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Portimao MotoGP: Jorge Martin surprised by factory Ducati aero choice, ‘one of the strongest’
Ever since the new MotoGP Sprint races were revealed, Jorge Martin’s name has been among those tipped to excel over the half-distance events.

Portimao MotoGP: Alex Rins: ‘From the footpeg to my arse is shorter!’
After six years as a Suzuki rider, Alex Rins makes his Honda MotoGP race debut at this weekend’s 2023 Portimao season opener.

Portimao MotoGP: Franco Morbidelli starting 2023 season with ‘clean slate, will give it best shot’
Franco Morbidelli says the beginning of the 2023 MotoGP season is a ‘clean slate’ as he looks to return to form following a dismal 2022 campaign

Casey Stoner’s tactical role in Ducati and Francesco Bagnaia’s 2022 MotoGP glory explained
Ducati turned to their last man to win a MotoGP championship in a bid to lend his wisdom to their riders last season - and it worked.

Predictions: MotoGP 2023 champion, biggest bust-up, key story, shock race winner
Key predictions as the MotoGP 2023 season gets set to begin from Crash.net's MotoGP editor Peter McLaren and journalist Robert Jones.

Honda boss Alberto Puig admits: “2023 results will determine Marc Marquez’s future”
Alberto Puig has dismissed Marc Marquez’s links to Ducati as “rumours” but concedes that Honda’s results this season will determine his star man’s future.

Marc Marquez: “I didn’t want to touch Valentino Rossi rivalry again - but you have to”
Marc Marquez has explained his decision to reopen the wounds of his relationship with Valentino Rossi in his recent documentary, even though he didn’t want to.

The title? Race wins? Or avoiding injury? What is a good MotoGP 2023 season for Marc Marquez?
One of the key storylines to follow throughout the early stages of the 2023 MotoGP season is whether Marc Marquez and Honda have what it takes to be title contenders.

Alex Rins could match a record set by Valentino Rossi in Portimao at the Portuguese MotoGP
A victory for Alex Rins in Portimao on Sunday would see him equal a MotoGP record set by Valentino Rossi.

Portimao MotoGP: Miguel Oliveira: Aprilia ‘more sensitive’ than KTM, Ducati ‘stops better, accelerates faster’
Miguel Oliveira says the transition from KTM to Aprilia remains an ongoing process ahead of the MotoGP season-opener.

Portimao MotoGP: Marc Marquez: ‘Racing and testing very different’, Joan Mir set for moment ‘I dreamed of’
Marc Marquez says results from pre-season testing could have little bearing on how the opening MotoGP round of 2023 shakes out.

Will MotoGP have a shock new champion in 2023? Who might cause an upset?
Four different champions in four years, but will the 2023 MotoGP season see a different rider add his name to that list to make it five?

Honda planned to pair “opposing characters” Casey Stoner and Marc Marquez, Livio Suppo explains
Casey Stoner might have prevented some of Marc Marquez’s heroics and accomplishments if he had remained as his teammate, Livio Suppo claimed.

MotoGP: Keith Huewen: ‘Does it make sense to get your backside kicked in two championships?’
Keith Huewen believes there is ‘zero’ chance of Kawasaki returning to MotoGP in place of the recently departed Suzuki in the coming years.

Portimao MotoGP: Miguel Oliveira: ‘First Sprint race will be eventful, top ten will fight harder’
Miguel Oliveira expects the battle between riders inside the top ten positions during MotoGP Sprint races to be ‘very eventful’.

Portimao MotoGP: Pol Espargaro expects to be ‘great asset’ to KTM, debut ‘special’ for Fernandez
Pol Espargaro believes a strong points finish at the 2023 MotoGP season-opener at Portimao could be on the cards, as Augusto Fernandez gets set for official debut.

Portimao MotoGP: Raul Fernandez signed with RNF to be ‘Aprilia rider’, no thoughts about Yamaha
Second-year MotoGP rider Raul Fernandez has made it clear that joining RNF Aprilia one year later than the team wanted does not change anything.

FIRST LOOK: RNF Aprilia unveil 2023 MotoGP bike for Raul Fernandez, Miguel Oliveira
RNF Aprilia have become the final MotoGP team to unveil their 2023 colours for riders Raul Fernandez and Miguel Oliveira.

Work begins on Portimao “rocks” and “bricks” before Portuguese MotoGP - but is it only cosmetic?
Trucks have reportedly begun work on solving the problematic gravel ahead of the Portuguese MotoGP - but there are doubts about its effectiveness already.

Portimao MotoGP: Takaaki Nakagami: ‘Honda can win the championship’, targets ‘podiums’ to save career
Takaaki Nakagami sets out his intentions for the 2023 season by saying top five results and podiums are the best way of saving his MotoGP career.

Portimao MotoGP: Fabio Di Giannantonio ‘back fit’, Alex Marquez ‘confident’ ahead of official Ducati debut
Gresini Ducati duo Fabio Di Giannantonio and Alex Marquez look ahead to the opening two rounds of the MotoGP season, following contrasting fortunes at the final pre-season test.

Enea Bastianini’s crew chief: “I’m worried MotoGP sprint race will penalise my rider”
Enea Bastianini must “change his approach” to succeed in MotoGP Sprint races, his crew chief warns.

Marc Marquez’s brutal comment proving he won’t wave the white flag to Ducati at Portuguese MotoGP
A comment made by Marc Marquez to his brother has been revealed, offering a key glimpse into his mind-set as he prepares to battle Ducati.

Max Biaggi on Valentino Rossi feud: “We were two idiots who waged war through the press!”
Max Biaggi has reflected on his “rinse your mouth” insult to Valentino Rossi, and concluded that they were “two idiots” to argue in front of the media.