PHILLIP ISLAND, Oct 19 — Raul Fernandez delivered a dominant performance to claim his maiden MotoGP victory at the Australian Grand Prix today, securing a first-ever triumph for Trackhouse Racing in the premier class.

Sprint-winner Marco Bezzecchi, who began second on the grid, made an electric start to snatch the lead from pole-sitter Fabio Quartararo before the first corner. The Italian’s rapid getaway also allowed Fernandez and Pedro Acosta to overtake Quartararo, who had set a record-breaking lap in yesterday’s qualifying.