Francesco Bagnaia won the MotoGP World Championship race Sunday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP24 on Michelin control tires, the two-time MotoGP World Champion won the 24-lap race by 1.474 seconds.

The newly crowned 2024 MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin placed third on his Prima Pramac Racing Ducati.

Marquez’s brother and teammate, Alex Marquez took fourth.

In his last race as a full-time MotoGP racer, Aleix Espargaro crossed the finish line fifth on his Aprilia RS-GP. 

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

#MART1NATOR: Martin crowned 2024 World Champion as Bagnaia beats Marquez in Barcelona. Jorge Martin has clinched the 2024 MotoGP™ World Champion and made history in Barcelona, with Bagnaia securing the final victory of the season. 

After 20 Sprints and 19 Grand Prix, everything came down to the final race of the season at the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona, a weekend which held special significance beyond the action on the circuit as we went #RacingForValencia. It was a magical weekend for Jorge Martin(Prima Pramac Racing), with the #89 being crowned the 2024 MotoGP™ World Champion and the first independent rider to clinch the title in the MotoGP™ era. The Spaniard crossed the line in third, and even with Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) taking victory, it would still be high enough for Martin to be crowned Champion.

Meanwhile, Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) claimed a strong second place, unable to match Bagnaia’s pace at the finish. The #93 joined Bagnaia and Martin on an unforgettable podium after a phenomenal final Grand Prix.

As the light went out for the final time in 2024, Bagnaia took the lead at Turn 1, with Martin in pursuit and under immediate pressure from Marquez on the opening lap of the Grand Prix. It was a tense start, with Martin placing himself in a prime position – needing to cross the line ninth or higher.

Martin was soon demoted to third, with Marc Marquez making a key move on Lap 2 – setting sights on future teammate Bagnaia. Meanwhile, Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Team) began his attack before Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing) entered the fight for the top four on Lap 3. ‘The Beast’ began a vital duel with Espargaro as Bastianini looked to secure third in the Championship.

However, Bastianini’s hopes of a podium and third place in the Championship took a blow after the Italian ran wide on Lap 8, dropping to eighth. He was left with a huge task ahead, fighting with Franco Morbidelli (Prima Pramac Racing) and Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) for the final spots inside the top 10.

Espargaro was soon faced with another challenge, sitting in fourth behind Martin with Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) now on his tailpipe. The #73 eyed his first opportunity on Lap 11 but was unable to make the move stick at the start of a thrilling duel.

At the front, Bagnaia continued a relentless pace, remaining inside the 1:40 bracket with 11 laps remaining. It was an impressive ride from the Italian, pulling out all stops to increase a half-a-second gap to Marc Marquez. The #93 tried everything to respond, beginning to turn up the wick and match the Italian’s pace.

Tyres played a huge role for some as the laps ticked down, with Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) beginning to struggle with grip in the closing stages. Acosta was sixth on the circuit, so losing a position to Bastianini before dropping to ninth on Lap 18 after losing a further place to Morbidelli and receiving a track limits warning.

In the closing stages, Bagnaia maintained his lead to Marc Marquez, with Martin crucially remaining in third position. It was a dream ride for the #89, edging closer to clinching his maiden MotoGP™ World Championship at every corner. Martin stayed consistent, crossing the line to become the 2024 MotoGP™ World Champion!

Alex Marquez managed to edge out Espargaro in the closing laps, finishing fourth and missing the podium rostrum by just 1.512 seconds. Espargaro would round out the top five after a breathtaking ride, which saw the #41 defend heroically in the closing laps in his final outing as a full-time World Champion. Meanwhile, Binder claimed eighth, beating Bastianini to the line after an epic battle.

Further back, Marco Bezzecchi (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and Acosta rounded out the top 10 in a remarkable day in Barcelona. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) took 11^th, finishing in front of Miguel Oliveira (Trackhouse Racing) and Jack Miller (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) as the final points were awarded to Johann Zarco (IDEMITSU Honda LCR) and Maverick Viñales (Aprilia Racing).

And just like that, 2024 draws to a close after an unforgettable season which will go down in the history books. However, the focus now shifts to Tuesday for the Barcelona Test as the riders and teams return to track for the first on their 2025 machines, where it will mark Martin’s debut for Aprilia!

