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Marc Marquez overtakes Bezzecchi to take the championship lead
A mistake from the Italian rider hands Marquez the MotoGP points lead, as the title fight takes a new turn.
15 September 2026 1 min read 17 views
Marc Marquez took advantage of Marco Bezzecchi’s mistake to move to the top of the MotoGP championship standings, underlining his strong form. The Spaniard secured a valuable result for the title fight just as the Italian rival lost key points.
The battle for the crown is still wide open, but the weekend twist reshapes the standings and rewards the Ducati rider’s consistency as the season enters its decisive phase.