Motorcycling-Bike whisperer Bezzecchi claims maiden win in Argentina to lead championship

MotoGP - Argentina Grand Prix - Autodromo Termas de Rio Hondo, Santiago del Estero, Argentina - April 1, 2023 Mooney VR46 Racing Team's Marco Bezzecchi poses with a medal as celebrates after finishing the sprint race in second place REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, Argentina (Reuters) -Marco Bezzecchi clinched his and VR46 Racing's maiden MotoGP victory at the Argentina Grand Prix on Sunday to move to the top of the championship standings after he dominated in wet conditions to lead from the first corner to the chequered flag.

Pramac Ducati's Johann Zarco finished second with a stunning ride in the second half of the race while pole sitter Alex Marquez was third on his Gresini Ducati for his first podium since the Aragon Grand Prix in 2020.