Overview

• Marquez converted pole into a sprint victory despite a flawed start caused by a launch-control error, moving past Francesco Bagnaia and Alex Marquez by lap four.
• His ninth sprint win of the season extends his points lead to 35 over brother Alex and 98 over Bagnaia in the MotoGP standings.
• KTM showed strong form in Friday practice with Maverick Vinales fastest, though teammate Pedro Acosta crashed out early in the sprint.
• Alex Marquez and Bagnaia completed the podium under track temperatures of 51 °C that tested tire performance in the hot 32 °C air.
• Brad Binder and Johann Zarco collided on the opening lap and retired, with race stewards later deciding against any penalties.