Round 11 of 2025 brings us to the Liqui Moly Grand Prix of Germany, which means one thing – we’re Sachsenring bound. We’ve had some fantastic races at the historic layout, and to get yourselves in the mood for our latest chapter, why not enjoy some that we’ve picked out for free?
2003: Rossi vs Gibernau
Less than a tenth – 0.060s to be exact – split the rivals at the flag in 2003, with Sete Gibernau getting the better of Valentino Rossi coming out of the final corner in a superb finish to a brilliant encounter. The duo were in a league of their own, with Troy Bayliss 13s away from the fight in P3 for Ducati.
2006: Rossi vs Melandri vs Hayden vs Pedrosa
Four riders all fighting for victory until the final lap? That’s exactly what MotoGP fans were treated to back in 2006 as title-chasing Rossi and Nicky Hayden were joined at the front by Marco Melandri and star rookie Dani Pedrosa. Rossi eventually came out on top, but the quartet crossed the line just 0.3s apart, with Pedrosa the one narrowly missing out on a podium.
2009: Rossi vs Lorenzo
Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo have treated us to plenty of memorable moments, and the 2009 German GP was one of them. Pedrosa stuck with the Yamaha pair for as long as he could, but the 25-point fight was between the #46 and #99, with 0.099s the gap in favour of the Italian.
2010: Pedrosa vs Stoner vs Lorenzo
In a red-flagged race at the Sachsenring, we enjoyed a Pedrosa vs Lorenzo vs Casey Stoner battle at the front. Three legends all racing for different manufacturers. In the end, Pedrosa came out on top to claim his second MotoGP victory at the venue.
2016: Marquez wins flag-to-flag epic
Wet to dry, and Marc Marquez coming out on top at the Sachsenring. There was drama aplenty in the 2016 edition and the #93’s early call to switch to an intermediate front and slick rear paid off, while others – including Rossi – stayed out too long. Marquez claimed victory by 9s as Cal Crutchlow and long-time race leader Andrea Dovizioso stood on the podium in P2 and P3.