MotoGP 2023: Marco Bezzechi wins the first Indian GP as Japanese bikes thrive at BIC

Marco Bezzecchi emerged as the first-ever MotoGP race winner in India, with Jorge Martin coming in second and Fabio Quartararo finishing third after Francesco Bagnaia crashed out. Bezzecchi dominated the race, leading by 6 seconds at one point. Ducati had a tough day, with Bagnaia crashing while battling Martin. Japanese manufacturers Honda and Yamaha performed well, with Franco Morbidelli finishing seventh and Marc Marquez salvaging a ninth-place finish. Aleix Espargaro suffered a mechanical failure, while Raul Fernandez and Miguel Oliviera scored points for Aprilia. Overall, riders praised the track layout but expressed concerns about the proximity of the walls in certain areas.