By Stig Editor 
Sibling Showdown: Alex Márquez Stuns in Catalan Grand Prix, Ending Brother Marc’s Unbeaten MotoGP Run
The Catalan Grand Prix delivered a family drama worthy of racing history as Alex Márquez stormed to victory, snapping his brother Marc Márquez’s remarkable unbeaten run in MotoGP.
For years, Marc has been the dominant force on Spanish soil, carving out a reputation as nearly untouchable on home tracks. But on a sun-drenched afternoon in Montmeló, it was younger brother Alex who stole the spotlight and the glory.
From the start, the race was packed with tension. Marc surged ahead early, showing the aggressive pace fans have come to expect. But Alex remained composed, patiently waiting for his moment. That chance came in the final laps, when Alex’s flawless cornering and strategic timing allowed him to overtake Marc in a breathtaking maneuver that had the crowd on its feet.
Crossing the finish line first, Alex Márquez not only claimed one of the biggest victories of his career but also shattered the aura of invincibility surrounding his elder brother. The win marks a turning point in the Márquez rivalry, proving that Alex is more than just Marc’s shadow he’s a champion in his own right.
Speaking after the race, Alex said with a smile, “It’s special to win here, in front of our fans, and against my brother. He’s the best, but today was my day.”
For Marc, the defeat was bittersweet. Though disappointed, he embraced Alex warmly in parc fermé, acknowledging the magnitude of his sibling’s achievement.
The Catalan Grand Prix will be remembered not just as a race, but as a chapter in the evolving Márquez legacy where one brother’s reign gave way, if only briefly, to another’s rise.