MotoGP™ returned with a bang in Qatar as the season opener saw a historic and more than emotional victory for Enea Bastiainini (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) under the lights of Lusail International Circuit. It’s little surprise after his desert masterclass that Bastianini tops the points from Qatar. It was a big weekend too for Pol Espargaro, with the Repsol Honda rider in a much happier place than he was the last time he visited Qatar. Despite missing out on the win, he took a first podium of the season and collected 13.5 points as a MotoGP™ Fantasy Dream Team Silver Rider. As does Pol Espargaro, who topped the timesheets at pre-season testing in Indonesia. It’s a difficult one this weekend, with the Hondas going well in pre-season testing in Mandalika and the opening race.

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