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Who were the stars and flops of the 2024 MotoGP season opener? Simon Patterson answers that question in the first rider rankings of the year from the Qatar GP
MotoGP is back in action following an exciting weekend at Lusail, where 2024 pre-season favorites delivered on their potential and others faced challenges.
Reigning champion Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin each left Qatar with a win, giving Bagnaia a slim lead in the title race.
KTM had a strong showing with Brad Binder and rookie Pedro Acosta impressing.
Some riders, like Marco Bezzecchi and Aleix Espargaro, struggled in Sunday’s race.
The first rider rankings of 2024 will be based on performances in the main event and Saturday’s sprint race.
The performances of Acosta and Bagnaia were particularly noteworthy, setting high expectations for the season.
Overall, the weekend at Lusail set the stage for an exciting and competitive MotoGP season ahead.
