Marc Marquez wins chaotic Spanish GP sprint despite crash in rain
Team Ducati Lenovo Team’s Marc Marquez leads the the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix sprint race at the Jerez racetrack in Jerez de la Frontera, on April 25, 2026.
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Ducati’s Marc Marquez pulled off an unlikely victory at the Spanish Grand Prix sprint on Saturday (April 25, 2026) despite crashing in treacherous conditions before swapping bikes in a race that descended into chaos as rain wreaked havoc in Jerez.
Spain’s reigning MotoGP champion claimed his second sprint victory of the season, beating teammate Francesco Bagnaia for a Ducati one-two while VR46 Racing’s Franco Morbidelli completed the podium after starting 18th on the grid.
Published – April 26, 2026 02:54 am IST
