Pedro Acosta
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German MotoGP at Sachsenring: Sprint race LIVE UPDATES!

Live updates from qualifying and the sprint race at the German MotoGP.

Maverick Vinales led the way on day-one after setting a new all-time lap record. 

Friday's action saw many riders crash including Marc Marquez who missed most of second practice.

The Gresini rider was passed fit and will be in action this morning, although he's suffering from bruising to his ribs and a fractured finger. 

Qualifying gets underway after FP2 at 09:50 UK time; the sprint race starts at 14:00.

06 Jul 2024
10:06
Marquez out in Q1

Marquez is out after Stefan Bradl pulls a very dangerous move by switching from the inside of turn two to the outside as Marquez approached. 

10:03

Marco Bezzecchi moves ahead of Marc Marquez who is returning to the circuit. Fernandez is still fastest after finding his way into the 1m 19s barrier. 

10:01
Slow riding

Why is slow riding still happening? Jack Miller nearly collides with Marc Marquez who was going slowly on the approach to turn one.

09:56
R. Fernandez and Marquez leading the way

Raul Fernandez heads the field after the initial flurry of laps ahead of Marc Marquez.

09:50
Q1 is underway at Sachsenring

Here we go as Marc Marquez heads out in Q1. 

09:42
Oliveira fastest

Oliveira ends FP2 quickest ahead of Martin, Vinales, Bagnaia and Marc Marquez. 

09:33
Drama for Vinales

Maverick Vinales is down at turn one with just a few minutes to go!

09:32

Miguel Oliveira's brilliant weekend is continuing as he goes quickest by over three tenths. 

09:24

16 minutes to go and Marquez moves up to fourth spot. This is very impressive from the eight-time world champion. 

09:23
Marquez 11th

Martin is now fastest as Marc Marquez begins to move up the order.

09:17
Aprilia fastest as it stands

It's currently an Aprilia 1-2-3 with Vinales leading Oliveira and Fernandez. 

09:13

Marc Marquez rolls back into pit lane but keeps his helmet on. He will be heading back out shortly.

09:10
Green lights in pit lane

Here we go with FP2 at Sachsenring.

09:04
Marc Marquez is ready!

Marc Marquez is ready in his pit box and will head out to test his condition in FP2.

08:46

Good morning and welcome to the German MotoGP at Sachsenring. FP2 is up first at 09:10 UK time ahead of qualifying directly after.

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