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Marquez Triumphs in MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix Amid Bagnaia Crash Drama
Marc Marquez showcased a commanding performance, taking the lead from the start and maintaining it throughout the MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix, while Pecco Bagnaia's race ended prematurely due to a collision with Alex Marquez.
At the Aragon Grand Prix, Marc Marquez secured his first Grand Prix win in more than 1,000 days, achieving it in a commanding manner.
Dominating from start to finish, Marquez showcased outstanding speed and ultimately secured victory by a margin of nearly five seconds ahead of Jorge Martin.
Martin widened his lead in the championship to 23 points by finishing second, following Francesco Bagnaia's crash during a collision with Alex Marquez, who also fell due to the same incident.
Bagnaia had been making impressive progress through the pack, having initially lost traction on his rear tyre from a less clean part of the starting grid. He found himself in seventh position at the outset, moved up to sixth following Miguel Oliveira's fall, advanced to fifth as Franco Morbidelli went off course, and then climbed to fourth after pressuring Pedro Acosta into an error at turn 16.
After completing several circuits, there was an attempt to overtake Marques, who had veered off course at the 12th corner, presenting Bagnaia with an opportunity to pass as they approached the 13th turn. However, during the maneuver into the 13th turn, Bagnaia and Marquez collided, resulting in both riders crashing.
Following the race, Bagnaia was taken to the medical center, however, there has been no information released regarding his status.
The collision between the pair elevated Pedro Acosta to third position, though he was nearly 15 seconds away from the leader.
Brad Binder secured the fourth position, while Enea Bastianini climbed to fifth place despite beginning from 14th. Franco Morbidelli finished in sixth place, followed by Fabio Di Giannantonio, Marco Bezzecchi, Alex Rins, and Jack Miller, who completed the top ten.
Fabio Quartararo experienced a crash, and Maverick Vinales withdrew from the race as well.
Investigations were initiated after the race concerning Fabio Di Giannantonio, Jack Miller, and Raul Fernandez, focusing on the pressure of their front tires.
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