Bezzecchi Extends Lead With Win As Brave Martin Grabs Third

Spielberg bei Knittelfeld, Austria, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th Aug, 2018 ) :Italian teenager Marco Bezzecchi claimed his second Moto3 victory in the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday to extend his lead over injury-stricken Jorge Martin at the top of the riders' standings.

KTM rider Bezzecchi, 19, who started from pole for the first time in his career, held off Enea Bastianini and Martin at Spielberg to move 12 points clear of the Spaniard in the championship race.

It was an incredible podium finish from the 20-year-old Martin, who missed the Czech Grand Prix last weekend after damaging his wrist in a crash in practice.

The Honda man, despite racing with a broken wrist, finished third in a brave ride to keep his hopes of a first world title alive.

Martin has won five races this term, but also failed to finish three times before sitting out the action in Brno.