MotoGP Catalan GP 2023: Rows And Positions, Players And Teams

The anticipation is building as the world’s premier motorcycle racing championship, MotoGP, heads to the iconic Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit for the Catalan Grand Prix 2023. With thrilling qualifying sessions setting the grid positions, fans can expect an electrifying race weekend. Let’s dive into the rows and positions, the key players, and the top teams shaping this year’s Catalan GP.

Front Row Dominance

The front row of the grid is where the action is, and for the Catalan GP, it’s stacked with talent. Leading the charge is Franco Bagnaia from Ducati Lenovo. Bagnaia has clinched pole position with a record-breaking lap time of 1’38.639s. His blistering pace promises an exciting race day.

Beside him on the front row is the local hero, Aleix Espargaro, of Aprilia Racing. Espargaro’s determination to perform well in front of his home crowd is palpable. He secured the second position, just 0.104 seconds behind Bagnaia.

Adding to the front-row mix is Miguel Oliveira from RNF Aprilia. Oliveira’s impressive form in the morning practice carried over to qualifying, where he secured the third spot, a mere 0.109 seconds behind the leader.

Row Two Contenders:

Row two promises to be equally competitive, with some big names aiming to make their mark. Maverick Viales, Bagnaia’s teammate at Aprilia Racing, will start from the fourth position. Viales, a renowned rider, is poised to challenge for the podium.

Jorge Martin from Pramac Ducati and Johann Zarco, another Pramac Ducati rider, join Viales on row two in the fifth and sixth positions, respectively. These Ducati riders have shown consistent form throughout the season and will be eager to battle at the front.

Key Players to Watch:

Alex Marquez (Gresini Ducati):

Starting from seventh on the grid, Marquez has the potential to make significant strides in the race. His performance on race day will be closely watched.

Fabio Di Giannantonio (Gresini Ducati):

Di Giannantonio, starting from the eighth position, is another rider capable of challenging the leaders. His strong qualifying suggests he’s ready to fight.

Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM):

Binder will head row three from the ninth position. The KTM rider has the skills to move up the order and contend for a podium finish.

Top Teams in the Mix:

1.Ducati Lenovo: Ducati’s factory team, with the likes of Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini, continues to be a force to reckon with.

2.Aprilia Racing: With the experienced Espargaro and the talented Viales, Aprilia is making its presence felt on the grid.

3.Pramac Ducati: Jorge Martin and Johann Zarco have consistently performed well, and they are strong contenders for top positions.

4.Gresini Ducati: Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio form a competitive duo, and their results have been steadily improving.

Table Of Top 10 On The Grid