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      Meet the Wags of the MotoGP, from a stunning beauty therapy owner to a former bodybuilder and a mummy blogger

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      THE MotoGP is nearly here.This weekend, Brad Binder, Takaaki Nakagami, and Alex Rins are one, two and three ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix in Doha.
      Marta Vincenzi is one of many stunning Wags of the MotoGPCredit: Instagram @martavincenzi
      Vincenzi dates Luca MariniCredit: Instagram @martavincenzi
      They will be looking to follow in the footsteps of Fabio Quartararo, who is the reigning title holder.
      And cheering them on will be their stunning Wags, including a beauty therapist and a mummy blogger.
      Marta Vincenzi
      Stunning Marta, 25, is the girlfriend of Luca Marini, who is the half-brother of the legendary Valentino Rossi.
      They have been together for five years, and the pair are engaged.
      Yet to have kids, they share dogs Chanel and Wendy.
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      Marta also has her own beauty and therapy company called MAISON96.
      Courtney Renniers
      27-year-old Courtney has been with South African star Brad Binder since 2016.
      The blonde beauty is a former World Fitness Federation bikini pro and bodybuilder.
      Like Marta, she is also co-owner of a beauty therapy company.
      Courtney Renniers is a former bodybuilderCredit: Instagram @courtneyrenniers_wffpro
      Renniers other half is Brand BinderCredit: Instagram @courtneyrenniers_wffpro
      Carlota Bertan Crous
      Spanish beauty Carlota married Pol Espargaro in 2018.
      Sport runs in the family for the 28-year-old, whose brother Victor plays on the PGA Tour.
      The two welcomed a daughter in 2020, which Espargaro has revealed is his catalyst for riding safely.
      Carlota Bertan Crous is from SpainCredit: Instagram @carlotabertran
      Carlota married Pol Espargaro in 2018Credit: Instagram @carlotabertran
      Zandria Aiden Van Den Heever
      Zandria, 21, is deeply religious and calls herself a ‘Child of God’ on Instagram.
      Originally from South Africa, she dates Darryn Binder who is racing with Yamaha this year.
      She lives the high-life with her beau, travelling around the globe when he’s in action.
      Religious Zandria Aiden Van Den Heever recently turned 21Credit: Instagram @zandriavdh
      Zandria dates Darryn BinderCredit: Instagram @zandriavdh
      Domizia Castagnini
      Glam Italian Domizia is a fashion buyer by profession.
      She works for the Ratti Boutique based in Pesaro and Bologna.
      The 25-year-old also dates Francesco Bagnaia, who rides with Ducati Corse.
      Glam Italian Domizia Castagnini is a fashion buyerCredit: Instagram @domiziacastagnini
      Francesco Bagnaia and Domizia appear loved-upCredit: Instagram @domiziacastagnini
      Laura Montero
      Architect, interior designer, mummy blogger… Laura Montero has no limitations.
      The 31-year-old’s other half is Aleix Espargaro, who she married in 2014.
      They welcomed twins Max and Mia, 3, who have their own Instagram page.
      Lauro Montero is a mummy bloggerCredit: Instagram @inlau
      Montero and Aleix Espargaro married in 2014 and welcomed twins in 2018Credit: Instagram @inlau
      Alejandra Lopez Garro
      Alejandra will be hoping partner Joan Mir can return to winning ways with the Suzuki team, after winning the 2020 MotoGP World Championship.
      The brunette appears to love to travel, according to her Instagram – sharing bikini snaps in holiday destinations including the Bahamas.
      A daredevil like her other half, she also loves to sky dive.
      Alejandra regularly shares bikini snaps in glam holiday locationsCredit: Instagram @alejandragarrolopez
      Garro will be hoping partner Joan Mir can return to winning ways with the Suzuki teamCredit: Instagram @alejandragarrolopez
      Alice Ricci
      Alice is seven years older than partner Enea Bastianini, 24.
      They have been together for two years, and share a French Bulldog together.
      The Italian couple share a mutual love for the slopes, and regularly go on skiing trips together.
      Alice Ricci is seven years older than her MotoGP partnerCredit: Instagram @aliricci_
      Ricci dates Italian ace Enea BastianiniCredit: Instagram @aliricci_
      Alexandra Perez
      Alexandra, 25, is the partner of Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Alex Rins.
      The pair got engaged in 2020, before welcoming a son into the world called Lucas.
      A glam couple of the circuit, they love to travel – taking in adventures in Amsterdam, Ibiza and Cancun in recent years.
      Alexandra shows off her curves in a bikiniCredit: Instagram @alexandraurbi
      She is the girlfriend of hot favourite Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Alex RinsCredit: Instagram @alexandraurbi
      Raquel Subira
      Maverick Vinales married wife Raquel in a secret ceremony in 2021.
      He announced it to the world on Instagram, along with news they were expecting their first child, Nina who was born the same year.
      Proud Raquel celebrates her man’s success on social media, as well as shares cute snaps of their daughter.
      Raquel secretly married Maverick VinalesCredit: Instagram @raquel_subira
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      Nikita Mazepin ‘SACKED by Haas’ after Russian F1 driver was banned from racing at the British GP

