Thanks to all
Thank you all for joining us in this intense race with an exciting finish at the Jerez Grand Prix, it has been a pleasure to be with all of you, see you all again!
📊 Top 9 of the MotoGP World Championship.
Jorge Martin, despite the crash, is still the leader of the World Championship. 17 points ahead of Bagnaia, who won here. Pedro Acosta is 23 points behind and Marc is in the fight, although with 32 points difference with the Spaniard.
Top 10 of the Spanish Grand Prix
These are the top ten finishers of the Spanish Grand Prix 2024
Marc Márquez celebrated his podium finish with his fans.
558 days since the Cervera rider's last dry podium and he does it at home
Allí donde se empezó su calvario. Allí donde hoy @marcmarquez93 vuelve a ser feliz con su gente ❤️ ¡QUÉ PASADA! 🤩
— DAZN España (@DAZN_ES) April 28, 2024
Su baño de masas tras volver a un podio en seco... 558 días después 😯#SpanishGP 🇪🇸 #MotoGP 🏁 pic.twitter.com/zbt9WmcBLp
BAGNAIA'S THIRD WIN IN JEREZ
The Italian has won the last three editions at Jerez. First podium in Marc's long career with Ducati. The two titans are joined on the podium by Bezzecchi.
🏁#MotoGP RACE 🏁@PeccoBagnaia holds off @marcmarquez93 to win an instant classic! 🏆#SpanishGP 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/a9fRSwhFi7
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) April 28, 2024
🏁 Lap 25/25
MARC IS APPROACHING. It is very difficult. 3 tenths there.
🏁 Lap 25/25
WE ENTER THE LAST LAP. It seems that Marc Márquez is going to have to settle for second position, but he will not throw in the towel until the end.
🏁 Lap 24/25
Bagnaia catches air. Half a second for the official Ducati rider. The reigning world champion is pulling with everything. Very fast
🏁 Lap 23/25
Three laps to go. Both very aggressive. They know what is at stake in this World Championship. As in Portimao they are going to fight, we hope it won't have the same result.
This has been the beautiful duel between Pecco and Marc.
Pouring their hearts out into this!🔥
An instant classic is upon us! @marcmarquez93 @PeccoBagnaia FOR THE LEAD ⚔️#SpanishGP 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/J1gjmH3HUm — MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) April 28, 2024
🏁 Lap 22/25
Marc's fans keep pushing him. Very close in the left turns, Marc. The Cervera rider tried again, but he went a bit wide and Pecco took advantage of it to be first again.
🏁 Lap 21/25
WHAT A DUEL. The two have come to touch. Marc tried, he overtook him, but the Ducati rider gave it back to him.
🏁 Lap 21/25
Marc is already close to Bagnaia. Another fast lap of the Gresini rider. Let's see when the Cercera rider attacks, who is looking to get back on track in the World Championship.
🏁 Lap 20/25
37.7 of Marc, who begins to put pressure on Pecco. One tenth and faster than Bagnaia. Only six laps to go for the end of the Spanish Grand Prix.
🏁 Lap 19/25
Marc and Bagnaia copy each other's records. The Ducati rider keeps pushing. Six tenths between the two.
🏁 Lap 18/25❌
Miller and Morbidelli fall. Very angry the Australian with the Italian. YELLOW FLAG IN SECTOR 2
Moment when Marc Márquez took second place.
It's game on! ⚔️@marcmarquez93 makes it stick on Bez for 2nd after the Italian has a moment at T13 🔄💪#SpanishGP 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/mzzUtRAnhP — MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) April 28, 2024
🏁 Lap 17/25
Another fast lap of Marc Márquez, who is tightening. The Cervera rider is only six tenths behind Bagnaia. While Acosta is tenth after overtaking Miller and is 12 seconds behind the race leader.
🏁 Lap 16/25
Acosta and Miller duel now for the tenth position. At stake is a KTM position for next year.
🏁 Lap 15/25
Marc Márquez is going faster than Pecco. He is one second behind the Official Ducati. The public squeezes Marc, who can fight for the victory.
Jorge Martín's fall
💥 @88jorgemartin goes down at T6!
