MotoGP

2024 - 4 - 27

MotoGP Madness: Lap Records Smashed and Strategies Tested at Jerez

Francesco Bagnaia - Jorge Martin - Marc Marquez - MotoGP

Exciting updates from Jerez MotoGP! Bagnaia breaks lap records and Binder finds breakthrough.

MotoGP enthusiasts were in for a treat at the Spanish Grand Prix practice in Jerez, where Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia treated the session as a crucial test, hinting at significant changes in the works. The defending World Champion, Bagnaia, stunned everyone by breaking the lap record during the practice, setting the tone for an intense weekend. Meanwhile, KTM's Brad Binder had a breakthrough with his bike setup, exclaiming that he finally 'had my bike back' after tweaking configurations.

As the action heated up, Bagnaia continued his dominance by setting record-breaking lap times in the second practice, with the reigning world champion looking to continue his winning streak at the Spanish GP. Amidst the excitement, MotoGP fans can look forward to a new logo for the series next year, signaling a brand revamp by Dorna Sports, the commercial rights holder.

In a crash-heavy practice session, Bagnaia emerged victorious, setting a new lap record at Jerez and leaving the works KTMs struggling to keep up. The competition intensified with Brad Binder making critical adjustments, but a last-minute error saw him acknowledge a misstep at the end of the session.

The Friday practice results from the Jerez MotoGP showcased Bagnaia's dominance, with the Ducati rider smashing lap records and setting a high bar for the upcoming rounds. As the anticipation builds for the Spanish GP, MotoGP fans can expect intense battles and thrilling actions on the track.

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Bagnaia used Jerez MotoGP practice “as a test” for “big” change (autosport.com)

Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia says his strategy for MotoGP's Spanish Grand Prix practice was to treat it “as a test” as he teased that his team made a “big” ...

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Recapping MotoGP/2/3 action from Jerez on Friday (Mcnews.com.au)

2024 MotoGP World Championship Round Four – Gran Premio Estrella Galicia 0,0 de España Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto – Friday MotoGP Rider Quotes.

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MotoGP: Bagnaia Breaks Lap Record At Jerez (RoadracingWorld.com)

Lenovo Ducati's defending World Champion Francesco Bagnaia broke the lap record during MotoGP practice Friday afternoon at Jerez, in Spain.

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Binder “had my bike back” in Jerez MotoGP practice breakthrough (autosport.com)

KTM's Brad Binder says he “had my bike back” after making a breakthrough with set-up on Friday at the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix.

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MotoGP Spanish GP: Bagnaia on record pace in second practice (Motorsport.com, Edition: Australia)

The reigning world champion has won the Spanish GP for the past two years and comes into the 2024 edition off the back of two disappointing rounds in ...

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MotoGP to have new logo next year under brand revamp (autosport.com)

Dorna Sports, MotoGP's commercial rights holder, has been playing around with the idea of revamping its brand identity and introducing a new logo since last ...

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Who shone in crash-filled second Jerez MotoGP practice (The Race)

A crash-filled second MotoGP practice session at the Spanish Grand Prix left Pecco Bagnaia with a new Jerez lap record - and the works KTMs in strife.

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2024 Spanish MotoGP, Jerez - Friday Practice Results (crash.net)

Friday practice results from the Spanish MotoGP at Jerez, round 4 (of 21) in the 2024 world championship.

2024 Jerez MotoGP Practice Results: Bagnaia Under Lap Record ... (MotoMatters.com)

Pecco Bagnaia has set a new outright lap record at the Jerez circuit in the afternoon timed practice session. The factory Ducati rider pulled out a ...

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Brad Binder “messed up at the end”, Dani Pedrosa bike change (crash.net)

That means the 2023 Jerez runner-up will join KTM team-mate Jack Miller and wild-card Dani Pedrosa in trying to battle through Saturday's Qualifying 1.

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What we learned on Friday! | 2024 #SpanishGP - MotoGP Videos (Motorsport.com, Edition: Australia)

MotoGP Videos. New all-time lap record, Bagnaia back on form and ultra close times! It's all shaping up to be a bumper #SpanishGP weekend and this is how it ...

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2024 Spanish MotoGP, Jerez - Saturday Practice Results (crash.net)

Saturday practice results from the Spanish MotoGP at Jerez, round 4 (of 21) in the 2024 world championship.

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Crazy MotoGP moment as Jorge Martin's visor comes away from ... (Eurosport.com AU)

There was a truly wild moment during the second Free Practice at the MotoGP Grand Prix of Spain on Saturday when championship leader Jorge Martin's visor ...

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Marquez tops wet final MotoGP practice session at Jerez (Motorsport Week)

Gresini Ducati's Marc Marquez topped the final MotoGP practice session in Jerez as unexpected wet weather disrupted the teams' plans prior to qualifying.

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Marquez takes his first Ducati MotoGP pole at Jerez (The Race)

Marc Marquez secured the first pole position of his tenure as a Ducati MotoGP rider in a wet qualifying session for the Spanish Grand Prix.

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2024 Spanish MotoGP, Jerez - Full Qualifying Results (crash.net)

Full Qualifying results and grid line-up for the Saturday Sprint and main Sunday race at the Spanish MotoGP at Jerez, round 4 (of 21) in the 2024 world ...

