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Alex Marquez Secures First MotoGP Victory at Spanish Grand Prix

In a remarkable display of racing prowess, Alex Marquez achieved his first victory in MotoGP at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday. The 29-year-old, riding for Ducati-Gresini, claimed the top spot, taking the lead in the overall championship standings after the fifth round of the season, surpassing his elder brother, six-time world champion Marc Marquez.

Alex’s win was characterized by a decisive performance, as he finished ahead of Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo, who narrowly beat Ducati-Lenovo’s Francesco Bagnaia to secure second place. Quartararo, the reigning world champion in 2021, began the race in pole position, marking his first podium finish since 2023.

During the thrilling opening lap, Marc Marquez collided with his teammate Bagnaia before unfortunately sliding off the track on lap three. Despite this setback, Marc fought back to cross the finish line in 12th place, managing to score points for his efforts.

Starting from fourth on the grid, Alex capitalized on his brother’s early incident, maneuvering past Bagnaia to seize second position. He then executed an aggressive overtaking move on Quartararo on lap 11, taking the lead and maintaining it throughout the race.

This victory marks a significant milestone for Marquez, who is in his sixth season in the MotoGP circuit and his third with the Ducati-Gresini team. As he heads into the next race in France in two weeks, he stands just one point ahead of his brother in the championship standings, setting the stage for an exciting contest ahead.

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