Cormac Shoots Doha: Second Time Around In Qatar

Man of the moment: Fabio Quartararo shone under the lights at Qatar

The other man of the moment. Pole and a maiden podium for Jorge Martin. 11 days in the desert proved fertile ground for the rookie

Worth noting that Pecco Bagnaia is sticking with the 2020 aero for his Ducati. The lower scoops are missing

KTM's steel chassis is less trellis, more steel beam. Note also the rear cylinder bank visible between the fairing and the frame

High clutch is part of the stacked gearbox which keeps the Yamaha M1 engine so incredibly compact. Note also the carbon fiber swingarm

Ironically, Covid-19 has improved communication in the garage. No more shouting to be heard over MotoGP engines; instead, everyone listens in on headsets

Still the most elegant and shapely bike on the grid: the Suzuki GSX-RR with stunning Akrapovic double-barreled exhaust

Attention to detail: speed sensor mount at the bottom of the axle, and split pin wired to the axle clamp so it doesn't get lost

Yamaha has put a lot of work into aerodynamics this year. Teardrop fork uppers mimic those on the Ducati, and work has been done on the mudguard and fairing profile

The brake disc covers are much larger, and now an integral part of the aero package. Also visible is the carbon fiber swingarm, which Valentino Rossi has been experimenting with. So far, to no avail

The KTM has been using a carbon fiber swingarm since early 2019

Suzuki's aero package remains relatively simple. But then again, their bike just works

Luca Marini looks to the future

Naca ducts and serrated trailing edges - the kind of aero detail that matters more and more

Invincible at Qatar 1, only fifth at Qatar 2. But fifth on a bad day is how you win championships

The battle for tenth. But only 6 seconds behind the leaders. That's how close the Doha MotoGP race was

The front wing on the Aprilia RS-GP is bigger and creates more drag, but the benefit from added acceleration far outweighs the top speed penalty

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