Vinales wins MotoGP 2021 opener in Qatar

The Spaniard had shown strong race pace throughout testing and practice for the Qatar GP, but all too often in recent years has that form disappeared when it counted and Vinales offered a meek showing on Sundays.

But, despite being monstered by four Ducatis at the start, the new-and-improved Vinales took control of the improved Yamaha to carve his way through from sixth at the end of…