10:46
The rain flags are already out before a flying lap has been set.
Marc Marquez, Enea Bastianini Portimao MotoGP
As it happened: Bagnaia wins first MotoGP Sprint of the year in Portimao
The opening MotoGP round of the season continues with the inaugural MotoGP Sprint race at Portimao.
Marc Marquez starts the Sprint and Sunday's Grand Prix from pole after a sensational lap that set a new all-time lap record.
Joining Marquez on the front row is Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin, while home favourite Miguel Oliveira is fourth
- Verdict on MotoGP Sprint races? "Some points, not enough! Maybe you risk?"
- Stoner: Ducati’s handling not the best; championship due to Bagnaia, not Ducati
Crash.net will bring you live updates and all the latest news throughout the Portuguese Grand Prix weekend.
25 Mar 2023
10:45
MotoGP is go in 2023!
And we're underway at Portimao with P1!
10:39
A reminder that today's P1 and P2 sessions will combne to determine who makes it directly into Q2 for Saturday's qualifying.
10:38
Miller at Portimao during testing
10:33
Quartararo during the Portimao test
Quartararo returns to basics after new items proved too difficult to understand
Fabio Quartararo, Portimao MotoGP test, 12 March
10:32
Can anyone stop Ducati ad Francesco Bagnaia after their stunning pre-season performance?
Francesco Bagnaia, Portuguese MotoGP 23 March
10:31
Good morning and welcome to the opening Practice of the 2023 MotoGP season. On-track action gets underway in 15 minutes.
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