Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta joined F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali in visiting Qatar over the weekend, where they were given an update on the extensive modifications taking place at the Lusail Circuit.
Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez describes the 2022 Honda as 'so different, it's almost like I changed manufacturer', will continue working on front-end issues in Mandalika.
Marc Marquez spends much of the Qatar MotoGP near Brad Binder's KTM but says 'it's the bike I understand the least', tips race winner Enea Bastianini and Repsol Honda team-mate Pol Espargaro for 2022 title challege.
'I just gave it my all' - Darryn Binder takes inspiration from past Moto3 races to rise from last on the grid and battle for top MotoGP rookie honours in Qatar. Believes Moto3 corner-speed style 'definitely helps' on the Yamaha.
Marc Marquez yet to exploit the strengths of the new Honda to the same degree as Qatar MotoGP podium finisher Pol Espargaro; 'He is using the rear brake a lot, I still can't use this amount of rear brake.'
Jack Miller's factory Ducati gets 'lost' during the Qatar MotoGP; 'Over the back part of the track it would give me a massive burst of throttle, then I'd almost get run up the arse out of the last corner'.
Jorge Martin will have hand checked after being taken out of the Qatar MotoGP by a fallen Francesco Bagnaia, but more concerned by his lack of pace; 'I couldn't overtake an Aprilia or the Suzukis'.