MotoGP

2024 - 4 - 26

MotoGP Madness: New Logo, Practice Teasers, and Lap Records at Jerez

Alex Marquez - Ducati - Francesco Bagnaia - Jerez - Jorge Martin - Marc Marquez - MotoGP - MotoGP Championship - Spanish Grand Prix

Get the latest scoop on MotoGP's brand revamp, practice strategies, and record-breaking moments at Jerez in this exciting roundup!

MotoGP is gearing up for a brand revamp next year, with Dorna Sports, the commercial rights holder, considering a new logo to freshen up the identity of the sport. Meanwhile, Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia used the Jerez MotoGP practice as a testing ground for a significant change, hinting at a major shift in strategy. The 2024 Spanish MotoGP at Jerez witnessed intense Friday practice sessions, with Brad Binder making a breakthrough and KTM showing promising performance.

The action heated up as Alex Marquez led a Gresini 1-2 in FP1, marking a comeback for the Marquez brothers after a tough previous race. Pecco Bagnaia stole the spotlight by setting a new lap record at Jerez, showcasing his skill and determination. The second practice session was marked by crashes, but Bagnaia's record-breaking feat stood out among the chaos.

In a twist of events, Lenove Ducati's defending World Champion Francesco Bagnaia broke the lap record during Friday afternoon practice at Jerez, raising the excitement levels for fans. Championship leader Jorge Martin faces a challenge in closing the gap in Q2, setting the stage for an action-packed weekend at the Spanish MotoGP.

In an unexpected turn, Gresini Racing Ducati riders Alex and Marc Marquez dominated the Friday morning practice, displaying their prowess on their home track. Brad Binder and Dani Pedrosa faced challenges but remained determined to push through and make an impact on Saturday's Qualifying 1 session. The MotoGP fever is soaring high at Jerez, with new records being set and fierce competition brewing.

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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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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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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.

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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: Alex Marquez leads Gresini 1-2 in FP1 (Motorsport.com, Edition: Australia)

Two weeks on from a double disaster for Gresini Ducati at the Americas GP when both Alex and Marc Marquez suffered crashes, the brothers led the 45-minute ...

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MotoGP: Marquez Brothers 1-2 In FP1 At Jerez (RoadracingWorld.com)

Gresini Racing Ducati riders Alex and Marc Marquez were first and second in MotoGP World Championship free practice Friday morning at Jerez.

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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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THE SUN SHINES ON TEAM GRESINI MOTOGP'S FRIDAY AT ... (Gresini Racing)

SpanishGP The weekend has started on the right foot for Marc and Alex Marquez at their home track in Jerez de la Frontera. The only 'tiny cloud' in this.

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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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MotoGP, Bagnaia: I had to follow Marquez today and it worked. (GPone English)

Pecco Bagnaia made Ducati shine on Friday in Jerez. In fact, the world champion found his winning streak in the afternoon and set a record time of 1'36"025.

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MotoGP Spanish GP: Alex Marquez leads Gresini 1-2 in FP1 (autosport.com)

Alex Marquez led a Gresini 1-2 in opening practice for the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix, though he was the only rider to run fresh soft tyres for a time attack.

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

Then followed a period of several crashes in quick succession, with Bezzecchi, Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse Racing) and Vinales (Aprilia) sliding off. Just over ...

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2024 Spanish MotoGP News and Results (Cycle News)

Championship leader Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) is fifth on Friday, but it's a four-tenth gap to the top he's looking to bridge in Q2, and he's got some ...

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MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix: Start time, how to watch and more (autosport.com)

The fourth round of the 2024 MotoGP season will get underway this weekend at Jerez, Spain. Here is everything you need to know including the full schedule ...

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2024 MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix – How to watch, session times ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Australia)

Pramac's Jorge Martin leads the championship on 80 points as MotoGP makes its first visit of 2024 to Spain, with Ducati rider Enea Bastianini his closest ...

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MotoGP, Grand Prix of Spain preview, 28 April 2024 (Africa Magic)

Spanish ace Maverick Vinales will look to carry his form into the fourth round of the 2024 MotoGP World Championship, the Grand Prix of Spain, ...

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Marquez says Ducati MotoGP bike adaptation “is finished” (autosport.com)

Marquez has been consistently quick in 2024, though consistency has eluded him, with the Gresini rider yet to add to his sprint podiums in the main Sunday races ...

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Marc Marquez eyes factory MotoGP bike in 2025 (Business Day)

The six-times MotoGP champion is on a Ducati satellite bike this year after switching from Honda.

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How to watch Spanish MotoGP sprint race today: Live stream here (crash.net)

Elsewhere, Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez will be desperate to make up ground on championship leader Jorge Martin. The Pramac rider is 21 points ...

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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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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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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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Marquez takes pole for Spanish MotoGP | SuperSport (SuperSport)

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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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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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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MotoGP: Marc Marquez Flies To First Ducati Pole Position At Wet ... (CarandBike)

Despite a challenging moment in Turn 1, Marquez's blistering lap secured him the pole position with a time of 1m46.773s, affirming his dominance in wet ...

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