Andrea Dovizioso wins his third ever MotoGP race in his home circuit at Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello. Championship leader Maverick Viñales scores a second place, further extending his lead. Danilo Petrucci impressed everyone with a ride of his life, marking his first visit to the podium under dry conditions. It was the first time since 2008, that three Italians have won races in all three classes. After scintillating Moto3 and Moto2 races, it was time for the big boys to get on action in the Italian GP. As the lights went off, it was home hero Valentino Rossi who got the holeshot into the first corner. Pole man Maverick Viñales was behind Rossi into turn 1, while Lorenzo had a great start from 7th. Lorenzo had an incredible drive through the corners, as he overtook both the Yamaha riders. Andrea Dovizioso also had a good start who overtook Rossi, to get sandwiched between the Yamahas.
Danilo Petrucci starting behind from P9 caught up with the front group in just a few laps. Meanwhile Dovizioso took over at the front from Maverick, using the top speed grunt of his Ducati. It was Dovi, Maverick, Rossi and Petrucci for many laps then after. With the race coming about to an end, Petrucci found himself in front of Rossi who actually lost his pace due to a probable pain following his motocross crash. Dovizioso crossed the chequered flag first, 1.281 seconds in front of Maverick Viñales. Danilo Petrucci and Valentino Rossi followed the top group at P3 and P4. Alvaro Bautista finished in front of Marc Marquez at P5, which was a great feat.
Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider Johann Zarco completed the race at P7. Lorenzo dropped off like a stone from P1 and finally finished at P8. Michele Pirro and Andrea Iannone complete the top 10 of the points table. In the last lap, Dani Pedrosa took off Cal Crutchlow along with him when he made an attempt to overtake, making Crutchlow furious then after. Aleix Espargaro made a jump start which resulted in a ride through penalty, after which the rider retired. Brother Pol Espargaro also retired from the race, due to a probable electronic failure.At the end of the Italian GP, Maverick Viñales still leads the Championship with 105 points. Andrea Dovizioso is now up at second place in the World standing with his fresh win at Mugello. Valentino Rossi is at third position followed by Marc Marquez. The next race is scheduled on June 11th at Circuit de Barcelona - Catalunya. Stay tuned to BikesMedia for further updates on the MotoGP World Championship.
By: Aravind Rb