Marquez seizes championship lead with San Marino win after Bezzecchi crash
Marc Marquez finished ahead of his brother Alex of Gresini Racing while KTM's Pedro Acosta completed the podium.
Spanish rider Marc Marquez claimed victory at the San Marino MotoGP Grand Prix, moving into the MotoGP championship lead for the first time this season. The race was chaotic, with Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi crashing out on the opening lap, leading to a dramatic fall of 33 points for the Italian. Marquez secured his fifth win of the campaign, leveling the points with seven-time champion Jorge Martin.
The Spanish racer finished ahead of his brother Alex, while KTM's Pedro Acosta completed the podium. Bezzecchi's mistake allowed Marquez to regain confidence and reclaim the lead, with Alex following close behind.
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