MotoGP Aragón 2013: Marc Márquez Beats Jorge Lorenzo
Marc Márquez claimed a crucial victory at the 2013 Aragón MotoGP, beating Jorge Lorenzo at MotorLand Aragón to strengthen his position at the top of the MotoGP World Championship.
The Gran Premio Iveco de Aragón was the 14th round of the 2013 MotoGP season and took place at MotorLand Aragón in Alcañiz, Spain, on September 29, 2013.
Márquez started from pole position and eventually finished ahead of Lorenzo, while Valentino Rossi completed the podium. Dani Pedrosa, one of the championship contenders, crashed out after an incident involving his Repsol Honda teammate. The official MotoGP archive records the race as Márquez's sixth victory of the 2013 season.
MotoGP Aragón 2013: Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Gran Premio Iveco de Aragón |
| Championship | 2013 MotoGP World Championship |
| Round | 14 |
| Date | September 29, 2013 |
| Circuit | MotorLand Aragón |
| Location | Alcañiz, Spain |
| MotoGP Winner | Marc Márquez |
| Second | Jorge Lorenzo |
| Third | Valentino Rossi |
| Pole Position | Marc Márquez |
| Pole Time | 1:47.804 |
| Race Distance | 23 laps |
| Winning Time | 42:03.459 |
MotorLand Aragón Circuit
The circuit was designed by German architect Hermann Tilke and developed as part of a wider motorsport complex. The original article records the circuit at 5.078 km with 17 corners, including 10 left-hand and seven right-hand corners, with a 968-meter-long straight.
The circuit combines fast sections with technical corners. Its long straight also makes acceleration and top speed important factors.
Key Storylines
Marc Márquez Strengthens Championship Lead
Márquez arrived in Aragón as the championship leader and left with another important victory.
The result gave him his sixth MotoGP win of the 2013 season and became another major step in his remarkable rookie campaign.
Jorge Lorenzo Leads Early
Lorenzo made a strong start from second on the grid and took the lead early in the race.
He attempted to create a gap, but Márquez remained within reach and eventually moved ahead.
Dani Pedrosa Crashes Out
Pedrosa's race ended after contact with teammate Márquez during the early part of the race.
Because the official MotoGP archive contains differing lap references for the incident, this updated article avoids assigning a specific lap number. The important point is that Pedrosa was forced to retire while fighting near the front.
Valentino Rossi Returns to the Podium
Rossi finished third after a close fight with Álvaro Bautista, Stefan Bradl and Cal Crutchlow.
It was Rossi's fifth podium of the 2013 season and the 146th premier-class podium of his career.
Marc Márquez Takes Aragón Pole
Márquez secured pole position in a remarkably close qualifying session.
His lap of 1:47.804 was just 0.010 seconds faster than Lorenzo's 1:47.814.
Dani Pedrosa qualified third, followed by Valentino Rossi and Stefan Bradl.
MotoGP Qualifying Top 10
| Pos. | Rider | Bike | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Márquez | Honda | 1:47.804 |
| 2 | Jorge Lorenzo | Yamaha | 1:47.814 |
| 3 | Dani Pedrosa | Honda | 1:47.957 |
| 4 | Valentino Rossi | Yamaha | 1:47.962 |
| 5 | Stefan Bradl | Honda | 1:48.128 |
| 6 | Álvaro Bautista | Honda | 1:48.302 |
| 7 | Cal Crutchlow | Yamaha | 1:48.653 |
| 8 | Bradley Smith | Yamaha | 1:48.854 |
| 9 | Andrea Dovizioso | Ducati | 1:49.219 |
| 10 | Aleix Espargaró | ART | 1:49.348 |
MotoGP Aragón 2013 Race
Lorenzo made the better start and led the opening phase.
Márquez remained close and continued to pressure the reigning World Champion. Pedrosa was also involved in the battle at the front before his crash ended his race.
After Pedrosa's retirement, Lorenzo initially opened a gap. Márquez then recovered the lost ground and eventually overtook Lorenzo.
Márquez crossed the finish line first, with Lorenzo 1.356 seconds behind. Rossi finished third, more than 12 seconds behind the winner.