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      NIKITA MAZEPIN has been sacked by his Formula 1 team Haas, according to reports.It was announced by the FIA earlier this week that Russian driver Mazepin would be able to race under a neutral flag this season following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
      Haas have parted ways with Russian driver MazepinCredit: PA
      Fittipaldi looks set to replace Mazepin in the Haas carCredit: Getty
      But he has been banned from driving the British Grand Prix after Motorsport UK blocked all Russian and Belarussian racers from competing.
      And Sky Deutschland are now reporting that Haas have parted ways with Mazepin.
      Pietro Fittipaldi is expected to partner Mick Schumacher at Haas.
      Nikita Mazepin’s father, billionaire oligarch Dmitry Mazepin, has close ties to Russian president Vladimir Putin.
      Yesterday at an extraordinary meeting led by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the World Motor Sport Council agreed that competitors holding Russian and Belarussian racing licences could still race under an “FIA flag”.
      But Motorsport UK has gone one step further by stopping them, including Mazepin, from competing.
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      “No Russian/Belarusian licenced competitors and officials are approved to participate in UK motorsport events.
      “No Russian/Belarusian national symbols, colours, flags (on uniform, equipment and car) to be displayed at Motorsport UK permitted events.
      “The Motorsport UK decision was made in full consultation with the UK Government and national sports governing bodies to ensure that there is a unilateral response to the crisis.”
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      Valentino Rossi’s girlfriend Sofia Novello gives birth as MotoGP legend becomes a dad two days before new season

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      MOTOGP star Valentino Rossi and partner Francesca Sofia Novello have announced the birth of their baby daughter. The Italian MotoGP legend has started a family after emotionally retiring from the sport back in August 2021 after an illustrious 25-year career in the saddle.
      Rossi and his girlfriend Francesca have announced the birth of a baby daughterCredit: Instagram @francescasofianovello
      Baby Giulietta is Rossi’s first childCredit: Instagram @francescasofianovello
      That freed up time for Rossi to be on dad duty, instead of having to gear up for Sunday’s 2022 MotoGP season opener in Qatar.
      The 43-year-old became a father for the first time alongside girlfriend Francesca, who is 14-years his junior.
      Model and influencer Francesca took to Instagram to post a picture of newly born baby Giulietta to her 542k followers.
      She wrote: “Mum and dad are over the moon! Welcome Giulietta Rossi.”
      Rossi also shared the post to his 13million Instagram followers.
      He first met glam partner Francesca in 2018, and she was a regular in the paddock before he called time on his career last August.
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      That very same month the pair announced they were expecting a child together in a hilarious social media post.
      Rossi dressed up as a doctor while holding a stethoscope pressed up against Francesca’s stomach, captioning the snap: “After a careful visit we can tell you that Franci is pregnant! We are expecting for a girl.”
      Francesca is a former lingerie model, who was the face of various fashion campaigns in Milan, and even used to work as a MotoGP grid girl
      Rossi’s 25-years in the sport and nine MotoGP World Championship titles helped him amass a fortune of around £150m.
      Rossi and Francesca revealed they were pregnant back in August in hilarious fashionCredit: Instagram @francescasofianovello More

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      Is MotoGP Qatar on TV? Date, UK start time, live stream and qualifying updates – latest

