MotoGP Race: Fabio Quartararo Wins Catalan GP, Extends Championship Lead
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
June 03, 2022
Fabio Quartararo claimed a dominant victory in the 2022 Catalan GP at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Sunday, extending his lead in the MotoGP World Championship standings.
The Frenchman was in control of the race from start to finish, leading every lap and crossing the line over four seconds clear of his nearest rival. It was Quartararo's third victory of the season and his fourth podium in a row.
Behind Quartararo, the battle for second place was intense, with Aleix Espargaro, Johann Zarco, and Brad Binder trading positions throughout the race. Espargaro eventually took second place, with Zarco and Binder rounding out the podium.
The race was also notable for the strong performance of the Prima Pramac riders, Jorge Martin and Johann Zarco. Martin finished fifth, while Zarco finished third. This marked the first time that both Prima Pramac riders had finished in the top five in a MotoGP race.
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