Francesco Bagnaia emerged on top in a thrilling duel with Jorge Martin to take victory in the sprint for MotoGP’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Ducati’s Bagnaia made a slow launch after qualifying on pole,

Reigning MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati recovered from a poor start to win the sprint at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Saturday after the pole sitter capitalised on a mistake by championship rival Jorge Martin of Pramac Racing.

Romagna MotoGP on Saturday to cut championship rival Jorge Martin's lead at the top of the riders' standings.Reigning champion Bagnaia is four points behind Pramac rider Martin ahead of Sunday's main event Grand Prix,