MotoGP

2024 - 5 - 25

MotoGP Madness: Catalan GP Updates and Retirement Revelations

Aleix Espargaro - Catalunya MotoGP - Francesco Bagnaia - MotoGP - Sprint Race

Get the latest MotoGP updates from the Catalan Grand Prix and shocking retirement news revealed by Aleix Espargaro! 🏍️

The MotoGP world was abuzz with excitement as Martin set the pace in practice at Catalunya, leaving Marquez in the dust with an impressive performance on his Ducati Desmosedici GP23. Meanwhile, Espargaro dominated Friday practice in Barcelona, showcasing his skills and ending the day ahead of Brad Binder. Excitement soared as fans eagerly awaited the results of the 2024 Catalunya MotoGP, with early practice sessions setting the stage for a thrilling race weekend. In the midst of the adrenaline-filled atmosphere, the MotoGP™ Guru app offered fans a chance to predict, compete, and win big prizes, adding an interactive element to the racing experience.

As the weekend unfolded, Marquez braced himself for a challenging Q1 session at the Barcelona MotoGP, anticipating a tough battle on the track. Amidst the fierce competition, Jorge Martin led the pack in FP1, demonstrating his prowess and determination. Additionally, the announcement of Aleix Espargaro's retirement reverberated through the MotoGP community, leaving a coveted spot at Aprilia up for grabs. The unexpected retirement decision by Espargaro added a poignant twist to the already intense racing weekend, stirring emotions among fans and competitors alike.

In a surprising turn of events, Quartararo's chain change mishap added a twist to the Barcelona MotoGP practice, impacting the qualifying chances of the Yamaha team. Despite the challenges faced by riders, the Grand Prix of Catalunya delivered thrilling moments, with Pedro Acosta and Francesco Bagnaia showcasing their skills on the track. The MotoGP scene was further shaken by Espargaro's revelation of becoming a test rider post-retirement, sparking speculations about his future in the racing world. Notably, Espargaro's decision opens doors for potential replacements in the MotoGP grid, creating a ripple effect in the racing community.

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MotoGP: Martin Quickest In Practice Friday Morning At Catalunya (RoadracingWorld.com)

Six-time MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez was second-best with a 1:39.871 on his Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP23. South African Brad Binder posted a ...

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MotoGP Catalan GP: Espargaro ends Friday practice on top ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Espargaro won both the sprint and the grand prix at Barcelona last year, and ended Friday for the 2024 event 0.072 seconds clear of KTM's Brad Binder after ...

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2024 MotoGP Catalunya, Barcelona - Friday Practice Results (crash.net)

Friday practice results from the Catalan MotoGP at Barcelona, round 6 (of 21) in the 2024 world championship.

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MotoGP™ Guru App: Predict, Compete, and Win Big! (motogp.com)

Download the new MotoGP™ Guru app to make predictions, join leagues, and win prizes, including a Ducati Panigale V4S in Gresini livery!

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Marquez expected to face “nightmare” Q1 at Barcelona MotoGP (autosport.com)

Marc Marquez says he expected to struggle at the MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix as he now faces a second successive “nightmare” Q1 appearance on Saturday.

2024 Barcelona MotoGP FP1 Results: Martin Leads Marquez As ... (MotoMatters.com)

Jorge Martin topped the first session of untimed practice for the MotoGP class at Barcelona. The Pramac Ducati rider put in a late lap on fresh tires to ...

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The MotoGP candidates who could replace retiring Aleix Espargaro (autosport.com)

Aleix Espargaro's announcement that he will retire at the end of the 2024 season has opened up a coveted spot on the MotoGP grid at Aprilia.

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How a chain change led to a Barcelona MotoGP practice “mess” for ... (autosport.com)

Fabio Quartararo says his chances of ensuring two Yamahas made it into Q2 for the MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix were thwarted by a lengthy chain change.

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Aleix Espargaro: I said 'Laura, this is the end' (crash.net)

Aleix Espargaro called his wife and told her about his decision to retire after crashing out on a damp patch on the opening lap of the Spanish MotoGP Sprint ...

