The Portuguese Grand Prix's opening practice session saw Alex Marquez take the lead over Joan Mir, giving him the best possible debut on a Ducati.

Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez and his manager Emilio Alzamora, who has guided his career since he was 12 years old, have parted their ways.

Lucio Cecchinello, the president of the LCR Honda MotoGP team, has dismissed rumours that his team is in talks with former rider Jack Miller to replace Alex Marquez in 2023.