Bezzecchi dominates in Brazil as Aprilia secure historic 1-2, Di Giannantonio gets revenge on Marquez

MotoGP’s long-awaited return to Brazil produced a landmark result—not just for the race winner, but for an entire manufacturer. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) delivered a commanding performance in Goiania to take victory and make history, leading home teammate Jorge Martin in a memorable 1-2 finish for Aprilia.

It marks the first time the Noale factory has achieved four consecutive Grand Prix wins, underlining just how competitive the RS-GP package has become in 2026. For Bezzecchi, it was another statement ride—and one that also sees him move into the lead of the World Championship.

Behind the Aprilias, Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) completed the podium after winning his personal battle with Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team), reversing the result from Saturday’s Sprint in a tense and hard-fought rematch.

Fast start sets the tone

After struggling off the line in the Sprint, Bezzecchi made sure there were no repeat mistakes on Sunday. He launched perfectly from the grid to grab the holeshot and immediately take control of the race.

Di Giannantonio slotted into second from pole position, while Marc Marquez held third. Martin settled into fourth early on, while Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) made one of the best starts of the race, charging from ninth to fifth within the opening lap.

By Lap 2, Marquez had moved up into second, showing early intent to challenge for the win. Not long after, Acosta continued his progress by passing Martin, briefly pushing the Aprilia rider further down the order.

Early incidents reshape the front group

While Bezzecchi began to stretch a small gap at the front, the battle behind him intensified—and on Lap 6, it produced a key moment in the race.

Di Giannantonio launched an aggressive move up the inside of Marquez, but both riders ran wide as a result. That small miscalculation opened the door for Martin, who reacted instantly and swept past both riders in one move to take over second place.

It was a crucial turning point. Suddenly, Aprilia had both bikes running first and second, with Martin now around two seconds behind Bezzecchi but in clean air.

Di Giannantonio managed to regroup and hold third, while Marquez dropped back to fourth after the exchange.

Battles intensify behind the leaders

Further down the order, the midfield fight began to heat up. Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP) moved ahead of Acosta into fifth place, while Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) steadily closed in and joined the battle.

Despite the pressure behind, the focus at the front remained on Bezzecchi. The Italian controlled the pace effectively, while Martin briefly reduced the gap before settling into a comfortable rhythm in second.

Marquez vs Di Giannantonio: Round two

As the race entered its final stages, attention turned once again to the fight for the final podium spot—echoing the Sprint battle from Saturday.

With five laps remaining, Marc Marquez made his move, diving aggressively up the inside of Di Giannantonio at Turn 6 to reclaim third place in a decisive but fair overtake.

However, the fight wasn’t over. Di Giannantonio stayed close and waited for his moment. Just one lap later, Marquez ran slightly deep out of Turn 11, leaving the door open—and this time, Di Giannantonio didn’t hesitate, sweeping back through to retake third.

From there, he held firm. Despite Marquez’s continued pressure, the Italian had the pace and composure to stay ahead, sealing an important result and a measure of revenge after losing out in the Sprint.

Bezzecchi seals historic win

Out front, Bezzecchi remained untouchable. Managing the gap expertly and avoiding mistakes, he crossed the line to secure his fourth consecutive Grand Prix victory—a remarkable achievement and a milestone for both himself and Aprilia.

The win not only strengthens his title challenge but also confirms Aprilia as a major force in the 2026 season, with the team now leading both the riders’ and constructors’ standings.

Martin completed the historic 1-2 finish, backing up his emotional Sprint podium with another strong ride and continuing his impressive return to form.

Final positions and standout performances

Di Giannantonio’s third-place finish marked his first full Grand Prix podium of the season, while Marquez had to settle for fourth after just missing out in their late-race duel.

Ai Ogura continued to impress by moving past Alex Marquez and holding onto fifth, with Alex finishing just behind in sixth.

Pedro Acosta crossed the line in seventh, a result that sees him drop to third in the championship standings.

Fermin Aldeguer (Gresini Racing MotoGP) secured eighth on his return, while Johann Zarco (LCR Honda) and Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) completed the top ten.

There was disappointment for Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) and Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol), both of whom crashed out and failed to score points.

Championship picture shifts again

With Bezzecchi now leading the championship and Aprilia enjoying a dominant run of form, the momentum in MotoGP has clearly shifted.

After an action-packed and unpredictable weekend in Brazil, the paddock now heads to the United States for the next round at the Circuit of the Americas.

If Goiania was anything to go by, the 2026 season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive and unpredictable in recent years—with the title fight wide open and plenty more twists still to come.