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Grand Prix of Catalunya (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP)

3, Pedro Acosta, SPA ; 4, Francesco Bagnaia, ITA ; 5, Jack Miller, AUS ; 6, Jorge Martin, SPA ; 7, Franco Morbidelli, ITA ...

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MotoGP, Shocking Espargarò: I'll be a test rider, but not with Aprilia ... (GPone English)

MotoGP: Excluding KTM, since it already has Pedrosa and his brother Pol, Honda and Yamaha might be interested ... but so is BMW, while it's on the hunt for ...

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MotoGP, TGPOne: Barcelona, the Kryptonite Ducati, but its riders ... (GPone English)

MotoGP: VIDEO - Where they stand after free practice, with Massimo Rivola and Loris Capirossi, special (and surprise) guests of our TG.

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Andrea Iannone “deserves to ride in MotoGP” as return gathers ... (crash.net)

Andrea Iannone appears to have several options for the 2025 season, including a potential return to MotoGP.

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What happened in first Barcelona MotoGP practice (The Race)

A late soft-tyre run by championship leader Jorge Martin put him in his habitual top spot in first practice for MotoGP's Catalan Grand Prix at Barcelona.

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MotoGP: Espargaro quickest in Catalunya practice as Marquez ... (RTL Today)

Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro was quickest in practice for this weekend's Catalunya Grand Prix on Friday, as MotoGP world championship leader Jorge Martin had ...

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Catalunya MotoGP: Qualifying and sprint race LIVE UPDATES! (crash.net)

Making another strong impression was Pedro Acosta, who appears to have the pace to fight for a big result in the sprint. Marc Marquez was unable to deliver when ...

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Espargaro sets the pace in final MotoGP practice in Catalunya (Motorsport Week)

Aleix Espargaro finished the final MotoGP practice session on top ahead of the all-important qualifying in Catalunya. Espargaro, who announced his ...

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Aprilia hints at Espargaro MotoGP replacement preference (autosport.com)

Aprilia's CEO has hinted at the MotoGP marque's preference to replace Aleix Espargaro in 2025, saying “let's see if we will finally get an Italian on an ...

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2024 MotoGP Catalunya, Barcelona - Saturday Practice Results (crash.net)

Saturday practice results from the Catalan MotoGP at Barcelona, round 6 (of 21) in the 2024 world championship.

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MotoGP Catalan GP: Espargaro snatches pole; Martin crashes and ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro snatched pole position for the MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix with a new lap record on the weekend he announced his retirement. Lewis ...

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MotoGP 2024: Espargaro smashes lap record to take pole at ... (Sportstar)

Aleix Espargaro smashed the lap record in the final moments of the second qualifying session to take pole position at his home Catalunya Grand Prix at the ...

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MotoGP Catalan GP: Espargaro takes home pole, Marquez only 14th (autosport.com)

Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro snatched pole position for the MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix with a new lap record on the weekend he announced his retirement.

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2024 MotoGP Catalunya Qualifiers: Espargaro snatches pole with ... (Financial Express)

Aleix Espargaro continues to dominate proceedings at the Catalunya GP and will start on pole position ahead of Bagnaia.

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Espargaro secures dream MotoGP pole position for Catalan GP (Motorsport Week)

Aleix Espargaro bagged pole position for the MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix with a blistering final run in the dying embers of the session, ending a year-long ...

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MotoGP, Bagnaia pays tribute to Senna: an icon, a legend, an ... (GPone English)

MotoGP: Pecco in Barcelona wears special gloves and boots with the colors of the Brazilian flag to remember Ayrton.

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MotoGP: Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro Clinches Pole at His Final ... (CarandBike)

Espargaro edged past Ducati's Bagnaia by 0.031 seconds to claim pole position while championship leader Jorge Martin lines up seventh on the grid following ...

