MotoGP: Álex Márquez reigns in Spain to take title lead as brother Marc crashes

Álex Márquez claimed his first MotoGP race victory at Jerez, overtaking his elder brother Marc in front of over 100,000 fans. The Spanish rider, celebrating his 29th birthday earlier that week, crossed the finish line with a smile andWave hands to the crowd after Marc crashed in the final laps. Marc, who had started in second place, squeezed through the crowd to embrace Álex as they became the first brothers to both win a MotoGP race. France’s Fabio Quartararo secured second on Ducati, marking Yamaha’s first podium finish since 2023, while Francesco Bagnaia claimed third.