Third. The Spanish MotoGP rider Aleix Espargar missed out on a podium finish at the Catalonia Grand Prix after thinking the race was over a lap before it . Onto the penultimate lap, Mir struck for second,and that wasnt the last of Morbidellis worries asRins homed in as well. Pol Espargaro (Repsol Honda Team) + 0.4759. The Aprilia rider produced a new lap record of Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona earlier in the day in third free practice, and duly repeated the feat with a 1m38.742s with h pole lap of 1m 47.597s - a new record after the . BARCELONA (Reuters) - Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro broke the lap record twice in hot conditions to claim his second pole of the season at the Catalunya Grand Prix in Barcelona on Saturday. This has led to criticism that drivers and mechanics are too familiar with Catalunya, reducing the amount of on-track action. A clean, slick move as Foggia lost two places in one corner, Arbolino also slicing through. Rins, meanwhile, gained an impressive ten places to take third and his first podium since his stunning win at Silverstone last year, making it a real milestone day for Suzuki with both Hamamatsu machines on the podium for the first time in 13 years. Quartararos lead was 2.8 with four to go and at the end of Lap 21, the gap was down to just 2.5 Mir seven tenths quicker than the race leader, and the lead Suzuki man now right on Morbidelli. Whispers are whispers, he said when asked about his situation for next year. Mir will be keen to make sure we dont, still hunting for that first win, as Viales and Dovizioso now face an uphill battle to get back up there. After changes to the track in the off-season including removing grandstands in Turn 12, creating additional runoff and a complete repaving of the circuit, the F1 layout from 2004 to 2006, including the new La Caixa hairpin instead of the long sweeper, was used, eliminating the chicane. The Spaniard posted a quite sensational1:38.771 to better Fabio Quartararo's (Monster Energy Yamaha) 2021 lap by just over a tenth of a second and lead the premier field into qualifying later on Saturday. Q2 is the pole position shootout which decides the order of the front four rows, with the rest of the grid organised on Q1 times, for the 24-lap Catalunya GP on Sunday. The circuit has been the scene of two debut wins in Formula One. Suzuki late race pace was coming on strong for Rins, too. Remy Gardner (Tech3 KTM Factory Racing) managed to get the better of Darryn Binder (WithU Yamaha RNF MotoGP) as the two rookies took P11 and P12, with Franco Morbidelli (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) a few tenths further back in 13th. I love it, and Im enjoying it so much. It was not an easy decision, said the 23-year-old. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has hosted a motorcycle Grand Prix since 1992, originally the European motorcycle Grand Prix from 1992 and later the Catalan motorcycle Grand Prix since 1996. [3] The 2007 season saw the first of the two final sweepers replaced with a slow chicane to reduce speeds through the final corner, where serious accidents could occur, and in an effort to improve overtaking. Upon hearing this, FIM decided to change the current layout of the track to the same layout as the one used in Formula One. Last modified on Sun 5 Jun 2022 12.45 EDT. The changeable wind conditions have also caused accidents at the circuit, with Fernando Alonso's testing accident in 2015 partly blamed on the severity of the wind. 2023 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship Round Two - Mandalika, Indonesia World Superbike FP1. Is MotoGP's comeback king ready to reclaim his throne? Mir was holding off teammate Rins for P5 as both Suzukis had made good starts, Rins especially so, whereas Vialesgot an awful start and shuffle at Turn 1, down in P15. The Italianhad just over a second in hand as they came across the line to complete Lap 8, butLowes was unperturbedand he then dispatched the Speed Up ahead before setting another fastest lap. Written by Paul Keith 3 min read . Arn Canet. The inside and outside are equally difficult for overtaking; drivers who can hold the line around the outside of turn one, can get the inside line for turn two. [12], Barcelona has the 3-star FIA Environmental Accreditation and the ISO 14001 certification. A 1,047m (1,145yd) long pit straight leads them into turn 1 which is the main overtaking point at Catalunya, as it is a braking zone at the end of a long DRS straight. Lowes was forced to settle for second, with the podium completed by Fabio Di Giannantonio (HDR Heidrun Speed Up) as the Italian was back on the rostrum for the first time this year. The Frenchman put to bed any flashbacks of late heartbreak in 2021 to pull clear and throw down the gauntlet at the front, taking his second MotoGP win at the venue and extending his . A given tyre compound can work well when tested, but not so well a couple of months later. Miller managed to hold off teammate Bagnaia on the last lap to claim a top five, making it strong rides for both Pramac Racing riders in Barcelona after Ducati looked to be on the back footon Friday. 