Grapevine

By Al Jazeera
Sep 22, 2024

Bastianini wins Emilia-Romagna MotoGP, Martin extends championship lead

Jorge Martin extended his lead in the championship standings thanks Francesco Bagnaia crashing out.

Italian Enea Bastianini won his home Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after a final lap showdown with Pramac Racing’s Jorge Martin to give Ducati a 100th MotoGP victory while reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia crashed out while in third place.

Spain’s Marc Marquez finished third for Gresini Racing at the Misano circuit on Sunday.

With three Ducati bikes on the podium, the Italian manufacturer also clinched the constructors’ championship with six rounds to spare.

Constructors' Championship secured at Round 14 ✅👑@ducaticorse make more history on home turf! 🏆 Congratulations on a remarkable season that is still far from over! 👏#EmiliaRomagnaGP 🏁 | #MotoGP pic.twitter.com/Y8iNE1YhrE — MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) September 22, 2024