According to the Ducati Lenovo Team and official event timing released on September 12, 2026, Marc Márquez won the MotoGP Tissot Sprint at Misano, crossing the finish line 1.068 seconds ahead of Aprilia Racing rider Marco Bezzecchi to keep his sprint winning streak alive.
Marc Márquez Controls Misano Sprint From Pole Pursuit
Starting from the front row alongside pole-sitter Marco Bezzecchi of Aprilia Racing and Fermín Aldeguer of BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP, Marc Márquez seized the lead into Turn 1 during the 13-lap contest at the San Marino Grand Prix. According to motogp.com data, the Ducati Lenovo Team rider built a one-second advantage by lap five, maintaining clear air ahead of Bezzecchi.
Though Marc Márquez briefly slowed five laps from the finish, allowing Bezzecchi to cut the gap to half a second, the eight-world-champion winner responded in the final laps to restore his margin. Jorge Martin of Aprilia Racing climbed to third place by lap seven after overtaking Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team’s Fabio Di Giannantonio, securing the final step of the podium.
Did you know? Marc Márquez clocked a fast lap of 1:31.277 during the 13-lap sprint, while runner-up Marco Bezzecchi recorded a 1:31.237 on the Aprilia machine, according to official timing sheets.
Championship Standings After the San Marino Sprint
Jorge Martin remains the leader of the MotoGP world championship standings with 263 points, according to official data published on September 12, 2026. Marc Márquez reduced Martin’s title lead to 14 points following his Misano victory.
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Marco Bezzecchi sits third in the standings, trailing the championship lead by 22 points. Fabio Di Giannantonio holds fourth place with 214 points, while Ai Ogura rounds out the top five, sitting 60 points behind Martin while currently sidelined with an injury, as reported in the official event breakdown.
Complete Tissot Sprint Race Results
Behind the podium finishers, Fabio Di Giannantonio finished fourth for Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, and Alex Márquez took fifth for BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP, over four seconds back from the winner. Pedro Acosta claimed sixth for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Raul Fernandez finished seventh for SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team, and Fermín Aldeguer secured eighth place.
The remaining points-scoring positions went to Luca Marini in ninth for Honda HRC Castrol and Johann Zarco in tenth for Castrol Honda LCR. Penalties played a role further down the order; Franco Morbidelli served a long-lap penalty for slow riding on the racing line, finishing 12th, while Toprak Razgatlioglu dropped to 18th after a track-limits penalty, according to race stewards cited by motogp.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the MotoGP sprint race at Misano?
Marc Márquez won the 13-lap Tissot Sprint at Misano for the Ducati Lenovo Team, finishing 1.068 seconds ahead of Marco Bezzecchi.
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Who leads the MotoGP world championship?
Jorge Martin leads the championship standings with 263 points, ahead of Marc Márquez and Marco Bezzecchi.
What was the podium order for the San Marino GP sprint?
Marc Márquez finished first, Marco Bezzecchi took second for Aprilia Racing, and Jorge Martin claimed third.
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