Reigning world champion Francesco Bagnaia has won the first ever sprint race in MotoGP. To do so, he beat Ducati colleague Enea Bastianini on the final lap of the race in Portugal. Polesitter Marc Marquez closed in on third place. Article continues under ad Bagnaia wins first sprint race MotoGP Marquez managed to qualify his Honda in pole position, but during the race he fell short of the Ducati's superior pace. Bagnaia and Martin were soon past him, after which an intense duel unfolded between the two Ducati riders. While Bagnaia represented the factory team, Martin did so on behalf of satellite team Pramac. It was the first sprint race in MotoGP history, but certainly not the last:...
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