The Circuit Ricardo Tormo hosted the last round of the 2023 MotoGP season, where Pecco Bagnaia was crowned World Champion in the premier class for the second time, retaining his 2022 title. Fabio Di Giannantonio and Johann Zarco rounded off the Top 3.
The Top 10 in the season finale was completed by Fabio Di Giannantonio, Johann Zarco, Brad Binder, Raúl Fernández, Álex Márquez, Franco Morbidelli, Aleix Espargaró, Luca Marini and Maverick Viñales.
Bittersweet ending for Marc Márquez in Valencia
After marvelling with a third position in the sprint race, Marc Márquez took to the track on Sunday with the clear objective of repeating the feat, to finish a very special Grand Prix in the best possible way. The Repsol Honda Team rider had a good start to the race that allowed him to fight for the Top 5 but, when riding in fifth position, contact with Jorge Martín took him out of the contest.
Valencian GP: Race Results (27 laps)
RIDER | TEAM | TIME |
1. Pecco Bagnaia | DUCATI | 40:58.535 |
2. Johann Zarco | DUCATI | +0.360 |
3. Brad Binder | KTM | +2.347 |
4. Fabio Di Giannantonio | DUCATI | +3.176 |
5. Raúl Fernández | APRILIA | +4.636 |
6. Álex Márquez | DUCATI | +4.708 |
7. Franco Morbidelli | YAMAHA | +4.736 |
8. Aleix Espargaró | APRILIA | +8.014 |
9. Luca Marini | DUCATI | +9.486 |
10. Maverick Viñales | APRILIA | +10.556 |
Marc Márquez | REPSOL HONDA | DNF |
General Standings
RIDER | TEAM | POINTS |
1. Pecco Bagnaia | DUCATI | 467 |
2. Jorge Martín | DUCATI | 428 |
3. Marco Bezzecchi | DUCATI | 329 |
4. Brad Binder | KTM | 293 |
5. Johann Zarco | DUCATI | 225 |
6. Aleix Espargaró | APRILIA | 206 |
7. Maverick Viñales | DUCATI | 204 |
8. Luca Marini | APRILIA | 201 |
9. Álex Márquez | DUCATI | 177 |
10. Fabio Quartararo | YAMAHA | 172 |
14. Marc Márquez | REPSOL HONDA | 96 |
22. Joan Mir | REPSOL HONDA | 26 |
Statements
Marc Márquez
“Of course it was a super emotional Sunday, honestly a super emotional week and it was hard at some points to contain the feelings. Sadly, we didn’t finish the race today, I was feeling really strong today and I honestly think a podium was possible today and even maybe more. It wasn’t our mistake, and I don’t push against Martin because he was in attack mode. It happens when you’re fighting for a championship. But the most important thing today is to remember all of the incredible times I have had with HRC and the Repsol Honda Team, they will be the team of my life. We have written an incredible story together and they have become more than just my team, they have become my friends and my family. Thank you for everything since 2013, I will not forget any of you.”