1Luca MariniSky Racing Team VR46 Kalex38:11.103, 2Sam LowesEG 0,0 Marc VDS Kalex+0.981, 3Fabio Di GiannantonioHDR Heidrun Speed Up Speed Up+4.399, Luca Marini:It was a very good weekend because starting from Friday the feeling was great with the bike, it wasnt easy and I didnt expect it because compared to Misano its a totally different track but we made the right changes on the bike for here. Turn 3 (Renault)[21] is a long, flat-out (in most cars) right-hander that has a g-force of about four,[21] and it leads to a short straight before turn 4, the Repsol[21] curve. The circuit hosted many other international racing series, including the FIA Sportscar Championship (19992002), European Touring Car Championship (2003), FIA GT Championship (2003), Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (20062009), European Le Mans Series (20082009, 2019, 2021present), and World Series Formula V8 3.5 (20022004, 20062013, 2016), GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup (2017present), 24h de Barcelona Trofeu Ferm Vlez, and FIA World Rallycross Championship (2015-present). Masia had dropped to fifth after Binder made a move stickat Turn 4,before the Spaniard then also got crossed up into the Turn 4 braking zone, just about keepingit on the asphalt but podium hopes gone. Click here for all the latest MotoGP news. Everything looked under control, but there was drama, drama just around the apex. Viales difficult day at the office after the ground lost at Turn 1 saw the number 12 only able to push back through to ninth, although that is some points at least. Rossi was through on his protg with the number 21 slotting back into third, and Miller now also seeming to struggle in the fightto keep Mir at bay. Dani Pedrosa 9 (out of 18)2. Jake Dixon (Petronas Sprinta Racing) was also forced out of thetop six fight with a mechanical problem, the Brit on song but short on luck in Barcelona, as was the returning Jorge Martin (Red Bull KTM Ajo) as he retired from the race. 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Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) was the top Austrian machine in P11 for some more solid points towards Rookie of the Year. Im a guy that gets paid to ride the bike and be as fast as possible.. Before 2021 season, the circuit's F1 deal was extended for one more year. Gabriel Rodrigo's final lap saw him top the timesheets with a new record to secure pole position for the Moto3 Catalunya Grand Prix. Turn 5 (Seat)[21] comes immediately after and is a slow left-hander taken in second gear which drops rapidly downhill towards the left kink of turn 6 which is ignored by F1 cars. . But Im not the guy who chooses if Im going to have it or not. The chicane was introduced for F1 events in 2007 but has proven to be unpopular with fans. Thankfully, McPhee and Arenas were both ok although somewhat miffed after the Turn 4 crash, and its game on in the lightweight class! The gap to the number 36 was a second on Lap 3 and up to two a couple of laps later though, with the top five all equally split on the road. Was thisthe chance for Marini to bolt at the front? On for his second podium of the season and 200th premier class rostrumon his 350th premier class start, Rossi slid out of contention as he tipped into the left-hander. [9][10], For the 2020 Formula One season Liberty Media expected the calendar would consist of twenty-one Grands Prix and that any new races would come at the expense of existing events, in particular the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort replacing the Spanish Grand Prix on Circuit de Barcelona,[11] but later negotiated an agreement with the teams to allow up to twenty-two Grands Prix, salvaging the Spanish Grand Prix. ?The local boy is on fire! The FIM made a further change to the chicane for 2017 by moving up the chicane to prevent riders from cutting the pit lane entrance, but that was abandoned because the motorcycle chicane had a surface change that created more safety issues with the transition. Just behind them, a fast-starting Joan Mir (Team Suzuki Ecstar) was already up to fifth and, once past, trying to shake off Luca Marini (Mooney VR46 Racing Team). Marc Marquez underwent successful surgery on Thursday in the May Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Already a new lap record holder and fastest in three of the four Catalunya MotoGP practice sessions, Espargaro started Q2 as the odds-on favourite for pole. It was a great day of qualifying for Ducati Corse at the Losail International Circuit, Qatar in the first round of the 2021 MotoGP season. Miller was sticking with the three Yamahas in fourth asMir droppedback slightly, but it was early, early doors and much was yet to come. Country. [76][77][78][79], At least since 2009, the circuit is economically deficient, and in the period 20092018, 50.5m of losses were generated. All rights reserved. MotoGP. Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar) + 0.48910. LMSC, FF1600, Clio Cup and Jerez - Everything you need to know about 2023 iRacing Season 2. 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. especially after he qualified on pole with a new track record at 1:38.742. Top Gun narrowly misses out on a Q2 place! o All of the present race lap records were set by factory riders. And at the end, Yamaha makes a lot of effort, bring a lot of new people and they know where they need to improve. Jorge Martin was bumped to the back of the second row as a result for Pramac Ducati, but he remained in front of Suzukis Alex Rins, while Q1 graduate Maverick Vinales claimed his best qualifying result since the Argentina round with eighth place on his Aprilia. The Britgot the job done moments later though, putting in the fastest lap of the race as he started to close in on the three men ahead. In 1996, Schumacher took his first win as a Ferrari driver, after a dominant performance during a torrential rainstorm. Alex Rins lap helped usher his Suzuki team-mate Joan Mir out of the Q2 places - Rins finished FP3 in ninth while Mir never recovered and ended his morning in 13th. Race Record . The front trio were locked together, but Marini seemed a threat to breakaway and Lowes was next looking for a way through on Diggia. Being on the attack right from the start had to be the plan for today, said winner Quartararo. 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Aprilia Racings Aleix Espargaro reset his own all-time lap record to claim pole position for the Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya, coming out on top in a three-way fight for pole in MotoGP Q2 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Catalunya MotoGP Report. Sense indici de pluges. Editorial Note: Use the zoom and scrolling tools in the bottom left of each PDF viewer to better see all of the results. In the final sector, it was almostequidistant from the Frenchman to Mir to Rins, and the number 20 seemed to almost be looking over his shoulder. Jack Miller (Ducati Lenovo Team) + 0.3036. An emotional victory ultimately just a second ahead of Mir sees him take back the Championship lead, and get back on the top step for the first time since Jerez. MotoGP Race Lap Records by Circuit - 2013 Calendar:Losail: Casey Stoner Ducati 2008 (168.1km/h average speed)Circuit of the Americas: Marc Marquez Honda 2013 (159.7km/h)Jerez: Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha 2013 (159.9km/h)Le Mans: Dani Pedrosa Honda 2011 (160.9km/h)Mugello: Marc Marquez Honda 2013 (175.4km/h)Catalunya: Dani Pedrosa Honda 2008 (166.2km/h)Assen: Dani Pedrosa Honda 2012 (172.9km/h)Sachsenring: Dani Pedrosa Honda 2011 (161.4km/h)Laguna Seca: Dani Pedrosa Honda 2012 (159.9km/h)Indianapolis: Marc Marquez Honda 2013 (153.2km/h)Brno: Marc Marquez Honda 2013 (167.4km/h)Silverstone: Dani Pedrosa Honda 2013 (174.1km/h)Misano: Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha 2011 (162.0km/h)Aragon: Dani Pedrosa Honda 2013 (168.3km/h)Sepang: Marc Marquez Honda 2013 (164.5km/h)Phillip Island: Marc Marquez Honda 2013 (181.7km/h)Motegi: Dani Pedrosa Honda 2012 (163.6km/h)Valencia: Dani Pedrosa Honda 2013 (157.3km/h), MotoGP Lap Records by Rider:1. I asked for the best things, for the new things and the last evolution of the bike. Motorcycle record: 1:46.1 - Ducati GP22: More tracks from Spain. A Circuit de Catalunya egy versenyplya, mely Montmelban fekszik, Barcelontl nem messze szakra, Katalniban.A Formula-1 spanyol nagydj mellett ezen a plyn megfordul a gyorsasgi motoros vilgbajnoksg, valamint az eurpai Le Mans Series is. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 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The reigning world champion was convinced to stay with the Japanese factory despite a lack of bike development since the end of last year. The Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya was a good one for Championship leader Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP). MotoGP; WSBK; ASBK; BSB; Real Road / TT; FIM MotoGP World Championship race results and updated point standings from Circuit de Barcelona - Catalunya. The Italian was out of shape into the braking zone and ran wide, then nearly tuckingthe front, just saving it. Over the line for the final lap, it was Foggia who ledand, crucially, the Italian also led into Turn 1. The huge drama then hit early doors at Turn 2:Danilo Petrucci (Ducati Team) almost went down and pulled off an amazing save but it was just in front of Johann Zarco (Esponsorama Racing). . It marks Espargaros second pole of the season, and fourth of his MotoGP career, to keep him as hot favourite for Catalan GP victory having produced stunning race pace in practice. 