#SanMarinoGP | Marquez Triumphs over Quartararo in Last Lap Battle.
Reigning world champion Marc Marquez outfoxed Rookie of the Year frontrunner Fabio Quartararo, in a stunning last lap battle. Maverick Viñales made it back-to-back podiums by finishing 3rd.
As the lights went out on this afternoon’s premier class #SanMarinoGP, it was Viñales who lead the opening laps. Rookie of the Year contender, Quartararo followed closely, until it became clear that championship leader Marquez was on the move.
Quartararo took the lead and managed to stretch a small gap over his Yamaha compatriot, whilst Marquez looked for a way round Viñales. Quartararo lead the way, as Marquez passed Viñales and set about reeling in the young Frenchman.
Marquez stalked Quartararo for the majority of the race, however in the final lap Marquez made his move on Quartararo. As the young Frenchman fought back, it was clear that Marquez had studied his technique and knew where he could be faster.
Marquez used his experience to ride a clever and calculated race and knew where he could be quicker than Quartararo in the closing laps. Quartararo rode a fantastic race from start to finish, earning the respect of his competitors on his way to his 2nd position. Viñales, Rossi and Morbidelli made it 4 Yamahas in the top 5, an incredibly strong showing for the Japanese manufacturer, who have had some struggles this season.
Your #SanMarinoGP 🇸🇲 podium heroes! 🏁
— MotoGP™ 🇸🇲 (@MotoGP) September 15, 2019
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We look forward to the Grand Prix of Aragon next weekend.
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Position |
Rider |
Nationality |
Team |
|
|
1. |
Marc Marquez |
SPA |
Respol Honda Team |
42’25.163 |
|
2. |
Fabio Quartararo |
FRA |
Petronas Yamaha SRT |
+0.903 |
|
3. |
Maverick Viñales |
SPA |
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP |
+1.636 |
|
4. |
Valentino Rossi |
ITA |
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP |
+12.660 |
|
5. |
Franco Morbidelli |
ITA |
Petronas Yamaha SRT |
+12.774 |
|
6. |
Andrea Dovizioso |
ITA |
Ducati Team |
+13.744 |
|
7. |
Pol Espargaro |
SPA |
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing |
+20.050 |
|
8. |
Joan Mir |
SPA |
Team SUZUKI ECSTAR |
+22.512 |
|
9. |
Jack Miller |
AUS |
Pramac Racing |
+26.554 |
|
10. |
Danilo Petrucci |
ITA |
Ducati Team |
+31.456 |
|
11. |
Johann Zarco |
FRA |
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing |
+32.388 |
|
12. |
Aleix Espargaro |
SPA |
Aprilia Racing Team Gresini |
+34.477 |
|
13. |
Tito Rabat |
SPA |
Reale Avintia Racing |
+35.325 |
|
14. |
Jorge Lorenzo |
SPA |
Repsol Honda Team |
+47.247 |
|
15. |
Hafizh Syahrin |
MAL |
Red Bull KTM Tech 3 |
+1’02.280 |
|
16. |
Miguel Oliveria |
POR |
Red Bull KTM Tech 3 |
+1’07.831 |
|
17. |
Karel Abraham |
CZE |
Reale Avintia Racing |
+1’24.666 |
|
18. |
Takaaki Nakagami |
JPN |
LCR Honda IDEMITSU |
1 Lap |
|
DNF |
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|
|
Cal Crutchlow |
GBR |
LCR Honda Castrol |
5 Laps |
|
|
Michele Pirro |
ITA |
Ducati Team |
6 Laps |
|
|
Alex Rins |
SPA |
Team SUZUKI ECSTAR |
12 Laps |
|
|
Francesco Bagnaia |
ITA |
Pramac Racing |
16 Laps |
This one means a lot to @marcmarquez93! 🏆#SanMarinoGP 🇸🇲 pic.twitter.com/54ECsbREku
— MotoGP™ 🇸🇲 (@MotoGP) September 15, 2019
