Espargaro sets the pace as action commences
Aleix Espargaro (NGM Forward Racing) set the pace in the opening FP1 session of the year for the premier class in Qatar, with Alvaro Baustista (GO&FUN Honda Gresini) and Bradley Smith (Monster Yamaha Tech3) second and third respectively. Read more.

Pacesetter Espargaro: ‘It’s a great start and it’s a good feeling’
Having topped the Qatar timesheets on day one in Qatar, Aleix Espargaro was understandably highly upbeat with his performance in FP1. Read more.

Marquez returns from injury in 11th place
World Champion Marc Marquez and his teammate Dani Pedrosa each overcame a different set of problems to finish 11th and 6th respectively on the opening day of the Commercial Bank Grand Prix of Qatar. Read more.

Good start for sophomore Smith in third
Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Bradley Smith and Pol Espargaro enjoyed successful starts in the first practice session of the Commercial Bank Grand Prix of Qatar. Read more.

Late lap from Nakagami puts him clear
Japanese rider Takaaki Nakagami (IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia) was the top man in Moto2™ on day one in Qatar, leading the way from Esteve Rabat (Marc VDS Racing Team) and Sandro Cortese (Dynavolt Intact GP). Read more.

Fenati fastest on first day at Losail
Romano Fenati (SKY Racing Team VR46) was the fastest Moto3™ rider on the first day of the Commercial Bank Grand Prix of Qatar, ahead of Jakub Kornfeil (Calvo Team) and Jack Miller (Red Bull KTM Ajo). Read more.

Shell Advance launches Asia Talent Cup at Qatar
The inaugural season of the Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup, a series aimed at promoting young racers towards a future competing at the highest level of international motorcycle racing, was launched today at the Losail circuit in Qatar. Read more.

Rossi challenges for top Factory spot in sixth
Having recently launched their new livery, the newly named Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team riders were out feeling their way on the Losail track for the first time this year on Thursday. Read more.

Opening run sees Kallio in charge under floodlights
Mika Kallio (Marc VDS Racing Team) showed his pace in Moto2 FP1 in Qatar, with Thomas Luthi (Interwetten Paddock Moto2) and Takaaki Nakagami (IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia) also in the top three. Read more.

Fenati leads first session of new season
As the action at the Commercial Bank Grand Prix of Qatar got underway it was Romano Fenati (SKY Racing Team VR46) at the top of the timesheet, ahead of Jakub Kornfeil (Calvo Team) and Isaac Viñales (Calvo Team). Read more.