Race in recovery for Joe Roberts in Portimao.

First GP experience in Moto2 for Dennis Foggia.

Engines running, traffic lights off, off we go. The new 2023 season of the MotoGP World Championship started today, with the Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimao.

A race in recovery for Italtrans Racing Team, with Joe Roberts called to confirm himself in this third year with the team from Bergamo and rookie Dennis Foggia making his debut in Moto2.

Starting from 19th on the grid after qualifying penalized by the wind, Joe Roberts led a good comeback race finishing 14th at the end of 21 laps. A not brilliant result, due to a problem with his right arm during braking, but which gives him 2 world championship points in a championship that is only just beginning.

Positive debut in Moto2 for Dennis Foggia, who today faced his first GP in the intermediate class. 23rd on the grid, he ran a good race in recovery until finishing 18th, with the points zone within reach.

Now no break: from the Portuguese Grand Prix we fly to Argentina, to the Thermas de Rio Hondo circuit, for the second round of the season.

Dennis Foggia #71 | 18th

“As the first day of school, it didn’t go badly. The goal was to finish in the points and we narrowly missed it. We need to improve the feeling with the bike and get to know each other well with the team. From here we can only take steps forward. See you in Argentina!”.

Joe Roberts #16 | 14th

“I’m quite disappointed with today’s race. I had a problem with my right arm. We have to understand what happened, it’s not a normal thing for me. However it is a long season, we will regroup and come back stronger in the next one!”.

John Sandi | TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

“Going back we knew it wouldn’t be an easy race. However, I’m not satisfied because in his third season with us I expect more from Joe. Dennis made a good debut: we gathered important ideas to continue working. We move to Argentina confident of doing well”.