Mysterious deviceDovizioso, by contrast, leapt to an early lead -- perhaps thanks in part to mysterious new technology on his Ducati. The Briton had shattered his ankle during practice at last year's Australian MotoGP, only barely recovering in time for the season opener in the Doha desert. If the Suzuki lacks anything this term it is top end speed, and Crutchlow's Honda gradually took advantage. Protests lodgedThe win was not without question marks, however; Honda, Suzuki, Aprilia and KTM lodged a protest at a new aerodynamic wing on the Ducati's rear suspension. MotoGP now travels to Argentina for the second race of the season on March 31.

Source: CNN March 11, 2019 10:29 UTC