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Marquez Dominates Goiânia Sprint Race

Saturday, March 21, 2026
Marquez Dominates Goiânia Sprint Race

Marc Marquez secured a thrilling victory in the MotoGP Tissot Sprint race at Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna in Brazil. The defending World Champion, riding his Lenovo Team Ducati, edged out Fabio Di Giannantonio by a mere 0.213 seconds after a hard-fought 15-lap battle. Jorge Martin rounded out the podium, placing third for Aprilia Racing.

MotoGP's Tissot Sprint race in Goiânia, Brazil, delivered an electrifying contest as Marc Marquez (Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26) claimed victory. The defending World Champion showcased his prowess, winning the 15-lap race by a slim 0.213-second margin over poleman Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26).

The race, held at the Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna, saw intense competition from start to finish. Jorge Martin secured the third position on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26, with teammate Marco Bezzecchi finishing fourth. Ai Ogura completed the top five aboard his Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26.

This result marks a strong start to the season for Marquez, demonstrating his formidable skill on the Michelin control tires. In the overall championship standings, Pedro Acosta currently leads with 33 points, closely followed by Marco Bezzecchi with 31 points, and Jorge Martin in third with 25 points. This early-season action sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting year of MotoGP racing, offering plenty for motorcycle enthusiasts to follow.