As it happened: Bagnaia wins first MotoGP Sprint of the year in Portimao

Fabio Quartararo managed to battle back to P10 after contact with Mir on the opening lap, however, the Yamaha rider was the first to miss out on points. 

Jack Miller was fourth ahead of the two factory Aprilia riders - Vinales managed to get the better of Espargaro. 

Bagnaia leads after a mistake from Martin. 

It's last lap time as Martin is under pressure from Bagnaia. 

Vinales again goes for the move on Espargaro a tturn 2 as he makes the move stick but not before contact. Marquez is third after a double overtake on Miller and Oliveira. 

Contact between the two Aprilia riders!

Marquez has regrouped and is now right behind Oliveira. 

Martin fights back into turn one and regains the lead. 

Miller leads!!

Miller is on an absolute charge as he gets through on Bagnaia.

Marquez is struggling as Miller and Oliveira have overtaken the eight-time world champion. 

Mir's crash was as a result of making contact with Quartararo. 

Bagnaia is your new leader from Martin and Marquez. 

Joan Mir has crashed at turn 13. 

Quartararo has had an awful opening lap as he's down to 14th. 

It's Marquez who leads as Bastianini and Bagnaia tussle over second place.

And we're underway for the first-ever MotoGP Sprint.

Riders are on their formation lap!

Jack Miller starts fifth and could be one to watch during the early laps, as is the case for Fabio Quartararo after the Yamaha rider only managed P11 in qualifying. 

Marc Marquez starts from pole ahead of Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin, both of whom have better race pace than the Honda rider. 

Good afternoon and welcome back to the first race day of the 2023 season. The MotoGP Sprint is just over ten minutes from getting underway.