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.

Updated on: 24 March 2026 7:51 am

Published at: 24 March 2026 7:51 am

MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix-Jorge Martin

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

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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

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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

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MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix Maverick Vinales

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

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MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix Alex Marquez

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

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MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix Diogo Moreira

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

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MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix Enea Bastianini

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

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MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix Pedro Acosta

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

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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

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