Ranking the top 10 riders of MotoGP 2025

Key Highlights

• But he was precisely the kind of rider the factory needed during its rebuilding year: fast, reliable and technically astute. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBarring his mechanical-induced retirement at the Japanese GP, Marini finished every single grand prix in the points this year - and more often than not, inside the top 10.
• While Joan Mir and Johann Zarco were among the grid’s most frequent visitors to the gravel trap, Marini kept it upright for nearly the entire season, avoiding any incidents until the 20th round in Malaysia. If his early-season momentum wasn’t halted by a fall during Suzuka 8 Hours testing, which forced him to miss three races due to a hip injury, he could well have ended the year inside the top 10 in the standings. His biggest single contribution came at the final race in Valencia, where he excelled under pressure to finish seventh (after starting 13th) and help Honda move to Group C in the concession ladder. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement9.
• Francesco Bagnaia (Down 6)It was feast or famine for Bagnaia in 2025It was feast or famine for Bagnaia in 2025Team: DucatiChampionship: FifthPoints: 288GP Wins: 2Sprint wins: 2In some ways, it feels almost unfair to put Francesco Bagnaia ninth on the list.
• After all, he won two grands prix and stood on the podium in more than a third of the races.
• He certainly seemed destined for a higher ranking midway through the season, but by the year’s end, the narrative had twisted sharply.