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Why Acosta's MotoGP debut outshone Marquez's a decade earlier

“Unbelievable” was how one commentator described Pedro Acosta’s early rise up to fourth in the season-opening Qatar Grand Prix last weekend. But, in truth, it was anything but.

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Aero "last piece of puzzle" in MotoGP bike development, says Miller

Aero devices have been gaining prevalence in MotoGP ever since Ducati first introduced winglets on its bike in the mid-2010s, with other manufacturers also jumping on the bandwagon after seeing how it transformed the performance of the Desmosedici.

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Having Marquez, Acosta in KTM MotoGP roster would be "amazing", says team manager

KTM was seen as a possible destination for Marquez when he was pondering leaving Honda at the end of last year, but the six-time MotoGP champion eventually chose to join the Ducati fold via its satellite Gresini team.

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Martin’s time with Pramac MotoGP team ‘like it or not has come to an end'

Martin made his MotoGP debut with the factory-supported Pramac Ducati team in 2021 and scored a maiden victory that year at the Styrian Grand Prix in Austria.In 2023, the Spaniard fought for the title with factory Ducati team rival Francesco Bagnaia, ultimately missing out at the final round of the…

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Martin’s time with Pramac MotoGP team 'like it or not has come to an end'

Martin made his MotoGP debut with the factory-supported Pramac Ducati team in 2021 and scored a maiden victory that year at the Styrian Grand Prix in Austria.

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Podcast: Stunning MotoGP debuts in Qatar for two headline riders

Marc Marquez's move from Honda to the Gresini Ducati team has been the biggest story in MotoGP since it was first mooted last September.

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Yamaha “not magicians” as it's left “not happy” after Qatar MotoGP round

Fabio Quartararo was the leading Yamaha in last Sunday’s Qatar GP down in 11th and 17.701 seconds off race winner Francesco Bagnaia on the factory Ducati.

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Marquez ‘not at limit’ of Ducati despite strong Qatar MotoGP debut

The eight-time grand prix world champion finished fourth in last Sunday’s grand prix at Losail, having scored a fifth place in the sprint and sixth in qualifying.

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Martin “cannot use strongest parts” of his riding on 2024 Ducati MotoGP bike

The 2023 championship runner-up took the first win of the 2024 campaign on Saturday in the sprint contest.But he couldn’t convert his pole into a second win in the grand prix, dropping behind Francesco Bagnaia on the opening lap and ultimately finishing third.While Martin branded the Qatar round as a…

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Ducati: Renewing Bagnaia's MotoGP contract not as easy as people may think

After more than two decades in the Italian company's marketing department, Grassilli was promoted last winter to replace Paolo Ciabatti, one of the most recognisable members within Ducati.

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Martin "cannot use strongest parts" of his riding on 2024 Ducati MotoGP bike

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Mir wants Honda "intensity" on MotoGP development to get out of "Japanese Cup"

Honda was expected to make a leap in performance after revamping its approach towards MotoGP over the winter, as it began life without its star rider Marc Marquez in the factory Repsol team.

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How Qatar MotoGP debut proved Marquez's Ducati switch is already paying off

Marc Marquez’s first MotoGP outing on a Ducati went about as well as it could have.

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Bagnaia: Understanding 2024 Ducati more important than Qatar MotoGP win

The reigning double world champion took the lead in the standings after putting in a controlled performance on Sunday to win the season-opening grand prix at Losail.It marked the second season in a row that Bagnaia has won the first grand prix of the year and came after a tricky…

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Espargaro was "100% sure" of victory before "nightmare" Qatar MotoGP race

Espargaro was seen by many as the favourite for Sunday’s full-distance race at the Losail International Circuit, with six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez leading the praise for the Aprilia rider after he showed stunning pace in the closing laps of the sprint to finish third.

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Espargaro "100% sure" of victory before "nightmare" Qatar MotoGP race

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Marquez "gave up" maiden Ducati MotoGP podium shot in Qatar GP

The eight-time grand prix world champion enjoyed a strong debut on the 2023-spec Ducati in Qatar, finishing fifth in the sprint before going one better in the grand prix.

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MotoGP Qatar GP: Bagnaia wins thriller, Marquez fourth to cap off Ducati debut

Sprint winner Jorge Martin got the holeshot from pole position on his Pramac Ducati, but Bagnaia got an even better launch from fifth on the grid to slot into second position.

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MotoGP Qatar GP: Bagnaia dominates from Binder; Marquez fourth

Sprint winner Jorge Martin got the holeshot from pole position on his Pramac Ducati, but Bagnaia got an even better launch from fifth on the grid to slot into second position.

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2024 Aprilia MotoGP bike like an F1 car in Qatar corners - Espargaro

Aprilia overhauled its V4-powered RS-GP over the winter, with its new aerodynamic concept turning heads when it was seen for the first time at the Sepang test last month.

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Marquez: Qatar MotoGP track no longer a 'nightmare' on Ducati

The six-time MotoGP world champion made his Ducati race debut on Saturday in Qatar in the first sprint of the year, finishing fifth after qualifying sixth for Gresini Racing.

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MotoGP Qatar GP: Martin controls sprint, Marquez fifth on Ducati debut

Just over 100 days after the 2023 championship – in which Martin finished runner-up – concluded, the 2024 campaign began under the Losail lights on Saturday with the sprint.

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MotoGP Qatar GP: Martin snatches pole, Marquez sixth for Ducati debut

Pramac rider Martin posted a sensational 1m50.789s flying lap on his first run in Saturday’s afternoon qualifying session to take the spot by 0.083 seconds over the Aprilia of Aleix Espargaro.

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Quartararo struggled too much on “really bad” Qatar MotoGP Friday

Quartararo was classified a distant 19th in the only dry practice on Friday afternoon, finishing 1.2 seconds off the pace set by Jorge Martin on the Pramac Ducati, as he struggled in low-grip conditions on the 2024-spec Yamaha M1.

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Marquez “not far” in Qatar MotoGP practice but wary of “fake day”

The eight-time grand prix world champion ended Friday’s dry FP1 fourth fastest on the Gresini Ducati and topped the rain-hit FP2.

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