Further back, Americans Joe
Roberts (Kalex) and Sean Dylan
Kelly (Kalex) finished 14th and
20th, respectively.
to drop down the order, under
attack from Manuel Gonzalez
(Kalex) before Arbolino arrived
and took the place.
Arbolino (Kalex) overcoming
a tough qualifying and start to
complete the podium.
Canet made the perfect start
by taking the holeshot with
polesitter Filip Salac (Kalex)
and Acosta following closely in
the opening stages of the race.
One lap later and Acosta was
up to second. Soon after, he
made a dive for the race lead
and attempted to break away.
Canet stayed with him, though,
applying the pressure lap after
lap and only in the last few was
Acosta able to pull clear to take
his first win of the year.
Behind Canet, the battle for
the final spot on the podium
was intense as Salac began
ROUND 1 / MARCH 24-26, 2023
ALGARVE INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT / PORTIMAO, PORTUGAL
MOTOGP I FIM MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
P74
Portimao MotoGP Feature Race
Pedro Acosta (37) was
under constant pressure
from Aron Canet but had
it all under control for
the Moto2 win.
