The Frenchman hung on to climb on the second step of the podium at the end of the Austrian Grand Prix, Sunday, behind Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) and in front of Jack Miller (Ducati).
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On a circuit that does not necessarily succeed in the Yamaha, Fabio Quartararo pulled the best of his motorcycle, Sunday August 21, at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg (Austria). Party fifth, the Frenchman took advantage of the errors of his competitors to go back to the classification and consolidate his advance in the pilot classification. His compatriot, Johann Zarco, finishes 5
After two more complicated Grands Prix, “El Diablo” was hungry for success in Austria. His second place, behind an untouchable Francesco Bagnaia, has almost a scent of victory. The race could have started better for the Frenchman, exceeded in the first round by Maverick Vinales (Aprilia). But while Quartararo lost ground, the Spaniard lacked in a turn, allowing the defending world champion to resume the 5 e position. It is, then, Enea Bastianini (Ducati), who came out of the track in turn, winning a place for his pursuers, including French.
“One of my best races”
Fourth, but distant by Jorge Martin, “El Diablo” hung on to go back to the outposts and mingle with the fight for the podium. He once again took advantage of an “all-right” of the Spanish to win a position, before signing a superb overtaking on Jack Miller in the 25
This Battle Miller/Quartararo/Martin! 🤩💥
Fabio 2nd !!
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The Italian signs a third consecutive victory, which allows him to return to third place in the pilot ranking, 44 points from Fabio Quartararo. At seven great prices from the end of the championship, the Frenchman consolidates his advance on his runner -up Aleix EsparGaro, with 32 units of difference.