- September 10, 2023
The MotoGP championship series visited Misano this weekend, which is considered the home track for many of the Italian riders.
It was a Spaniard, however, who dominated by taking pole position (with a new lap record), and the win in both the Saturday Sprint and the Sunday full race. Jorge Martin (Ducati) led home the same two riders in both races, with Marco Bezzecchi (Ducati) and Pecco Bagnaia (Ducati) finishing second and third in each race.
Both Bagnaia and Bezzecchi rode with injuries incurred in the prior round, but fought through for impressive results. Near the end of both races, Bagnaia was hounded by KTM test rider and wild card entry Dani Pedrosa, but Bagnaia held him off both days to take the final podium spot.
The series continues in two weeks at the Buddh circuit in India. The riders will remain at Misano to test their 2024 prototypes tomorrow.
Although Bagnaia continues to lead the championship points, Martin has closed to within 36 points in second place.
For full results and points for Saturday’s Sprint race, visit the MotoGP site here.
For full results and points for today’s MotoGP race, visit the MotoGP site here.
You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.
