Francesco Bagnaia extends his Championship lead over Jorge Martin after winning at the Red Bull Ring.
On Saturday it was Jorge Martin who set a new lap record to claim pole position. However, it was Francesco Bagnaia who went on to win the Sprint Race. But a 28-lap race would give all the riders a new challenge at the Red Bull Ring.
Just like in the Sprint Race, it was brilliance from Bagnaia. The Italian rider led from the word go and was I a race of his own. The two wins this weekend could be crucial for Bagnaia's Championship defence.
Three seconds behind Bagnaia was Jorge Martin. The Spaniard may hold the lap record from Qualifying but in the race, he could not match the factory Ducati.
After doing the double at Silverstone Enea Bastianini is back on the podium again. 'The Beast' got off to an amazing start but could not match Bagnaia and Martin.
Marc Marquez had a terrible start after his ride height device did not engage. Exiting the first turn Marquez was down in 14th. However, he made his way through the pack and picked up a fourth-place finish.
The top KTM at their home Grand Prix was Brad Binder. The South African rider had nothing to challenge the four Ducati's ahead of him so a fifth-place was the best he could do in Austria.
After a difficult 2024 season, Marco Bezzecchi had a decent weekend in Austria. The Italian managed to finish in sixth place.
The top Aprilia rider was Maverick Vinales. It had been a tough time at the Red Bull Ring as the Noale manufacturer did not like the tyres that were available at the Austrian Grand Prix.
After getting involved in an incident with Marquez at Turn One Franco Morbidelli also put in a valiant effort. The Italian was outside the points on Lap One but crossed the line in eighth.
A double podium was not on the cards for Aleix Espargaro this weekend. The Spaniard claimed an incredible third place in the Sprint but could only manage a ninth place in the main Grand Prix.
Rounding out the top ten was Alex Marquez in tenth place on the Gresini Ducati.
MotoGP Austria, Full Race Results:
| 2024 Austrian MotoGP | Red Bull Ring | Race Results | Round 11 of 20 | |||||
| Pos | Name | Nat. | Team | Bike | Lap Times |
| 1 | Pecco Bagnaia | ITA | Ducati Lenovo Team | Ducati GP24 | - |
| 2 | Jorge Martin | ESP | Prima Pramac Racing | Ducati GP24 | +3.232 |
| 3 | Enea Bastianini | ITA | Ducati Lenovo Team | Ducati GP24 | +7.357 |
| 4 | Marc Marquez | ESP | Gresini Racing MotoGP | Ducati GP23 | +13.836 |
| 5 | Brad Binder | RSA | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | KTM RC16 | +18.620 |
| 6 | Marco Bezzecchi | ITA | Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team | Ducati GP23 | +21.206 |
| 7 | Maverick Vinales | ESP | Aprilia Racing | Aprilia RS-GP | +24.322 |
| 8 | Franco Morbidelli | ITA | Prima Pramac Racing | Ducati GP24 | +27.677 |
| 9 | Aleix Espargaro | ESP | Aprilia Racing | Aprilia RS-GP | +28.829 |
| 10 | Alex Marquez | ESP | Gresini Racing MotoGP | Ducati GP23 | +30.268 |
| 11 | Pol Espargaro | ESP | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | KTM RC16 | +30.526 |
| 12 | Miguel Oliveira | POR | Trackhouse Racing | Aprilia RS-GP | +30.702 |
| 13 | Pedro Acosta | ESP | GasGas Factory Racing Tech3 | KTM RC16 | +33.736 |
| 14 | Takaaki Nakagami | JPN | LCR Honda IDEMITSU | Honda RC213V | +36.310 |
| 15 | Augusto Fernandez | ESP | GasGas Factory Racing Tech3 | KTM RC16 | +36.522 |
| 16 | Alex Rins | ESP | Monster Energy Yamaha | Yamaha M1 | +37.571 |
| 17 | Joan Mir | ESP | Repsol Honda Team | Honda RC213V | +40.432 |
| 18 | Fabio Quartararo | FRA | Monster Energy Yamaha | Yamaha M1 | +43.788 |
| 19 | Jack Miller | AUS | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | KTM RC16 | +44.134 |
| 20 | Lorenzo Savadori | ITA | Aprilia Racing | Aprilia RS-GP | +44.304 |
| 21 | Johann Zarco | FRA | LCR Honda Castrol | Honda RC213V | +54.355 |
| 22 | Stefan Bradl | DEU | HRC Test Team | Honda RC213V | +54.900 |
| DNF | Luca Marini | ITA | Repsol Honda Team | Honda RC213V | |
| DNF | Raul Fernandez | ESP | Trackhouse Racing | Aprilia RS-GP | |
