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front wing early in the race. The Italian was embroiled in a fierce fight with Repsol Honda's Pol Espargaro for the race duration, coming out 0.2-seconds clear at the flag. career-ending arm injuries 12 months ago. Francesco Bagnaia's (Lenovo Ducati) race never really got going after a massive crash in qualifying and losing part of his ROUND 5 / APRIL 22-24, 2022 PORTIMAO / PORTIMAO, PORTUGAL P86 MOTOGP I FIM MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MYOWNRACE 16 JOE ROBERTS 1ST MOTO2 "Ah man, it's been a long road for me," Rob- erts said. "It meant so much for me to get that win, especially for all of the American fans back home. I know it's been a long me coming [but] we finally got it done. I can't believe it, the last two laps, I saw the gap, and I was, like, 'I can't believe I have this gap right now; I couldn't even ride the last lap! I was just all over the place and didn't want to make a mistake and [just wanted to] bring it home. It was an amazing day for my team and everyone back home in America. I just want to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported me through this me. Let's hope it was the first of many." 6 CAMERON BEAUBIER DNF MOTO2 "That was my best chance yet at a win. It's a huge bummer," Cameron Beaubier said. "I was feeling so good on the bike, I had points where I felt stronger than [Aron] Canet and some where he was stronger than me, but I felt really good where I was. I definitely felt some sprinkles here and there, mainly the first couple of sectors, it was drizzling. I saw Canet's rear end step out big me right in front of me then next thing I knew, I was flying through the air. Obviously, it's a huge bummer but you've just got to focus on the fact that everyone, for the most part, is alright, because that was some pre y scary stuff to see bikes flying past you in the gravel trap. Luckily, we're okay." Jack Miller was getting set for a podium finish until he dropped the Ducati right in front of Joan Mir, wiping them both out. Alex Marquez had a race-long battle with brother Marc but just missed out on the family bragging rights with seventh.