Never-ending drama here in Jerez 🤯
And @PeccoBagnaia inherits the lead 🔄#SpanishGP 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/NvihYfNeuF — MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) April 28, 2024
🏁 Lap 14/25
Bezzecchi's mistake and Marc stays very close to the Italian. And now he manages to overtake him. The Gresini rider is in front of Bagnaia. The crowd in Jerez begins to tighten up
🏁 Lap 13/25
Savadori's retirement. While right now Marc is the fastest man on the track. 2 tenths faster than Bagnaia.
🏁 Lap 12/25
It seems that Marc Márquez is missing something, Bezzecchi, right now at eight tenths. Behind is his brother Marc. Good work by Gresini
JORGE MARTIN CRASHES WHEN HE WAS IN THE LEAD
Bagnaia is now leading the race. What a blow for the World Championship, the fall of the Spaniard when he was in the first position.
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🏁 Lap 10/25❌
ALEIX ESPARGARO CRASHES. In addition he has taken Zarco ahead of him. Therefore we have yellow flag in the second sector.
🏁 Lap 9/25
It seems that Jorge Martin and Bagnaia start to escape from Bezzecchi and Marc Marquez. While penalty for Augusto for not doing the double long lap.
🏁 Lap 8/25
RACE SITUATION
1. J Martin
F. Bagnaia +0.196
3. M. Bezzecchi +0.852
4. M. Marquez +1.060
🚨 Lap 7/25
The stewards warn that the incident between Zarco and Pedro Acosta on the first lap will not be penalized. The rookie is 14th and already in the points
This was the fight in the second lap between Martin, Bagnaia and Marc Márquez.
After a STUNNING double overtake, @PeccoBagnaia takes the lead from @marcmarquez93 🤯
But the Spaniard is NOT done as @88jorgemartin also joins the fight ⚔️#SpanishGP 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/mzK2NLtIzL — MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) April 28, 2024
🏁 Lap 6/25
Bagnaia is very close to Jorge Martin, who is trying. The Spaniard is still ahead for now and would be more leader of the World Championship.
🏁 Lap 5/25
Bezzecchi has overtaken Marc Márquez. The eight-time world champion is suffering with the Gresini. However, he is still in the fight for the leading group.
❌ Lap 5/25
Dani Pedrosa crashed at turn 8. The Wildcard has gone to the ground.
🏁 Lap 4/25
Bagnaia's fastest lap. The top five are Ducati. Binder, sixth is the first KTM. Pedro Acosta had a very bad start and is 17th.
This was the start of the Spanish Grand Prix 2024
🚦LIGHTS OUT AND WE ARE RACING🚦@marcmarquez93 nails the start and he's leading his home GP! 🚀#SpanishGP 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/MkaCzMTNo5 — MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) April 28, 2024
🏁 Lap 3/25
JORGE MARTIN NEW LEADER. Bagnaia went a little long and the Spaniard is placed in first position. Marc wants to attack the two-time world champion.
🏁 Lap 2/25
Bagnaia is already leader. He went for Marc Márquez, who tried to return it and is now third. Second is Jorge Martín
🚦 THE GRAND PRIX OF SPAIN KICKS OFF
THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS GO OUT. The race starts
MARC MARC MARQUEZ gets off to a GOOD START, while Martin is second and Bagnaia is already fourth. The reigning world champion gets into the fight.
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Warm-up lap
All the pilots are already doing the warm-up lap. A race that will take place in 25 laps. Time to check the tires. All the riders, except Stefan Bradl, are on half-front and half-rear tires.
THE SPANISH ANTHEM IS PLAYED
Spectacular ceremony in Jerez. Less than 10 minutes to start the race. WHAT A TENSION OF THE PILOTS.
THE GRAND PRIX OF SPAIN STARTS IN NO TIME.
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🫂 From champion to champion
Valentino Rossi, present in Jerez. He greeted Pecco Bagnaia, double MotoGP World Champion.
Last-minute advice and encouragement from @ValeYellow46! 🤝
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) April 28, 2024
Reigning World Champion @PeccoBagnaia will be eager to bounce back 💪#SpanishGP 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/EPAYPXi48R
Remember the starting grid
Marc Márquez from pole position. Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin will accompany the Gresini rider on the front row. Attention to the third row, Pecco Bagnaia and fourth Pedro Acosta, who will be looking for a good start to position themselves at the head of the race.
