MotoGP Vote: Who Will Win In Qatar?

Tom Roderick
by Tom Roderick

Anticipation is mounting for another spectacular confrontation at the opening round of the 2016 MotoGP season in Qatar. Last year, Valentino Rossi won under the floodlights. Marc Marquez crossed the finish line first in 2014 while Jorge Lorenzo won back-to-back openers in 2013 and 2012. So, the top three riders can all claim recent victories at Losail. In preseason testing, the Ducatis of Iannone and Dovizioso have been fast, while Maverick Viñales, on the GSX-RR, has been topping time sheets. Who do think will be victorious in Qatar when the checkered flag drops in 2016?

Tom Roderick
Tom Roderick

A former Motorcycle.com staffer who has gone on to greener pastures, Tom Roderick still can't get the motorcycle bug out of his system. And honestly, we still miss having him around. Tom is now a regular freelance writer and tester for Motorcycle.com when his schedule allows, and his experience, riding ability, writing talent, and quick wit are still a joy to have – even if we don't get to experience it as much as we used to.

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  • Gunny 2shoes Gunny 2shoes on Mar 15, 2016

    i just hope i can stream it because that outfit you guys announced as the new source is way too $$$ just like always. either time delayed on a tuesday afternoon or just plain unobtainable for mere mortals.

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    • StickyTires StickyTires on Mar 16, 2016

      I agree with 'spiff'. If you sign up for the MotoGP Video Pass (single screen), you'll pay about $6 bucks per GP race to watch at your leisure. If you're into Moto2 or Moto3, you can also watch those, which brings the cost to about $2 bucks per race. You won't need to wake up at 4am or remember to schedule the DVR, and you won' t need to upgrade your cable TV package. It may be the best option for you. It was for me.

  • Spiff Spiff on Mar 15, 2016

    I root for Rossi, I think it will be Lorenzo.

    • Vrooom Vrooom on Mar 16, 2016

      Ditto. I'd also love to see Vinales make his introduction to the aliens, but that would be too good to be true.

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