Winners and losers from MotoGP’s unusual Austrian Grand Prix
The Austrian Grand Prix marked a shift from MotoGP’s established order, as a manufacturer that had been fighting for its survival just one-and-a-half years ago claimed a thoroughly deserved win. The championship lead changed hands once again as track characteristics and tyres played a major role in deciding the outcome of the race, while both Ducati and Aprilia were left to rue ... Keep reading
Pedro Acosta of KTM won the Austrian Grand Prix, his first MotoGP victory. According to the New Straits Times, Acosta started in third but dropped to fifth by the end of the first lap, before recovering to battle with Jorge Martin. He passed Martin on lap nine and took the lead.
The win moved Acosta up the standings, but the New Straits Times does not specify his position. Jorge Martin, an Aprilia rider, finished second and took the championship lead. Marco Bezzecchi, another Aprilia rider, finished third, and Ai Ogura of Trackhouse was fourth, per the New Straits Times.
Marc Marquez of Ducati finished fifth and is now 12 points behind Martin in the championship standings, according to the New Straits Times. Acosta expressed his happiness at winning on the home track of KTM sponsor Red Bull.
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