Maverick Vinales pulls one of the best races in his career by taking the win in Qatar after overcoming eighth place at the end of lap one.
Meanwhile, Johann Zarco of team Pramac Racing finished second, accompanied by MotoGP newcomer and Ducati factory team rider, Francesco Bagnaia who completes the podium at third place.
The race starts with a Ducati onslaught as Bagnaia led the race, followed by Zarco, Jack Miller, and Jorge Martin.
However, Vinales and teammate Fabio Quartararo settled down and started to chase the front pack, which led Martin to slip the pecking order before finishing 15th.
Miller, who was impressive throughout the pre-season test, had to succumb to 9th place, finishing behind Aprilia’s Aleix Espargaro, who took 8th.
Nevertheless, Vinales was probably the most impressive rider among the flock, making up the majority of his time sweeping corners by using Turn 10 and 15 to his advantage.
With five laps to visit, Vinales were able to distance themself even further from Zarco and Bagnaia.
Late in to the final stage, 2021 world champion Joan Mir set to finished behind Vinales after superb overtaking at the last sector from Zarco.
However, Zarco and Bagnaia frightening speed aboard the GP21 in the final straight was proven an excessive amount of for that Spaniard, who needed to accept 4th.
2021 MotoGP will resume in a few days in Qatar.
