The Sprint MotoGP race recap from Argentina: Marc Marquez triumphs once again, marking the third double podium for the Marquez brothers!
After today’s qualifying session, where Marc Marquez set the fastest lap in the Argentina Grand Prix at Termas de Rio Hondo, it’s time for the Sprint. The Spaniard starts as the clear favorite, with his brother Alex and the surprising Zarco chasing behind.
Sprint Race Recap
Lap 12 – Marc Marquez wins! Total dominance from the Spaniard, claiming another unstoppable victory as he continues to reign over the start of this MotoGP season. Alex Marquez finishes second, while Bagnaia settles for third place.
Lap 10 – Lorenzo Savadori heads to the pit.
Lap 9 – Marc Marquez on his way to victory: the positions now seem firmly set.
Lap 8 – Zarco dips under 1:38.0: the Frenchman continues to be the standout performer of the weekend.
Lap 7 – The Italian trio is climbing: Di Giannantonio, Bezzecchi, and Morbidelli now hold fifth, sixth, and seventh place, respectively.
Lap 5 – Three riders making the difference: the two Marquez brothers and Bagnaia lead the Sprint, with Alex currently the fastest on track. Less than two seconds separate Pecco from the Marquez duo, the same gap that exists between the Italian and Zarco (4th). Oliveira crashes out after a collision with Aldeguer.
Lap 2 – Acosta overtakes Quartararo: he’s up to fourth! Zarco also takes advantage and moves past his fellow Frenchman.
Lap 1 – The Sprint is underway! Bagnaia gets off to a great start, gaining a position and moving up to third. Quartararo also makes an impressive climb to fourth, while the two Marquez brothers remain at the front. Binder crashes out after a collision with Morbidelli.
19:00 – Good evening from GPKingdom! The Argentina GP Sprint is about to begin: the warm-up lap is underway!
