After observing a minute of silence for young Jason, the MotoGP riders, some of whom felt it was inappropriate to race after the loss of a compatriot, took to the track for the start of the Italian GP. Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha) started from pole and won the race in convincing fashion after taking the lead very early when Pecco Bagnaia (Ducati) crashed out.
The battle for the remaining podium positions behind Quartararo included Johann Zarco (Ducati) and Alex Rins (Suzuki) until Zarco faded back from second position to finish fourth and Rins crashed out. This was the fourth race in a row where Rins has crashed and been unable to complete the race.
At the checkered flag, Miguel Oliveira (KTM) held off defending champ Joan Mir (Suzuki) to take second place, while Mir filled out the podium.
Quartararo takes a 24 point lead in the championship over Zarco with Bagnaia in third place, 26 points back of Quartararo. For full results of today’s race, take a look here. You can find additional details on the MotoGP site.
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