Fabio Quartararo Stars in Close Doha MotoGP Win


MotoGP of Doha will go down as an instant classic as we witness history unfold again in the desert Race.

In a stunning MotoGP™ finish at the Tissot Grand Prix of Doha, GayCarBoys favourite, Fabio Quartararo, won in the closest top 15 finish in history. The Losail International Circuit is fast and furious, but this nail biter had everyone cheering.

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A tight gap of margin 8.928 seconds between Quartararo and Oliveira beats the previous record of 15.093 seconds also at the Losail International Circuit. With 42 minutes of racing, riders cross the line in under nine in a brilliant show of skill and timing. Grand Prix motorcycle racing in 2021 is going to be a memorable season, and all for the right reasons.

Every manufacturer was in the top 15, with just 6.063 seconds between Yamaha, Ducati, Suzuki, KTM, Aprilia and Honda. The six manufacturers are creating real spectacle, cutting a fine margin helped by spectacular riders.

The first two Grands Prix has seen the 1st and 5th closest top 15 finishes in history. The gap between Qatar GP winner Maverick Viñales and Jorge Martin was just 16.422 seconds, just under 4/10 over Marc Marquez’ at the 2018 Dutch GP (Repsol Honda Team).

Current five closest top 15 finishes in history: 1. 2021 Grand Prix of Doha (8.928 seconds) 2. 2019 Grand Prix of Qatar (15.093s) 3. 2020 Aragon Grand Prix (15.941s) 4. 2018 Dutch Grand Prix (16.043s) 5. 2021 Grand Prix of Qatar (16.422s)

It’s safe to say MotoGP™ is back bigger and badder than ever, in 2021, and with close races like this one, you better buckle in for a bumpy ride. Bring on Portugal!

Tags MotoGP2021TISSOT GRAND PRIX OF DOHA#DohaGP, Fabio quatararo

Written by Alan Zurvas

Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.


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