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Portimao MotoGP: “They have no idea, I don’t know what they’re doing” - Fabio Quartararo slams stewards
Fabio Quartararo has hit out at the MotoGP stewards after he feels inconsistent penalties were handed out at the season-opener in Portimao.
Marc Marquez must face a double long lap penalty when he returns, after the Argentina MotoGP, after FIM rule clarification
Marc Marquez will be hit by a double long lap penalty in the next race which he is fit to compete in, the FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel have clarified.
Portimao MotoGP: Luca Marini: Ducati’s first big problem? “Never happened to me before”
After looking like a contender for victory due to his performances in pre-season testing, Luca Marini instead endured ‘a nightmare’ opening round to the 2023 MotoGP season as he crashed out of both races.
Portimao MotoGP: Alex Rins: “I would appreciate it if Honda give me something new”
Despite scoring points on his Honda debut in Portimao, Alex Rins has been left frustrated after calling his inability to overtake other MotoGP riders a ‘disaster’.
Aleix Espargaro reveals Marco Bezzecchi confrontation: “It’s something that makes me angry”
Aleix Espargaro has detailed a face-to-face conversation he had with Marco Bezzecchi about the young Italian’s “cry like a baby” comments.
Honda boss Alberto Puig leaps to Marc Marquez defence: “Impossible to avoid” crash
Marc Marquez was not trying to overtake Miguel Oliveira, and could not have avoided their collision at the Portuguese MotoGP, claims Honda boss Alberto Puig.
Injured Miguel Oliveira ruled out of Argentina MotoGP after Marc Marquez collision
Miguel Oliveira will miss this weekend’s Argentina MotoGP due to injury caused in his clash with Marc Marquez.
Portimao MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo ‘fast but cannot fight, difficult to know what we can do’
Fabio Quartararo scored just 8 out of 37 points during MotoGP’s season-opener, at the same Portimao track where he won by over five-seconds in 2022.
Jorge Martin furious after Portuguese MotoGP: “Not the first time - Marc Marquez keeps doing things”
Jorge Martin hit out at Marc Marquez after their Portuguese MotoGP collision, saying “it’s not the first time he has destroyed my race” and demanding harsher penalties for his rival.
Aleix Espargaro worry over injuries after Portuguese MotoGP: “This is not a war, we can’t continue like this”
Aleix Espargaro insists “I don’t want to put anybody in hospital” and begged other riders to “relax” after a spate of injuries at the Portuguese MotoGP.
Is F1 looking to scrap practice sessions? Stefano Domenicali’s bold idea
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has suggested that the sport should scrap practice sessions as the public “doesn’t like” them.
Marc Marquez to miss Argentina MotoGP after successful surgery
Marc Marquez will miss next weekend's Argentina MotoGP due to injury, after undergoing successful surgery on his hand.
Portimao MotoGP: Miguel Oliveira: ‘Sad, a shame, Marc Marquez braked too late’
After seeing a home podium slip away on the final lap of Saturday’s Sprint, Miguel Oliveira led the opening lap of Sunday’s main MotoGP race.
Portimao MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia: Race length not the problem, ‘depends on the rider approach’
MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia says the Sprint nor the main race are the problem for recent crashes and injuries, but that it’s the ‘approach of the rider’ that is causing accidents.
Francesco Bagnaia, Maverick Vinales and Marco Bezzecchi were shocked as they analysed Marc Marquez’s incident at the Portuguese MotoGP
Podium trio Francesco Bagnaia, Maverick Vinales and Marco Bezzecchi watched the highlight of Marc Marquez’s crash at the Portuguese MotoGP and expressed their shock…
Portimao MotoGP: Marc Marquez: ‘Big mistake, sorry to Miguel, penalty correct’
Marc Marquez has apologised for causing the violent impact with home star Miguel Oliveira in Sunday’s Portuguese MotoGP race.
Portimao MotoGP: Maverick Vinales: ‘stewards need to work hard’, turn three ‘a bas***d - Marco Bezzecchi
Maverick Vinales believes stewards will have a lot of work on their plate after an incident-filled first MotoGP round in 2023.
Aleix Espargaro on Marc Marquez’s crash at Portuguese MotoGP: “They have to ban him for one race, minimum”
Aleix Espargaro has called for Marc Marquez to be banned for at least one grand prix after his incident at the Portuguese MotoGP.
Marc Marquez injury worry after taking out Miguel Oliveira at Portuguese MotoGP
Marc Marquez has a possible hand injury after he crashed into Miguel Oliveira at the Portuguese MotoGP, ending both of their races early.
Portimao MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia remains perfect in Portimao as he beats Maverick Vinales to victory
Francesco Bagnaia has won his second race of the 2023 MotoGP season after beating Maverick Vinales, while Marc Marquez was jeered by the home crowd after taking out Miguel Oliveira.
Luca Marini on Enea Bastianini clash at Portuguese MotoGP: “A racing incident; sprint races become dangerous”
Luca Marini apologised but insisted it was “impossible to avoid” his collision with Enea Bastianini at Saturday’s sprint race at the Portuguese MotoGP.
Francesco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin’s private chat revealed: “Jack Miller? He’s crazy!”
This is what sprint race podium finishers Francesco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin chatted about moments after the race at the Portuguese MotoGP on Saturday, in the back of a car…
How to watch Portuguese MotoGP 2023 today: Live stream for free
Francesco Bagnaia returns as MotoGP champion but will have a host of enemies trying to take his crown including Marc Marquez, Fabio Quartararo. This is how to watch the Portuguese MotoGP on March 24-26, including ways to get a free live stream. We’ve also listed the Portuguese MotoGP start times below.
Portuguese MotoGP starting grid: How today's race will begin
Here's the starting grid for today's Portuguese MotoGP.