Well, here we are again... it is that time of year again to start talking in-season races!
This season should be another good one with Mark Marquez and the Repsol Honda team still a favorite to win. Yes he fractured his leg, but he should be returning very shortly.
Here is the schedule:
http://www.motogp.com/en/calendar+circuits
There's been a lot of news with preseason and testing in Qatar.
Espargaro has been QUICK and looks to have a promising season ahead of him although his brother just broke his collarbone:
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/T...GP+Day3+Report
Here is a good summary of the Qatar testing and classes:
http://www.crash.net/motogp/results/...day-final.html
Up first is the Qatar GP on March 23.
Length: 5.380 m / 3.343 miles
Width: 12m
Left corners: 6
Right corners: 10
Longest straight: 1.068 m / 0.664 miles
Constructed: 2004
Contact Details:
Tel: +974 4472 9151
Email:
info@circuitlosail.com
Website:
http://www.qmmf.com
Introduction:
The fabulous Losail International Circuit lies on the outskirts of Doha, the capital city of Qatar. Built in little over a year, the track cost $58 million USD and required round-the-clock dedication from almost 1,000 workers in order to get it ready for the inaugural event - the Marlboro Grand Prix of Qatar on the 2nd October 2004.
The track itself is a flowing layout of 5.4 kilometres, surrounded by artificial grass designed to prevent sand from the neighbouring desert from blowing onto the circuit. The main straight is over a kilometre in length and there is a good mix of medium and high-speed corners, including a couple of quick left-handers which has proved particularly popular with the riders.
In 2008 Qatar celebrated the first night time Grand Prix in history, following the construction of permanent outdoor lighting. The switch to night time racing was a success and has continued to be so, with the Qatar event now established as one of the most spectacular on the MotoGP calendar.
Here is how 2013 ended:
1. M. Marquez334
2. J. Lorenzo 330
3. D. Pedrosa 300
4. V. Rossi 237
5. C. Crutchlow188
6. A. Bautista 171
7. S. Bradl 156
8. A. Dovizios 140
9. N. Hayden 126
10. B. Smith 116