P1racenews AI automatic summary:
New 2026 MotoGP World Championship standings after Sunday’s Catalan Grand Prix at Barcelona, round 6 of 22.
Marco Bezzecchi extended his MotoGP World Championship lead to 15 points following the Catalunya Grand Prix.
Despite finishing sixth, several post-race penalties elevated him to fourth place, with Jorge Martin failing to score due to a collision with another rider.
Fabio di Giannantonio’s win brought him closer to Bezzecchi in third place, while Pedro Acosta’s DNF widened the gap to 50 points.
Fermin Aldeguer’s second place jump and Maverick Vinales’ first points of the season were noteworthy results.
Aprilia is in a strong position for the title, but it’s uncertain if Marc Marquez will return for the upcoming Mugello race due to injury.
Aprilia has a strong chance of securing its first MotoGP riders’ title in 2026 based on the current standings.
