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MotoGP Austrian GP: Marc Marquez Wins, Extends Lead to 142 Points

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Marc Marquez extends championship lead with victory at Austrian MotoGP


Marc Marquez dominates the Austrian MotoGP, securing his ninth win of the season and extending his championship lead to 142 points over brother Alex Marquez.



Marc Marquez made history at the Austrian Grand Prix, winning the 1000th premier class race and claiming his first-ever victory at the Red Bull Ring. This win marked his ninth of the season, and he dominated the competition, sweeping past pole-sitter Marco Bezzecchi on Lap 20 to take the top spot.


Marquez's Dominant Performance:

  • Started fourth on the grid, Marquez overtook Bezzecchi with a strategic move on Lap 20
  • Extended his lead to 1.118 seconds, crossing the finish line first
  • Rookie Fermin Aldeguer impressed with a second-place finish, his best result yet


With this victory, Marquez further solidified his lead in the MotoGP championship standings. He now holds a commanding 142-point advantage over his brother Alex Marquez, with 418 points to Alex's 276. Francesco Bagnaia trails behind in third place with 221 points. Marquez's winning streak dates back to the British Grand Prix in May, and he's unbeaten in six consecutive Grand Prix.


Marc Marquez dominated the Austrian MotoGP, securing his ninth win of the season and extending his championship lead to 142 points. Gresini Racing rookie Fermin Aldeguer showcased impressive late-race pace, finishing second, while Aprilia's pole sitter Marco Bezzecchi took third place.


Marquez's Victory and Championship Lead:

  • Marc Marquez wins the Austrian MotoGP, his ninth victory of the season
  • Marquez now leads the championship by 142 points, with brother Alex Marquez in second
  • The win marks Marquez's first victory at the Red Bull Ring


Meanwhile, Alex Marquez finished 10th after serving a long-lap penalty but expressed his satisfaction with the win, saying: “Super, super happy to finally take the first victory here in Austria. I'm happy with six victories in a row, but (I need to) keep focus; next week we have another race.” This win contributes to a significant gap in the championship standings, with Marquez brothers Alex and Marc pulling ahead.


Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi started strong, claiming his first pole position with the team and leading the charge into turn one alongside Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez. The two Ducati riders, Bagnaia and Marquez, battled side by side on lap one, with Marquez briefly taking the lead before Bagnaia reclaimed his position.


Early Battle:

  • Bezzecchi led the field into turn one, with Bagnaia and Marquez hot on his heels
  • Marquez and Bagnaia engaged in an intense battle, with Marquez ultimately taking second place on lap two


Marquez then set his sights on Bezzecchi, waiting for the perfect moment to make his move. On lap 20, Marquez seized the opportunity, overtaking Bezzecchi to take the lead and eventually crossing the finish line first. This victory marked Marquez's ninth win of the season and extended his championship lead.


Marc Marquez explained his winning strategy, saying, “In the first part he (Bezzecchi) was super strong but then I just waited, I tried in the beginning but it was too risky, then I preferred to wait and attack in the end.” This calculated approach paid off, allowing him to overtake Marco Bezzecchi and secure the win.


Alex Marquez's Challenging Day:

  • Alex Marquez had a poor start to the Austrian MotoGP
  • He served a long-lap penalty for causing a crash at the Czech Grand Prix, further complicating his race
  • The penalty dropped him out of the top 10 when he rejoined the field, and he ultimately finished 10th


Despite the challenging day, Alex Marquez's focus remains on the championship battle with his brother Marc, who now holds a significant 142-point lead.


Intense Battle on Track

Marco Bezzecchi held his ground against Marc Marquez's relentless pressure, but ultimately couldn't shake off the pursuing Ducati rider. Meanwhile, Francesco Bagnaia struggled with his bike, fading from second place and allowing Pedro Acosta and Fermin Aldeguer to battle for third. Bagnaia eventually finished eighth, a far cry from his dominant performances at the Red Bull Ring in previous years.


Marc Marquez launched a decisive attack on lap 20, using the slipstream to overtake Marco Bezzecchi and claim the lead. Bezzecchi had briefly reclaimed the top spot on the previous lap but couldn't hold off Marquez's relentless pressure. Marquez's move into turn one was precise, securing his position at the front and setting him up for a dominant win.


The Turning Point:

  • Marquez attacked on lap 20, overtaking Bezzecchi with a clever move
  • Bezzecchi had momentarily regained the lead on lap 19 but couldn't sustain it against Marquez's pace
  • Marquez's victory marked his ninth win of the season and further extended his championship lead.


As Marco Bezzecchi struggled to catch up to Marc Marquez, Fermin Aldeguer saw an opportunity to claim second place. The Gresini Racing rookie made his move with five laps to go, slipping in behind Marquez at turn one. Marquez pushed back, holding off Aldeguer's challenge to secure the win.


Aldeguer's Historic Podium:

Aldeguer finished second, achieving his best result in MotoGP

The rookie expressed his excitement, saying, “I'm super happy because at the end, Austria is not one of my favourite tracks like Le Mans. Making two podiums on bad tracks for me is incredible.”

Aldeguer's impressive performance marked a highlight for the Gresini Racing team.



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