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Marco Bezzecchi wins the Qatar Grand Prix in MotoGP

The Italian rider secured his sixth victory of the season at the Lusail International Circuit, finishing ahead of Marc Marquez and Raul Fernandez.

Marco Bezzecchi wins the Qatar Grand Prix in MotoGP
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8 Nov 2026
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The Lusail International Circuit

The Lusail International Circuit, a 5.4-kilometer stretch of asphalt, hosted the 20th race of the MotoGP season on November 17, 2026. This event marked a significant moment in the championship calendar, where riders from across the globe compete for the world title.

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Marco Bezzecchi's Victory

Marco Bezzecchi secured his 6th win of the season at the Qatar Grand Prix. He finished the race in 41 minutes and 29.173 seconds, demonstrating consistent performance throughout the event. This victory adds to his growing tally of wins this year, highlighting his competitive edge on the circuit.

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A tense race ended with these riders in the Top 10 👀 #QatarGP 🇶🇦 https://t.co/QpO90dD8S3

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Marc Marquez finished in second place, crossing the line 3.083 seconds after Bezzecchi. Raul Fernandez followed in third place, finishing 3.614 seconds behind the winner. The results confirmed a close battle among the top riders in the championship.

The results confirmed a close battle among the top riders in the championship.

Championship Standings

Despite Bezzecchi's win, the championship standings are led by Marc Marquez. His performance in the Qatar Grand Prix maintains his position at the top of the table as the season continues.

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Bezzecchi beats ‘completely exhausted’ Marquez in Qatar Marco Bezzecchi has kept his slender MotoGP championship aspirations alive with victory over Marc Marquez in the Grand Prix of Qatar. #MotoGP ➡️ https://t.co/3SVrEK4RnR https://t.co/AhNS0ADQY9

9:01 PM · 08 Nov 2026
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