Defending champion Francesco Bagnaia retakes the lead in the MotoGP title standings after winning both races in the Austrian Grand Prix.
Defending champion Francesco Bagnaia has retaken the lead in the MotoGP title standings after winning both races at the Austrian Grand Prix.Then on Sunday, Ducati rider Bagnaia had a fight for the lead with Pramac's Martin, 26, in the early stages of the main race.
However, Bagnaia held off his rival to win, and now holds a five-point advantage in the championship standings."I think me and Jorge did something unbelievable in terms of speed and consistency. I am very happy. Three times in a row we are winning here . It is fantastic." Spaniard Martin was in pole position after breaking the lap record on Saturday, and shared his "frustration" at finishing second."I got the second position. It is not what I expected today. Hopefully we can improve on the next one."
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