Luxury spectator
Carlos Sainz, Formula 1 driver is with his father at the Jerez Circuit. About the drivers that the Ferrari driver likes the most are Marc, Pedro Acosta and Jorge Martin. We remind you that next week Formula 1 returns with the Grand Prix of Miami, which we will be able to follow here on VAVEL.
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Duel of Ducatis
The Ducati are today's favorites without losing sight of Pedro Acosta. Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin have proven to be the fastest this weekend. However, Pecco should not be forgotten. Bagnaia was the winner last year, but today he will start seventh from the third row.
🚨 RECORD
Almost 300.000 fans have passed through the Circuito de Jerez during the whole weekend.
GREAT ATMOSPHERE IN JEREZ!
NEW ALL-TIME RECORD! Nearly 300,000 fans have attended the 2024 #SpanishGP 🇪🇸
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) April 28, 2024
Gracias a toda la afición for making history with us! ❤️#MotoGP pic.twitter.com/3Zq1Vxy8pJ
Marc Márquez, the pole man wants to make it big again
The Cervera rider starts first again, something he hasn't done since the Portuguese Grand Prix. His goal is the podium, but yesterday he proved to be fast. Marc is looking forward to his first victory with Ducati in front of his fans.
Getting ready to rumble 🔥
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) April 28, 2024
Poleman @marcmarquez93 will have another go at it today! 👊#SpanishGP 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/1InU3YQBmZ
📊 MotoGP World Ranking
1. Jorge Martín | 92 points
2. Pedro Acosta | 63 points
3. Enea Bastianini | 59 points
4. Maverick Viñales | 56 points
5. Francesco Bagnaia | 50 points
6. Brad Binder | 49 points
7. Marc Márquez | 40 points
8. Aleix Espargaró | 39 points
9. Fabio Di Giannantonio | 25 points
10. Fabio Quartararo | 24 points
Fermín Aldeguer sends warnings
The Moto2 rider, who will race in the premier class next year, won the Jerez Grand Prix. Fermín finished ahead of Roberts, who is the new World Championship leader.
A warning for the rest of the #Moto2 grid 🔥@Aldeguer54 is back in business! 🥇#SpanishGP 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/wOw70gymGF
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) April 28, 2024
Collin Veijer wins in Moto3 after favorite's crash
Surprise in the small category of motorcycling, which we have been able to follow here at VAVEL. The Dutchman took advantage of David Alonso's fall to end up winning in Jerez. Behind the Spaniards David Muñoz and Ortola
A STAND-UP WHEELIE! 🎉
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) April 28, 2024
Just pure class from @CollinVeijer95, who takes his 2nd #Moto3 win! 👏#SpanishGP 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/0L2k2bXhMs
Shock for Pedro Acosta this morning
The rookie of the category, who is second in the MotoGP World Championship, suffered a heavy crash in the last practice of the race. The session was stopped with a red flag;
¡Qué golpe! 😨 La dura caída de Pedro Acosta durante el warm up 😔
— DAZN España (@DAZN_ES) April 28, 2024
¡Acabó contra las protecciones! #SpanishGP 🇪🇸 #MotoGP 🏁 pic.twitter.com/w2JEg1XYXc
WE RETURN
In a few minutes the Spanish Grand Prix will start in MotoGP, both the preview and the minute by minute of the race can be followed here on VAVEL.
Stay tuned for the Grand Prix of Spain 2024
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How to watch the MotoGP race at the Spanish Grand Prix 2024?
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What time is the MotoGP race at the Spanish Grand Prix 2024?
This is the starting time of the race in several countries:
Argentina: 8:00 AM
Bolivia: 8:00 AM
Brazil: 9:00 AM
Chile: 8:00 AM
Colombia: 7:00 AM
Ecuador: 7:00 AM
USA (ET): 8:00 AM
Spain: 2:00 PM
Mexico: 6:00 AM
Paraguay: 8:00 AM
Peru: 8:00 AM
Uruguay: 8:00 AM
Venezuela: 8:00 AM
England: 13: 00 AM
Australia : 22:00 AM
Jorge Martín reigns in a survival sprint and opens gap in the World Championship
The Pramac Racing rider ended up winning a sprint race that saw up to 15 riders crash. Most of them in turn five, which had water patches. Among them Marc Marquez, the pole position man, who was leading the race at the time. Two-time MotoGP champion Bagnaia also crashed after a touch with Binder and Marco Bezzecchi. The Spaniard survived and gained 12 points to go 29 points clear of Pedro Acosta, the rookie already second in the World Championship.
