Motorcycling-MotoGP returns without Marquez as grid reshuffle blows open title race

REUTERS: After the COVID-19 pandemic truncated the 2020 season and forced organisers to hold all 14 races in Europe, MotoGP hopes to fire on all cylinders in 2021 with 19 races scheduled around the world, starting with the double header in Qatar this weekend.

"I'm surprised Marc isn't here," Mir told reporters."It will be difficult for him to restart in Portimao and fight for the championship." Having replaced Andrea Dovizioso, Miller impressed in Qatar after topping the time charts in pre-season testing and breaking the lap record to fire an early warning at the Yamahas."For sure there's extra pressure... It feels like a step up," Miller said."To compare me with Casey is completely wrong. What he did in 2007 was spectacular and I don't think it will be repeated.

"The end of last season was difficult but I learned a lot of things that will help me this year," Quartararo said."In a factory team, the aim is not top five, everyone wants to fight for the championship."

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