Jorge Martin wins second Sprint race event in German Grand Prix at Sachsenring, Marc Marquez struggles
Jorge Martin won the Sprint race in the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring on Saturday afternoon.
Martin then effortlessly slipped by both Bagnaia and Miller on a straight, and with nine laps to go, opened up a second’s lead. Reigning world champion Bagnaia would take second spot, with Miller in third.
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Martin has now overtaken Marco Bezzecchi in the overall championship. Bagnaia has 140 points, Martin 119 and Bezzecchi slips to third on 113.
Brad Binder, starting in ninth, battled up to face off with Luca Marini for fourth place, but ended the race in sixth spot, as Johann Zarco moved ahead of him.
There were problems for two experienced riders, as Maverick Vinales found himself in the gravel at T1 with four laps remaining, ruling him out of contention.
The win is Martin’s second victory in the Sprint format. The 30-lap full race takes place on Sunday.
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