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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
14:23
Martin wins the sprint

Jorge Martin secures victory in the German MotoGP sprint ahead of Oliveira, Bagnaia, Bastianini, Morbidelli, Marc Marquez and Vinales. 

14:21
Final lap

Marquez is trying to take sixth away from Vinales but his overtake at turn one fails.

14:19
3 laps to go

Pedro Acosta has gone through the gravel which ends his hopes of a top ten. 

14:15

Huge save from Marc Marquez at turn one.

14:11
Lap 7 of 15

The top four are all together as Bastianini has joined the part. Marquez is now up to seventh after getting through on Fernandez. 

14:08
Lap 4 of 15

Marc Marquez is now eighth after finding his way through on Binder.

14:06
Lap 3 of 15

Martin swoops through on Bagnaia for the lead at turn eight, as does Oliveira at the final corner.

14:04
Marquez on the move

Marquez is up to ninth as riders begin lap two of 15.

14:03

Bagnaia leads into turn one. What a start from the world champion.

14:02
Sprint race is underway!

And it's lights out!!

14:00
We're nearly set for the race start

Formation lap is underway at Sachsenring.

13:39

Good afternoon and welcome back to the German MotoGP! Up next is the sprint at 14:00 UK time.

10:32
Trackhouse claim double front row

Martin secures pole position ahead of Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez. What a qualifying for Trackhouse Racing. 

10:31
Alex Marquez is down

Alex Marquez is the next to have crashed and that's going to end any hopes for anyone else. 

10:29
Brutal crash for Vinales

That was a nasty off for Vinales!

10:27
Massive crash for Vinales

Vinales is on his knees and seems in some discomfort after going down at turn ten. 

10:26
Oliveira into second

Brilliant effort from Oliveira as he goes second fastest behind Martin.

10:24
Bagnaia stops in pit lane

Bagnaia momentarily stopped as he didn't want any riders following him. 

10:24

Vinales is yet to find his best form and is currently sixth fastest.

10:20
Lap record

New lap record from Martin as he dips below the mid 1m 19s barrier. What a start from the championship leader.

10:15
Q2 begins

Q2 is go at Sachsenring! Who will claim pole position? 

10:09

It's Raul Fernandez and Bezzecchi who advance to Q2.

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