Zarco Secures First Victory while Bagnaia Extends Championship Lead as Martin’s Form Deteriorates

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Zarco Secures First Victory while Bagnaia Extends Championship Lead as Martin’s Form Deteriorates
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Jorge Martin missed another chance to slash Pecco Bagnaia’s championship lead as a failed tyre gamble meant he fell from first to fifth on the Australian Grand Prix’s last lap and his Pramac Ducati team-mate Johann Zarco finally got a first MotoGP victory

Jorge Martin missed an opportunity to close the gap in the championship standings as he fell from first to fifth on the final lap of the Australian Grand Prix, while his teammate Johann Zarco secured his first MotoGP victory. Pecco Bagnaia’s lead increased to 27 points as he finished in second place, behind Zarco. The race had to be rescheduled due to the extreme weather forecast. Martin, who chose the soft rear tire, initially built a significant lead, but his pace faded towards the end of the race. Zarco overtook him on the final lap, with Bagnaia also passing him to secure third place. Marquez struggled with tire issues and finished in 15th place. Yamaha had another disappointing day, with Quartararo finishing in 14th place.

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Source: The Race

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