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MotoGP: Bagnaia and Martin Lead Pramac Racing to 1-2 Finish at Catalunya

Francesco Bagnaia Earns Third Win of the Season

Francesco Bagnaia maintained his impressive form in the 2023 MotoGP season by clinching a dominant victory at the Gran Premi de Catalunya. Starting from pole position, Bagnaia led every lap of the race to secure his third win of the year. The Italian rider extended his championship lead to 44 points, putting him in a commanding position as the season approaches its halfway point.

Jorge Martín Secures Second for Pramac Racing

Joining Bagnaia on the podium was teammate Jorge Martín, who delivered a stunning performance to secure second place. Martín, who started from fifth on the grid, made a blistering start and moved into contention early on. The Spaniard held off a late charge from Takaaki Nakagami to secure his first podium finish of the season and Pramac Racing's first 1-2 finish since 2018.

Nakagami Impresses with Third Place

Takaaki Nakagami produced a brilliant ride to claim third place for LCR Honda. The Japanese rider started from 10th on the grid but made his way through the field with a series of impressive overtakes. Nakagami was on the verge of catching Martín in the closing stages of the race but ultimately settled for a well-deserved podium finish.

Viñales Struggles to Match Teammates' Pace

Maverick Viñales endured a difficult race, finishing eighth for Aprilia Racing. The Spaniard struggled to match the pace of his teammates and was unable to challenge for the podium. Viñales has now finished outside the top six in the last four races, leaving him with work to do to rediscover his early-season form.