Montmeló, Spain — May 16, 2026
Alex Marquez triumphed in a nail-biting Sprint race at the Catalan Grand Prix, finishing just 0.041 seconds ahead of Pedro Acosta in a dramatic showdown at the Montmeló circuit.
Race Highlights
Marquez’s victory came after a tightly contested battle with Acosta, who had secured pole position for Sunday’s main race. The Ducati rider managed to hold off Acosta’s late charge, crossing the line with the slimmest of margins. Fabio Di Giannantonio claimed the final podium spot, finishing third.
Marquez acknowledged challenges during the race, particularly with his front tire. In a post-race interview, he said, *"Ich habe versucht, mich auf mich selbst zu konzentrieren. Ich hatte Probleme mit meinem Vorderreifen. Am Ende habe ich es noch gut gemanagt, aber für das Rennen am Sonntag muss ich mich steigern. Heute bin ich einmal glücklich."*