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Acosta Wins MotoGP Debut, Beats Márquez in Thailand Sprint

21‑year‑old Pedro Acosta won his first MotoGP race in Thailand, beating defending champion Marc Márquez in a last‑lap battle that ended with a sanction for Márquez.

Pedro Acosta, 21, captured his first MotoGP win in the Thailand sprint, overtaking champion Marc Márquez on the final lap. The race finished amid controversy after officials penalised Márquez for a clash with Acosta.

Acosta’s victory was joined on the podium by teammate Raúl Fernández in the Aprilia, while the KTM and Ducati teams watched the historic moment unfold.