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Bezzecchi Wins Austin to Reclaim MotoGP Lead With Fifth Straight Victory

The five‑race streak signals a powerful early push toward his first MotoGP crown.

Overview

  • Starting second on the grid, Marco Bezzecchi passed Pedro Acosta on the opening lap at the Circuit of the Americas and controlled the race to the flag.
  • Jorge Martín finished runner‑up to secure an Aprilia one‑two, with Acosta taking third to complete the podium.
  • Fabio Di Giannantonio crossed fourth, and Marc Márquez placed fifth after serving a long‑lap penalty carried over from the sprint.
  • Key incidents shaped the order, including Johann Zarco crashing on lap two, Joan Mir falling after a penalty, and Ai Ogura retiring when his bike slowed on lap 15.
  • The result moves Bezzecchi to 81 championship points ahead of Martín on 77 and Acosta on 60, with racing set to resume at Jerez from April 24 to 26.