German MotoGP Showdown: Rider Ratings Highlight Season’s Best Performances

German MotoGP Rider Evaluations: Top season scores for trio of riders…

Crash.net reviews the performance scores for riders in the German MotoGP.

Francesco Bagnaia – 10

Commencing flawlessly from the fourth position, Bagnaia found himself unable to contend with Jorge Martin and Miguel Oliveira's pace early on, ultimately securing third place while successfully keeping his teammate Enea Bastianini behind him. Poised for a runner-up finish in the primary race, Bagnaia's hopes surged when Martin unexpectedly fell from the lead.

Marc Marquez – 9.5

Marquez's early struggle in Q1 turned into a remarkable recovery, finishing sixth in the sprint race. Despite battling with bruised ribs and a broken finger from Saturday's events, Marquez delivered an exceptional performance in the grand prix, securing second place even after his screen was damaged due to an early crash with Franco Morbidelli at the first turn.

Alex Marquez – 9

Alex Marquez had a promising start to the weekend, but faced challenges during the sprint race, where he had difficulty maintaining his initial position on the grid. The Gresini team member crossed the finish line in ninth place, marking his strongest performance of the year. Marquez shone brightly, achieving third place, just a step behind his sibling.

Enea Bastianini – 8

After an impressive comeback in the sprint race, Bastianini maintained a solid pace towards the end, yet he couldn't catch up with Marquez who surged ahead of both Morbidelli and him in the fight for fourth place.

Franco Morbidelli – 8.5

Delivering one of his standout performances since becoming a part of the Ducati team, Franco Morbidelli emerged victorious in the race against Marc Marquez and Maverick Vinales to secure a fifth-place finish. At one point leading in second place during the primary race, Morbidelli was a strong candidate for victory after executing an impressive maneuver against Bagnaia to take second place. Despite losing some momentum as the race progressed, the Italian rider managed to maintain a position within the top five.

Miguel Oliveira – 8.5

Miguel Oliveira delivered his most impressive performance of the 2024 season to date, capitalizing on his excellent qualifying position to clinch a commendable second place in the sprint race. Although he momentarily fell out of the top three contenders just past the halfway mark, Oliveira showcased his peak form throughout the majority of the race, standing out as the sole competitor not riding a Ducati to challenge for the lead.

Pedro Acosta ended a challenging weekend on a high note, securing the position as the leading KTM rider once more. Despite starting at the back in the sprint due to an error, Acosta made significant progress throughout the race, ultimately achieving a commendable 7th place finish.

Marco Bezzecchi – 6.5

Having advanced from Q1, surpassing Marc Marquez, Marco Bezzecchi concluded his German MotoGP journey with a commendable performance, climbing from 12th place to finish eighth.

Brad Binder – Score: 5.5

KTM continued to face challenges during the German MotoGP event, with Brad Binder being negatively affected. An initial clash with Marc Marquez in the first lap hardly phased the South African rider, who finished just three tenths of a second behind Acosta at the finish line.

Raul Fernandez – 6

In contrast to his teammate Oliveira, Raul Fernandez was unable to maintain a competitive speed to remain within the points zone during the sprint, quickly losing positions throughout the race. In the grand prix, Fernandez encountered comparable problems, although his descent through the ranks was less pronounced.

Fabio Quartararo – 6

Fabio Quartararo delivered a strong performance during a weekend when the Yamaha wasn't as fast as the competing bikes.

Maverick Vinales – 5

Maverick Vinales had shown promise by leading the practice session on Friday, but his chances were significantly affected by two major crashes before the sprint, including a severe highside accident at turn ten that impacted his race day performance. During the main event, Vinales was among the top ten riders but a misstep at turn seven caused him to fall behind, losing his position in the competitive group.

Jack Miller faced another challenging race during his difficult 2024 season in Germany, as he narrowly maintained his position ahead of Augusto Fernandez. However, their competition was for the relatively low 13th place.

Augusto Fernandez – 3.5

In the training sessions, Augusto Fernandez demonstrated potential for the GASGAS Tech 3 squad, but this performance was not mirrored in the actual races.

Takaaki Nakagami – 4

As Honda's leading racer, Nakagami showcased an impressive ride, edging out Luca Marini by a narrow margin of less than 0.05 seconds to secure the last point available.

Luca Marini – 4

Marini experienced a significantly better weekend, consistently performing better than his teammate Joan Mir in various instances.

Johann Zarco – 4

The weekend did not go as Johann Zarco had anticipated, as he found it challenging to maintain speed.

Stefan Bradl – 4.5

Following a grid sanction for obstructing Marc Marquez during the first qualifying session, Bradl managed to leave that setback in the past, impressively securing a position ahead of Mir.

Joan Mir – 3

It was a weekend the Spanish rider would rather erase from memory, as the 2020 world champion barely made a ripple during the entire grand prix.

Remy Gardner – 4.5

Despite finishing at the back, Remy Gardner displayed moments of promise while filling in for Alex Rins in the race.

Jorge Martin – 5

Jorge Martin quickly regained the top position in the sprint race, halting Francesco Bagnaia's impressive run of five consecutive victories by passing the reigning world champion on the second lap and securing an easy victory. However, the narrative took a turn in the main race for the ex-leader of the championship, as he fell while leading with just two laps remaining. This error, which is likely to linger in Martin's memory, proved crucial, ultimately gifting Bagnaia the victory.

Fabio Di Giannantonio experienced a significant setback during Friday's race when he suffered a heavy fall at the first turn, injuring his right shoulder severely. Despite this, the Italian rider showcased his resilience by delivering a strong performance in the qualifying rounds, although he fell behind in the sprint race. Unfortunately, his participation in the grand prix was cut short due to a mechanical failure, leading to his early retirement from the race.

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