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      FASTEN your seatbelts MotoGP fans as the Qatar edition of the season gets underway TODAY.Frenchman Fabio Quartararo made history last season when he became the first man from his country to clinch a MotoGP title.
      French rider Fabio Quartararo celebrating his 2021 MotoGP title triumphCredit: AFP
      But it’s time for the 22-year-old to put his celebrations on hold because Quartararo has a long list of riders who will all be hunting for his crown.
      However El Diablo will be relieved that he won’t have to deal with NINE-TIME MotoGP champion, Valentino Rossi this season.
      The 42-year-old has decided to hang up his helmet after having an illustrious 25-year-career.
      What dates and times is the MotoGP Qatar on?

      The MotoGP kicks-off TODAY and will run across the entire weekend – Friday 4 March, Saturday 5 March, Sunday 6 March.
      But the highlights can be watched on Monday 7 March.

      What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it?

      ALL the races including free practice, qualifying, warm-ups and the finale will be shown on BT Sport 2 and BT Sport 2 HD.
      It can also be streamed via the BT Sport website or the app.
      Subscription members can watch ALL the action on the MotoGP Video Pass.
      Also, highlights of the weekend will be broadcasted on ITV4 and streamed courtesy of the ITV Hub Streaming Service.

      When is qualifying?

      The free practice 1 & 2 begin TODAY – Friday 4 March from 8:45am – 4:00pm UK time.
      Free practice 3 will take place TOMORROW – Saturday 5 March from 8:15am – 11:15am UK time.
      Which leads directly into the qualifying from 12:00pm – 4:15pm UK time.

      When does the MotoGP race start?

      The warm-up commences on Sunday 6 March from 10:00am – 11:15 UK time.
      Moto3 race will begin immediately after from 11:15 – 01:00pm UK time.
      Moto2 race is next from 01:00pm – 2:30pm UK time.
      With the MotoGP race taking place from 2:30pm – 4:00pm UK time.
      They’ll be an hourly long chequered flag analysis once the races have all been concluded starting at 4:00pm UK time.

      What’s new for the 2022 MotoGP season?
      Rebuilt or substituted engines are no longer subject to an up to 45 day wait for re-scrutineering.
      However, penalties apply for any engine found non-compliant once it has been scrutineered.
      Also, for the MotoGP class, teams will be permitted to prepare three approved fuel tanks for each machine and the class break package has been increased from £57,000 to £67,000 due to the use of larger discs at more circuits.
      Moto3 and Moto2 classes will have their warm-up sessions reduced to ten minutes per session from the recently allocated 20 minutes.
      And finally for all GP events, a revised rear slick tyre allocation has been agreed between Micheli, IRTA and Dorna as follows: a maximum of 6 off Spec A tyres, up to a maximum of 4 off Spec B tyres and up to a max

      Up to a maximum of 6 off Spec A tyres.
      Up to a maximum of 4 off Spec B tyres.
      Up to a maximum of 3 off Spec C tyres.

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      Moto GP 2022 calendar: Race schedule, dates, tracks as brand-new season begins THIS WEEKEND at Losail Circuit in Qatar

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      BUCKLE up Moto GP fans, as the brand spanking new season is right around the corner ready to keep you entertained.Fabio Quartararo became the first French man to win a Moto GP title in last season’s unforgettable campaign.

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      The 22-year-old will go all out to defend his crown against all-comers when the new season begins.
      The 2022 race season will also be the first to NOT feature Moto GP legend and six-time champion Valentino Rossi for 23 years.
      When does the Moto GP 2022 season start?
      The brand-new season will get underway on Sunday, March 6, 2022, THIS WEEKEND.
      The first race will take place at the Losail Circuit in Qatar.
      The final race of the season will be held at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit on Sunday November 6, 2022.
      There are 21 races in total, with Fabio Qaurtarao looking to defend his title.
      Moto GP 2022 race calendar:

      Race: Qatar Grand Prix 🇶🇦
      Date: March 6, 2022
      Track: Losail
      Result:

      Race: Indonesia Grand Prix 🇮🇩
      Date: March 20, 2022
      Track: Mandalika
      Result:

      Race: Argentine Grand Prix 🇦🇷
      Date: April 3, 2022
      Track: Termas de Rio Mondo
      Result:

