2024 MotoGP Rd 2 – Sprint- Portugal – Algarve – 23rd March

Race Summary:

  • Maverick Viñales (Aprilia Racing) claimed a thrilling victory after an exciting 12-lap Sprint
  • Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) finished in second after a last-lap move at turn five to pass Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) who finished third
  • Pecco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) made a critical mistake at turn one on lap nine when leading, dropping to fourth 
  • Jack Miller (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) made a great start, taking the lead out of turn one, eventually finishing fifth
  • Polesitter Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Team) dropped to P6 after an issue with his rear ride height device
  • The fastest lap switched hands multiple times with Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) briefly setting it, before Martin took over
  • Early crashes involved Alex Rins, Johann Zarco, Fabio Di Giannantonio, and Brad Binder

 

Comments:

  • First Sprint win for Vinales
  • Ends a run of nine successive Sprint wins by Ducati
  • Second place is best result for Marc Marquez in a Sprint

 

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