Martin Fights From 10th to Fourth in Spanish GP

Jorge Martin started the Spanish Grand Prix from tenth after his three place grid penalty and worked his way through to fourth by the chequered flag. The 2024 world champion could not match Di Giannantonio for the podium, with the VR46 rider pulling clear in the final stages once he realised third was secure. Martin stays second in the championship but the gap to Bezzecchi after a chaotic Jerez weekend tells its own story.

Marquez Now 44 Points Behind Bezzecchi After Jerez Crash

Marco Bezzecchi extended his 2026 MotoGP championship lead after Jerez, with Marc Marquez now 44 points behind following his lap two crash in the Spanish Grand Prix. Di Giannantonio moves ahead of Pedro Acosta into third in the standings, while Alex Marquez climbs to seventh after his victory. Jorge Martin remains second but the gap to Bezzecchi continues to grow as the season moves to Le Mans.

Factory Ducati Without a Win in Nine Races After Jerez Double DNF

The factory Ducati Lenovo team has now gone nine consecutive MotoGP races without a win, their longest such drought since 2021. Both Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia retired from the Spanish Grand Prix, with Marquez crashing at Turn 11 on lap two and Bagnaia pulling out in the later stages while running ninth. The team has been without a Sunday podium since the Japanese Grand Prix last year.

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.