However, making the start is only a small part of the task. You then have to stay there. And, so far, that’s largely what they’ve managed to do. Binder currently has two Sprint victories to his name, plus another two podium visits, despite his qualifying struggles. Whilst Miller has bagged three podiums in his first 16 starts for the factory.

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The same story goes for Joan Mir, whose first half of the season has been plagued by crashes and injuries. The 2020 World Champion had to withdraw from the Grand Prix of Argentina, Spain, Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands all through injury in what has been a nightmare start to life in the colours of Repsol Honda. Struggling with the RC213V, the Mallorca has scored just five points in the World Championship, which were earned in the season-opening race at Portimao. Despite this rough patch, there’s no doubting the two-time World Champion’s abilities, and, once fully fit, he’ll be as determined as ever to try and turn his season around.

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Of the thousands of attempts posted last weekend, it was the Brit Jack Hammer4658 who was fastest in the European category with a lap time of 1’24:352 when using the Xbox. Reigning MotoGP™ eSport Champion 26_adriaan was the quickest using the PC with a time of 1’24:490 and Brit PlaT1ForLyfe, 2022 Rising Stars Champion, was the fastest using the Playstation (1’24:618).

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The first premier class practice session of a Grand Prix weekend will no longer be timed for qualifying/entry into Qualifying 2, so it’s now called Free Practice 1 and is just that – a completely free 45-minute session that riders, teams and factories can use to set up, dial in and anything else.

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There was drama from lights out to the chequered flag, and beyond, in the afternoon event, with a dramatic race seeing Indonesia rider Fadillah Arbi Aditama given the win. Once again, a large lead group formed, with P1 changing hands on a corner by corner basis. With two laps to go and space at a premium, there was a mid-pack collision that saw Alvaro Carpe (STV Laglisse Racing), Eddie O’Shea (British Talent Team), Jacob Roulstone and Xabi Zurutuza hit the gravel trap.

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MICK DOOHAN: “It’s always a spectacular place here, it’s great for everyone to come here. It’s great to reunite with a bunch of the older guys, like myself, and then also the younger generation, see some of the new bikes and the old bikes. There are a lot of people, very knowledgeable motorsport enthusiasts here from all walks of life. From team bosses in F1 to the hierarchy in the manufacturers, and a bunch people who love all motorsport, be it MotoGP or F1 or other types of racing. It’s great to be here, I was here last year with Wayne Rainey, Kevin Schwantz, Kenny Roberts… and to come back now. But I think it’ll be a while before I come back again and it’ll make it worthwhile!”

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Rain on Friday didn’t dampen spirits at the Goodwood Festival of Speed as the unique event continued to provide plenty to celebrate, and MotoGP™ was in the thick of the action. As on Thursday, Pol Espargaro (GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3), Michele Pirro (Ducati Lenovo Team), Mika Kallio (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and Lorenzo Savadori (Aprilia Racing) headed up The Hill on their 2023 machines fresh from the track, joined by Dakota Mamola riding the LCR Honda Castrol-liveried Honda, and even more famous faces joined the Legend contingent too.

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Thursday the 3rd of August the most faithful fans of this exciting sport will be able to enjoy an experience like no other. This event offers a fun-filled entertainment zone for the whole family, with live music, interviews as well as access to the paddock, the pitlane, and of course, the world-famous auction with some of the stars of MotoGP™. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Two Wheels For Life charity.

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In 2022, Ducati sophomore Enea Bastianini lit up the premier class riding a year-old Desmosedici for Gresini Racing MotoGP™. ‘The Beast’ established himself as a firm title contender with three wins in the first seven races of the season, with victory battles vs now teammate Francesco Bagnaia in San Marino and Aragon set to be remembered for years to come. By the finale, Bastianini claimed P3 in the overall standings behind Bagnaia and Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™’s Fabio Quartararo.

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