Pedro Acosta claims first MotoGP win at Austrian Grand Prix — TimesLIVE
Spanish motorcycle racer Pedro Acosta claimed his first MotoGP victory of his career by winning the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. As TimesLIVE reports, he finished ahead of world championship leader Jorge Martin in the race.
Overtake on the ninth lap
The 22-year-old Acosta qualified third. On the ninth lap of the 28-lap race, he took the lead by overtaking pole-sitter Martin and held it until the finish.
The day before, Acosta had led the sprint race but crashed. His victory in the main race came at KTM's home circuit.
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Marco Bezzecchi of Aprilia took third place at the Austrian round. Martin, who started from pole position, finished second.
Marc Marquez finishes fifth
Seven-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez had a difficult weekend. He qualified second but lost positions on the first lap and finished the race fifth. According to the source, Ducati were slower than Aprilia.
South African rider Brad Binder finished sixth.