2022: Enea Bastianini: Ducati GP21: 2021: Francesco Bagnaia: Ducati GP21: 2020: Franco Morbidelli: Yamaha YZR-M1: As in Formula 1, Turn 1 is arguably the most popular place for overtaking. Picking up the pace as first Fabio Quartararo drew near, then Johann Zarco, the home rider made sure his special helmet got plenty of coverage with an equally special lap - his 1m 38.771s response was a new lap record. I was leading from the first corner to the end, so this was a very constructive victory. The good news continued for HDR Heidrun Speed Up in fourth. Continuing the queue of Bologna bullets behind Espargaro's RS-GP is the factory duo of Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller. It was a great ridefrom the Husqvarna rider to finish just three tenths from victory in hisfirst top 10 of the campaign, which was also best finish since his podium in Thailand last year. How MotoGPs underachiever is working to reverse its fortunes in 2023, How MotoGP riders are preparing for the physical stress of sprint races, How MotoGP riders are preparing for the physical stress of sprint races In 2008, Heikki Kovalainen left the track at 240km/h (150mph) after a wheel rim failure at turn 9. After a near race-long battle with Joe Roberts, Navarro finally got the better of the American on the final lap to take fourth place. Fabio Quartararo (20). Pastor Maldonado took his first and only Grand Prix victory and podium here in 2012, and in 2016 Max Verstappen won his first Grand Prix. ?#CatalanGP ???? Due to the irregularities detected in the last audit, the City Council of Barcelona decided to cancel the economic grant that the circuit received until now, which has aggravated its economic survival. Quartararo was just 0.7ahead ofthe number 46 up front too, although that then went up to 0.9s on the 15th lap of 24, withthe tension palpable in Barcelona. the public about an event, product, or service from the issuers own point of view, and if deemed Next in the Ducati dominance of the top ten was Zarcos Pramac team-mate Jorge Martin after he made the most of his final flying laps. . In what was a three-way fight for pole in MotoGP . Augusto Fernandez (EG 0,0 Marc VDS) crashed out of contention for a solid finish, as did Xavi Vierge (EG 0,0 Marc VDS). Petrux clippedPol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing). It didnt take long for the six-wheeler at the front to become an eight-wheeler, and once on the sceneLowes caught and then passed Navarro in one fellswoop to take third. Im so happy to have this victory in the bag! The drivers love the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which is just as well, because they spend huge f1 race spanje of time pounding around it during winter testing. A bizarre end to the MotoGP of Catalunya saw Aleix Espargar pause to celebrate one lap early, letting Jorge Martn, Johann Zarco and Joan Mir through. When first used, overtaking was frequent as cars could follow closely through the last two corners and slipstream down the long straight. Over the line to start the penultimate lap, the Aprilia rider sat up into turn one. Pol Espargaro (Repsol Honda)is HRC's only rider inside the top ten in eighth, whilst Alex Rins is flying the Team Suzuki Ecstar flag in ninth. The Frenchman put to bed any flashbacks of late heartbreak in 2021 to pull clear and throw down the gauntlet at the front, taking his second MotoGP win at the venue and extending his lead in a dramatic day for a number of key rivals. Deniz nc (Red Bull KTM Tech3) and Jose Julian Garcia (SIC58 Squadra Corse) crashed together at Turn 4, riders ok, with Carlos Tatay (Reale Avintia Moto3) and Andrea Migno (SKY Racing Team VR46) forced to retire. The Aprilia rider produced a new lap record of Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona earlier in the day in third free practice, and duly repeated the feat with a 1m38.742s with his penultimate lap in . to have news value, may be placed on roadracingworld.com as a service to our readers. The last two-three years, they worked in some areas, to another and now they know where when they need to improve. Ranking the top 10 riders of MotoGP 2022. Samwas so fast, I was worried when he overtook me because I was struggling a bit with the rear tyre, but when he overtook me I tried to push a litlte bit more, fortunately Ihad something more at the end and I could overtake him again. Of course, I did feel a drop. FP1 Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar) was fastest in FP1, putting in a 1:40.101 in the final few minutes of the opening session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and backing that up with a 1:40 . Italian Valentino Rossi won the Grand Prix of Catalunya on Monday after a thrilling duel with Spaniard Marc Marquez that ended with a handshake between MotoGP's bitter rivals. There are at least five points on the track (turns 1, 2, 4, 10, 14) where riders are known to overtake.

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