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Pedro Acosta wins Austrian Grand Prix, securing first MotoGP victory for KTM
Pedro Acosta secured his first MotoGP victory at the Austrian Grand Prix held at the Red Bull Ring, marking KTM’s first win in the premier class since 2022. After a crash during the Saturday Sprint race, Acosta demonstrated resilience by taking the lead on the ninth lap of the main race to control the field.
Jorge Martín finished second, a result that allowed him to reclaim the MotoGP world championship lead with 306 points, holding a 12-point advantage over Marc Márquez. Marco Bezzecchi completed the podium in third. The weekend saw high attendance with over 101,000 spectators, though local emergency services responded to 38 incidents, including fires and traffic accidents.
The race results significantly impact the championship standings, with Martín establishing a stronger lead in a season characterized by intense competition between Aprilia, Ducati, and KTM riders.
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Aprilia · Aprilia Racing · Jorge Martin · KTM · Marc Márquez · Marco Bezzecchi · MotoGP · Pedro Acosta · Red Bull Ring