With no less than four bikes in the top 5 in Qatar, it is nothing to say that Ducati has once again marked its territory on a Losail track which this time hosts the Doha Grand Prix. The least consistent of the Borgo Panigale clan was the quickest in the person of Jack Miller. Teammate Bagnaia follows like Johann Zarco, as calm as ever, despite a fall in the morning. The table is well finished by Jorge Martin, fast rookie. At Yamaha, on the other hand, it is apparently less obvious…
The tuning fork brand is certainly pleased with Fabio Quartararo fourth, but the winner of the Qatar Grand Prix Casa Particular in Viñales is only ninth. He came close to potentially finding himself in Q1, which will be the fate of Valentino Rossi 14e. Morbidely is seventh, but with two engines having shown signs of weakness that are worrying to say the least.
It was a tricky #MotoGP FP1 for @FrankyMorbido12 despite his speed 👎
The @sepangracing rider had smoke pouring from the exhaust on more than one occasion throughout the session 💨#DohaGP 🏁 pic.twitter.com/UT6UDwsjcV
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) April 2, 2021
Aleix Espargaro is, on the other hand, delighted with its sixth place with a Aprilia whom he had put in command of FP1. alex rins, eighth, saves the furniture for Suzuki who will undoubtedly still see his World Champion Joan mir in Q1 since he is 13th. At the house of Honda, we don't show off and we thank Bradl to save honor thanks to his top 10. For Nakagami, Alex Marquez et Pol Espargaro, on the other hand, it is a group shot going from the 15e in 17th place. And it's the newcomer who brings up the rear while the two LCR residents continue to collect scraps...
At KTM, things are apparently less bad. Olive tree is 11th and Petrucci 12th. This was the look of the first day in Doha. The second now opens with in particular the qualifications. And here are the times so you don't miss anything, including in Moto3 and Moto2 ...
It's a Ducati 1-2-3 on Friday night! 💪@jackmilleraus recovers from his earlier moment to top FP2 ahead of @PeccoBagnaia and @JohannZarco1! 🔥#DohaGP 🏁 pic.twitter.com/NkomwGKNIG
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) April 2, 2021
MotoGP Qatar 2: Doha Grand Prix times
Saturday, April 3
12:25 a.m.: Free practice 3 Moto3
13:20: Free Practice 3 Moto2
14:15 p.m.: Free practice 3 MotoGP
16:30 p.m.: Moto3 qualifying
17:25 p.m.: Moto2 qualifying
18:20 p.m.: Free practice 4 MotoGP
19:00 p.m.: MotoGP qualifying