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Alex Marquez reigns in Spain to claim first MotoGP victory
Bangkok Post
|April 29, 2025
Gresini Racing's Alex Marquez claimed his first MotoGP race victory at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday to snatch the championship lead from his elder brother Marc, who crashed early in the race and finished 12th.
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After seven second-place finishes in sprints and races this season, Alex claimed a dream race win on home turf in front of over 100,000 fans, with the Spaniard imploring them to increase the volume even when he had a few corners left on the final lap.
Fabio Quartararo finished second to give Yamaha their first podium since 2023 while Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia came in third.
Thai rider Somkiat Chantra did not finish the race.
This story is from the April 29, 2025 edition of Bangkok Post.
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