Bagnaia keeps Martin at bay to win Austrian Grand Prix
The Hindu
Francesco Bagnaia wins Austrian Grand Prix, extends championship lead over Jorge Martin with dominant performance.
Twice MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia won the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday to complete a weekend double and go five points clear at the top of the world championship, taking the chequered flag ahead of his rival Jorge Martin.
The Italian Ducati rider, who qualified second on the grid after dominating practice and winning the sprint on Saturday, overtook Prima Pramac Racing's Martin on the second lap.
Having smashed the lap record to take pole position at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg on Saturday, Martin finished second. Enea Bastianini came third to complete an all-Ducati podium.
Bagnaia's victory moved him up to 275 points, five more than Martin, with Bastianini maintaining his hold on third place on 214.
"The pace was incredible. I think Jorge and I did something unbelievable in terms of speed and consistency," Bagnaia told reporters.
"I was just trying to do a little better than him every lap to open a gap because I knew that in the last laps anything could happen here with the rear tyre.
"But I'm very happy... I want to say thanks to all my team and to the academy for the work they are doing every day. It's a special day for us."
Explore Virat Kohli's passion and drive as he defies retirement labels, showcasing brilliance in ODI cricket.
Baroda triumphs over Gujarat with Hardik Pandya's stellar return, while Abhishek Sharma excels in Punjab's win against Pondicherry.
Kerala pulls off a heist as star-studded Mumbai implodes
India faces a confident Belgium in a high-stakes hockey quarterfinal, promising an intense showdown of skill and strategy.
Kush Maini will test a modern Formula 1 car at the Young Driver Test in Abu Dhabi on December 9, 2025.
Explore Germany's innovative shared leadership model in field hockey as co-coaches guide the junior men's team at the World Cup.
Shahrukh Khan dropped from Tamil Nadu squad amid poor performance in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as team struggles.
Three-year-old Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha becomes the youngest player to earn a FIDE rating, achieving a rapid rating of 1,572.
AITA reappoints Rohit Rajpal as Davis Cup captain until December 2026, ensuring leadership continuity for crucial upcoming matches.
IND vs SA 2nd ODI: ‘You dream of moments like these,’ says centurion Gaikwad on big stand with Kohli
Ruturaj Gaikwad reflects on his maiden ODI century and partnership with Kohli in India's thrilling 2nd ODI against South Africa.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya vows to resolve the crisis in Indian football after meetings with key stakeholders in New Delhi.
Josh Inglis is likely to replace Usman Khawaja in Australia's lineup as Cummins' potential return looms ahead of the second Ashes Test.
Harendra Singh resigned as head coach of the Indian women's hockey team amid player complaints about his outdated coaching style.