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Jorge Martin Extends Championship Lead with Victory in Australian MotoGP Sprint Race

Posted : 19 October 2024

Spain's Jorge Martin solidified his championship lead by extending it to 16 points over his title rival, Francesco Bagnaia, with a dominant performance in the windswept Australian MotoGP sprint race. Martin led the race from start to finish, showcasing his skill and control on the challenging Phillip Island circuit. Defending world champion Bagnaia finished in fourth place, while Marc Marquez claimed second and Enea Bastianini completed the podium in third.

 

The race was marred by a significant crash involving Aprilia rider Maverick Vinales and Ducati-VR46's Marco Bezzecchi, who collided late in the race. Vinales appeared to be caught in Bezzecchi's slipstream when the contact occurred, sending both riders and their bikes into the gravel. Fortunately, both riders seemed to emerge relatively unscathed despite the crash. The windy conditions also contributed to several other falls, resulting in only 15 of the 22 starters completing the 13-lap race.

 

Martin, who started from pole position for the third consecutive time at Phillip Island, expressed his satisfaction with the victory. "I saw it was increasing a lot, the gap, so I was trying to keep a really fast pace," he stated. By the halfway point, he had built a 2.6-second lead and crossed the finish line 1.520 seconds ahead of Marquez. He acknowledged the challenges posed by the gusty winds but remained focused on the upcoming main race.

 

The victory granted Martin 12 points, increasing the pressure on Bagnaia ahead of the grand prix on Sunday, with only three race weekends remaining in the season. Meanwhile, Marquez's strong performance allowed him to move into joint third in the standings, 84 points behind Martin, alongside Bastianini. Despite his mistake at the first corner, Marquez remained optimistic about his chances for the main event, stating, "The feeling of the bike was good, and the pace was very similar to Jorge." This sprint race marked the first time the event was held at Phillip Island after last year's cancellation due to inclement weather.

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