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Acosta claims first GP win, Márquez loses ground in the title fight
The Spanish rookie takes his maiden MotoGP victory, while Márquez sees his championship chase become tougher after a difficult weekend.
21 September 2026 1 min read 12 views
Pedro Acosta finally takes his first MotoGP victory, underlining the talent that has made him one of the most exciting names in the paddock. For the Spaniard, it is a crucial result in the standings as well, coming after a run of strong races without the decisive breakthrough.
It was a tougher day for Marc Márquez, who drops valuable points in the championship battle. The Spaniard came through a less competitive weekend than usual and now faces a harder task in his title comeback.