MotoGP

After five years as a Ducati rider, Miller joins the factory KTM squad for 2023. But the transition was a difficult one of the winter, as the RC16 lagged ...

[PrimePrimeMotoGP ](/motogp/news/the-signs-that-motogps-japanese-powerhouses-are-changing-for-the-better/10441078/) [PrimePrimeMotoGP ](/motogp/news/can-anyone-stop-changed-bagnaia-as-ducati-tightens-its-grip-on-motogp/10447508/) “Like I said. “We’ve been working extremely hard, and when I say ‘we’ I mean mainly the engineers. “To be honest, I’m as surprised as you guys, especially on the time,” Miller said on Friday. After five years as a Ducati rider, Miller joins the factory KTM squad for 2023.

MotoGP begins its 2023 season in Portimao this weekend. This page will be updated with MotoGP Portugal results across the weekend.

Only Joan Mir, on the Repsol Honda, interrupted the Ducati supremacy as he finished FP1 in second place. [MotoGP](/news/racing/motogp) was conditioned by weather. CryptoData RNF Racing Aprilia Honda RC213V Repsol Honda Team Aprilia RS-GP Aprilia Racing Ducati GP23 Ducati Lenovo Team KTM RC16 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MotoGP Team

His KTM-backed GasGas Factory Racing Tech3 team said Espargaro was conscious but had suffered back and chest trauma and been transferred to hospital in Faro for ...

March 24 (Reuters) - Spanish MotoGP rider Pol Espargaro was taken to hospital on Friday after a big crash in practice for the season-opening race in Portugal. His KTM-backed GasGas Factory Racing Tech3 team said Espargaro was conscious but had suffered back and chest trauma and been transferred to hospital in Faro for further examination. Pol Espargaro taken to hospital after big crash in Portugal

MotoGP's doctor Angel Charte says Pol Espargaro is “neurologically fine” after being airlifted to hospital following a violent crash in FP2 for the Portuguese ...

[PlusPlusMotoGP ](/motogp/news/can-anyone-stop-changed-bagnaia-as-ducati-tightens-its-grip-on-motogp/10447342/) [PlusPlusMotoGP ](/motogp/news/why-a-difficult-2021-hasnt-broken-one-honda-motogp-aces-resolve/7338541/) “Cervically, he is perfectly fine.

KTM's Jack Miller topped a chaotic second practice for the MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix which was red-flagged twice, the second for a serious crash involving ...

[PrimePrimeMotoGP ](/motogp/news/how-motogp-riders-are-preparing-for-the-physical-stress-of-sprint-races/10409717/) [PrimePrimeMotoGP ](/motogp/news/how-motogps-underachiever-is-working-to-reverse-its-fortunes-in-2023/10413253/) [Marc Marquez](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/marc-marquez/17122/). [PrimePrimeMotoGP ](/motogp/news/is-motogps-comeback-king-ready-to-reclaim-his-throne/10414159/) [PrimePrimeMotoGP ](/motogp/news/how-one-motogp-team-went-from-title-challengers-to-losing-it-all-in-four-years/10416594/) [PrimePrimeMotoGP ](/motogp/news/how-the-motogp-paddock-has-offered-refuge-to-suzukis-former-team/10420795/) [Alex Marquez](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/alex-marquez/20860/) was denied a Q2 place by just over a tenth as he ended up 11th on his Gresini Ducati, while [Joan Mir](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/joan-mir/289391/) led the Honda charge in 12th as no HRC rider made the Q2 cut. [PrimePrimeMotoGP ](/motogp/news/the-other-suzuki-signing-that-could-transform-hondas-motogp-form/10424853/) [PrimePrimeMotoGP ](/motogp/news/the-signs-that-motogps-japanese-powerhouses-are-changing-for-the-better/10441080/) [PrimePrimeMotoGP ](/motogp/news/can-anyone-stop-changed-bagnaia-as-ducati-tightens-its-grip-on-motogp/10447510/) [Johann Zarco](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/johann-zarco/20642/) (Pramac), Bezzecchi, Aleix Espargaro and Ducati’s [Enea Bastianini](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/enea-bastianini/109333/) took the final Q2 slots. [MGP MotoGPPortugal GP ](/motogp/news/motogp-doctor-gives-pol-espargaro-update-after-violent-portugal-fp2-crash/10448049/)

Pol Espargaro suffered a big crash in Friday's Practice 2 of the Grande Prémio TISSOT de Portugal, with the session red-flagged and the Spaniard taken to ...

"He has suffered severe spinal trauma and a contusion to his lungs which we will have to monitor closely. He can move his feet, legs, and arms perfectly well, so there is no reason to fear any permanent spinal injury." To determine the extent, he will need to be evaluated via further examination at Faro hospital, specifically his spine," Dr.

