Last Updated on June 5, 2023 11:30 pm by Erwin Noguera
The MotoGP Italian Grand Prix will take place on June 9-11 and motorcycle fans are excited to witness another great event on the championship calendar. This year the race will take place at the iconic Mugello circuit, located in the beautiful region of Tuscany. The qualifying sessions will be on June 9 and 10 while the race will be on the 11th.
In the 2023 MotoGP season, the championship remains hotly contested. After several races, two Italian drivers, Francesco Bagnaia (94) and Marco Bezzecchi (93), find themselves separated by just 1 point in the top standings. Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) is the current world champion and wants to retain his title, while Bezzecchi (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) wants to dethrone him and win his first. Between the two they have 4 victories in 5 races. The rest is from the Spanish Alex Rins in the United States.
MotoGP Italian Grand Prix 2023 – Preview and betting odds
When:
June 11 at 9:00 am ET in the Mugello circuit, Tuscany, Italy
Betting Odds:
Francesco Bagnaia -300
Brad Binder +600
Marco Bezzecchi +800
Jack Miller +2000
Maverick Vinales +2200
Marc Marquez +2800
Where can I watch it?
In the previous race, the French Grand Prix, Marco Bezzecchi pulled off an impressive victory, putting him just 1 point behind his teammate Francesco Bagnaia. The race was exciting from start to finish, with bold overtaking and an intense battle for the top positions. This has added to the excitement and anticipation for the Italian Grand Prix, as the two Italian drivers will look to maintain their performance and fight for victory on home soil.
However, there are some important absences for this race. One of the outstanding drivers, Pol Espargaró, will not be able to participate in the Italian Grand Prix due to injury. The GasGas rider confirmed that he has not fully recovered and has decided not to risk his health and well-being by racing at Mugello. This news is disappointing for his fans and will undoubtedly affect the dynamics of the race, as Espargaró is a talented and competitive driver. Jonas Folger will once again be his replacement.
Table
Regarding the state of the championship, in addition to Bagnaia and Dovizioso, the South African Brad Binder (81) is third and the Spanish Jorge Martin (80) fourth, very close to the leaders, and they are also in the fight for the title. Precisely Martin was second in the last race and fourth in Spain, while Binder was sixth in France and second in Spain.
Luca Marini (Mooney VR46 Racing Team), Jorge Martín (Prima Pramac Racing), Johann Zarco (Prima Pramac Racing), Alex Márquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™), and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) are also riders to watch out for this weekend.
The Mugello circuit is known to be one of the most challenging and technically demanding on the MotoGP calendar. With its sinuous and varied design, it offers a real challenge for pilots.
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The 5,245-meter-long track features a combination of fast and slow corners, long straights, and elevation changes, making it an exciting and demanding circuit in terms of skill and courage.
One of Mugello’s most iconic corners is “Arrabbiata 1”, a fast, high-speed corner that tests the skill of the drivers. Precision and bravery are critical to successfully navigating this curve. In addition, the Mugello main straight is one of the longest in the championship, providing overtaking opportunities and adding to the excitement of the competition.
In short, the MotoGP Italian Grand Prix at the Mugello circuit promises to be an exciting and action-packed event. With the championship hotly contested, the Italian drivers fighting for victory at home and Pol Espargaró absent due to injury, the race is set to be an epic battle. Motorbike fans are eager to enjoy the excitement and adrenaline that only MotoGP can offer in the breathtaking setting of Mugello. It will be a great race but we believe Bagnaia will extend his lead at the top of the table.
MotoGP Italian Grand Prix 2023 – Betting Picks:
- Bagnaia comes first at home
- Brad Binder to come close behind
- Marco Bezzecchi to close the podium alongside his compatriot
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