Alex Marquez keeps Bezzecchi at bay for victory as Marc Marquez crashes in Jerez

Alex Márquez Keeps Bezzecchi at Bay for Victory as Marc Márquez Crashes in Jerez

JEREZ, SPAIN – Alex Márquez secured a dominant victory at the Estrella Galicia 0,0 Spanish GP today, expertly managing the threat of a charging Marco Bezzecchi and a late-race crash by teammate Marc Márquez, adding another chapter to a thrilling weekend at Jerez. The 2026 race delivered a captivating spectacle for the home crowd, marred only by a significant setback for the reigning World Champion.

Race Highlights & Drama

The opening stages saw a blistering start from defending champion Marc Márquez, taking the holeshot with a commanding burst from pole position. However, the drama unfolded quickly. Just two laps in, Márquez lost the front at Turn 11, a notoriously tricky right-hander, and crashed out of second place, a blow to his championship aspirations. > “I just felt the front wash out. It was a mistake, and I’m disappointed, but I’m okay. We need to analyse the data and move forward.” – Marc Márquez

Following the crash, Alex Márquez swiftly capitalized, overtaking Bezzecchi at Turn 9 and then executing a bold move at Turn 6 – the Dani Pedrosa Corner – to steal the lead. The Gresini Racing rider then relentlessly controlled the pace, stretching his advantage over Bezzecchi to 1.6 seconds at the halfway mark.

Battle for the Podium

Meanwhile, Marco Bezzecchi, on the Ducati, battled valiantly for the lead, securing second place and continuing his strong form. Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) completed the podium, demonstrating impressive speed and overtaking Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) on Lap 5 to secure third.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro Acosta initially struggled with a start issue, dropping to ninth after contact with Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) at Turn 6, but quickly recovered to fourth. Pecco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) finished fifth, battling with the KTM rider.

Key Moments & Turns

• Lap 2: Marc Márquez’s crash at Turn 11, eliminating him from the race.
• Lap 9: Alex Márquez’s decisive overtake of Bezzecchi at Turn 9.
• Lap 6: Alex Márquez’s move at Turn 6 – the Dani Pedrosa Corner – to take the lead.
• Lap 14: Alex Márquez’s lead extended to 1.6 seconds over Bezzecchi.

Moto2 Podium

1. Alex Márquez (Gresini Racing)
2. Marco Bezzecchi (Ducati Team)
3. Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46 Racing Team)

Moto3 Action

In the Moto3 race, Maximo Quiles secured a stunning victory for CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team, leading a thrilling three-way battle for the podium with Adrian Fernandez and David Muñoz.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the key events and results from the Estrella Galicia 0,0 Spanish GP.