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Indian MotoGP, Buddh – Sprint Race Results
Jorge Martin won the 2023 Indian MotoGP Sprint race at the Buddh International Circuit, reducing Francesco Bagnaia’s championship lead. Bagnaia finished in second place, followed by Marc Marquez in third. Marco Bezzecchi, who had taken pole position, was hit by his VR46 teammate Luca Marini at Turn 1 and dropped to the back. Joan Mir, on a Honda, briefly challenged Marquez for third place before crashing on lap 4. Brad Binder then took up the pursuit of Marquez but made a mistake. Fabio Quartararo, riding for Yamaha, was overtaken by Bezzecchi on the penultimate lap and finished in sixth place. The race was delayed due to rain, and there were concerns about damp patches on the track. Several riders, including Marini, fell at Turn 1, and these incidents will be reviewed. The race distances for MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3 were adjusted after feedback from riders and tire suppliers. Bagnaia had a 36-point lead over Martin heading into the Sprint race. The Buddh Circuit features long straights and challenging corners. Enea Bastianini was absent due to injury.
Source: Crash
