Bezzecchi Reveals Where Alex Marquez Was Simply Too Good at Jerez

Marco Bezzecchi admitted after the Spanish Grand Prix that Alex Marquez rode in a perfect way, pointing to the more flowing sections of the Jerez circuit as the areas where the Gresini rider was superior and where he could not match him. Bezzecchi’s record 121 consecutive laps led in a Grand Prix race finally ended at Jerez after Alex Marquez took the lead on lap two following Marc Marquez’s crash. He still leaves Spain with the championship lead extended.

Bezzecchi Extends Championship Lead Despite First Sunday Loss Since Sepang

Marco Bezzecchi lost on a Sunday for the first time since Sepang last year, but second place at Jerez extends his championship lead with Marc Marquez crashing out. The title picture after Round 4 looks even more comfortable for the Aprilia man than it did on Friday morning. Four Aprilia riders finished in the top six , underlining the depth of the Italian manufacturer’s 2026 challenge even on a circuit that was supposed to test them most.

Alex Marquez Wins Spanish GP as Marc Marquez Crashes Out

Alex Marquez won the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez, beating Marco Bezzecchi by two seconds with Fabio Di Giannantonio completing the podium. Marc Marquez crashed out on lap two while running second behind his brother. Bezzecchi loses on a Sunday for the first time since Sepang last year but retains the championship lead. Martin fourth. Aprilia took four of the top six positions.

Marquez Crashes Out of Spanish GP on Lap Two at Jerez

Marc Marquez is out of the Spanish Grand Prix after crashing heavily in the gravel on lap two at Jerez. The reigning world champion was running second behind Alex Marquez when he lost the front end and slid into the gravel trap. He was seen walking back to the Ducati garage on lap eight. Bezzecchi sits second behind Alex Marquez with 17 laps remaining.

Toprak Handed Long Lap Penalty After Taking Out Savadori in Jerez Sprint

Toprak Razgatlioglu was handed a long lap penalty for Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix after stewards ruled he caused a crash with Aprilia wildcard Lorenzo Savadori at Turn 5 during the Jerez Sprint. Razgatlioglu apologised after the race, explaining he hit a dirty part of the track while attempting to pass Savadori and Morbidelli as the rain began to fall. It marks his first penalty since joining MotoGP.

Bezzecchi’s Jerez Sprint Ended by Tear-Off Before It Started

Marco Bezzecchi suffered a catastrophic start to the Jerez Sprint after running over a tear-off on the grid, the visor strip coming from Alex Marquez’s helmet before the race had even begun. The championship leader went backwards immediately, losing multiple positions off the line before his race unravelled completely as conditions deteriorated. Bezzecchi and teammate Martin both failed to score, handing Marquez a 12 point swing in the title race.

Martin Brake Failure Costs Him Jerez Sprint Win Chance

Jorge Martin retired from the Jerez Sprint after his front brake disc overheated and failed in the opening laps, robbing him of what he believed was a race-winning machine. Martin said he had the potential to win on Saturday and will start 10th on Sunday after his three place grid penalty, but feels 27 laps will be enough time to come through the pack. The title fight now looks very different after one catastrophic afternoon.

Mir Hit With Double Long Lap Penalty for Ignoring Jerez Black and Orange Flag

Honda’s Joan Mir was handed a double long lap penalty for Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix after ignoring black and orange flags shown during final practice at Jerez. The Spaniard crashed and rejoined the circuit with a damaged bike despite the flags demanding he pull off the track immediately. The punishment makes an already difficult weekend catastrophic. Mir now faces Sunday’s Grand Prix carrying two mandatory slow laps before he can race properly.

Acosta Finishes 12th Despite Strong Saturday Morning at Jerez

Pedro Acosta paid a big price for a small mistake in the Jerez Sprint, finishing 12th after starting sixth from a strong Q1 recovery. The championship’s third-placed rider had been more competitive in Saturday morning’s wet practice, topping the session and qualifying as the fastest KTM in sixth. Acosta’s title rivals Bezzecchi and Martin both failed to score, yet the Spaniard was unable to capitalise on a golden opportunity to close the gap at the front.

He Shouldn’t Have Won: Zarco Hits Out Over Marquez Jerez Shortcut

Johann Zarco argued that without the crash and resulting shortcut, Marquez would have arrived at the pits a lap too late and would not have won the Sprint. The Frenchman said he found it honestly very strange that no penalty was issued, adding that he did not believe Marquez knew the rules better than anyone and that he just got very lucky. Zarco had qualified second and ran at the front before the chaos unfolded.