Raul Fernandez wins first sprint at Italian GP as Aprilia takes 1-2
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 1:43 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Raul Fernandez claimed his first sprint victory in MotoGP at the Italian Grand Prix held at Mugello. Competing for Trackhouse, he led from the opening lap and held off a late charge from factory Aprilia's Jorge Martin. This result further emphasizes Fernandez's determination to secure his future in the sport. The Saturday race saw Aprilia achieve a 1-2 finish, with both riders showcasing strong performances.
- •Raul Fernandez wins his first MotoGP sprint in Mugello.
- •Jorge Martin finishes second, marking an Aprilia 1-2.
- •Fernandez secured the lead on the first lap.
- •The victory aids Fernandez in his fight for a future in MotoGP.
- •The event occurred during the Italian Grand Prix weekend.
- 1:43 PMAutosport — MotoGP Italian GP: Fernandez scores maiden sprint win in Aprilia 1-2
- 1:41 PMMotorsport.com — MotoGP Italian GP: Raul Fernandez scores first sprint win in Aprilia 1-2
"Trackhouse’s Raul Fernandez beat factory Aprilia rider Jorge Martin in a straight fight to score his maiden sprint victory in the Italian Grand Prix. Still fighting to secure his future in MotoGP, Fernandez grabbed the lead on the opening lap and fended off a late attack from Martin to take the top spot in the Saturday race at Mugello. The result occurred less than a fortnight after the ...Keep reading
"Trackhouse’s Raul Fernandez beat factory Aprilia rider Jorge Martin in a straight fight to score his maiden sprint victory in the Italian Grand Prix. Still fighting to secure his future in MotoGP, Fernandez grabbed the lead on the opening lap and fended off a late attack from Martin to take the top spot in the Saturday race at Mugello. The result occurred less than a fortnight after the ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportMay 30, 2026, 1:43 PMMotoGP Italian GP: Fernandez scores maiden sprint win in Aprilia 1-2
Trackhouse’s Raul Fernandez beat factory Aprilia rider Jorge Martin in a straight fight to score his maiden sprint victory in the Italian Grand Prix. Still fighting to secure his future in MotoGP, Fernandez grabbed the lead on the opening lap and fended off a late attack from Martin to take the top spot in the Saturday race at Mugello. The result occurred less than a fortnight after the ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comMay 30, 2026, 1:41 PMMotoGP Italian GP: Raul Fernandez scores first sprint win in Aprilia 1-2
Trackhouse’s Raul Fernandez beat factory Aprilia rider Jorge Martin in a straight fight to score his maiden sprint victory in the Italian Grand Prix. Still fighting to secure his future in MotoGP, Fernandez grabbed the lead on the opening lap and fended off a late attack from Martin to take the top spot in the Saturday race at Mugello. The result occurred less than a fortnight after the ...Keep reading
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