MotoGP: Oliveira wins Catalan GP after thrilling duel with Zarco
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Pol Espargaro (Repsol Honda Team) took second after starting from pole position, and Jack Miller (Ducati Lenovo Team) completed the podium in third.
A race of attrition
The race was a race of attrition, with a number of riders crashing out. This included Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), who was leading the championship coming into the race. Quartararo crashed out on lap 10, and he was followed by a number of other riders, including Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) and Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar).
Oliveira's first win of the season
Oliveira's win was his first of the season, and it moved him up to fourth in the championship standings. He is now just 11 points behind Quartararo, who remains the championship leader.
Zarco's first podium of the season
Zarco's second place finish was his first podium of the season. He is now fifth in the championship standings, just one point behind Oliveira.
Miller's first podium since 2021
Miller's third place finish was his first podium since the 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. He is now sixth in the championship standings, just two points behind Zarco.
Conclusion
The Catalan Grand Prix was a thrilling race, with Oliveira taking a well-deserved victory. The race also saw a number of riders crash out, including championship leader Fabio Quartararo. Oliveira's win moved him up to fourth in the championship standings, and he is now just 11 points behind Quartararo. The next race on the MotoGP calendar is the German Grand Prix, which will be held on June 19.
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