      Race: USA Grand Prix 🇺🇸
      Date: April 10, 2022
      Track: Circuit of the Americas
      Result:

      Race: Portugal Grand Prix 🇵🇹
      Date: April 24, 2022
      Track: Portimao
      Result:

      Race: Spanish Grand Prix 🇪🇸
      Date: May 1, 2022
      Track: Jerez
      Result:

      Race: French Grand Prix 🇫🇷
      Date: May 15, 2022
      Track: Le Mans
      Result:

      Race: Italian Grand Prix 🇮🇹
      Date: May 29, 2022
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      Valentino Rossi’s half-brother Luca Marini ready to fill the void left by MotoGP legend ahead of new season

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      THE MotoGP season kicks off this weekend in Qatar as the sport adjusts to life without Valentino Rossi.But one rider looking to fill the void left by the charismatic seven-times world champion is his half-brother, Luca Marini.
      Valentino Rossi’s VR46 racing team’s Luca Marini hopes to step out of half-brother Rossi’s shadow in his second MotoGP campaignCredit: Getty
      Ducati Lenovo’s Italian ace Francesco Bagnaia is one of the title favouritesCredit: AFP
      Marini, 24, is riding for Rossi’s VR46 racing team, which is making its debut in the championship.
      And Marini, who himself will be in his second season, is now ready to step out of the sizable shadow of his big brother – although warns that he’s not yet ready to fight for the title.
      He said: “I’m really, really excited for the start of this new season because I am feeling great.
      “Last year was tough. It was difficult because at the beginning of the season, we didn’t have many days of testing, so I was always in a rush during the season to be competitive.
      “This year, I have prepared myself much better and the two tests this season went great, so I’m really happy for my personal growth and feel that this year, I can enjoy it a lot more.
      “It is still a little bit too early to say that I can fight for the title but the level of MotoGP now means every rider is so close because we all have a factory bike or similar.
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      “In my opinion, we can be the underdogs.
      “The fight for the championship will be between Francesco Bagnaia, Fabio Quartarar and Marc Marquez but we don’t have anything to lose and maybe we can risk a little bit more, unlike these guys who need to win the world championship.
      “We can balance the fight between these guys but I think that now I’m not ready to fight for the title because also the team is new and we have to grow.”
      The family link means that Marini comes under inevitable pressure to deliver but he says he is now used to coping with that elevated level of expectation.
      And he says that he is not afraid to tap into Rossi’s vast experience, who raced in MotoGP from 2000 to 2021.
      He added: “The pressure is not something that I never suffered too much from. Maybe because of my mentality.
      It is difficult to take something from him because Vale is the best rider in the history of the sport but lived in a different era.Luca MariniMOTOGP CALENDARThe 2022 season will see a record-breaking calendar of 21 races taking place across 17 countries.

      6 March – Qatar, Losail20 March – Indonesia, Mandalika3 April – Argentina, Termas de Rio Hondo10 April – USA, Circuit of the Americas24 April – Portugal – Portimao1 May – Spain, Jerez15 May – France, Le Mans29 May – Italy, Mugello5 June – Catalunya, Barcelona19 June – Germany, Sachsenring26 June – Netherlands, Assen10 July – Finland, KymiRing7 August – Great Britain, Silverstone21 August – Austria, Red Bull Ring4 September – San Marino, Misano18 September – Aragon25 September – Japan, Motegi2 October – Thailand, Buriram16 October – Australia, Phillip Island23 October – Malaysia, Sepang6 November – Valencia, Ricardo Tormo

