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Álex Márquez Claims First MotoGP Win in Jerez, Takes Championship Lead

Álex Márquez's victory in the Spanish Grand Prix secures him a one-point advantage in the standings, as Marc Márquez crashes and Manu González dominates in Moto2.

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El piloto español Álex Márquez.
Roser Alentá, madre de Marc y Àlex Márquez, contempla, emocionada el saludo de sus dos hijos, en Jerez.
Abrazo entre Álex y Marc Márquez.

Overview

  • Álex Márquez earned his maiden MotoGP victory at the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez, ending a 93-race wait in the premier class.
  • Marc Márquez suffered a crash on the third lap, finishing 12th and losing the championship lead to his brother by one point.
  • Fabio Quartararo and Francesco Bagnaia completed the MotoGP podium in second and third places, respectively, after intense battles for position.
  • Manu González dominated the Moto2 race, leading every lap from pole position to secure his second win of the season and reclaim the championship lead by seven points.
  • The Spanish GP also marked Spain's 200th MotoGP victory and milestone podium finishes for Barry Baltus and Senna Agius in Moto2.