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Jan142021 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

MotoGP: Additional test days in Qatar

MotoGP class teams and racers will have two additional test days in Qatar after the first winter tests in Sepang were canceled. MotoGP announced this week that we will not see an introductory three-day test in Malaysia this year, as measures to contain the Covid-19 virus have been tightened in the country. After a meeting between the teams, the leading men of MotoGP, Dorna and the umbrella organization FIM, a decision was made, among other things, to extend the planned testing in Qatar for an additional two days, or for teams and racers to test the motorcycles for the first time followed by scheduled three-day testing between March 6 and 7. Before that, newcomers and test racers will be able to take a shakedown test on March 10, which they would otherwise have to take in Sepang. P

Feb102015 by Klara LjubiNo Comments

In 2016, the Qatar GP is promised

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Qatar could be included in the Formula 1 racing calendar for the 2016 season. Negotiations between the organizers and Bernie Eccleston have already reached a high level. The organizers have expressed a desire to host a race in the highest class of motorsport, but the decision depends in part on Bahrain, which could in some way veto another race to be held in that part of the world besides theirs and Abu Dhabi . However, Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Attiyah, president of the Qatar Motorsports Federation and vice president of the FIA, insists there is a possibility of signing a contract for the 2016 and 2017 seasons. He says: "We have completed all steps and only a few details separate us from signing." It is not yet clear whether the race would take place on the Losail International Circuit, which would have to obtain a license to host F1, or whether

Mar222014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Marquez's best starting position in Qatar

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Current world champion Marc Marquez started the defense of his title as best he could, as he won the best starting position in the qualifiers for the race in Qatar. The Spaniard narrowly beat Alvaro Bautista and Bradley Smith. Jorge Lorenzo will start the race in fifth place, with Marquez teammate Dani Pedrosa one place behind him. Valentino Rossi was only tenth with a good half a second behind.

Mar202014 by Nika ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Rossi aims for the podium

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Yamaha racer Valentino Rossi says he is aiming for one of the top three spots this weekend at the opening race in Qatar. Rossi stood on the podium six times last season, once in Qatar. The Italian says that all the problems that plagued him before the upcoming season have already been solved. '' We worked hard on testing to improve on some of last year's weaknesses, and gain on speed. I was very competitive during testing. I was among the fastest racers. I am very happy as we did a good job over the winter which will help me be faster. We have a competitive engine and I will be able to fight for the podium this weekend, '' Rossi said. '' I have a very good feeling about the engine and I can't wait for the season to start. The competition is also pretty fast, so I think there will be some

Mar202014 by Nika ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Lorenzo: Marquez is the favorite of the 2014 season

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MotoGP double champion Jorge Lorenzo says Honda's rival Marc Marquez is the favorite for the 2014 MotoGP title, Marquez beat Lorenzo by a hair last year, even though he was a newcomer to the sport. Lorenzo estimates that Marquez should be considered the favorite to win this year as well. '' The championship will be even tougher than last season. Marquez is likely to start as a true warrior, '' Lorenzo said before the start of the season, which will be in Qatar this weekend. '' Then I think me, Dani Pedrosa and also Valentino Rossi are in a good position. '' Marquez is still recovering from an injury as he broke his leg during training, but Lorenzo believes he will recover quickly. '' Regarding Marco's form, I have to wait before I say anything. He is very fast and strong. Maybe he won't start after his

Apr92013 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Crutchlow excited about Rossi's performance

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In the first race of this season, racing doctor Valentino Rossi proved once again that he is not yet "retired". Despite a poor start to the race, in the second half he started to set record times and started to overtake his rivals as if for a bet. In the end, he was only behind the current world champion and teammate Jorge Lorenzo. Valentino Rossi started the race for the Qatar Grand Prix from the seventh starting place and thus broke through to the fifth place. He made two minor mistakes in the first rounds and then went on the hunt for the leaders. Meanwhile, he also overtook Briton Cal Crutchlow, who made a minor mistake and drove off the track. In the end, an exciting fight followed with the talented newcomer Marco Marquez, in which the latter lost. "Valentino was amazing. After a long time, he was racing this one again