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[Original by Dongchedi Product] On March 6, the 2022 MOTOGP Motorcycle World Championship officially started. The Grand Prix of Qatar kicked off the 21 sub-stop events, which is also the first time that CFMOTO (Spring Breeze Power) has participated in the Moto3 event. At the same time, CFMOTO is also the only Chinese manufacturer team in the MOTOGP competition.
March 6, the 2022 MotoGP Motorcycle World Championship officially started
CFMOTO won manufacturer points
In the first stop, the CFMOTO team performed well on the world stage, with 6 points. No. 43 Xavier Artigas started from 13th and finally won 10th place, and entered history for CFMOTO to compete for the first 6 points in the MOTOGP manufacturer points list.
43 rider Xavier Artigas ended up with tenth place
The Lusail International Racing Circuit is filled with sunshine, breeze and dust, which provides a typical opening scene for MotoGP. Since 2008, the Lusail track of Qatar has been a traditional venue for the opening match of MOTOGP, and this year's 21 sub-stations have also started the longest season in history.
The difference between the two drivers' parking spaces is not big
Most sections of the track itself are flat, with wide curves, containing 16 corners (of which 10 right corners) and a very long straight path. However, due to local weather, dust from desert sections around the track often gathers on the track, which also makes the competition more exciting. The race started in the afternoon, allowing the tires to quickly reach the working temperature
Team provides drivers with comprehensive guarantee services
Compared with previous sessions, the start of this race was a little earlier, so the Moto3 group competition can be held in the afternoon, and the tire temperature can also benefit from the warm afternoon climate.
CFMOTO Racing PruestelGP team showed their outstanding strength on the international stage for the first time. In free practice and qualifying, two fast-growing Spanish stars Carlos Tatay and Xavier Artigas showed extremely offensive performances. The final qualifying result was Carlos' 11th, and the main race started in the fourth row, while Artigas followed closely behind and ranked 13th.
Tatay encountered an unexpected collision during the race
Driver Artigas is sprinting with all his might
Driver Tatay is passing the corner quickly
Highlights After the race officially started, the atmosphere was completely different from the practice competition and qualifying competition. No. 99 Tatay rushed to the front first, and unexpectedly, he was hit by the driver Sergio Garcia, who was following closely behind, and rushed out of the track. Garcia was also punished for this, and Tatay was forced to enter the pit area and lost his advantage when he reappeared.
and No. 43 Artigas played stably throughout the whole process. He was in the first echelon in the tense 18 laps. He had the best result to reach seventh place, and finally won tenth place in the last lap, winning 6 points this season, and was also the first 6 points in the MOTOGP game in CFMOTO history.
Next stop MotoGP Motorcycle World Championship will hold
Carlos Tatay in Indonesia. "Overall, I am very happy because we have a strong factory team, we work very well, and my practice match speed in Qatar is also very good. But I was disappointed with this main game. It is not our fault to have such an accident. I can't do anything about it. We can only continue to focus, continue to work hard, and strive to succeed in Indonesia. I will maintain our strategy. This is only the first game, and we have 20 games to play!"
Xavi Artigas: "I'm very happy with the performance throughout the weekend, and I'm slowly learning about my racing and what we need to improve. After this learning experience, we'll be ready for the next race and I want to thank the CFMOTO team for all the hard work. This is just the beginning!"
