Aleix Espargaro secured his second consecutive win of the 2023 Catalan MotoGP, while Maverick Vinales helped make it a first-ever Aprilia 1-2.
Enea Bastianini clipped the rear of Johann Zarco before a skittle-effect saw Marco Bezzecchi and both Gresini riders go down.A red flag was then deployed but not before an awful highside for polesitter Francesco Bagnaia.
A new race distance of 23 laps was confirmed as both factory Ducati riders were the only ones unable to take part in the restart. But their response was immediate as Vinales came through on Martin at turn four. Espargaro then attempted to make it an Aprilia 1-2 at turn 10 but the Pramac rider was too strong under braking.Further back, Pol Espargaro suffered his second DNF of the weekend after suffering a technical issue.
Vinales then kept hold of a three tenths advantage over Espargaro, however, Oliveira was dropped by the two Spaniard and fell back into the clutches of Martin.
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