Marc Marquez wins Qatar MotoGP Sprint, regains championship lead

Marc Marquez achieved his fourth consecutive victory in the MotoGP sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix, reclaiming the championship lead with 98 points, just two ahead of his brother Alex Marquez, who finished second. The race saw Marc lead from pole position, while Alex, despite his challenge, could not overtake his brother and continued to secure second place behind him. Franco Morbidelli completed the podium in third, marking a notable finish for the VR46 Ducati team. This race further established the Marquez brothers' dominance in the sprint format, as they have consistently finished first and second in each of the four sprints this season. Meanwhile, Francesco Bagnaia struggled to an eighth-place finish following a crash in qualifying, indicating challenges for the reigning champion. Overall, the event highlighted the competitive nature of the current MotoGP season, particularly between the Marquez siblings.