Alex Marquez Claims Victory at Spanish Grand Prix

JEREZ: In a thrilling race, Alex Marquez clinched his inaugural MotoGP victory at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, seizing the championship lead from his brother Marc, who finished 12th after an early crash.

After numerous second-place finishes, Alex triumphed on his home turf, igniting excitement among the fans at the Jerez circuit.

With the final lap approaching, he rallied the crowd’s support, reveling in the electrifying atmosphere.

Fabio Quartararo secured second place, marking Yamaha’s first podium appearance since the 2023 Indonesian Grand Prix, while Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati finished third.

The race commenced with intense competition, as Quartararo, starting from pole, initially led, while Marc Marquez slipped to fourth after a promising start.

Alex’s early attempt to overtake three riders resulted in him falling back due to late braking. Meanwhile, Marc and Bagnaia collided while vying for position.

Marc’s race took a downturn when he crashed, re-entering in 22nd place with a compromised bike.

Alex, however, showcased exceptional form, overtaking Bagnaia and closing the gap with Quartararo.

On the 11th lap, Alex’s superior pace allowed him to surpass the Yamaha rider, establishing a significant lead and ultimately securing the victory.

In a touching display, Marc Marquez embraced Alex on the podium, marking a historic moment as the first instance of two brothers winning MotoGP races.

Alex Marquez, celebrating his 29th birthday, hailed the victory as ‘the best birthday present’ and expressed joy over his Jerez win.

“I can’t ask for more,” Alex stated. “It was a race where I was really clever in all the movements.”