Iván Ortolá leads from start to finish to claim German Moto2 victory by 72 thousandths

Iván Ortolá dominated the German Grand Prix Moto2 race at the Sachsenring circuit, leading from pole position to the checkered flag for his second victory of the season. The Spanish rider held off a fierce challenge from compatriot Daniel Holgado, winning by the slimmest of margins – just 72 thousandths of a second.

Ortolá's commanding performance saw him control the race from the outset. He attempted to break away early, but a chasing group, including Holgado and Izan Guevara, managed to stay close. Guevara, also from Spain, secured third place on the podium, completing an all-Spanish top three.

The race was not without its incidents. Spanish rider Arón Canet experienced a pre-race issue when his fairing was damaged in a low-speed fall on the formation lap. Despite his team's efforts to repair it, Canet struggled during the race and eventually crashed out. Italian rider Celestino Vietti also fell later in the race.

Championship leader Manuel 'Manugas' González faced a challenging day. After starting strongly, he found himself in sixth place, unable to keep pace with the leading quintet for much of the race. Despite his efforts, he finished in sixth, while other riders like Taiyo Furusato of Japan overtook him in the closing laps. Alex Escrig received a double 'long lap' penalty for jumping the start, significantly impacting his race.