Jorge Martin Wins Sprint Race at Indian MotoGP

MotoGP championship contender Jorge Martin on Saturday topped the 11-lap sprint race ahead of the Indian Grand Prix. The Mooney VR46 Racing Team rider and Martin's rival Marco Bezzecchi had set the qualifying time at one minute, 43.9470 becoming the clear favourite for the sprint race and the marque event at the Buddh International Circuit here on Sunday.

Rain delayed the start of the sprint race by close to an hour.

Martin, however, had predicted the scenario after Saturday's practice sessions. “First lap at the sprint will be interesting,” he commented.

“Turn one is a really tight corner. It looks a bit wider. The first gear corner we arrive is not easy. It's difficult to find the reference, maybe I found mine so I'm quite confident,” he added.