Monday Motorsport Round-Up 8 October 2018

Here is your Monday motorsport round-up of the top categories of world motor racing.

MotoGP

Honda works rider Marc Marquez took yet another win in the top-flight MotoGP class. The Spaniard enjoyed a race-long battle with Ducati rider Andrea Dovizioso. Marquez pipped Dovi on the final corner of the final lap to win by the smallest of margins. Maverick Vinales took the final podium spot.

Click here to watch video highlights of the race.

Formula One

Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) claimed a runaway victory at the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday. The Brit claimed pole position at Suzuka then led from the front to win over his team-mate Valtteri Bottas. The Finn was challenged all the way to the flag by Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen.

Click here to read our Ferrari F40 drive story.

Hamilton’s closest title rival had a weekend to forget. The Ferrari driver qualified down the order in 9^th place after a poor tactical call by the team. The German then drove a great opening few laps to find himself challenging third place Verstappen. An ambitious overtaking manoeuvre led to a collision and Vettel spun out. He would eventually finish 6^th.

You can watch race highlights by clicking here. Battle recommences in the USA at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin Texas two weekends from now.