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giugno 03, 2019 - Honda Racing

Marquez fights fiercely for Italian GP second, Lorenzo grabs more points

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Just 0.043s separated #marcmarquez from victory at an explosive Italian GP as his #repsolhondateam teammate #jorgelorenzo collected more world championship points.

The hottest conditions of the weekend, the track at almost 50°C, awaited the #MotoGP World Championship as they 23-rider field lined up for the Gran Premio d’Italia Oakley. From a record-breaking pole position, #marcmarquez made a perfect launch to lead from fellow Honda rider Cal Crutchlow.

A race-long battle for victory saw Marquez fending off Petrucci, Dovizioso and Rins for the majority of the race. In true Mugello style it all came down to the final lap of the race, the reigning world champion saving himself for a late attack. A small mistake at San Donato opened a gap to Petrucci that was fractionally too big to close, Marquez taking second by 0.043s as they roared across the line.

With a haul of 20 points, Marquez extends his championship lead to 12 points over Dovizioso. Honda have a six point advantage over Ducati in the Constructor Championship.

A strong launch off the line saw #jorgelorenzo move into 15th on the opening lap and with some clear space on track. Able to lap consistently, Lorenzo was able to avoid trouble and steadily gained positions during the course of the race. Crossing the line in 13th, Lorenzo picks up more valuable championship points and experience on the RC213V.

LCR Honda Rider Takaaki Nakagami achieved his best finish to date on the Honda RC213V, crossing the line in fifth and as the first Independent Team rider.

The #MotoGP World Championship now enjoys a week off before the Catalan GP, the home race of both #jorgelorenzo and championship leader #marcmarquez. There’s not long to wait until the lights go out on the Catalan GP on Sunday, June 16.