P1racenews AI automatic summary:
First-corner calamity again as Martin wins India sprint
Pramac Ducati rider Jorge Martin dominated MotoGP’s first-ever race in India, with a sprint win that took three points off championship leader Pecco Bagnaia’s advantage, leaving it at 33 points. The 11-lap race was shortened due to concerns over the heat and started 90 minutes later than scheduled due to heavy rain during qualifying. The race start was further delayed due to concerns about the wet starting grid. Several riders found themselves in the gravel in the first corner, including poleman Marco Bezzecchi and VR46 team-mate Luca Marini, who collided. Martin pulled away from the pack and Bagnaia finished second, towing along the two factory Hondas and KTM’s Brad Binder. Joan Mir crashed out, while Marc Marquez had Honda’s best showing in a while, finishing in third place. Marco Bezzecchi made a remarkable recovery to finish three seconds behind Martin and is now trailing Bagnaia by 69 points. Quartararo, Miller, Vinales, and Fernandez completed the top eight.
Source: The Race
