Even in MotoGP's virtual world, a Marquez still rules

FILE PHOTO: MotoGP - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - August 11, 2019 EG 0,0 Marc VDS' Alex Marquez celebrates finishing in second place in Moto2 race REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

LONDON (Reuters) - Alex Marquez celebrated a first MotoGP win -- even if only virtually -- in a '#StayAtHomeGP' esports race featuring 10 top riders including older brother and six-time world champion Marc.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic that has brought live sport to a standstill, the 23-year-old Moto2 champion is still waiting to debut in the top category after moving up to partner Marc at Repsol Honda.