Voir 2016 MotoGP Highlights - Episode 2

Issues with the rear tyre of Scott Redding’s (Octo Pramac Yakhnich) Ducati during Free Practice 4 on Saturday saw a raft of changes brought in. Michelin and Race Direction were unsure about the safety of rear tyres brought to the Gran Premio Motul de la República, and came to the decision to reduce the race from 25 laps to 20. As Warm Up had been held in wet conditions and the race started dry, riders were required to come in on their ninth, tenth or 11th lap of the race and change to their second bike. There were therefore no concerns about fuel or tyre life, riders able to give it their all on both stints. Marc Marquez secured his first win of the year and the series lead ahead of Valentino Rossi, while Dani Pedrosa completed the podium after Andrea Iannone and Andrea Dovizioso collided in the final corner while fighting for second position. Jorge Lorenzo, winner of the opening round in Qatar, had secured the hole-shot at the start of the race but eventually plummeted down the field - his race would get even worse as with 15 laps to go he suffered yet another fall at Turn 1, ending his race.