Márquez 'throws' Bezzechi and Martín takes the opportunity to fight for victory
Quick Look
- Marco Bezzecchi will start first in the Qatar GP sprint race after setting a record of 1:50.028.
- Marc Márquez will start second, while Jorge Martín, affected by a radius fracture, will start from eleventh position.
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Why It Matters
The Qatar GP sprint race is part of the 2026 MotoGP world championship.
This Saturday, starting at 5:00 p.m. (Spanish peninsular time), the MotoGP sprint race of the Qatar GP takes place.
Marco Bezzecchi will start from pole position after taking it from Marc Márquez and setting a new absolute circuit record with a time of 1:50.028.
For his part, Jorge Martín, the second in contention for the 2026 world title along with Marc Márquez and Marco Bezzecchi, finished in eleventh position, fourth line of the starting lineup, despite his radius fracture in his right arm.
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- How will Jorge Martín's radius fracture affect his race performance?