MotoGP Aragón 2013 Results
| Pos. | Rider | Team | Bike | Time / Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Márquez | Repsol Honda Team | Honda | 42:03.459 |
| 2 | Jorge Lorenzo | Yamaha Factory Racing | Yamaha | +1.356 |
| 3 | Valentino Rossi | Yamaha Factory Racing | Yamaha | +12.927 |
| 4 | Álvaro Bautista | GO&FUN Honda Gresini | Honda | +13.787 |
| 5 | Stefan Bradl | LCR Honda MotoGP | Honda | +13.973 |
| 6 | Cal Crutchlow | Monster Yamaha Tech 3 | Yamaha | +14.662 |
| 7 | Bradley Smith | Monster Yamaha Tech 3 | Yamaha | +31.220 |
| 8 | Andrea Dovizioso | Ducati Team | Ducati | +40.671 |
| 9 | Nicky Hayden | Ducati Team | Ducati | +53.413 |
| 10 | Andrea Iannone | Energy T.I. Pramac Racing | Ducati | +55.067 |
| 11 | Aleix Espargaró | Power Electronics Aspar | ART | +58.001 |
| 12 | Yonny Hernández | Ignite Pramac Racing | Ducati | +1:05.513 |
| 13 | Randy de Puniet | Power Electronics Aspar | ART | +1:06.589 |
| 14 | Hiroshi Aoyama | Avintia Blusens | FTR | +1:08.674 |
| 15 | Claudio Corti | NGM Mobile Forward Racing | FTR Kawasaki | +1:09.130 |
Race Analysis
The Aragón race was a strong example of Márquez's ability to recover during a Grand Prix.
Lorenzo's start gave Yamaha control of the opening phase, but Márquez was able to stay within striking distance.
The retirement of Pedrosa changed the championship situation. Márquez gained 25 points while Pedrosa scored none, and Lorenzo finished second.
The result left Márquez with a 39-point advantage over Lorenzo with four races remaining in the season.
Valentino Rossi's Podium
Rossi's third-place finish was one of the positive points of the Aragón weekend for Yamaha.
He spent much of the race defending against riders including Bautista, Bradl and Crutchlow.
Rossi later explained that the final part of the race was difficult but that he was pleased to return to the podium.
Jorge Lorenzo's Second Place
Lorenzo started strongly and looked capable of controlling the race during the opening laps.
However, Márquez gradually recovered the gap and eventually moved ahead.
Lorenzo later said that Márquez had been stronger throughout the weekend and that he had pushed to the limit in an attempt to stay with him.
Moto2 Aragón 2013
Nico Terol won the Moto2 race at MotorLand Aragón after controlling the race from the front.
Esteve Rabat finished second and Pol Espargaró third, giving Spain a clean sweep of the Moto2 podium.
Moto2 Top 10
| Pos. | Rider | Bike | Time / Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolas Terol | Suter | 40:15.232 |
| 2 | Esteve Rabat | Kalex | +1.736 |
| 3 | Pol Espargaró | Kalex | +3.530 |
| 4 | Scott Redding | Kalex | +3.783 |
| 5 | Mika Kallio | Kalex | +4.049 |
| 6 | Jordi Torres | Suter | +11.602 |
| 7 | Johann Zarco | Suter | +16.298 |
| 8 | Julian Simon | Kalex | +18.765 |
| 9 | Mattia Pasini | Speed Up | +22.266 |
| 10 | Sandro Cortese | Kalex | +23.757 |
Moto3 Aragón 2013
Alex Rins won the Moto3 race after another close battle with Maverick Viñales.
Viñales finished second, and Alex Márquez completed the podium.
