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Espargaro "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 finis third.

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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.

Motorsport

MotoGP Qatar GP: Full Moto2 and Moto3 race results

The opening grand prix of the 2024 MotoGP season was the 16-lap Moto3 contest at the Losail International Circuit, which was the first to be run on Pirelli tyres as the Italian manufacturer took over from Dunlop as the sole rubber supplier for Moto3 and Moto2.

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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.

Motorsport

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.

Autosport

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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MotoGP Friday practice won't count towards Qatar GP qualifying after sudden rain

With the track being declared wet on Friday evening due to a short but heavy burst of rain, MotoGP will instead refer to the final practice on Saturday morning (officially referred to as Free Practice 2, despite being the third session in the order) to determine who all will gain…

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MotoGP Qatar GP: Martin tops first practice, Acosta shines in third

Following two pre-season tests in February, the 21-round 2024 MotoGP campaign begins this weekend in Qatar.

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MotoGP Qatar GP: Martin tops first practice as rookie Acosta stars

Following two pre-season tests in February, the 21-round 2024 MotoGP campaign began this weekend in Qatar.

Motorsport

Preview: Qatar MotoGP – three key talking points for the 2024 season

Can Yamaha catch up with Ducati and can anyone stop Francesco Bagnaia from winning his third successive world title?

Al Jazeera

Netanyahu needs to do more on Gaza aid, says Biden

US President Joe Biden said Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must allow more aid into Gaza, after he was caught on a hot mic saying he would confront the Israeli premier over the conflict. A planned sea corridor to take desperately needed aid from Cyprus to Palestinians in…

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Bagnaia: New Ducati MotoGP deal “important” to focus on 2024 title defence

On Monday of this week ahead of the season-opening Qatar Grand Prix, Ducati announced it had re-signed Bagnaia for two more years beyond 2024.

Autosport

The rivals and challenges Marc Marquez must overcome in MotoGP 2024

The greatest rider of his generation is now on machinery from the dominant manufacturer. Is Marc Marquez ready to banish his recent struggles for Honda and reclaim his crown? As Orwell once wrote, ‘there’s time for everything except the things worth doing’. In Marquez’s case, the thing worth doing is…

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2024 MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

Qatar will host the season-opening round of MotoGP again this year, having been placed at the back-end of the 2023 campaign to allow for the track to be resurfaced.

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'I lost trust in my body': Eagles star McGovern

West Coast defender Jeremy McGovern is hopeful he can put his injury troubles behind him in 2024, with a trip to Qatar helping him better understand his body.

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WEC grid airfreighted back from Qatar to Europe to avoid Imola delay

According to a statement from the WEC organisation, sending cars and equipment by air rather than by sea as originally intended was the only way to ensure that the field would be in place in Europe “on time” for the Imola 6 Hours on 21 April.

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Senator Menendez Faces New Criminal Charges In Bribery Scheme

Senator Bob Menendez and his wife face new criminal charges in an alleged bribery scheme involving Egypt and Qatar. The charges include obstruction of just...

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Senator Bob Menendez Facing New Charges In Bribery Scheme

Democratic Senator Bob Menendez faces new obstruction of justice charges in bribery scheme involving Egypt and Qatar, posing serious legal and political co...

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US And Qatar Push For Gaza Ceasefire Amid Aid Concerns

Updates on U.S. and Qatar's efforts to mediate a ceasefire in Gaza amidst ongoing challenges and humanitarian concerns.

Al Jazeera

‘No justification for Gaza carnage’: Nigeria Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar

Nigeria’s FM speaks to Al Jazeera about his government’s domestic plans and global approach.

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Secretary Of State Blinken Praises Qatar's Critical Role In Negotiations

Secretary Blinken emphasizes humanitarian aid in Gaza and praises Qatar's role in ceasefire efforts.

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Lamborghini must be "realistic" about WEC hopes after Qatar debut - Kvyat

Kvyat believes he and the Iron Lynx-run Lamborghini team must keep their expectations in check after concluding the first competitive outing for the new SC63 LMDh prototype at the Losail International Circuit in 14th place, five laps off the lead.

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