P1racenews AI automatic summary:
MotoGP’s 2024 pre-season is over and some riders and teams can go into the Qatar Grand Prix bursting with confidence. Others, not so much
After completing pre-season testing in Malaysia and Qatar, MotoGP teams are preparing for the season-opening grand prix at Lusail in three weeks. Some teams are confident in their performance, while others have uncertainties. Winners of the winter testing include Pecco Bagnaia, who broke lap records in both locations. Bagnaia’s consistent speed and strong qualifying form with the 2024 Ducati have been impressive. The Ducati team, including riders like Marc Marquez and Raul Fernandez, have shown promising results with the GP24 model. Despite some minor issues, Ducati seems to have a competitive edge going into the new season. Other brands may struggle to keep up with Ducati’s pace, as indicated by the testing results and rider feedback.
