The Lusail International Circuit has a steep history of classic MotoGP events; over the course of more than 20 years, there’s been countless last lap deciders and new eras born and coming into 2025, it’s no different. The #1 is back, there’s a new Championship leader and a pinch of uncertainty after media day on Thursday.
Martin declared fit for return: “Finishing this weekend will be like a victory”
The reigning World Champion is back: Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) has been given the green light to get back on track but it’s going to be a far from easy weekend under the lights.
Marc Marquez: “This is the first circuit where Alex and Pecco are better than me”
Having resisted the Championship lead last time out and not won at Lusail in over a decade, the #93 isn’t certain of repeating his Buriram and Termas successes as the opposition starts to fight back.
“Marc and Alex are the two contenders” – Pecco set for desert dust-up with Marquez bros?
Having notched up a first win of the year last time out at COTA and winning in Lusail last year, can Francesco Bagnaia make it back-to-back victories both in terms of 2025 form and also in terms of circuit form too
Press conference: Marquez brothers, Pecco and ‘The Martinator’
A four-rider line-up and in the spotlight for the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar press conference, as they answer all-important questions and touch on a variety of topics ahead of lights out (or on) for the week.
Get the full schedule ahead of the weekend as action commences at 14:00 Local Time (UTC + 3) with Moto3™, before Saturday and Sunday play host to the final Grand Prix before the European tour ensues!