Francesco Bagnaia wins the first Grand Prix of the 2023 MotoGP season in Portimao, Portugal.

The Turin rider on Ducati therefore confirms himself after the extraordinary title conquered last year, he is the man to beat.

Behind him on the podium the Aprilia of Vinales and another blue on Ducati, Bezzecchi.

Followed by the Ducatis of Zarco and Alex Marquez, then the KTMs of Binder and Miller. The top ten is completed by Quartararo on Yamaha, Aleix Espargaro on Aprilia and Rins on Honda.

Five Italian bikes in the first five positions, therefore.

Marc Marquez went out after a few laps, miscalculated the trajectory in the corners and overwhelmed the Portuguese Oliveria, his home idol who was second. A risky and inconsiderate maneuver that of the highly decorated Spanish driver.

(Unioneonline/L)

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