Bagnaia Wins German MotoGP, Leads Championship

Francesco Bagnaia secured a dramatic victory at the MotoGP German Grand Prix, taking the championship lead after Jorge Martin crashed out two laps before the finish. This win marks Bagnaia's fourth consecutive victory and seventh of the season, putting him 10 points ahead of Martin in the standings. Marc Marquez delivered an impressive performance from 13th on the grid to finish second, while his brother Alex Marquez secured third place, marking the first time in 27 years that two brothers shared a MotoGP podium. Martin, who had dominated the race from pole position, lost his lead due to a crash at Turn 1 on lap 29. Franco Morbidelli and Enea Bastianini rounded out the top five, with Morbidelli achieving his season-best finish. The race outcome significantly impacts the championship standings, highlighting Bagnaia's resilience and Martin's costly error.