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Raul Fernandez scored his maiden victory in the premier class through a dominant display in the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island.
Raul Fernandez secured his inaugural win in the premier class with a dominant performance at Phillip Island in the Australian MotoGP.
Taking the lead on Lap 6, Fernandez made history by becoming the first rider to win a MotoGP race on a satellite Aprilia machine.
Marco Bezzecchi initially led the race from second on the grid, but Fernandez and Acosta fought their way to the front.
Despite a strong start, pole-sitter Fabio Quartararo dropped to fourth, as Jack Miller and Johann Zarco retired early in the race.
Bezzecchi’s long lap penalty hindered his progress, allowing Fernandez to claim victory ahead of Di Giannantonio and Bezzecchi.
Marquez battled tire wear to finish fourth, Acosta struggled to fifth place, and Marini narrowly missed the podium in sixth.
