P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alex Marquez defeated brother Marc to win MotoGP’s Catalan Grand Prix at Barcelona
“Alex Marquez emerged victorious in the Catalan Grand Prix at Barcelona, defeating his brother Marc in a thrilling MotoGP battle.
This win marked Alex’s second grand prix victory and halted Marc’s streak of 15 consecutive race wins and seven straight grand prix wins, which had begun in early June.
With this result, Marc’s championship coronation will have to wait, as Alex solidified his second-place standing in the standings with a 68-point lead.
Despite a strong start from Marc, the Marquez brothers engaged in intense battles throughout the race, resulting in Alex’s ultimate triumph by a margin of 1.740s.
The race also saw impressive performances from Enea Bastianini, who secured his first grand prix podium, and Ai Ogura, who showcased remarkable late-race pace.
Several riders, including Brad Binder, Alex Rins, and Lorenzo Savadori, faced setbacks with crashes, contributing to significant attrition throughout the event.”
