Jake Dixon was in imperious form with a lights to flag victory in the latest round of the Moto2 season in Austin.

Dixon set down a marker for everyone else in the Championship with this dominant win, having qualified on pole position. It was especially impressive given the track was wet from the off.

It is even more impressive given that he has only raced three times for the Marc VDS team, and this is his second victory.

Jake is now first in the World Championship with 59 points to his name after leading every session this weekend. This is the first time the Dover born rider has ever led the Moto2 World Championship.

Speaking after his victory, Dixon said: “I never thought I’d have two consecutive wins in Moto2”

“Incredible race! The build-up on the grid was crazy, everything felt out of control with the rain falling. I didn’t know what was going on and felt so stressed. But I got a really good start and braked too late into Turn 1 and then nearly high-sided on lap one.

“So, I said to myself, ‘Calm down!’ It was crazy. It’s been a massive weekend and that’s a credit to the Elf Marc VDS Racing Team. They’ve been working with me and keeping me cool, calm and collected. I never thought I’d have two consecutive wins in Moto2 – one in the dry, one in the wet. It’s great to do it in completely different conditions.

“I thought it would take more time for us to be competitive this year and to be honest we are still learning and I can get more comfortable on the bike. There’s still more to come and we’re aiming to fight for the top five at every track we go to.”

Images courtesy of Marc VDS Racing