The Pramac Ducati MotoGP rider, Jorge Martin, broke the lap record in the first qualifying session of the 2024 season in Qatar. Martin surpassed the previous track record, which was set by Pecco Bagnaia during pre-season testing, on his first attempt in Q2, clocking 1m50.789s. While it seemed unlikely that his rivals would be able to match his time, some came close. However, Martin himself was about to improve his time on his final attempt, but a yellow flag caused by Brad Binder’s crash invalidated his lap.
Further down the grid, Marc Marquez will start in sixth place in his highly anticipated debut with Ducati, while Pedro Acosta secured eighth place in his first qualifying session. The qualifying took place after a revised schedule due to rain on Friday night. The 45-minute session determined the top 10 places for Q2, with Marquez and Binder narrowly qualifying.
Fabio Di Giannantonio of VR46 Ducati emerged as the closest competitor to Martin after the initial runs in Q2. However, it was Aleix Espargaro of Aprilia and Enea Bastianini of Ducati who posed the strongest challenge, both with laps within a tenth of a second. Despite his crash, Binder managed to recover to fourth place, while reigning champion Pecco Bagnaia was left disappointed after a small mistake in a corner cost him a faster lap, resulting in fifth place.
Marquez closely followed Bastianini on his fastest lap and even seemed to pose a threat for pole position, leading Martin by 0.034s after three sectors. However, Marquez lost momentum and ended up in sixth place. Di Giannantonio dropped to seventh place after failing to improve on his second attempt.
The rookie Acosta secured eighth place, followed by Alex Marquez of Gresini Ducati, Maverick Vinales of Aprilia, and Jack Miller of KTM. Miller had to fight in Q1 after a late crash during the pre-qualifying practice. Raul Fernandez of the new Trackhouse Aprilia team also advanced from Q1 but fell in Q2 and ended up in 12th place, just 0.732s behind the pole position.
Johann Zarco had a good performance in Q1 and came close to securing a spot in Q2, closely followed by Miguel Oliveira of Trackhouse. However, the LCR rider was beaten by Miller by just 0.011s, despite Fernandez having a scare right in front of Miller on the last lap of the latter. Oliveira will join Zarco on the fifth row, along with Marco Bezzecchi of VR46 Ducati.
Italian rider Bezzecchi has struggled to adapt to the 2023 Ducati he was given this year. Despite following in the footsteps of his good friend Pecco Bagnaia during practice, Bezzecchi did not secure a direct spot in Q2 and was surpassed in Q1, finishing almost four tenths of a second behind the qualifying riders.
Fabio Quartararo was the highest-placed Yamaha rider in 16th, while his teammate Alex Rins had a disappointing debut for Yamaha, finishing in 20th. Rins’ Q1 session was apparently affected by a late technical issue.
Honda’s Joan Mir had a crash in the final corner, leaving him in 17th place. His teammate Luca Marini, who clinched pole position in Qatar last year as part of VR46 Ducati, became the first MotoGP rider to crash during the 2024 race weekend practice and finished in 21st, behind Mir by nine tenths of a second.
Franco Morbidelli, Pramac Ducati rider, found himself in last place after a crash with a road bike during pre-season, causing him to lose valuable preparation time.
Jorge Martin conquered pole position, with Aprilia and KTM also showing strong performances. Marc Marquez finished in sixth place in his debut with Ducati. Don’t miss the Tissot Sprint!
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Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo scored another incredible goal in last night’s match. The player, who currently plays for Manchester United, once again showed why he is considered one of the best in the world. With a powerful and precise shot, Ronaldo hit the back of the net and secured his team’s victory.
Ronaldo’s goal came at the 30th minute of the first half. After a rehearsed play, the star received the ball at the edge of the box and didn’t miss. With a strong right-footed shot, he hit the opponent’s goalkeeper’s angle, who could do nothing to prevent the goal.
This is not the first time Ronaldo has stood out this season. Since returning to Manchester United, the player has been crucial for the team, scoring important goals and leading the team on the field. His presence on the field brings confidence and inspiration to the other players.
In addition to scoring goals, Ronaldo has also contributed with assists and impressive plays. His technical skills and experience are evident in every match. With his leadership and talent, Manchester United has great chances of winning titles this season.
Manchester United fans are excited about Cristiano Ronaldo’s return and the performance he has shown on the field. The player’s fans are confident that he will continue to shine and help the team achieve great feats.
With the goal scored in yesterday’s match, Cristiano Ronaldo reached the milestone of 500 goals in his career. An impressive feat for a player who still has a lot to offer to soccer. At 39 years old, Ronaldo shows that age is not an obstacle to his talent.
The next challenge for Manchester United will be against local rival, Manchester City. It will be another opportunity for Cristiano Ronaldo to show his worth and help his team achieve an important victory. The match promises to be exciting and fans are eager to see the star in action once again.
There is no doubt that Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest players in the history of football. His skill, determination, and talent are admired by millions of fans around the world. The player continues to break records and leave his mark wherever he goes.
The future of Cristiano Ronaldo is still uncertain, but one thing is certain: he will continue to shine and enchant football lovers. Whatever the next chapter of his career may be, the Portuguese star has already left an undeniable legacy in the sport. His story will be remembered for many years and his name will always be synonymous with excellence in football.
