26
Mar
2023
Marquez escapes Oliveira Portugal MotoGP clash with minor penalty
The Honda rider started both the sprint race and the main grand prix from pole after surprisingly topping qualifying.
Marquez converted this to a third-place finish in the sprint and was a factor in the podium battle early on.
An aggressive start saw Marquez force both himself and Pramac’s Jorge Martin slightly wide at the third corner on the opening lap as he tried to…