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Martin Returns as Marquez Extends Sprint Win Streak at Brno

Jorge Martin’s first race back after ten missed rounds saw him qualify 12th, placing 11th in the sprint.

Overview

  • Francesco Bagnaia secured his first pole of the season at Brno with a 1:52.303 lap to lead Marc Marquez and Fabio Quartararo on the grid.
  • Marc Marquez overcame a tyre-pressure investigation to claim his 11th consecutive sprint victory and extend his championship lead to 95 points.
  • Jorge Martin impressed with a fifth-place finish in wet practice before advancing to Q2 and earning a point with 11th in the sprint.
  • The Brno Circuit challenged riders with mixed conditions on its first MotoGP weekend since 2020 after extensive resurfacing.
  • Martin confirmed he will remain with Aprilia for the 2026 season, putting an end to recent contract speculation.