The MotoGP World Championship opened for the 75th time with the Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimão, where Pecco Bagnaia celebrated his first win of the season, followed by Maverick Viñales and Marco Bezzecchi in the next spots. The journey continues next weekend with the second round at the Argentine Grand Prix as competitors push to claim the early lead in the title chase.
The opening weekend featured strong performances from the Spanish rider Marc Márquez, who chased victory from the start. He tried to pull his compatriot Jorge Martín forward but collided with local rider Miguel Oliveira, sending both riders to the ground. The incident resulted in a double long-lap penalty for Márquez, and because of a right-hand surgery, he could not race in Argentina. Oliveira also missed the weekend due to injuries sustained in the crash.
Even with the absence of Márquez and Oliveira, twelve teams will contest the next round, aiming for the top step on a different track. Among the favorites to win the championship are Aleix Espargaró and Pecco Bagnaia, with Márquez hoping to rejoin the fight at the upcoming venue.
In Spain, riders will face three of the four World Championship circuits on the schedule: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the Valencian Community Grand Prix, and the Jerez de la Frontera track. Spain’s Grand Prix remains a highlight. With the addition of India and Kazakhstan, the calendar now includes 21 grands prix, though the Aragon circuit will not feature on this season’s roster.
How to watch the 2023 MotoGP World Championship races live?
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