Ducati's Spanish rider Marc Marquez won the sprint race ahead of the MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix on Saturday, keeping his hopes alive for an eighth MotoGP title.
The victory at the Lusail International Circuit puts Marquez in a strong position heading into Sunday's main race, where he can further close the gap in the championship standings.
Marquez, a six-time MotoGP champion, is seeking his first premier-class title since 2019 and his eighth overall in the category.
