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Qatar Grand Prix 2026 MotoGP rider rankings

Val has published rider evaluations following the truncated Qatar Grand Prix weekend at Lusail. Marc Marquez maintained his strong championship trajectory by taking second in qualifying, winning the sprint, and securing another second-place finish in the grand prix, successfully navigating an early collision with Marco Bezzecchi.

Johann Zarco delivered a strong weekend for Honda by claiming pole position, finishing fifth in the sprint, and securing ninth in the grand prix for a 12-point haul, though he expressed frustration over his bike's race-pace limitations.

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