Acosta recovers from sprint exit to beat Martin for maiden MotoGP win in Austria

Pedro Acosta has secured his first MotoGP victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, held at KTM's home circuit, the Red Bull Ring. The 22-year-old Spaniard made his MotoGP debut in 2024 with KTM. Acosta qualified third for the race.

Acosta took the lead from polesitter Jorge Martin on lap nine of the 28-lap race and maintained his position to the finish. According to Motorsport.com, Acosta had been waiting for KTM to provide him with a bike capable of challenging for a grand prix win.

The podium was completed by Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi, with Ducati's Marc Marquez finishing fifth, after slipping back on the opening lap from his second-place qualifying position.

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