Alex Rins hampered by strange "huge stone impact" at Qatar MotoGP

Fat air in the MotoGP! Fabio Di Giannantonio is annoyed by a "beginner action" by Alex Márquez. It would have been the story of the MotoGP weekend in Qatar. Unleashed Maverick Viñales on his KTM, led even, raced second across the finish line. But too little air pressure in the front tire destroyed the fairy tale – 16 seconds penalty, at the end 14th.Bitter, but after the first disappointment, the 30-year-old Spaniard quickly took the positive wi…

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The MotoGP also impressed with its power density in the Qatar-GP. The protocol of the fastest race laps provides information about the shape of the riders – and shows how well manufacturers control the development.

Marc Marquez recorded perfect points by winning the Qatar MotoGP at the Lusail Circuit, Doha. Likewise, Francesco Bagnaia finished 2nd after Maverick Vinales was penalized

Alex Rins hampered by strange "huge stone impact" at Qatar MotoGP

Alex Rins suffers painful mid-race blow in the Qatar MotoGP.