MotoGP Austria GP: Marquez Claims Maiden Red Bull Ring Win; Aldeguer, Bezzecchi on Podium

Marc Marquez finally conquered Austria, taking his first-ever MotoGP win at the Red Bull Ring. The Ducati rider pulled off a perfect weekend, winning both the Sprint and the main race, making it six double victories in a row this season. With this result, Marquez stretched his lead in the championship and ticked off another track where he had never won before. Marco Bezzecchi started from pole and led the pack into Turn 1, while Francesco Bagnaia started from third after a tough Sprint the previous day. Marquez didn’t wait around, passing Bagnaia on just the second lap and closing in on Bezzecchi. The Italian held firm for much of the race, but Marquez kept calm and made his move in the final ten laps, taking control when it mattered most.

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The real spark came from rookie Fermin Aldeguer. With five laps to go, he stormed through the field, overtaking Acosta, Bagnaia, and Bezzecchi to grab second place. He was lapping quicker than Marquez and closed in fast, but the eight-time champion kept his rhythm and finished one second ahead to secure a famous win.

Bezzecchi managed to hold on for third, adding another podium to his season, while Acosta claimed fourth. Bastianini brought home fifth for Tech3, but Bagnaia’s day fell apart with penalties and a late overtake from Brad Binder (finished 7th), dropping him to eighth.

Joan Mir gave Honda a much-needed sixth-place result, Alex Marquez finished tenth after a long-lap penalty, and Jorge Martin’s race ended early with a crash.

There was plenty more drama in Austria. Fabio di Giannantonio’s bike caught fire, Alex Rins tried out a hard front tyre but found little benefit, and Maverick Vinales, still struggling with injury, withdrew after qualifying last. He will also miss the Hungarian GP. Somkiat Chantra remains sidelined with injury, with Aleix Espargaró stepping in for him at LCR next weekend.

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Now, the focus shifts to Balaton Park in Hungary, a brand-new venue for MotoGP. Marquez will arrive in unstoppable form, but Aldeguer’s stunning ride has shaken up the grid and given fans a fresh storyline. Bagnaia and Martin, both left frustrated in Austria, will be looking for redemption as the season continues to build drama.