P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Fermin Aldeguer’s “super-fast” pace after sideways start suggests lost podium chance in Austrian MotoGP Sprint.
Fermin Aldeguer started the Austrian MotoGP with a synchronized wheelspin from sixth on the grid behind Francesco Bagnaia. Despite starting slower, Aldeguer managed to finish faster than everyone except Marc Marquez in the second half of the race. His impressive pace, including being 0.4s quicker than the rest on lap 12 of 14, helped him climb back to sixth place at the finish line. Aldeguer trailed race winner Marquez by 6.032s but was less than three seconds away from Pedro Acosta and a spot on the podium. Despite a setback at the start, Aldeguer was satisfied with his performance and felt he could have contended for a podium without the early slide. His teammate Alex Marquez led a significant part of the race, finishing second, while Bagnaia struggled with rear grip issues and retired from the race.
