Marquez wins Aragon sprint after Bezzecchi sets lap record

Marco Bezzecchi set a new lap record to claim pole position for the Aragon Grand Prix, but defending champion Marc Marquez capitalized on a superior start to win the sprint race on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The Ducati rider overtook Bezzecchi at the first corner and led every lap to secure his third sprint victory at the Spanish circuit, while his brother Alex Marquez followed him home to complete a one-two finish for the home crowd.

Bezzecchi, who had earlier shattered the MotorLand Aragon lap record with a time of 1 minute 44.962 seconds in qualifying, made a strong start from pole. However, Marquez executed a decisive move at Turn 1, forcing the Aprilia rider wide and allowing Alex Marquez to slip through into second place. The Marquez brothers then controlled the race, with Marc pulling away to win by 1.140 seconds. Bezzecchi, who had opted for a softer rear tire, could not mount a serious challenge and settled for third, 2.089 seconds behind the winner.

The result has significant implications for the championship. Race winner Marc Marquez climbed to third in the standings with 212 points, closing the gap to Bezzecchi, who is second on 216. Series leader Jorge Martin,...