First round of the 2021 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season
The 2021 Qatar motorcycle Grand Prix (officially known as the Barwa Grand Prix of Qatar) was the first round of the 2021 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It was held at the Losail International Circuit in Lusail on 28 March 2021.
Background
MotoGP Entrants
Stefan Bradl replaced Marc Márquez for the start of the season, as Márquez prolonged his recovery from his 2020 season-ending injury.
Free practice
MotoGP
In the first session, Franco Morbidelli was the fastest ahead of Aleix Espargaró and Jack Miller.
Qualifying
MotoGP
Race
MotoGP
Moto2
- Simone Corsi suffered a fractured wrist in a crash during qualifying and withdrew from the event.
- Barry Baltus suffered a fractured wrist in a crash during practice and withdrew from the event.
Moto3
Championship standings after the race
Below are the standings for the top five riders, constructors, and teams after the round.[6][7][8]
MotoGP
Moto2
Moto3
Notes
- ^ a b 1-position penalty for exceeding track limits on the last lap.
References
- ^ "BARWA GRAND PRIX OF QATAR MotoGP Qualifying Nr. 1 Classification 2021" (PDF). www.motogp.com.
- ^ "BARWA GRAND PRIX OF QATAR MotoGP Qualifying Nr. 2 Classification 2021" (PDF). www.motogp.com.
- ^ "2021 Qatar MotoGP | Motorsport Database".
- ^ S.L, Dorna. "motogp.com · GP RESULTS - 2021 QAT MotoGP RAC Classification". motogp.com.
- ^ "OFFICIAL MOTOGP RACE REPORT" (PDF).
- ^ "MotoGP Standings" (PDF). resources.motogp.com. 28 March 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- ^ "Moto2 Standings" (PDF). resources.motogp.com. 28 March 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- ^ "Moto3 Standings" (PDF). resources.motogp.com. 28 March 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
External links
- "MotoGP Official Website". Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- "2021 MotoGP Class (FIM Grand Prix World Championship) Programmes". Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- "Losail International Circuit". Retrieved 22 April 2021.
