The 17th race at Phillip Island, Australia, witnessed the impressive return of the legend of Repsol Honda – Marc Marquez. Amid a challenging tripleheader (three races in three consecutive weeks), Marquez’s victory brought joy to fans and reaffirmed his status in the racing world.
Moto3: David Alonso Matches Valentino Rossi
In the Moto3 race, Ivan Ortola continued his impressive form by securing his third consecutive pole position. However, David Munoz quickly overtook Ortola right after the start. The battle for the lead was intense, but ultimately, David Alonso showcased his skill and experience to claim his 11th victory of the season, equaling the legendary Valentino Rossi’s record from the 1997 season (125cc category). Daniel Holgado and Adrian Fernandez finished in second and third places, respectively.
Moto2: Perfect Weekend for Aldeguer, Ogura Closes in on Championship
Fermin Aldeguer achieved his first pole position in nine races and engaged in a thrilling contest with Aron Canet. The race primarily featured a duel between Aldeguer and Canet, with Aldeguer winning by a narrow margin of just 0.194 seconds. Local rider Senna Agius took third place, while Ai Ogura maintained a significant advantage in the championship race.
MotoGP: Marquez’s Incredible Win
The race faced numerous challenges as FP1 was canceled due to bad weather, forcing Enea Bastianini to start from Q1. Jorge Martin, riding for Pramac Racing, secured his seventh pole of the season with a time of 1:27.296 seconds. In the Sprint race, Martin had a strong start, claiming his sixth victory of the season, while Marquez and Bastianini finished in second and third places, respectively.
In the main race, Marquez encountered a setback but quickly returned to the top 10. The thrilling “triple threat” battle between Martin, Bagnaia, and Marquez unfolded, but Marquez executed a decisive attack on lap 24 to clinch the victory. This win marked his third in the last six races, solidifying his third position in the individual standings.
The next race will take place in Buriram, Thailand, from October 25 to 27, promising surprises and excitement for fans.