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MotoGP Spanish GP: Marc Marquez grabs first Ducati pole in damp ... (autosport.com)

Gresini's Marc Marquez has taken a first Ducati MotoGP pole after topping a damp Spanish Grand Prix qualifying from VR46's Marco Bezzecchi.

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Marquez earns first Ducati MotoGP pole in Jerez qualifying (Motorsport Week)

Marc Marquez earned his first pole position with Gresini Ducati in wet interchangeable conditions in the Spanish Grand Prix qualifying at Jerez, ...

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What we learned on Friday! | 2024 #SpanishGP - MotoGP Videos (Motorsport.com, Edition: Australia)

MotoGP Videos. New all-time lap record, Bagnaia back on form and ultra close times! It's all shaping up to be a bumper #SpanishGP weekend and this is how it ...

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Marc Marquez takes first Ducati pole position at Spanish MotoGP in ... (Eurosport.com ASIA)

Marc Marquez took pole position in qualifying for the 2024 Spanish GP with a stunning lap time, taking his first pole position with Ducati.

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MotoGP Spanish GP: Martin wins demolition derby sprint from Acosta (autosport.com)

Pramac's Jorge Martin extended his MotoGP championship lead after a crash for Marc Marquez gifted him the Spanish Grand Prix sprint victory in a race that saw ...

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2024 Spanish MotoGP, Jerez - Sprint Race Results (crash.net)

Sprint race results from the Spanish MotoGP at Jerez, round 4 (of 21) in the 2024 world championship.

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Jerez Sprint Race: New 2024 MotoGP World Championship standings (crash.net)

New 2024 MotoGP World Championship standings after Saturday's Spanish Sprint race at Jerez, round 4 of 21.

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MotoGP Spanish GP: Martin wins mad, crash-filled sprint race from ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Australia)

Pramac's Jorge Martin extended his MotoGP championship lead after a crash for Marc Marquez gifted him the Spanish Grand Prix sprint victory in a race that saw ...

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Mir rages at "irregular" MotoGP stewards after Marquez sprint clash (autosport.com)

Joan Mir raged at MotoGP's stewards for being "irregular" in applying penalties after he felt Marc Marquez's punishment for their clash in the Spanish Grand ...

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MotoGP: Marc Marquez Grabs First Pole Position On Ducati (RoadracingWorld.com)

Six-time MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez topped MotoGP qualifying Saturday at Jerez, earning his first pole position as a Ducati rider.

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Spanish MotoGP: Marc Marquez takes pole for in Spain, Bagnaia to ... (Sportstar)

So far this campaign Marquez, who moved from Honda to Ducati this season, has had two podium finishes in the sprint race, in Portugal and the United States.

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Marquez "crashed in the easiest part" of Jerez MotoGP sprint race (autosport.com)

Marc Marquez feels he "crashed in the easiest part of the race" after losing the opportunity to score his first MotoGP win with Ducati in the Spanish Grand ...

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MotoGP: Sprint Race Results From Jerez (RoadracingWorld.com)

FIM MotoGP World Championship Tissot Sprint Race results and updated point standings from Circuito de Jerez - Angel Nieto, in Spain.

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MotoGP: Jorge Martin takes victory in crash-ridden Sprint race at ... (Eurosport.co.uk)

Follow the action from the latest round of MotoGP action as the Circuito de Jerez hosts the Spanish Grand Prix Sprint Race.

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What caused MotoGP's shocking 15-crash Jerez sprint (The Race)

MotoGP riders explain what they encountered in the remarkable 12-lap sprint race at Jerez - as 15 of them hit the deck.

Martin wins Spain MotoGP Sprint crash-fest (Speedcafe)

Jorge Martin has won the MotoGP Sprint at Spain's Jerez after pole-sitter Marc Marquez crashed out of the lead, while Francesco Bagnaia was among nine ...

2024 Jerez MotoGP Sprint Result: Muddled Mayhem *UPDATED ... (MotoMatters.com)

Alex Marquez made a solid launch to trail his brother in the top four, while Marco Bezzecchi was battling pal Pecco Bagnaia for fifth early on. Enea Bastianini, ...

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'Been a long time': Six-time world champ ends 13-month wait after ... (Fox Sports)

Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez secured his first pole position as a Ducati-Gresini rider and 65th of his career on Saturday for the Spanish MotoGP.

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Vinales: Jerez MotoGP sprint should have been red-flagged amid ... (autosport.com)

Aprilia's Maverick Vinales says MotoGP race direction should have stopped the Spanish Grand Prix sprint to inspect the track after a spate of crashes late ...

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MotoGP riders reflect on Jerez Sprint Race - MotoGP/2/3 Qualifying (Mcnews.com.au)

2024 MotoGP World Championship Round Four – Gran Premio Estrella Galicia 0,0 de España Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto – Saturday. Jorge Martin – P1.

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MotoGP great bids to end horror winless streak after sprint race ... (Fox Sports)

MotoGP great bids to end horror winless streak after sprint race chaos — Spanish GP LIVE.

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