten the week before. He edged out Marco Bezzecchi by just 0.5 seconds in a thrilling finish. Álex Márquez joined them on the podium in third, while South Africa’s Brad Binder could only manage 10th place.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP UPDATE
Marc Márquez has extended his already commanding lead and needs only to outscore brother Álex Márquez by three points this weekend to secure the 2025 title.
- M. Márquez – 490 points
- A. Márquez – 330 points
- F. Bagnaia – 237 points
- M. Bezzecchi – 217 points
- P. Acosta – 195 points
Álex has a solid grip on second place, with Francesco Bagnaia well adrift in third.
BETTING (To win outright Japanese GP 2025)
Marc Márquez 1.55
Marco Bezzecchi 4.50
Pedro Acosta 6.95
Francesco Bagnaia 8.95
Álex Márquez 17.00
Fabio Quartararo 29.00
Luca Marini 34.00
Fabio Di Giannantonio 34.00
Joan Mir 41.00
All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
LAST YEARS RACE
Last year’s race saw Bagnaia win the race beating Martin to the finish line by 1.18 seconds. Marc Marquez managed to grab third place while South African rider Brad Binder had a solid performance finishing in sixth.
TRACK INFO – Mobility Resort Motegi
- Location: Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
- Length: 4.801 km (2.983 miles)
- Layout: 14 turns (8 right, 6 left)
- Race Distance: 24 laps (115.2 km total)
- Characteristics: Known as the “Twin Ring Motegi”, this stop-start circuit demands strong braking stability and acceleration. With heavy braking zones into tight corners, riders with good bike control under deceleration usually excel. Overtaking opportunities are frequent, but tyre management is critical over race distance. Ducati’s power advantage has typically been decisive here, although Honda has a proud history at its home GP.
VERDICT
Marc Márquez looks set to win yet another race this weekend, however, he did slip up three weeks ago when his brother Álex swooped in to claim victory. If there’s anyone who can capitalise again should Marc make a mistake, it’s Álex Márquez, who has shown excellent pace and consistency in recent rounds.
Suggested Bet: Álex Márquez to win at 17.00
