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Autosport Podcast: MotoGP 2023 season review
The 2023 MotoGP season saw the introduction of shorter sprint races, adding a new dynamic to the schedule. Pecco Bagnaia, riding for Factory Ducati, secured his second consecutive world title after a tough battle with Martin from Pramac Ducati. Ducati dominated the season, winning a total of 17 out of 20 races, with Bagnaia winning seven of them. Honda struggled throughout the season and only managed one victory, thanks to Alex Rins from LCR. Aprilia, on the other hand, scored two wins with Aleix Espargaro. This season also saw Marc Marquez, an eight-time world champion, making headlines by announcing his decision to leave Honda for Gresini Ducati in 2024. Overall, the sprint race format brought some excitement to the fans and the championship.