"I won't want to ride the first time in a long time in rainy conditions. And following the impact DTS has had on Formula 1, MotoGP desperately needs the same boost. Crash is first for all of MotoGP’s latest inside info and is your one-stop resource for full race results, championship standings and rider profiles. Following Aprilia’s best start to a MotoGP season in the hands of … However, he did so having been following Nakagami when the Japanese rider fell from his Honda at Turn 7. Fabio Quartararo took his first win since July and returned to the lead of the MotoGP championship in the Catalan Grand Prix after a lap one crash for Andrea Dovizioso. With MotoGP producing arguably its most competitive era of racing, the 2019 season saw plenty of races decided on the last lap and on many occasions the final corner. The 28-year-old Repsol Honda rider also missed the opening two races of this season in Qatar. Oct 27, 2020, 1:33 PM. It has not much to do with us. Valentino Rossi “didn’t understand” why he crashed on the opening lap of the MotoGP French Grand Prix and called his third-successive non-finish a “great shame”. Read Also: Red Bull Ring MotoGP: Dovizioso wins crash-strewn race; Morbidelli was taken to the medical centre for checks, but initial scans revealed no serious injuries. By WWOS staff. Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez was victorious in the Australian Grand Prix as long-time race leader Maverick Vinales crashed out on the final lap Marc Marquez is a six-time MotoGP champion but he admitted he had butterflies in his stomach ahead of this weekend's Portuguese Grand Prix, at which he he will return to the track for the first time since last year's season-ending crash. Pol Espargaro finishes day-one of the Portuguese MotoGP Grand Prix 12th fastest, aims to show ‘our potential in one lap’ tomorrow. Where does Espargaro sit ahead of Marquez's return? Even before his Jerez crash, he and Honda were in trouble. I expected the bike to be more difficult, but it allows me [to do] a lot, I can push it and take advantage of the strong points and hide the weak points.”, Binder responds to “sensitive” Rossi after criticism, MotoGP Doha Grand Prix qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more. “From what we’ve gathered of the data, it shouldn’t happen anyway. OPINION: Jorge Lorenzo's status as one of the greatest MotoGP riders of all time is hard to dispute. Marquez fractured his upper arm in the season-opening Spanish Grand Prix in July and did not race again all year. Miller’s time attack attempt before that lap, which was set to put him top of the session, almost ended in disaster at Turn 14 when his Ducati almost flicked him into the scenery. "My confidence is not high, I have to start step by step. Combined lap times during the second and final 2021 MotoGP pre-season test at Losail in Qatar. "It was a difficult decision not to race in Qatar because I was feeling ready but not 100%.". It is one of those things when you’re pushing. Apr 2, 2021, 1:32 PM Ducati’s Jack Miller thought his MotoGP FP2 pacesetting lap would be scrapped when LCR’s Takaaki Nakagami crashed in front … Aleix Espargaro concludes day-one at the Portuguese MotoGP Grand Prix 14th for Aprilia; suffers crash in FP2. Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez was victorious in the Australian Grand Prix as long-time race leader Maverick Vinales crashed out on the last lap. With FP3 conditions unlikely to allow for lap time improvements on Saturday, Martin has secured himself a place in Q2 in just his second race weekend – something he admits he didn’t expect. Pre-race favourite Marquez had taken the lead early on, but then found himself having to recover from 18th place after an off-track excursion. LISBON, April 16 — Marc Marquez is a six-times MotoGP world champion but he admitted he had butterflies in his stomach ahead of this weekend’s Portuguese Grand Prix when he returns to the track for the first time since last year’s season-ending crash. Apr 10 2021 2 Comments . “My goal was to finish in the top 10 to get into Q2, but I definitely didn't expect a FP2 like today. Our way of enjoying life is riding the bike," said Vinales, who won the season opener in Qatar. “I only got on the bike a few weeks ago, but it's clear to me that if I want to improve I'm in the right place.