Acosta takes first MotoGP win in Austria
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KTM rider Pedro Acosta won the first MotoGP race of his career in the Austrian Grand Prix as Jorge Martin increased his lead over Marc Marquez at the top of the standings.
Spaniard Acosta, 22, had crashed out of the lead during Saturday's sprint race but recovered to win in style at the Red Bull Ring from Martin and his Aprilia team-mate Marco Bezzecchi.
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The win was KTM's first victory in MotoGP since the 2022 Indonesian Grand Prix.
Seven-time MotoGP champion Marquez endured a frustrating weekend on his Ducati and finished fifth.
Reigning champion Marquez now trails Martin, the champion in 2024, by 12 points, with Bezzecchi a further 30 points back.
"The first one is always special," said Acosta, who is leaving the Austrian KTM team at the end of the year.
"It's a nice way to close a circle with KTM, in front of all the Austrian fans.
"There were many KTM flags around. I'm super happy for them, because they deserve it more than me."