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Qatar GP: Marquez Reigns, Martin Crashes, and Vinales Penalized

 The 2025 Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail was a thriller packed with highs and lows, headlined by Marc Marquez’s masterclass performance and Jorge Martin’s unfortunate crash. Marquez looked unstoppable all weekend, dominating both the Sprint and the main race. Despite a collision with his brother Alex in the opening laps, the Ducati rider kept his cool, fended off pressure from KTM’s Maverick Viñales, and secured his first Grand Prix win at Lusail in over a decade. With this being his third win of the year and his Sprint streak intact, Marquez now tops the standings with 123 points, signaling a resurgence of the former champion. The weekend turned grim for Jorge Martin, who crashed out on lap 14. It was a devastating blow for the Aprilia star, especially after missing the first three races due to injury. Medical reports confirmed a pneumothorax, and the timeline for his return remains uncertain. His early struggles in the Sprint, where he finished 16th, hinted at underlying issues. A pr...