Brazilian GP: Martin Banks Bags Second Spot To Boost MotoGP Title Chances

Jorge Martín tucked in behind winner Marco Bezzecchi to finish second at Sunday's Brazilian GP and give himself a strong start to the 2026 season as fellow Spaniard Pedro Acosta finished seventh to lie third overall. Acosta started the season with a Thailand GP Sprint Race victory and second-placed race finish to take the overall lead, however he struggled to get a grip on the track as MotoGP racing returned to Brazil again after a long hiatus. Saturday's delayed Sprint Race - due to a sinkhole found on the main straight after qualifying - saw Acosta finish down in ninth place but Martín found far more speed in finishing third.

Jorge Martin seen during Stop 2 of the MotoGP World Championship in Goiana, Brazil on March 22, 2026. | Photo: Gold & Goose / Red Bull Content Pool

Jorge Martin seen during Stop 2 of the MotoGP World Championship in Goiana, Brazil on March 22, 2026. | Photo: Gold & Goose / Red Bull Content Pool

Maverick Vinales seen during Stop 2 of the MotoGP World Championship in Goiana, Brazil on March 22, 2026. | Photo: Gold & Goose / Red Bull Content Pool

Alex Marquez seen during Stop 2 of the MotoGP World Championship in Goiana, Brazil on March 22, 2026. | Photo: Gold & Goose / Red Bull Content Pool

Diogo Moreira seen during Stop 2 of the MotoGP World Championship in Goiana, Brazil on March 22, 2026. | Photo: Gold & Goose / Red Bull Content Pool

Enea Bastianini seen during Stop 2 of the MotoGP World Championship in Goiana, Brazil on March 22, 2026. | Photo: Gold & Goose / Red Bull Content Pool

Pedro Acosta seen during Stop 2 of the MotoGP World Championship in Goiana, Brazil on March 22, 2026. | Photo: Gold & Goose / Red Bull Content Pool

Enea Bastianini seen during Stop 2 of the MotoGP World Championship in Goiana, Brazil on March 22, 2026. | Photo: Gold & Goose / Red Bull Content Pool

Johann Zarco seen during Stop 2 of the MotoGP World Championship in Goiana, Brazil on March 22, 2026. | Photo: Gold & Goose / Red Bull Content Pool