MotoGP: Zarco wins Australian Grand Prix after Martín’s final lap heartbreak

Jorge Martín is reeled in and ends up fifth after losing gripPramac Racing’s Johann Zarco won the Australian Grand Prix – his firstrace victory in nearly seven years in the premier class – after his teammate and championship contender Jorge Martín dramatically lost the lead on the final lap.

Fabio Di Giannantonio, who does not have a seat next year with Gresini Racing, was third while Martín ultimately finished in fifth place behind Brad Binder to drop 27 points behind Bagnaia in the riders’ championship.“It’s a good feeling, it’s hard to believe,” Zarco said after celebrating in front of the fans with a back-flip off a wall. “After so many races I finally won, I have to take in the moment. I want to cry, but not at the moment.

Martín had the perfect start as he shot off the line and went well clear of the field which jostled for positions on the first lap. He extended his lead over Binder to over two seconds in the next few laps while Bagnaia dropped to fourth. Jorge Martín’s last-lap disappointment followed his crash while leading last weekend’s Indonesia Grand Prix.Martín had been cruising in the front but with three laps to go he was desperately searching for grip as the chasing pack of four came within touching distance and constantly exchanged positions.

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