MotoGP Round 12: Czech Grand Prix Preview
- therookiereporters
- Jul 17
- 2 min read
After a rather chaotic weekend in Germany, MotoGP is back for round twelve of the World Championship, this time with the Czech Grand Prix in Brno.
Here's everything you need to know about it!
The Track
Brno is one of the most iconic circuits on the MotoGP calendar. Matter of fact, the city has hosted over 50 Grand Prix since its first MotoGP weekend in 1965. The track features 14 corners, made up of 6 left handers and 8 right handers. Its tarmac stretches 5.4km and its conditions are constantly evolving with its flowing sections, pushing both the riders and bikes to their limit.
Championship Standings
Marc Márquez is the current championship leader with 344 points. His younger brother Alex Márquez sits in second place with 261 points - just 83 points away from the lead- while Francesco Bagnaia is third, having secured 147 points so far.
Circuit Records
Most Wins: Valentino Rossi (5)
Most Poles: Marc Márquez (4)
All Time Lap Record: Marc Màrquez 01:54.596 (2016)
Best Pole: Marc Màrquez 01:54.596 (2016) / 169.7km/h
Best Race Lap: Daniel Pedrosa 01:56.027 (2014)
Top Speed: Andrea Dovizioso 316.8km/h (2020)
SCHEDULE (Track Time)
Friday (11/7) 10:45-11:30 Free Practice 1
Friday (11/7) 15:00-16:00 Practice
Saturday (12/7) 10:10-10:40 Free Practice 2
Saturday (12/7) 10:50-11:05 Qualifying 1
Saturday (12/7) 11:15-11:30 Qualifying 2
Saturday (12/7) 15:00 Tissot Sprint (10 Laps)
Sunday (13/7) 9:40-9:50 Warm Up
Sunday (13/7) 14:00 Race (21 Laps)
The Czech Grand Prix is often a turning point in the MotoGP season, making it a favorite among fans as well as riders.
Article written by Joanna Kapournioti
