A MOTOGP star was brought crashing down to earth seconds after winning a sprint race. AdvertisementIt was the Spaniard’s first race win in the competition since his World Championship-winning season in 2024. AdvertisementHe might not have been laughing at the bizarre incident, but fans certainly saw the funny side of the fiasco. The 12 points were enough to push him to the top of the MotoGP Championship standings, ahead of team-mate Marco Bezzecchi. But his chances in the race proper on Sunday night look trickier, starting in seventh on the starting grid, behind legendary racer Marc Marquez.

Source: The Star March 29, 2026 23:35 UTC