In the latest edition of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League, MotoGP championship leader Jorge Martin showcased his dominance at the French Grand Prix held in Le Mans. Meanwhile, Pecco Bagnaia’s race unfolded quickly and Marc Marquez delivered a remarkable performance, moving from 13th position to secure second place.
The race started with a flawless start from Jorge Martin, while Pecco Bagnaia’s hopes were dashed as he struggled at the start, falling back in the pack. By the end of the first lap, Bagnaia found himself in 15th place. Unfortunately, his luck did not improve as he failed to make progress, eventually falling victim to gravel trap and retiring in the Ducati garage.
On the other hand, Marquez, who had a challenging weekend leading up to the race, defied expectations. Starting from 13th position on the grid, Marquez made an impressive recovery. His Ducati Gresini quickly moved up, entering the top six and eventually settling in fourth place. A jump start penalty for Aleix Espargaro’s Aprilia propelled Marquez onto the podium, securing second place when Marco Bezzecchi fell with his Ducati VR46 in the final stages of the race.
Race leader Jorge Martin of Pramac faced no challenges as he crossed the finish line with a comfortable 2.3-second lead. Maverick Vinales claimed the final podium position, finishing third with his Aprilia. However, he faced intense pressure from Enea Bastianini on the second factory Ducati, who made a late surge. Aleix Espargaro, after serving his penalty, finished in fifth place.
The rookie sensation Pedro Acosta had a tumultuous start, falling from seventh to 11th position on the first lap. However, he showed his impressive skills and determination by making a recovery, finishing in sixth place. Along the way, Acosta narrowly avoided a late crash, defying the odds and impressing the spectators.
