P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ducati won its first grand prix of 2026 with Alex Marquez as Marc’s title defence took another hit with an early crash
Alex Marquez dominated the MotoGP’s Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez, securing his and Ducati’s first grand prix win of the season, while his brother Marc crashed out early in the race. Starting from fifth, Alex quickly moved up to third and overtook his brother for the lead. Marc crashed out shortly after, affecting the championship standings. Marco Bezzecchi tried to challenge Alex but settled for second place, with Fabio Di Giannantonio finishing third. Johann Zarco from LCR Honda rode well but faded towards the end, finishing seventh. Lorenzo Savadori was the only retirement in the race, and the Ducati team faces a challenging situation in the standings.
