Overview

• Marc Marquez secured victory at the Qatar Grand Prix despite sustaining bike damage from a first-lap collision with his brother, Alex Marquez.
• Penalties for Alex Marquez and Maverick Vinales reshuffled the podium, promoting Francesco Bagnaia to second and Franco Morbidelli to third place.
• Defending champion Jorge Martin suffered a crash during the race, was hospitalized with a chest injury, and is undergoing treatment for pneumothorax swelling.
• Marc Marquez's victory elevated him to the top of the championship standings, now leading Alex Marquez by 17 points.
• Strategic tyre management played a pivotal role in Marc Marquez's comeback, allowing him to dominate the final laps for a decisive win.