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This report covers the performances of MotoGP riders during the first half of the 2025 season. To fill the offseason gap, we assigned a summer break score to all riders on the grid, except Jorge Martin, who remains unscored. Below you will find our ratings and explanations—feel free to share your thoughts about the comments at the bottom of this page.
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Marc Marquez
- Jordan Moreland: A+
- Lewis Duncan: A-
Marquez had some crashes early in the season but has since minimized mistakes. Despite his age and injury, he’s having a remarkable season on a bike that wasn’t always the best. - Peter McLaren: A+
Exceeded expectations with impressive control on a bike that wasn’t dominant in some races.
Pecco Bagnaia
- Jordan Moreland: C
Struggling under high expectations, as Marquez has taken charge. - Lewis Duncan: C
Had handling issues with the same bike as Marquez, hurting his reputation despite being a double world champion. - Peter McLaren: C+
Lags behind his rivals, though some teammates also face difficulties.
Alex Marquez
- Jordan Moreland: A
Surpassed expectations, currently leading the GP24 push and besting Bagnaia. - Lewis Duncan: B-
Good results overall but inconsistent with many crashes. - Peter McLaren: A
Marked improvement making him Marquez’s closest competitor, yet prone to errors.
Fermin Aldeguer
- Jordan Moreland: B
Outstanding rookie season with strong rookie camaraderie. - Lewis Duncan: B-
Inconsistent but impressive given limited recent Moto2 activity. - Peter McLaren: B
Achieved podiums and appears to have promising potential despite tough competition.
Franco Morbidelli
- Jordan Moreland: C-
Showed some good pace but still adapting to the bike in his second year. - Lewis Duncan: C-
Consistent but results could be better given his experience. - Peter McLaren: C+
Injury setbacks impacted performance; he needs to challenge top riders like Alex Marquez.
Fabio di Giannantonio
- Peter McLaren: B-
Improved this year with a podium and few mistakes. - Jordan Moreland: C
Mixed performances with some strong weekends but inconsistent overall. - Lewis Duncan: C
Sporadic front-row starts, hindered by poor qualifying and mistakes.
Pedro Acosta
- Jordan Moreland: C+
Slow start but showing improvement and stronger performances lately. - Lewis Duncan: C+
KTM’s progress is helping him improve, though he’s not yet matching top peers. - Peter McLaren: B-
Top KTM rider but still not contending for wins as expected.
Brad Binder
- Jordan Moreland: D
Struggled this year after previous top-six form. - Peter McLaren: C-
Lost previous consistency, still KTM’s best at times. - Lewis Duncan: D
Bike demands a gentler style he has struggled to adopt.
Marco Bezzecchi
- Jordan Moreland: A
Confidence and leadership improved markedly at Aprilia. - Lewis Duncan: A
Adapted well to a new bike and team leadership duties. - Peter McLaren: A-
Delivered strong performances amid team drama, though qualifying was weaker.
Fabio Quartararo
- Jordan Moreland: B
Strong qualifying but fades during races. - Lewis Duncan: B+
Consistently fast qualifying but limited by Yamaha’s engine power. - Peter McLaren: A
Fastest on one-lap pace among Yamaha riders, exceptional considering the bike.
Alex Rins
- Jordan Moreland: E
- Lewis Duncan: F
- Peter McLaren: D
Disappointing season for Rins, lacking impact and consistency.
Jack Miller
- Jordan Moreland: C+
Adapted to Yamaha and contributed positively all season. - Lewis Duncan: C
- Peter McLaren: B-
Only Yamaha rider consistently close to Quartararo’s pace.
Miguel Oliveira
- Jordan Moreland: E
- Lewis Duncan: F
- Peter McLaren: D
Unimpressive so far; looks uncomfortable and overshadowed by new teammates.
Maverick Vinales
- Jordan Moreland: B+
Good adaptation and solid performances, though missed some podium opportunities. - Lewis Duncan: B+
- Peter McLaren: B+
Enea Bastianini
- Jordan Moreland: D
- Lewis Duncan: F
Struggled relative to expectations and teammates. - Peter McLaren: D
Ai Ogura
- Jordan Moreland: C
Confidence may have suffered after a major crash. - Lewis Duncan: D
Significant struggle throughout the season.
Augusto Fernandez
- Jordan Moreland: C-
- Lewis Duncan: D
Frequent underperformance despite experience. - Peter McLaren: C
Johann Zarco
- Jordan Moreland: A
Victories and solid results have defined his season. - Lewis Duncan: A
- Peter McLaren: A
Somkiat Chantra
- Jordan Moreland: F
- Lewis Duncan: F
Struggled badly; team considering changes as performance fails to meet expectations.
Joan Mir
- Jordan Moreland: D-
Many DNFs despite clear speed; reliability concerns. - Lewis Duncan: C-
- Peter McLaren: C+
Speed doesn’t match championship standing; not all faults his own.
Luca Marini
- Jordan Moreland: C-
- Lewis Duncan: C
- Peter McLaren: C+
Fan Take:
This mid-season review highlights the shifting dynamics in MotoGP, with Marc Marquez reasserting dominance despite challenges, and rising stars like Alex Marquez making significant leaps. For racing fans, these insights underscore the intense competition ahead and hint at potential breakthroughs and rivalries that could shape the future of the sport.
