MotoGP Spanish GP: Alex Marquez wins as Marquez brothers collide at Jerez

Alex Marquez claimed victory at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix held at the Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto on Sunday, April 27, 2026, securing back-to-back wins at his home Grand Prix. The Gresini Racing rider finished 1.903 seconds ahead of Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi, ending the Italian’s five-race winning streak that had begun with victories in the final two races of the 2025 season and continued through the first three events of 2026.

The race unfolded with immediate drama as reigning world champion Marc Marquez crashed out on lap two while running in second position. Starting from pole position, Marc Marquez lost control of his Ducati at the rapid right-hand turn of Turn 11, suffering a front-end washout that ended his race prematurely for the second consecutive year at Jerez. This allowed his younger brother Alex to capitalize, having already passed Marc earlier in lap two at Turn 6 (Dani Pedrosa Corner) to grab the lead.

Marco Bezzecchi, who had started second after a strong getaway from the second row, maintained pressure throughout but ultimately finished second, extending his championship lead to 11 points over Jorge Martin. Fabio Di Giannantonio completed the podium in third place for Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, moving up to third in the standings after his strong performance.

Following the race, Alex Marquez reflected on his performance, stating: “We struggled a lot at the beginning of the year. Today, it was clear – proceed from the first lap, pushing, trying to take the lead. From that moment, I knew that the rhythm was really good until the end.” His victory marked his fourth MotoGP career win and solidified his position as a consistent front-runner for the Gresini Racing team.

The result reshaped the championship standings, with Bezzecchi maintaining the points lead despite ending his streak. Martin moved into second place, while Di Giannantonio’s third-place finish elevated him to third in the overall classification. Marc Marquez’s early exit left him 44 points behind the leader in fifth position.

For viewers seeking to watch future MotoGP events, official broadcasts are available through the MotoGP’s official video pass and regional sports networks. The next event on the calendar is the French Grand Prix at Le Mans, scheduled for May 11, 2026.

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