Italy’s Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati), winner of the world title for the past two seasons, finished in first place at the Qatar Grand Prix, the first stage of the new MotoGP season.

Francesco BagnaiaPhoto by David Buono/Icon Sportswire/AP/Profimedia

Francesco Bagnaia won the Qatar Grand Prix in MotoGP

The Italian was followed by Brad Binder (KMT) and Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing).

Saturday’s sprint race was won by Jorge Martin, followed by Brad Binder and Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing). Banya finished only fourth.

The next stage in the 2024 MotoGP calendar will be the Portuguese Grand Prix at Algrave on March 24.

Qatar MP MotoGP, final table

Overall rating of MotoGP riders

MotoGP schedule for the 2024 season

1. Qatar, Lusail – March 10

2. Portugal, Algarve – March 24

3. USA, Austin – April 14

4. Spain, Jerez – April 28

5. France, Le Mans – May 12

6. Catalonia, Barcelona – May 26

7. Italy, Mugello – June 2

8. Kazakhstan, Sokil – June 16 (subject to scheme approval)

9. Holland, Assen – June 30

10. Germany, Sachsenring – July 7

11. Great Britain, Silverstone – August 4

12. Austria, Red Bull Ring – August 18

13. Aragon, Motorland – September 1

14. San Marino, Misano (Italy) – September 8

15. India, Buddha – September 22

16. Indonesia, Mandalika – September 29

17. Japan, Motegi – October 6

18. Australia, Phillip Island – October 20

19. Thailand, Buriram – October 27

20. Malaysia, Sepang – November 3

21. Valencia, Spain – November 17

Know:

  • “Balaton Park” in Hungary will be a backup track in case one of the races does not take place for some reason.
  • The Argentine Grand Prix on April 7 will no longer take place, but it will not be replaced by another Grand Prix.