MotoGP Australian GP: Martin dominant in sprint, Bagnaia fourth

Pramac Ducati rider controls sprint from pole in peerless fashion after perfect start

Jorge Martin converted a dominant pole position into a crushing victory in the Australian Grand Prix sprint race on Saturday.

The world championship leader easily defeated Marc Marquez (Gresini Ducati) and Enea Bastianini (factory Ducati) after leading from lights to flag at Phillip Island.

Martin’s lead over Francesco Bagnaia grew from 10 to 16 points after the factory Ducati rider came home fourth. 

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MotoGP Australian GP - Sprint results:

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+1.520

1.520

+4.368

4.368

+6.879

6.879

+7.905

7.905

+9.623

9.623

+15.249

15.249

+19.280

19.280

+21.126

21.126

+21.194

21.194

+21.379

21.379

+21.483

21.483

+23.528

23.528

+34.055

34.055

+38.324

38.324

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Source: Autosport