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P1racenews AI automatic summary:
MotoGP Qatar GP: Martin controls sprint, Marquez fifth on Ducati debut
The 2024 racing season began at Losail with Martin winning the sprint race from pole position, with Brad Binder in second and Aleix Espargaro in third. Martin’s 10th sprint victory was secured after leading all laps of the half-distance race. Despite a late mistake, Marc Marquez finished fifth on his Gresini Ducati debut. Other notable performances included Espargaro scoring Aprilia’s first Qatar podium and Pedro Acosta scoring points on his MotoGP debut. Overall, it was an exciting start to the 2024 campaign with intense battles throughout the field.
