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Qatar MotoGP Sunday Subscriber Notes: A Glimpse Of The Future, A Champion In Waiting, And What Pirellis Meant For The Racing

On the one hand, the first race of the 2024 MotoGP season confounded expectations. On the other, it went exactly as you might expect. In fact, where normally the first race of the season is a bit of an anomaly, the Qatar Grand Prix looked like it could be representative for the entire 2024 MotoGP season.

That is partly because there was a test here two weeks ago, and everyone has their bikes pretty much dialed in. But it is also a result of the sprint races. With half race distance on a Saturday afternoon, teams have a good idea of what needs fixing, and get a second chance at perfecting their setup. And because it is the second year of sprint races, teams have a year of data to go on.

The podium of Pecco Bagnaia, Brad Binder, and Jorge Martin feels like an approximation of what the championship might look like by the end of the season. Throw in Marc Marquez in fourth, and a lesson in tire management for Pedro Acosta, and this felt like a template for the rest of the season.

This was not a classic race by any measure. But it was very informative, if it wasn't exciting. So to start, a few observations from the Qatar Grand Prix.

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David EmmettMon, 11/Mar/2024 - 02:56

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