Joan Mir wins European MotoGP to widen championship lead

VALENCIA, Spain (AFP) - Spain s Joan Mir won Sunday s European MotoGP in Valencia, his first victory in the premier category, to increase his lead in the world championship to 37 points.

Mir took advantage of title rival Fabio Quartararo s first-lap crash while compatriot Alex Rins ensured a one-two finish for Suzuki.

Frenchman Quartararo recovered to trail home in 14th but saw his championship hopes suffer a potentially fatal blow with just two races of the season remaining.