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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
      Track: Mugello
      Result:

      Race: Catalan Grand Prix 🇪🇸
      Date: June 5, 2022
      Track: Catalunya
      Result:

      Race: German Grand Prix 🇩🇪
      Date: June 19, 2022
      Track: Sachsenring
      Result:

      Race: Dutch Grand Prix 🇳🇱
      Date: June 26, 2022
      Track: Assen
      Result:

      Race: Finnish Grand Prix 🇫🇮
      Date: July 10, 2022
      Track: Kymiring
      Result:

      Race: British Grand Prix 🇬🇧
      Date: August 7, 2022
      Track: Silverstone
      Result:

      Race: Austrian Grand Prix 🇦🇹
      Date: August 21, 2022
      Track: Red Bull Ring
      Result:

      Race: Italian Grand Prix 🇮🇹
      Date: September 4, 2022
      Track: Misano
      Result:

      Race: Spanish Grand Prix 🇪🇸
      Date: September 18, 2022
      Track: Motorland
      Result:

      Race: Japanese Grand Prix 🇯🇵
      Date: September 25, 2022
      Track: Motegi
      Result:

      Race: Thai Grand Prix 🇹🇭
      Date: October 2, 2022
      Track: Chang
      Result:

      Race: Australian Grand Prix 🇦🇺
      Date: October 16, 2022
      Track: Phillip Island
      Result:

      Race: Malaysian Grand Prix 🇲🇾
      Date: October 23, 2022
      Track: Sepang
      Result:

      Race: Spanish Grand Prix 🇪🇸
      Date: November 6, 2022
      Track: Ricardo Tormo
      Result:

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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
      WithU Yamaha RNF MotoGP Team#04 Andrea Dovizioso#40 Darryn Binder More

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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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      A Motorsport UK statement read: “No Russian/Belarusian licenced teams are approved to enter motorsport competitions in the UK.
      “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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      Formula One RIP UP £37m-a-year agreement with Russian GP promoters and ban ALL future races after invasion of Ukraine

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      FORMULA ONE have ripped up their agreement with the Russian Grand Prix promoters and say the country will NOT have a race in the future.It is another crushing blow for despot President Vladimir Putin, who was one of the key figures behind the race.
      F1 have ripped up their agreement with the Russian Grand Prix promotersCredit: Getty
      Russian troops pictured in the Donetsk regionCredit: Reuters
      Putin struck a deal with former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone to host the Russian GP in Sochi – the venue for the country’s Winter Olympics – from 2014.
      It was worth around $50million a year to F1 – who have acted swiftly following Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
      The sport was quick to cancel this year’s GP, which was due to be held in September, but they have now gone a step further to cancel their agreement in its entirety.
      It means Putin will not see F1 race in his hometown of St Petersburg at the £200million purpose-built track, which was due to host the GP in 2023.
      It comes after Motorsport UK chief, David Richards, prevented Russian and Belarusian drivers from racing in the UK, including at the British GP.
      Meanwhile, Haas are still weighing up what to do with their Russian driver Nikita Mazepin, whose father is a close friend with Putin.
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      But it has been confirmed that Mazepin will NOT be able to take part in this year’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone after Motorsport UK.
      David Richards, Chairman of Motorsport UK said: “The entire Motorsport UK community condemns the acts of war by Russia and Belarus in Ukraine and expresses its solidarity and support towards all those affected by the ongoing conflict.
      “We stand united with the people of Ukraine and the motorsport community following the invasion and the unacceptable actions that have unfolded.
      “This is a time for the international motorsport community to act and show support for the people of Ukraine and our colleagues at the Federation Automobile d’Ukraine.”
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      Red Bull confirm Max Verstappen’s mind-boggling £221MILLION deal with F1 champ tied down until 2028

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      RED BULL have confirmed that Max Verstappen has signed a contract extension and revealed he will stay with the team until 2028.The Dutchman already has a contract with Red Bull in place until 2023 which is worth £18million-a-year.
      Max Verstappen has penned a lucrative new dealCredit: Reuters
      However, his extension, which runs until 2028 is valued at a staggering £37million-a-year.
      That takes his total contract up to a mind boggling £221million over seven years – the biggest driver contract in F1 history.
      Verstappen, 24, who won the F1 title last season albeit in controversial circumstances in Abu Dhabi, said: “I really enjoy being part of the Oracle Red Bull Racing Team, so choosing to stay to the 2028 season was an easy decision.
      “I love this team and last year was simply incredible, our goal since we came together in 2016 was to win the championship and we have done that, so now it’s about keeping the number one on the car long-term.”
      Red Bull boss Christian Horner said the new long-term deal shows the team’s commitment to Verstappen.
      Verstappen will kick off his title defence later this month in Bahrain with the first race of the season on March 20th.
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      It marks a new era for F1 with dramatic new regulations relating to the car designs while Red Bull are also developing their own engine department.
      Horner added: “To have Max signed with Oracle Red Bull Racing through to the end of 2028 is a real statement of intent.
      “Our immediate focus is on retaining Max’s World Championship title, but this deal also shows he is a part of the team’s long-term planning.
      “With the Red Bull Powertrains division working towards the new engine regulations for 2026 we wanted to make sure we had the best driver on the grid secured for that car.”
      Following the announcement, Verstappen tweeted: “Really proud to announce that @redbullracing will be my home until at least 2028.
      “I love this team and I am very happy to continue this amazing journey we are on for a long time.
      “We have accomplished so much together already but we are definitely not done.💪✍️”
      Verstappen, 24, has committed his future to Red BullCredit: PA More

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      Ex-F1 chief Ecclestone shockingly DEFENDS Putin amid Ukraine invasion calling Russia president ‘honourable person’

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      EX-FORMULA One chief Bernie Ecclestone has shockingly defended ‘honourable’ Vladimir Putin amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Ecclestone, 91, made his comments in an interview with Times Radio – after Putin ordered a military advance into Ukraine.
      Bernie Ecclestone has defended ‘honourable’ Vladimir PutinCredit: Reuters
      The conflict has seen Russia become a pariah on the world stage, with countries around the globe imposing various financial, business and travel sanctions.
      Russian sports stars and teams have also been affected by bans in their respective fields.
      However, Formula One’s governing body, the FIA, have failed to take decisive action against athletes despite cancelling the Russian GP.
      And it has now emerged that former F1 supremo Ecclestone, who brought a Grand Prix to Russia in 2014, hailed Putin as ‘honourable’ just one day after he attacked Ukraine.
      Speaking to Times Radio on February 25, Ecclestone said: “As a person I found him very straightforward and honourable.
      “He did exactly what he said he was going to do without any arguments.
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      “[The Russian Grand Prix] depends very much on what the exact situation is between Ukraine and Russia.
      “It’s not going to make any difference if there is a race in Russia to anything else that has happened in the world.
      “I suppose it is the people who are engaged in the event who would decide on it, because maybe other people think it was the right thing for Russia to do.
      “So how can anyone else judge exactly what is happening today?”
      Ecclestone has previously expressed his admiration for Putin, saying in 2019: “If someone had a machine gun and was prepared to shoot Putin, I would stand in front of him because he’s a good guy.
      “He’s never done anything that isn’t doing good things for people.”
      And in 2017, Ecclestone said: “Honestly, I think the guy should rule Europe. Mr Putin has impressed me more than anyone because he’s a guy who says he’s going to do something and does it.
      “He’s a first class person.” More