Aussie's shock at record as 'furious' riders demand change after 'scary' crash.

“Last year, when I took the gravel to the box, everyone was laughing at what I did. And nothing changed until the crash of Diggia. “The first time we arrived here in the track walk I did with my team, I sent a picture of the gravel to [then-MotoGP safety officer] Franco Uncini, that was too big. And it was the normal form of the gravel, and the size, too. The crash reignited calls from drivers to improve the safety of the track, with a particular focus on the size of the gravel at Portimao. Espargaro was “conscious” at the time “and was transferred to Faro hospital for further examinations.”

Red Bull KTM's Jack Miller has set a new lap record in practice for Round 1 of the 2023 MotoGP season in Portugal.

My objective today was to be in the top 10 and we were able to do that by a considerable margin. “My objective today was to be inside the top 10 and we were able to do that by a considerable margin. “With the new engine, we made a big step. The bike really gives you an amazing feeling and I’m able to save these moments. “I’ve done f**k all except be in Australia for the last four months! Not with the improvements, but the lap time.

Jack Miller, as seen during pre-season testing in Portugal. Photo by Rob Gray/Polarity Photo, courtesy KTM Factory Racing. Jack Miller set a new All Time ...

Alex Marquez, Ducati, 1:38.385 Enea Bastianini, Ducati, 1:38.256 Marco Bezzecchi, Ducati, 1:38.158 Johann Zarco, Ducati, 1:38.112 Jorge Martin, Ducati, 1:37.991 Luca Martini, Ducati, 1:37.899

MotoGP Portuguese GP: Miller tops twice red-flagged FP2, Pol Espargaro airlifted to hospital · KTM's Jack Miller topped a chaotic second practice for the MotoGP ...

[PlusPlusMotoGP ](/motogp/news/how-motogp-riders-are-preparing-for-the-physical-stress-of-sprint-races/10409563/) [PlusPlusMotoGP ](/motogp/news/how-motogps-underachiever-is-working-to-reverse-this-in-2023/10412982/) [Marc Marquez](https://www.autosport.com/driver/marc-marquez/829758/). [PlusPlusMotoGP ](/motogp/news/is-motogps-comeback-king-ready-to-reclaim-his-throne/10413608/) [PlusPlusMotoGP ](/motogp/news/how-one-motogp-team-went-from-title-challengers-to-losing-it-all-in-four-years/10416469/) [PlusPlusMotoGP ](/motogp/news/how-the-motogp-paddock-has-offered-refuge-to-suzukis-former-team/10419545/) [Alex Marquez](https://www.autosport.com/driver/alex-marquez/829673/) was denied a Q2 place by just over a tenth as he ended up 11th on his Gresini Ducati, while [Joan Mir](https://www.autosport.com/driver/joan-mir/829677/) led the Honda charge in 12th as no HRC rider made the Q2 cut. [PlusPlusMotoGP ](/motogp/news/the-other-suzuki-signing-that-could-transform-hondas-motogp-form/10424581/) [PlusPlusMotoGP ](/motogp/news/the-signs-that-motogps-japanese-powerhouses-are-changing-for-the-better/10440747/) [PlusPlusMotoGP ](/motogp/news/can-anyone-stop-changed-bagnaia-as-ducati-tightens-its-grip-on-motogp/10447342/) [Johann Zarco](https://www.autosport.com/driver/johann-zarco/829807/) (Pramac), Bezzecchi, Aleix Espargaro and Ducati’s [Enea Bastianini](https://www.autosport.com/driver/enea-bastianini/841467/) took the final Q2 slots. [MGP MotoGPPortugal GP ](/motogp/news/motogp-riders-critical-of-portugal-track-safety-after-espargaro-incident/10448103/)

“It's difficult to say,” added Fabio Quartararo, “because I am a rider and not really looking at everything. But for sure we need a change because our sport to ...

Our sport is incredible, and it’s completely out of this world that MotoGP is going down in viewers. But for sure we need a change because our sport to watch is one of the best. It’s good to have some changes, and of course, at the start it’s scary but I think we are moving in a good way.”

Pol Espargaro has been left with injuries including a broken jaw and bruised lungs after an ugly crash in practice at the Portuguese MotoGP.

“He has suffered severe spinal trauma and a contusion to his lungs which we will have to monitor closely. Dr Charte added, “his oxygen levels are good, but he has quite a significant lung contusion, the extent of which we will need to confirm with CT scans and MRIs at Faro hospital. “To determine the extent, he will need to be evaluated via further examination at Faro hospital, specifically his spine.”