Aron Canet won the FIM Moto2 World Championship race Sunday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Fantic Racing Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard won the 21-lap race by just 0.091-second.

Manuel Gonzalez was the runner-up on his Gresini Kalex.

Brazilian rider Diogo Moreira finished third on his Italtrans Racing Team Kalex. 

2024 Moto2 World Champion Ai Ogura finished fourth on his MT Helmets – MSI Boscoscuro.

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Canet fends off Gonzalez as Moreira seizes a maiden podium. The #44 has clinched victory, finishing ahead of Manuel Gonzalez and the late-charging Diogo Moreira at the Solidarity GP. 

Aron Canet (Fantic Racing) has grabbed victory at the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona, holding firm after a stunning ride from the #44. Canet defended in the closing laps, beating Manuel Gonzalez (Gresini Moto2™) after the #18 showed incredible late-race pace but was unable to invent a move. Gonzalez added a further 20 points to his tally, finishing ahead of Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing) on a special podium. Moreira also became the 2024 Moto2™ rookie of the year and the first Brazilian to finish on the podium in the intermediate class since 1973.

As the lights went out, Gonzalez clinched the holeshot, swiftly taking the lead in the opening laps with Ogura hot in pursuit. It was a fantastic launch from the #18, while polesitter Canet had a difficult start, dropping down to 10^th in the opening sector – leaving him with work to do. Canet worked hard, carving his way into the top five before entering the podium battle on Lap 2.

It was a challenging start for Jake Dixon (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team), who ran wide at Turn 1 and was later involved in an early incident with Jorge Navarro (OnlyFans American Racing Team) at Turn 5 – riders OK. Zonta van den Goorbergh’s (RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP) and Celestino Vietti’s (Red Bull KTM Ajo) day also came to an early end, colliding at Turn 1 on Lap 2.

Gonzalez put the hammer down in the opening laps, eking a half-a-second margin over pole-sitter Canet. Meanwhile, Fermin Aldeguer (Sync SpeedUp) served his Long Lap penalty from the Thai GP, dropping the #54 to 13^th position. Aldeguer had work to do, beginning to carve through the field – entering the all-important top 10.

Canet’s key move came on Lap 4, igniting a duel with Gonzalez at the front of the field. Ai Ogura (MT Helmets – MSI) sat comfortably in third, chipping away at the leader’s gap as the newly crowned World Champion used a special livery to celebrate a successful 2024 campaign for MT Helmets – MSI.

Ogura had Moreira for company, with the Brazilian glued to the #79’s stars’ tailpipe – kick-starting a thrilling duel. It was a remarkable ride from Moreira, showing a consistent pace which was able to match Ogura. The battle ignited on lap 19, with Moreira’s first pass attempt arriving at Turn 3, with Ogura responding instantly at Turn 4.

It was set up to be a grandstand finish, with Gonzalez edging closer to Canet at every sector, with the podium set to be decided on the final lap. Moreira would initially pounce at Turn 1, taking third with Brazilian holding firm as Gonzalez looked for an opportunity on the final lap.

Canet secured glory after a drag race to the line, winning by just 0.091s, fending off the hard-charging Gonzalez at the flag. It was a stunning end to the Grand Prix, with Moreira and Ogura’s duel being decided at the final corner. The Brazilian stepped on the podium for the first time, with a mere 0.043s separating the pair.

Ogura took fourth, unable to finish on the podium in his final Moto2 Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Filip Salac (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) rounded out the top five positions as Sergio Garcia capped off a confidence-boosting end to the season, a strong day for the MT Helmets – MSI squad. The #3 was ahead of Izan Guevara (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) in seventh as Albert Arenas (Gresini Moto2™) rounded out the top eight spots.

Meanwhile, Sync SpeedUp’s Alonso Lopez and Aldeguer rounded out the top 10 spots, with their sights firmly set on 2025. Another rider who will now look towards 2025 is Somkiat Chantra (IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia), with the #35 claiming 11^th ahead of the competitive Marcos Ramirez (OnlyFans American Racing Team) and Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP). Further back, Tony Arbolino (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) and Preicanos Racing Team’s Jaume Masia took the final points on a special Sunday.