Moto3 Top 10
| Pos. | Rider | Bike | Time / Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Rins | KTM | 40:04.214 |
| 2 | Maverick Viñales | KTM | +0.426 |
| 3 | Alex Márquez | KTM | +12.377 |
| 4 | Luis Salom | KTM | +16.416 |
| 5 | Miguel Oliveira | Mahindra | +16.496 |
| 6 | Philipp Oettl | Kalex KTM | +21.539 |
| 7 | Jonas Folger | Kalex KTM | +25.255 |
| 8 | Romano Fenati | FTR Honda | +27.711 |
| 9 | Arthur Sissis | KTM | +27.888 |
| 10 | Efren Vazquez | Mahindra | +28.977 |
MotoGP Championship Standings After Aragón
| Pos. | Rider | Bike | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Márquez | Honda | 278 |
| 2 | Jorge Lorenzo | Yamaha | 239 |
| 3 | Dani Pedrosa | Honda | 219 |
| 4 | Valentino Rossi | Yamaha | 185 |
| 5 | Cal Crutchlow | Yamaha | 156 |
| 6 | Stefan Bradl | Honda | 135 |
| 7 | Álvaro Bautista | Honda | 125 |
| 8 | Andrea Dovizioso | Ducati | 112 |
| 9 | Nicky Hayden | Ducati | 102 |
| 10 | Bradley Smith | Yamaha | 80 |
Márquez led Lorenzo by 39 points, with Pedrosa third in the standings.
Moto2 Championship Standings
| Pos. | Rider | Bike | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Redding | Kalex | 215 |
| 2 | Pol Espargaró | Kalex | 195 |
| 3 | Esteve Rabat | Kalex | 171 |
| 4 | Mika Kallio | Kalex | 143 |
| 5 | Takaaki Nakagami | Kalex | 130 |
| 6 | Dominique Aegerter | Suter | 122 |
| 7 | Johann Zarco | Suter | 113 |
| 8 | Nicolas Terol | Suter | 108 |
| 9 | Thomas Lüthi | Suter | 94 |
| 10 | Jordi Torres | Suter | 83 |
Moto3 Championship Standings
| Pos. | Rider | Bike | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Salom | KTM | 259 |
| 2 | Alex Rins | KTM | 250 |
| 3 | Maverick Viñales | KTM | 247 |
| 4 | Alex Márquez | KTM | 149 |
| 5 | Jonas Folger | Kalex KTM | 129 |
| 6 | Miguel Oliveira | Mahindra | 115 |
| 7 | Jack Miller | FTR Honda | 79 |
| 8 | Alexis Masbou | FTR Honda | 69 |
| 9 | Efren Vazquez | Mahindra | 62 |
| 10 | Zulfahmi Khairuddin | KTM | 60 |
Historical Significance
The 2013 Aragón Grand Prix was an important chapter in Márquez's remarkable rookie MotoGP campaign.
The victory was his sixth of the season and increased his championship advantage over Lorenzo.
Pedrosa's retirement was particularly significant because he was one of Márquez's main title rivals. Rossi's podium also added another important result to his 2013 campaign.
The race remains part of the historical record of Márquez's first MotoGP World Championship season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won MotoGP Aragón 2013?
Marc Márquez won the 2013 Aragón MotoGP at MotorLand Aragón.
Who finished second at Aragón MotoGP 2013?
Jorge Lorenzo finished second, 1.356 seconds behind Marc Márquez.
Who finished third at Aragón MotoGP 2013?
Valentino Rossi finished third.
Who took pole position at Aragón in 2013?
Marc Márquez took pole position with a time of 1:47.804.
What happened to Dani Pedrosa at Aragón in 2013?
Pedrosa crashed after contact with teammate Marc Márquez and retired from the race.
Who won Moto2 at Aragón in 2013?
Nico Terol won the Moto2 race, ahead of Esteve Rabat and Pol Espargaró.
Who won Moto3 at Aragón in 2013?
Alex Rins won the Moto3 race ahead of Maverick Viñales and Alex Márquez.
What was Márquez's championship lead after Aragón?
Márquez led Jorge Lorenzo by 39 points after the Aragón race.
Final Takeaway
Marc Márquez's victory at Aragón was another major step in his historic 2013 rookie season.
He started from pole, overcame Jorge Lorenzo's strong early pace, and took the win at MotorLand Aragón. Lorenzo finished second, and Valentino Rossi completed the podium.
Dani Pedrosa's retirement changed the championship picture, while Márquez's victory increased his lead to 39 points with four races remaining.
The Aragón Grand Prix therefore stands as one of the important races from Márquez's first MotoGP World Championship campaign.
Originally published: See the original Blogger publication date.
Updated: August 10, 2026