P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ducati scored its first win of the 2026 MotoGP season at Jerez with Alex Marquez
Alex Marquez claimed Ducati’s first victory of the season at the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix, while Marc Marquez crashed out early on from his sprint win the previous day.
Marc Marquez had a tough race at Jerez, crashing out on lap two after being overtaken by his younger brother Alex Marquez.
It was the second non-finish for Marc Marquez in 2026, and Ducati’s podium drought continued as Pecco Bagnaia retired with a technical issue.
Alex Marquez led the race dominantly, securing consecutive Spanish Grand Prix wins for Gresini.
Marco Bezzecchi finished second, extending his championship lead, with Fabio Di Giannantonio completing the podium for VR46.
Jorge Martin finished fourth after starting tenth due to a penalty, while Marc Marquez crashed out early in the race.
