Mugello win “key” to 2021 MotoGP title tilt

Yamaha rider Quartararo came from a career-worst 15th on the grid to win the 2021 title in Sunday’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix after championship rival and long-time race leader Francesco Bagnaia crashed out with four laps remaining.

Although Quartararo was ultimately mugged for the podium by Avintia rookie Enea Bastianini on the last lap, Bagnaia not finishing ensured Quartararo became…