The 2024 Moto2™ World Championship comes to an end after a roller coaster season which saw Ogura take the crown. With the #79 stepping up to the premier class, everything is up for grabs in 2025, so make sure you keep up to date with the off-season on motogp.com!

David Alonso won the FIM Moto3 World Championship race Sunday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Using his Pirelli-shod Valresa Aspar Team CFMOTO, the Colombian won the 18-lap race by just 0.147 second.

Spaniard Dani Holgado was the runner-up on his Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 machine.

Angel Piqueras was third by 1.210 second behind Alonso.

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More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Alonso seals Moto3™ legacy with a stunning 14th victory of the season. The Colombian secured an astonishing win after an incredible performance to beat Holgado and Piqueras at the Solidarity GP. 

David Alonso (CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team) claimed victory at the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona, delivering a masterclass on a truly special weekend as we went #RacingForValencia. Alonso claimed a 14^th win of the season, etching his name into the history books once more after claiming glory by a mere 0.147s. The Colombian worked hard throughout the Grand Prix, maintaining composure to beat Daniel Holgado (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3). The Spaniard rounded off a brilliant season in second place, beating Angel Piqueras (Leopard Racing), who was promoted to the podium after a late penalty for his teammate.

Once the lights went out, Alonso took the holeshot after a phenomenal launch from pole position. The #80 seized an advantage over Ivan Ortola (MT Helmets – MSI) and Holgado as the final Grand Prix of the season got underway. David Muñoz (BOE Motorsports) was the rider on the move in the opening laps, with the #64 charging to fourth after qualifying P12 on the grid. Muñoz soon joined the podium battle, overtaking Ortola before pipping Alonso to enter second place on Lap 3.

Meanwhile, it was an early end to the season for Stefano Nepa (LEVELUP – MTA), with the #82 suffering a crash on the opening lap – rider OK. Nepa would retire to the pitlane, with Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) handed a double Long Lap penalty – dropping the Italian outside of the points

It was a slipstream city at the front, with positions changing hands at every opportunity, to the delight of the Spanish crowd. Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) emerged as the contender for the lead, beginning to engage in a fierce duel with Holgado. Meanwhile, Alonso sat comfortably in eighth position, waiting for his opportunity to return to the podium fight.

There was action at every turn as Alonso worked hard to slowly carve his way through the field. Taking advantage of Ortola’s and Muñoz’ battle, the #80 was able to surge into second position. The Colombian was chasing a remarkable 14^th win of the season, with tension mounting as he retook the lead on Lap 14.

The gloves were off in the closing laps, with elbows out throughout the top 10 as the season finale prepared to go down to the wire. Alonso had the lead on the final lap, securing a three-tenth margin after the front group continued to battle behind. Holgado was in pursuit, looking to find an opportunity on the newly crowned World Champion.

At the line, Alonso powered out of the final corner to win by a mere 0.147s ahead of Holgado. The #96 gave his all on the final all of the final lap, unable to catch Alonso as Holgado took another podium to secure second position in the World Championship. Meanwhile, Piqueras took the final spot on the podium after a shortcut from Fernandez on the final lap.

Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull Ajo) turned around his weekend, fighting from P17 on the grid to second – beating Ryusei Yamanaka (MT Helmets – MSI), who rounded out the top five in Barcelona. The #6 was promoted ahead of Muñoz, who was demoted one position due to irresponsible riding on the final lap. Muñoz ended the Grand Prix ahead of Honda Team Asia’s Taiyo Furusato and Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3), who took P8.

Further back, Ortola and Collin Veijer (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) rounded out the top 10 positions. Fernandez was dropped down to 11^th after his three-second penalty, finishing ahead of Joel Kelso (BOE Motorsports) and Tatsuki Suzuki (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP).  Meanwhile, Kopron Rivacold Snipers Team’s David Almansa and Matteo Bertelle took the final point-scoring positions after a remarkable Sunday.

And with that, the 2024 Moto3™ World Championship reaches a thrilling conclusion after an incredible season. Alonso finishes the year on a high note, showcasing his remarkable talent on a special weekend. With numerous changes on the horizon, be sure to stay updated on the off-season action on motogp.com!