april 04, 2021 - KTM

Oliveira improves raw speed to take 12th & highest KTM MotoGP™ qualification position at Losail

The Tissot Grand Prix of #doha represents the second round of 2021 #motogp, and for the second #event in seven days at a blustery Losail International Circuit Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s #migueloliveira was once more KTM’s top qualifier at the fast, floodlit venue.

- Oliveira is the first KTM racer to make the Q2 cut and places 12th in qualification

- Petrucci leads Binder and Lecuona on the grid in tough, windy conditions

- Moto3 Pole Position for #jaumemasia & Moto2 front row for Remy Gardner

KTM’s two teams and four riders regrouped and tackled the tricky Losail asphalt for the second time in a week and for the last stint at the flat and flowing track a short distance outside of the Qatari capital city.

Red Bull KTM Factory #racing and Tech3 KTM Factory #racing were able to make technical gains with the set-up of the KTM RC16 to increase competitiveness for one-lap qualification speed compared to the season-opener the previous weekend. The awkward nature of the timetable for the Qatar ‘double’ sees half of the four Free Practice sessions taking place in hot, late afternoon temperatures and the other two outings in a cooler, more humid climate. Add frequent gusty winds and an abrasive track surface and perfecting set-up and tire choice can be complicated work.

After Friday both Oliveira and #danilopetrucci were much closer to the direct Q2 cut, sitting just half a second from provisional pole position. On Saturday it was Oliveira who was the first and sole RC16 racer to emerge from the frantic Q1 chase. The Portuguese was second fastest with his last lap effort and entered the dash for the first section of the starting grid. He tried to lower his time further but encountered a tire issue and finally accepted 12th for the last slot on the fourth row. Petrucci ended the evening in 17th while #bradbinder was in 18th and #ikerlecuona in 20th.

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Remy Gardner Moto2 2021 Qatar 2 Qualification

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Jaume Masia Moto3 2021 Qatar 2 Pole Position

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