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MotoGP championship leader Jorge Martin dominated the German Grand Prix sprint at the Sachsenring despite dropping behind title rival Pecco Bagnaia at the start
Jorge Martin, leading the MotoGP championship, showcased dominance at the German Grand Prix sprint despite initially falling behind Pecco Bagnaia. This victory, Martin’s first since the French Grand Prix, halted Bagnaia’s streak of five consecutive wins, now placing him 15 points behind Martin. Trackhouse Aprilia’s Miguel Oliveira clinched his first podium finish, making the most of a double front row start. Marc Marquez, renowned at the Sachsenring, impressively climbed seven positions from 13th on the grid following a challenging Q1 exit. Martin’s assertive performance allowed him to overtake Bagnaia and secure the win, with Oliveira holding onto second place. Enea Bastianini also delivered a strong performance, finishing closely behind Bagnaia, amidst fierce competition in the top positions.