      “When I was a child, this link between myself and Valentino was a lot less. When I came closer to racing in the world championship, it became bigger and it was not easy at first.
      “But I learnt to deal with that pressure because I have very big goals for myself, so I don’t have any more pressure from outside of my ambition and what I want to achieve.
      “At the beginning of my career I did speak to Vale more because I didn’t have experience and I was asking about tracks and tyres.
      “Now it is a little bit different and difficult to take something from him because Vale is the best rider in the history of the sport but he lived in a different era.
      “But now I think this year he can help me a little bit more. We speak at every GP and he can help me be more consistent.
      “I want to be competitive at all the tracks and in all the conditions. I want to improve my weakness and be the best rider I can from the start of the season.
      “If you do these steps and you show your talent and your speed, then I am confident the results will come.”
      MotoGP 2022 GRID
      Aprilia Racing#12 Maverick Vinales#41 Aleix Espargaro
      Ducati Lenovo Team#43 Jack Miller#63 Francesco Bagnaia
      Gresini Racing MotoGP Ducati#23 Enea Bastianini#49 Fabio Di Giannantonio
      Mooney VR46 Racing Team Ducati#10 Luca Marini#72 Marco Bezzecchi
      Pramac Racing Ducati#5 Johann Zarco#89 Jorge Martin
      LCR Honda#30 Takaaki Nakagami#73 Alex Marquez
      Repsol Honda Team#44 Pol Espargaro#93 Marc Marquez
      Red Bull KTM Factory Racing#33 Brad Binder#88 Miguel Oliveira
      Tech3 KTM Factory Racing#25 Raul Fernandez#87 Remy Gardner
      Team Suzuki Ecstar#36 Joan Mir#42 Alex Rins
      Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP#20 Fabio Quartararo#21 Franco Morbidelli
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      Nikita Mazepin ‘SACKED by Haas’ after Russian F1 driver was banned from racing in the British GP

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      NIKITA MAZEPIN has reportedly been sacked by his Formula 1 team Haas.It was announced by the FIA earlier this week that Russian driver Mazepin would be able to race under a neutral flag this season following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
      Haas have parted ways with Russian driver MazepinCredit: PA
      Fittipaldi looks set to replace Mazepin in the Haas carCredit: Getty
      But he has been banned from driving the British Grand Prix after Motorsport UK blocked all Russian and Belarussian racers from competing.
      And Sky Deutschland are now reporting that Haas have parted ways with Mazepin.
      Pietro Fittipaldi is expected to partner Mick Schumacher at Haas.
      Nikita Mazepin’s father, billionaire oligarch Dmitry Mazepin, has close ties to Russian president Vladimir Putin.
      Yesterday at an extraordinary meeting led by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the World Motor Sport Council agreed that competitors holding Russian and Belarussian racing licences could still race under an “FIA flag”.
      But Motorsport UK has gone one step further by stopping them, including Mazepin, from competing.
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      “No Russian/Belarusian licenced competitors and officials are approved to participate in UK motorsport events.
      “No Russian/Belarusian national symbols, colours, flags (on uniform, equipment and car) to be displayed at Motorsport UK permitted events.
      “The Motorsport UK decision was made in full consultation with the UK Government and national sports governing bodies to ensure that there is a unilateral response to the crisis.”
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      Lewis Hamilton got ex-F1 race director Michael Masi the sack by staying SILENT, claims Red Bull chief Marko

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      LEWIS HAMILTON is responsible for the sacking of F1 race director Michael Masi, claims Red Bull chief Helmut Marko.It was Masi who made the race-changing decision at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to steal the world championship away from Hamilton.
      Lewis Hamilton remained silent for months after his painful defeat in Abu DhabiCredit: Splash
      Michael Masi was sacked after breaking safety rules in Abu DhabiCredit: Getty
      Helmut Marko believes Masi did not deserve to be sackedCredit: PA
      Masi came under pressure for defying his own safety rules and last month was dismissed from his role as race director.
      And Marko feels Hamilton is to blame after failing to speak out in Masi’s defence.
      The Red Bull advisor told RT: “By his silence, he only wanted to show his dissatisfaction with the situation and the decisions.
      “Part of that behaviour subsequently also led to Masi being removed from his role.
      “I don’t think it’s right. You have to look at his performances over the years.
      “If Masi had everything they are going to enter now at his disposal, it would have been easier for him to decide, a video referee and an advisor by his side.
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      “Michael is now being sacrificed for that.”
      After losing out to Max Verstappen Hamilton remained silent for several weeks.
      His lack of public presence fuelled speculation the Brit could quit F1 altogether before it was finally revealed last month that he would be taking part in the 2022 season.
      Hamilton also broke his silence by wishing his social media followers a Happy Chinese New Year.
      And he later admitted that he did consider retirement after being robbed of a record eighth world title.
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