MotoGP™ recap: Qatar GP
MotoGP™ recap: Qatar GP. An amazing tournament was made even more memorable by the appearance of Enea Bastianini on the podium and the surprise winners.
The Qatar GP served as the season opener for the 2022 MotoGPTM season. A tearful Enea Bastianini (Gresini Racing MotoGPTM) celebrated his maiden victory in MotoGPTM by becoming the first Gresini rider to win the top step since Toni Elias in 2006.
Chapter 1 – A BEAUTY/SWEET FROM THE BEAST: REWIND
Stunned: The unseen The Night of the Binder Brothers in Qatar Will Be Fondly Remembered
In the desert battle, Binder pushes Bastiani all the way.
A remarkable debut for the “Beast,” who pounced late to defeat Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and long-time leader Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) (Repsol Honda Team).
Bastianini and Nadia Padovani, the widow of Fausto Gresini, who formed the team following his retirement from racing, celebrated their victory in the paddock with tears streaming down their cheeks.
DUCATI’S FUTURE IS IN TROUBLE! Martin is wiped out by BAGNAIA.
BEAUTIFUL BASTIANINI IN THE MOMENTS AFTER HARD WORK AND HISTORIC WINS
Other Battles from the Qatar Grand Prix
Remarkably, the other Ducati garages didn’t fare quite as well. Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) crashed out, taking poleman Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) with him, while Jack Miller (Ducati Lenovo Team) also failed to make it to the finish line.
A night of great significance for the Binder family, with Brad Binder and Darryn Binder both making their MotoGP debuts, as well as Darryn’s younger brother Darryn’s debut in the MotoGPTM championship.
This year’s inaugural Qatar Grand Prix, like always, was a memorable occasion and a great way to kick off the new racing season.