Hohenstein-Ernstthal (Germany), July 14 (IANS): Mahindra bike MGP3O claimed its best result yet and a second podium finish in a row in the Moto3 German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring here.
South African Brad Binder, riding for Ambrogio Racing, put his customer Mahindra in the fight for the win throughout the 27-lap race and crossed the line second, just 0.180 seconds behind victor Jack Miller on the KTM.
However, it was a cruel race for Mahindra's own rider Miguel Oliveira Sunday. The Portuguese, who finished third two weeks ago at Assen, had qualified 19th after rain disrupted the session before he had completed his fast run.
In another blazing ride, Miguel climbed rapidly through the tightly-packed field, gaining four places on the first lap alone. The MGP3O was sixth, leading a huge pack after 19 laps, but hopes of further improvement were dashed when another rider fell on him and knocked him out.
There was some compensation as Oliveira's teammate Arthur Sissis claimed his best result of the season by opening his World Championship account with 13th place.
