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Marc Marquez Wins Austrian MotoGP Sprint as Bagnaia Retires

Capitalizing on a strong start, the championship leader claimed his first Sprint victory at the Red Bull Ring.

Overview

  • Marc Marquez overcame a qualifying crash to lead every lap and record his first Sprint win at Spielberg.
  • Alex Marquez held second place to deliver a Marquez brothers one-two finish, with Pedro Acosta completing the podium.
  • Pole-sitter Marco Bezzecchi faded early and settled for fourth after losing touch with the leading trio.
  • Francesco Bagnaia retired on lap 11 due to a rear tire issue following a difficult start that dropped him into the midfield.
  • Marc Marquez’s victory raised his championship total to 393 points, extending his lead over Alex Marquez to 123 points.