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Marc Marquez Inherits Catalan Sprint Win After Alex Crashes From Lead

The win pushes his advantage to roughly 187 points, putting an early title clinch at Misano within reach.

Overview

  • Alex Marquez led from pole and built a gap of about 1.5 seconds before losing the front at Turn 10 on lap nine of 12.
  • He accepted full blame, saying he felt "too relaxed" and "unbeatable," describing the crash as a mistake borne of overconfidence.
  • Marc Marquez said he had "given up" on catching his brother, revealed near-falls at Turns 10 and 7, and noted how easing the pace can upset bike balance on the low-grip layout.
  • The victory was Marc Marquez’s 14th sprint win of 2025 and earned 12 points, which reporting says extends his championship lead to about 187 points with a Misano clinch possible.
  • A separate incident saw Fermin Aldeguer collide with Marco Bezzecchi, taking both out; they were reported alert, and Alex Marquez will start Sunday’s grand prix from pole.