This is a zine about the premiere race of the 2008 MotoGP season taking place at the legendary Losail International Circuit which lies just on the outskirts of Doha, the capital city of Qatar.
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "MotoGP - Qatar". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article... Read Full Story
Fastest Lap: Valentino Rossi 1:55.002 (Yamaha) Record Race Lap: Casey Stoner 1:56.528 (Ducati) 2007 MotoGP of Qatar Winner - Casey Stoner, Ducati Motor Holding, Av Speed = 164.975 km/h Pole Position - Valentino Rossi - Yamaha Motor Company Time = 1'55.002 Av Speed = 168.414 km/h Fastest Lap - Casey Stoner, Ducati, Time = 1'56.528 Av Speed = 166.208 km/h 2006 MotoGP of Qatar Winner - Valentino Rossi, Yamaha, Av Speed = 163.742 km/h Pole Position - Casey Stoner, Honda, Time = 1'55.683... Read Full Story
As the season is about to kick off in the desert, let’s take a look at what makes this circuit special. Well, for starters, it’s in the oil-rich country of Qatar and Persian Gulf-adjacent. It’s the only circuit in the region that hosts both FIA and FIM licenses. But all eyes are on this race not only because it’s the opening of competition, but it’s also the first MotoGP competition to ever take place at night, which, of course, if you remotely follow the sport, you know. The track was built... Read Full Story
