Catalunya MotoGP: Alex Marquez Snatches Title From Brother Marc In Front Of Home Crowd

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-07 16:45:04 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-08 12:02:11

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Hometown hero Alex Marquez stole the show at today's Catalunya MotoGP, winning the race and denying brother Marc the opportunity to clinch the championship title at Misano next weekend. Going into the final stretch of the race, Alex was in second place, having started the race from third on the grid, with Marc in the lead. Knowing that his brother had to win to keep his title hopes alive, Alex made his move and made history on his debut appearance at the circuit.

The Misano weekend will be bittersweet for Marc, as the chances to win his seventh crown will still be alive, but he will have to do it in front of the home crowd of his closest rival, Francesco Bagnaia. The Italian leads the championship by 16 points over Marc, who has 487 points, with five races to go. Alex's win also prevents a repeat of the 2021 season, where the title was decided at the final race in Valencia.

"I am speechless! I had nothing to lose today and gave it my all to surprise everyone, especially myself! It is a tremendous feeling to win in front of our home crowd and take the championship lead." Alex boasts a diverse sporting background, having competed in Moto3, Moto2, and now MotoGP. He made his debut in the latter in 2021, replacing the ousted Jack Miller at Honda. This win at Catalunya is his first in the top flight, after winning the Moto3 title in 2014 and the Moto2 in 2019.

The conclusion to this thrilling season will have to wait until Misano, with all eyes set to be on the Marquez brothers once more!

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