Results: MotoGP Virtual Grand Prix of Spain
Maverick Vinales has won the MotoGP Virtual Grand Prix of Spain, the third digital race organised for the premier-class.
The Monster Yamaha rider was among several to fall at turn one, then again later, but still fought his way through to second then was handed the lead when Francesco Bagnaia crashed while holding a 6sec advantage in the closing stages.
That incident also put Alex Marquez into second, while Bagnaia completed the podium.
Maverick Vinales has won the MotoGP Virtual Grand Prix of Spain, the third digital race organised for the premier-class.
The Monster Yamaha rider was among several to fall at turn one, then again later, but still fought his way through to second then was handed the lead when Francesco Bagnaia crashed while holding a 6sec advantage in the closing stages.
That incident also put Alex Marquez into second, while Bagnaia completed the podium.
Brother Marc slowed down and waited for Danilo Petrucci on the final lap to make a battle for fourth, the Ducati rider then falling as he tried to pass the reigning champion!
The 11 riders - each team was offered one entry with the exception of Repsol Honda, which had two entries 'as reigning MotoGP Champions' - competed for 13 laps of the Jerez circuit, on what should have been race day at the real Spanish Grand Prix.
The latest MotoGP 2020 Playstation game was being used for the first time…
| MotoGP Virtual Grand Prix of Spain | ||||
| Pos | Rider | Nat | Team | Time/Diff |
| 1 | Maverick Viñales | SPA | Monster Yamaha | 13 laps |
| 2 | Alex Marquez | SPA | Repsol Honda | +2.364s |
| 3 | Francesco Bagnaia | ITA | Pramac Ducati | +5.452s |
| 4 | Marc Marquez | SPA | Repsol Honda | +18.329s |
| 5 | Alex Rins | SPA | Suzuki Ecstar | +20.102s |
| 6 | Danilo Petrucci | ITA | Ducati Team | +22.110s |
| 7 | Miguel Oliveira | POR | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | +32.377s |
| 8 | Fabio Quartararo | FRA | Petronas Yamaha | +34.186 |
| 9 | Iker Lecuona | SPA | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | +37.350 |
| 10 | Lorenzo Savadori | ITA | Factory Aprilia Gresini | NC |
| 11 | Tito Rabat | SPA | Reale Avintia Ducati | NC |
Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. He is at the forefront of the Suzuki exit story and Marc Marquez’s injury issues.
