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The second Grand Prix in Misano – LIVE from 1pm

Jorge Martin had to settle for second place despite leading for a long time.(Bild: AP)

Enea Bastianini celebrated a special victory in MotoGP on Sunday. At the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Misano, the Italian rode to Ducati's 100th victory as a manufacturer in the premier motorcycle class - and did so with a thrilling, but also debatable overtaking maneuver on the last lap, when he passed world championship leader Jorge Martin.

The Spaniard extended his overall lead, as defending champion Francesco Bagnaia crashed one day after his sprint victory.

World champion Francesco Bagnaia (r.) retired.(Bild: AP)

Pole position man Bagnaia, in his 100th start in the MotoGP, was already quite close to the leading duo in third place seven laps before the end, before he slipped off his bike before a corner. With 317 points, his world championship deficit to Martin (341) increased from four to 24 points as a result. Third-placed Bastianini (282) stalked a little closer. It was his seventh MotoGP Grand Prix victory, his second of the season and his first in front of a home crowd in Misano.

Enea Bastianini(Bild: AP)

Jorge Martin angry
"Jorge was riding perfectly, it was difficult to get past him. On the last lap I saw a bit of room to overtake. It's incredible to win here in Misano in front of my friends," said Bastianini. Martin was annoyed. "I think the maneuver was a bit too much because he pushed me off the course and I couldn't fight back. I think I was stronger and deserved to win, but it's okay. I'll try again in the next race," said the Spaniard. In any case, the stewards decided not to impose a penalty.

Six-time world champion Marc Marquez completed a Ducati podium in third place, with the Italian manufacturer also securing the Constructors' World Championship title ahead of time. KTM youngster Pedro Acosta retired, while the best rider on an Austrian make was factory rider Jack Miller in 16th place.