In a thrilling display of speed and skill, Alex Márquez soared to the top of the podium at Montmeló, joined by his brother Marc and Enea Bastianini. As the lights dimmed at the famed circuit, Márquez launched from pole position, determined to maintain his lead. However, it was Marc who seized the advantage at the first turn, momentarily taking the lead. Meanwhile, Pedro Acosta executed a clever strategy with soft tires, positioning himself in third place, just ahead of the formidable Fabio Quartararo. Luca Marini also showcased his prowess, slotting into fifth, just in front of Bastianini and Zarco.
The race was not without its drama as Marco Bezzecchi crashed out on the opening corner after a collision with Morbidelli, with Fabio Di Giannantonio following suit moments later at the same spot. Up front, Bastianini showcased his racing talent, overtaking Quartararo in a fierce battle for fourth place. In a bold maneuver, Alex Márquez capitalized on Marc’s slipstream, reclaiming the lead with twenty laps remaining.
As the race progressed, Brad Binder experienced a fall after seven laps, fortunately emerging unscathed. Bastianini continued his charge, moving up to fourth and challenging Acosta for a podium spot. Zarco also made his move, overtaking Quartararo to secure fifth place, although a subsequent fall would thwart his efforts.
Bastianini then executed a perfect pass on Acosta at the first corner, solidifying his claim to the podium, while Marini followed suit against Quartararo. Just eight laps from the finish, Rins succumbed to the track’s challenges, crashing at turn ten. The closing stages of the race saw the standings remain tense, with Lorenzo Savadori and Franco Morbidelli also finding themselves in the gravel.
As the checkered flag approached, Marc Márquez eased back, settling for second place while Alex Márquez celebrated his second victory of the season. Enea Bastianini rounded off the podium, with Acosta finishing fourth and Quartararo in fifth. Pecco Bagnaia managed to finish in seventh, trailing Ai Ogura, who secured sixth.
In Moto2, Dani Holgado emerged victorious amidst a field shaken by penalties. Holgado maintained his grip on the lead from the start, with Jake Dixon and Manu González closely trailing. Arón Canet, who started eighth, suffered a setback with a two-position penalty for reckless driving during the start. Meanwhile, David Alonso made a remarkable comeback, climbing eleven positions to 14th after being penalized at the grid.
As the race unfolded, Dani Muñoz pushed hard to challenge Holgado for the lead while Dixon held steady in third. The race took a dramatic turn when Canet faced a heavy crash, leaving Manu González, the championship leader, in fourth. Ultimately, Holgado held on to his lead, triumphantly crossing the finish line first, with Dixon and Muñoz completing the podium while González narrowly missed out.
In the Moto3 race, David Almansa shot off the line in front, leading Joel Kelso and David Muñoz. Maximo Quiles made waves, storming from ninth to fifth within mere curves. However, the early chaos saw Kelso tumble to ninth. Rueda, facing a long lap penalty, emerged from sixteenth to initiate an impressive comeback. As the laps unfolded, Rueda surged ahead, momentarily leading until a nail-biting final lap saw Piqueras cross the line first, securing victory with Rueda in second and Furusato rounding out the podium.
This electrifying day at Montmeló showcased not only the intense rivalries but also the raw talent and determination that define the world of motorcycle racing.
