[roadracingworld.com] - MotoGP: More From The Qatar Airways Grand Prix Of Qatar

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More from the first race of the MotoGP season, Saturday’s Sprint race at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar:

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More from the first race of the MotoGP season, Saturday’s Sprint race at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar:

KTM tested a wide variety of new components in the off-season, and Brad Binder (33) put everything together for a close second place finish in the Sprint race. Photo by Michael Gougis.Francesco Bagnaia (63) had a low-key start to his season, qualifying fifth and finishing fourth in the Sprint race. It was perhaps less than expected after he dominated preseason testing. Photo by Michael Gougis.Marc Marquez (93) ran as high as fourth and finished fifth in the Sprint race, 1.8 seconds off the leader, after qualifying sixth. The highest-placed Honda in the Sprint was 15th, more than 14 seconds behind the leader.Former World Champion Fabio Quartararo (20) qualified 16th and finished the Sprint race in 12th, the highest-placed rider on a Japanese machine. There were no Japanese machines in the final qualifying session.The post MotoGP: More From The Qatar Airways Grand Prix Of Qatar appeared first on Roadracing World Magazine | Motorcycle Riding, Racing & Tech News.