Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha MotoGP Phillip Island
Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha MotoGP Phillip Island

Australian MotoGP - Rins take victory as Quartararo crashes out - As it happened

Alex Rins won a classic in Phillip Island after starting from tenth on the grid, while Marc Marquez secured his 100th podium in the world championship.

Two big mistakes have seen Fabio Quartararo's title defence take a massive hit as Francesco Bagnaia has claimed the championship lead for the first time in his career. 

16 Oct 2022
04:05

Miller is through on Quartararo. Martin and Marquez are beginning to streak clear at the front. 

04:04

Quartararo is coming under big pressure from Miller and Marini for fifth. 

04:02

Martin leads as Bagnaia deliveres aggressive moves on both Quartararo and Espargaro. The Italian is back into third after a poor launch. 

04:00

Formation lap is underway at Phillip Island. 

03:58

A surprise from Marquez who is electing for the soft rear tyre. 

03:53
Can Marquez take his first win since comeback?

Marc Marquez, MotoGP, Australian MotoGP 15 October
Marc Marquez, MotoGP, Australian MotoGP 15 October

03:52
Martin starts from pole

Jorge
Jorge

03:50

Good morning and welcome to race day at the Australian MotoGP. We're ten minutes away from lights out at Phillip Island.