The rider of the Mooney VR46 Racing Team leaves behind yesterday's sprint and crosses the finishing line in third place in the opening race of the 2023 season. Luca Marini is forced to retire after a crash
Portimao (Portugal), March 26th 2023 - Marco Bezzecchi leaves behind the premature epilogue of yesterday's sprint and conquers the third step of the podium at the Portuguese GP, the first race of the 2023 season. On the Ducati Desmosedici GP of the Mooney VR46 Racing Team, hits the second podium in the Top class of his young career.
From the P8 on the grid and after an excellent start, Marco immediately takes the pace of the leading group to the limits of the Top5. He is able to keep up the rhythm of the very first riders and is third on lap six, a position he defends to the checkered flag. With today's podium he climbs to the third place in the general standings with 16 points.
A weekend to forget for Luca, who was forced to retire twice. Ninth on the grid and tenth on lap 15, he was forced to retire after a crash. For him and for the whole Team, an opportunity to recover in just seven days in Argentina where the second race of the season is scheduled. 
