Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas -- Sprint Race Results
Round 3 at Circuit Of The Americas, Austin 
Jorge Martin stormed to victory in Saturday's Sprint Race at the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas, taking 12 crucial championship points. The Aprilia Racing rider controlled the shortened-distance race from the front, demonstrating the kind of pace that makes them a formidable threat for Sunday's Grand Prix.
Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) pushed hard for the win but had to settle for second, finishing close behind. Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) completed the podium, earning valuable points in the championship race.
Full Sprint Results
| Pos | Rider | Team | Time | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jorge Martin | Aprilia Racing | -- | 12 |
| 2 | Francesco Bagnaia | Ducati Lenovo Team | -- | 9 |
| 3 | Enea Bastianini | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | -- | 7 |
| 4 | Alex Marquez | BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP | -- | 6 |
| 5 | Luca Marini | Honda HRC Castrol | -- | 5 |
| 6 | Ai Ogura | Trackhouse MotoGP Team | -- | 4 |
| 7 | Raul Fernandez | Trackhouse MotoGP Team | -- | 3 |
| 8 | Pedro Acosta | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | -- | 2 |
| 9 | Johann Zarco | Castrol Honda LCR | -- | 1 |
| 10 | Fermin Aldeguer | BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP | -- | 0 |
| 11 | Fabio Quartararo | Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team | -- | 0 |
| 12 | Brad Binder | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | -- | 0 |
| 13 | Franco Morbidelli | Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team | -- | 0 |
| 14 | Jack Miller | Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP | -- | 0 |
| 15 | Joan Mir | Honda HRC Castrol | -- | 0 |
| 16 | Alex Rins | Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team | -- | 0 |
| 17 | Marc Marquez | Ducati Lenovo Team | -- | 0 |
Did Not Finish
- Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) -- DNF
- Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) -- DNF
- Toprak Razgatlioglu (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) -- DNF
- Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR) -- DNF
Championship Impact
The Sprint Race reshuffles the championship heading into Sunday's main event. Jorge Martin pockets 12 points, while those who failed to score will feel the pressure mounting. In a championship this tight, sprint points can make the difference between glory and heartbreak come season's end.
The Sprint result sets the tone for Sunday, but the Grand Prix is a different beast entirely. Different tire strategies, longer distance, and greater pressure can produce wildly different outcomes.
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