Marco Bezzecchi delivered a flawless home performance at the Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino, winning the Tissot Sprint while title leader Marc Marquez crashed out. Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio completed the podium, giving Italian fans a memorable Saturday at Misano.
Bezzecchi Nails the Holeshot
Bezzecchi launched off the line to grab the holeshot through Turn 1 and held his lead into Turn 2. Marc Marquez pushed hard to overtake Alex Marquez and initially secured second place, while Fabio Quartararo settled into P4 at the end of Lap 1. Bezzecchi set the early pace, trading fastest laps with Alex Marquez to maintain a slight advantage.
Crashes Shake Up the Sprint
On Lap 5, Quartararo crashed out of P4 at Turn 2, promoting Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli up the order. The drama escalated when Marc Marquez, chasing Bezzecchi, crashed at Turn 15 after a rare error. The incident ended his Sprint, leaving Bezzecchi to battle Alex Marquez for the top step.
Bezzecchi Holds for Sprint Gold
With three laps remaining, Bezzecchi extended his lead to nearly a second, controlling the RS-GP to secure his first Sprint victory in two years. Alex Marquez crossed the line in second, with Di Giannantonio taking third after a tight fight with Morbidelli. Bezzecchi’s pole-to-Sprint win underscores Aprilia’s strong showing at their home Grand Prix.
Full Sprint Points Standings
- 1️⃣ Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing)
- 2️⃣ Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP)
- 3️⃣ Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team)
- 4️⃣ Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team)
- 5️⃣ Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)
- 6️⃣ Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP)
- 7️⃣ Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol)
- 8️⃣ Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team)
Looking Ahead to Grand Prix Sunday
Aprilia will aim to double their success with another win on Sunday, while factory Ducati faces a recovery challenge after Marquez’s crash and Bagnaia’s P13 finish. Fans can expect an intense battle for Grand Prix glory, making the Misano main event a must-watch.
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