Moto 2: Celestino Vietti breaks long fast

Moto 2: Celestino Vietti breaks long fast

Celestino Vietti savors the taste of victory again: the Ajo team rider won the Moto2 Grand Prix d'Austria in Zeltweg. On the Red Bull Ring, the Italian centaur broke a fast that lasted 12 months, returning to triumph precisely on the Austrian track as a year ago thanks to a resounding performance.

Starting in pole position, after a brief struggle with Canet Vietti Vietti è established himself in first position and did not give up until the finish line, despite a problem with the insertion of gears. On the podium with him were Spaniard Alonso Lopez and Briton Jake Dixon.

Among the other Italian riders shone Antonio Arbolino, who finished fifth. In the overall standings Sergio Garcia è ahead of everyone with a twenty-point lead over Ai Ogura, who was forced to forfeit after fracturing his right hand.