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MotoGP Qatar GP: Bagnaia wins thriller, Marquez fourth to cap off Ducati debut
Sprint winner Jorge Martin took the holeshot on his Pramac Ducati from pole position, with Bagnaia quickly moving up to second from fifth on the grid. Bagnaia wasted no time and overtook Martin at Turn 4, securing the lead early on in the race. Martin then engaged in a battle with Brad Binder, allowing Bagnaia to build a lead. Bagnaia managed to stay ahead, claiming his 19th MotoGP victory. Binder emerged as the runner-up after a battle with Martin, Marquez, and Acosta. Alex Marquez and Enea Bastianini also made their mark in the midfield, with Bastianini finishing ahead of them both.