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Marquez Dominates as Sachsenring Draws Record Crowd, Safety Concerns Grow

Organizers anticipate extending the Sachsenring’s MotoGP contract through at least 2031 following successful negotiations.

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LIQUI MOLY Motorrad - Grand Prix Deutschland MotoGP auf dem Sachsenring. Sturz von Pedro Acosta
Sachsenring langfristig im MotoGP-Kalender

Overview

  • A record 256,441 fans set a fourth consecutive attendance high at the Sachsenring Grand Prix.
  • Marc Marquez claimed his 69th MotoGP win in his 200th start, finishing more than seven seconds clear of his rivals.
  • Rain-washed rubber at turn one contributed to eight crashes in the MotoGP race, with only ten riders taking the flag.
  • Competitors have called for expanded run-off zones at key corners after the spate of high-speed incidents.
  • ADAC and Dorna Sports officials say they are close to confirming a contract extension that will keep MotoGP at Sachsenring through 2031.