Martin Wins Qatar GP Sprint, Cuts Bagnaia's Lead to Seven Points

Marini sets new lap record to secure pole position, making MotoGP history with back-to-back final round title deciders.

Jorge Martin of Pramac Racing won the Qatar Grand Prix sprint, cutting Francesco Bagnaia's world championship lead to seven points.
Bagnaia, who came fifth at the Lusail International Circuit, seemed to be struggling with grip on his rear tyre.
Martin's victory ensured that MotoGP will have back-to-back final round title deciders for the first time in history.
VR46 racing rider Luca Marini smashed the lap record to take pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix.
Marini's lap time was one second faster than the previous record.