🚨 CHANGE IN THE SPRINT PODIUM.
After qualifying Fabio Quartararo was penalized and Dani Pedrosa finished on the sprint podium. The KTM and Wilcard test rider at the Spanish Grand Prix finally finished in third position.
This was the moment when the Frenchman gave him the medal after the stewards' decision.
The one when @26_DaniPedrosa & @FabioQ20 swap a P3 medal! 🥉
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) April 27, 2024
Stay tuned because a helmet swap is happening soon! 🔜#SpanishGP 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/AEwVbRntdb
📊 Top 10 of the sprint race.
1. Jorge Martín (12 pts)
2. Pedro Acosta (9 pts)
3. Fabio Quartararo (7 pts)
4. Dani Pedrosa (6 pts)
5. Franco Morbidelli (5 pts)
6. Raúl Fernández (4 pts)
7. Marc Márquez (3 pts)
8. Augusto Fernández (2 pts)
9. Miguel Oliveira (1 pto)
10. Joan Mir (0 pts).
Summary of qualification
The track conditions were tricky due to the rain that had fallen previously and Marc Márquez appeared there to be the fastest and achieve his 93rd pole position in his history. The rider from Cervera had not been on pole since last year in Portugal. Pedro Acosta was close behind, but when he was setting a good lap he crashed.
1. Marc Márquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) 1:46.773
2. Marco Bezzecchi (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing)+0.271
3. Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing)+0.608
4. Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)+0.957
5 Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing)+1.005
6. Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™)+1.067
7Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) +1.189
8Franco Morbidelli (Prima Pramac Racing)+1.343
9Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Team)+1.589
10 Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3)+1.755
Dani Pedrosa again wildcard at the Spanish Grand Prix
The Sabadell-born rider, as he did last year, will ride the Spanish Grand Prix as a wildcard with KTM. A circuit that is good for the 'Little Samurai' as he has won four times in Jerez, three of them in the premier class.
The three-time world champion and current KTM tester will participate in some races as a wildcard as he did last year. Here he managed to finish seventh in the long race and sixth in the sprint. He also raced in San Marino at the Misano circuit where in both races he came close to the podium, finishing in fourth position.
Winners of the Spanish Grand Prix
2002: Valentino Rossi
2003: Valentino Rossi
2004: Sete Gibernau
2005: Valentino Rossi
2006: Loris Capirossi
2007: Valentino Rossi
2008: Dani Pedrosa
2009: Valentino Rossi
2010: Jorge Lorenzo
2011: Jorge Lorenzo
2012: Casey Stoner
2013: Dani Pedrosa
2014: Marc Marquez
2015: Jorge Lorenzo
2016: Valentino Rossi
2017: Dani Pedrosa
2018: Marc Márquez
2019: Marc Márquez
2020: Fabio Quartararo
2021: Jack Miller
2022: Francesco Bagnaia
2023: Francesco Bagnaia
The rider who has won the most times at the Jerez circuit in the premier class has been Valentino Rossi with a total of six victories. While the team with the most wins is Honda with ten in MotoGP. Although Ducati has won the last three times it has raced at this circuit.
The Circuit
The race will be held at the Circuito de Jerez which is located in the province of Cadiz. It was inaugurated on December 8, 1985 and has a capacity for 125,000 spectators. It has a length of 4'423 kilometers and has 13 curves, eight to the right and five to the left.
Grand Prix of Spain
Fourth race of the 2024 MotoGP season. After the Grand Prix of the Americas it is back to Europe for a special circuit for many of the riders. Jorge Martin arrives at the GP of Andalusia as leader of the World Championship in Jerez with a 21-point lead over Bastianini. Maverick Viñales, winner of the last Grand Prix, is 24 points behind.
Welcome to VAVEL.COM's LIVE coverage of the MotoGP race at the Spanish Grand Prix 2024
My name is Manuel Carmona Hidalgo and I will be your host for this race. We will provide you with pre-race analysis and news here live from VAVEL.