Spaniard Marc Marquez Honda won the second round of the World Championship motorcycle (MotoGP) on the runway at Austin Grand Prix of America. Thus Marquez became the youngest winner in the history of MotoGP, improving the achievement of Freddie Spencer.

20-year-old Spaniard made a very strong race in the last laps was able to sustain the attacks of his more experienced team-mate Dani Pedrosa. This is the first success for Marquez in his second race in MotoGP.

Jorge Lorenzo, who had serious problems with his Yamaha during the weekend managed to finish in third place.

Cal Crutchlow was fourth, followed by Stephen Brandon, Valentino Rossi, Andrea Dovizioso, Alvaro Bautista, Nicky Hayden and Andrea Yanone.

Thus the overall standings Marquez is aligned with Jorge Lorenzo.