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Three leaders crash out in surreal Barcelona MotoGP sprint (The Race)

Home hero Aleix Espargaro took victory in a surreal MotoGP sprint at Barcelona, as three separate riders - including reigning champion Pecco Bagnaia ...

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

New 2024 MotoGP World Championship standings after Saturday's Catalan Sprint race at Barcelona, round 6 of 21.

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Aleix Espargaro wins Catalunya MotoGP sprint (FRANCE 24)

Spanish rider Aleix Espargaro, who announced he is retiring at the end of the season earlier in the week, won the Catalunya MotoGP sprint race on Saturday.

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MotoGP, Quartararo: In the last sector I was losing 3 tenths, the ... (GPone English)

Amid crashes and falls, Fabio Quartararo secured the top ten in Saturday's Sprint in Barcelona. The Frenchman considers himself half-happy given the nearly ...

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MotoGP: World Championship Sprint Race Results From Catalunya ... (RoadracingWorld.com)

Rookie sensation Pedro Acosta celebrated his 20th birthday by racing for the lead and finishing a close third, right behind Marquez. Championship point leader ...

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MotoGP Catalan GP: Espargaro wins sprint after Bagnaia crashes ... (autosport.com)

The retiring Aleix Espargaro was gifted victory in the MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix sprint after Francesco Bagnaia crashed out of the lead on the last lap of a ...

2024 Barcelona MotoGP Sprint Result: Every Good Fairytale Has A ... (MotoMatters.com)

A race like Montmeló deserved a sprint like the one the premier class provided and a victor as celebrated as Aleix Espargaro - the local favourite fresh off ...

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MotoGP, Espargaro: My victory? Experience still counts for something (GPone English)

MotoGP: "My start wasn't perfect, but I realized I didn't have to push too hard to avoid ruining the tyres. When I saw Bagnaia in trouble, I stepped in to ...

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Defending champ's last-lap crash hands retiring superstar big ... (Fox Sports)

Defending champ's last-lap crash hands retiring superstar big MotoGP sprint win.

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Every Barcelona MotoGP sprint lead crash explained (The Race)

Three riders crashed out of the Barcelona MotoGP sprint race while leading, all in separate incidents. And there wasn't a common cause.

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Jack Miller experiments with body position: “A ballache, literally!” (crash.net)

Jack Miller: “I started sitting on some things that you're not supposed to sit on!”

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Retiring star aims at dream home double as Marquez keeps rising ... (Fox Sports)

Retiring star aims at dream home double as Marquez keeps rising — MotoGP Catalunya GP live.

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Catalunya MotoGP LIVE UPDATES! (crash.net)

Looking to bounce back from another nightmare sprint is Francesco Bagnaia, who starts second again following his blunder while leading the sprint race. Marc ...

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2024 MotoGP Catalunya, Barcelona - Race Results (crash.net)

Race results from the Catalan MotoGP at Barcelona, round 6 (of 21) in the 2024 world championship.

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MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia powers to victory in Catalunya ahead ... (Eurosport.com)

The win sees him narrow the gap to Championship leader Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac) who finished second, with Marc Marquez (Gresini) coming in third. Watch all ...

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MotoGP: Defending world champion Bagnaia wins Catalunya Grand ... (Sportstar)

Two-time defending world champion Francesco Bagnaia snatched victory at the Catalunya MotoGP on Sunday to edge closer to championship leader Jorge Martin.

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MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia wins in Catalonia to cut gap to Jorge ... (The Guardian)

Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia moved to within 39 points of leader Jorge Martín in the MotoGP standings with a win in the Catalunya Grand Prix.

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Aleix Espargaro wins Catalunya MotoGP sprint (New Straits Times Online)

MONTMELÓ, Spain: Spanish rider Aleix Espargaro, who announced he is retiring at the end of the season earlier in the week, won the Catalunya MotoGP sprint ...

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MotoGP Catalan GP: Bagnaia seals redemption win, Marquez ... (autosport.com)

MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia scored a redemption victory in the 2024 Catalan Grand Prix ahead of Jorge Martin, as Marc Marquez came from 14th to ...

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