Welcome to the LIVE coverage of the MotoGP Sprint in Jerez: the first big news dropped even before the start!
After this morning’s qualifying session, which wrapped up just before lunchtime, MotoGP is ready for Saturday’s Sprint Race, with Fabio Quartararo starting from pole position.
The LIVE Race Report:
15:21 – Marc Marquez WINS! Triumph for the Spanish rider, dominating at the very track where five years ago he almost ended his career. Here are the full results:
15:18 – The race is now nearly decided: Marc Marquez is cruising towards victory, followed by Alex Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia.
15:13 – Ducati domination so far: the top six spots are all occupied by the Borgo Panigale bikes.
15:10 – Crashes also for Jack Miller and Johann Zarco!
15:08 – A clear path for Marc Marquez, who is heading towards his fifth win in five Sprint Races.
15:06 – Situation at Lap 3:
15:05 – QUARTARARO CRASHES! The number 20 rider tries to hold off Marc Marquez but pushes his bike beyond its limit and crashes at Turn 7.
15:02 – LIGHTS OUT! Aggressive start by Quartararo, who doesn’t get the best launch but still manages to brake late and keep Marquez behind. Meanwhile, Alex Marquez overtakes Pecco Bagnaia.
15:00 – Warm-Up Lap underway!
14:55 – Keep an eye on Aldeguer too: the 2005-born talent shows great progress and will start from seventh.
14:50 – In the meantime, here’s the starting grid for the top 15 riders:
14:48 – Huge excitement in Jerez: packed grandstands and a buzzing atmosphere, ready to witness the world’s fastest riders.
14:46 – 15 minutes to go: riders on track for the Sighting Lap.
14:39 – 1,132 days later, Fabio Quartararo is back on pole: here’s what “El Diablo” had to say after this unexpected and brilliant result.
14:32 – 4 out of 4 so far for Marc Marquez in Sprints: will he win the fifth?
14:23 – First drama of the day: Alex and Marc Marquez were each fined €2,000 for heading onto the track under a red light. However, no grid penalties were given, despite rumors in the paddock.
14:20 – Meanwhile, here’s the live session timing.
14:00 – Good afternoon and welcome to GPKingdom for the live coverage of today’s Sprint!
