The weekend was a catastrophe for reigning champion . After an early error at Turn 4 (Miller Corner) dropped him to 22nd, he crashed out entirely on lap 11 while attempting a desperate comeback. This "zero-point" finish allowed Bagnaia to overturn a massive seasonal deficit and leave Australia with a 14-point lead in the standings.
Local favorite also suffered heartbreak at the corner recently named in his honor. While running in the top five, he was taken out by a mistake from Alex Márquez , who later received a long-lap penalty for the incident. Key Results & Milestones Island rewind: Rins wins 2022 race for the ages MOTOGP_2022-18_AUSTRALIE_COURSE.mp4
On the final lap, Rins dove under at Turn 2 to take the lead. Marc Márquez followed him through, securing his 100th premier class podium in second place, just 0.186 seconds behind the winner. Bagnaia crossed the line in third, a strategic finish that vaulted him into the championship lead. Title Hopes and Heartbreak The weekend was a catastrophe for reigning champion
The at Phillip Island is widely considered one of the most thrilling races of the decade. This 18th round of the 2022 MotoGP season saw a historic victory for Alex Rins and the Suzuki factory team, marking a major turning point in the world championship race. The Race of a Thousand Overtakes Local favorite also suffered heartbreak at the corner
Starting from 10th on the grid, (Suzuki Ecstar) systematically moved through the field, reaching the lead group by the mid-point of the 27-lap race. The final laps featured a frantic seven-rider "conga line" battle, with positions swapping at almost every corner.