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MotoGP riders get ready for another stunning showdown in Styria

Here we go again! It's time to reset and reload to attack the Red Bull Ring once again, with MotoGP heading out for FP1 on Friday before the race starts on Sunday.

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Bengaluru, August 21: The MotoGP paddock remains at the stunning Red Bull Ring as it is time to reset and reload for the Grand Prix of Styria to be held on Sunday (August 23).

FIM MotoGP Championship leader Fabio Quartararo (Petronas Yamaha SRT) was joined by Austrian GP winner Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team), rookie Brno winner Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), Jack Miller (Pramac Racing) and Joan Mir (Team Suzuki Ecstar) in the pre-event press conference.

Here we go again at the Red Bull Ring, with MotoGP heading out for FP1 on Friday before the race proper starts on Sunday at 2pm local time (5.30pm IST).

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With Dorna Sports inputs, myKhel.com looks ahead at the next chance to attack the Austrian track, which will also be the 900th premier class race.

Quartararo eyes improvement

Quartararo eyes improvement

Quartararo began the proceedings by recalling his bad outing in the Austrian Grand Prix while seeking improvement in the Styrian GP.

"It was a pretty frustrating race last Sunday but like you say it was strange after the big crash. Main thing is everyone was safe. For me it's wide open and so I want to work a little bit better and fight with the podium guys."

Dovizioso relaxed

Dovizioso relaxed

Dovizioso, the winner of the Austrian GP, who has an impeccable record at the Red Bull Ring circuit spoke next.

"It was very strange after the race, but more I think because there were no fans and none of my friends at the race, more so than because of my future, which I'm really relaxed about, and especially about this season. But, we've to be better."

Binder's learning curve

Binder's learning curve

Binder, the surprise winner in Brno was brought back to earth in Red Bull Ring and the South African is relishing the learning curve.

"I learnt a lot in these two races, to finish fourth was a shock for sure. The good thing is we really know now after this race; we know the points I need to improve on, and I expect I can do a better job from the beginning this time around."

Rossi's relief

Rossi's relief

Rossi, who survived a major scare after Franco Morbidelli's cartwheeling Yamaha flew across just centimetres in front of him, spoke about his relief.

"It was a very difficult moment, yes, because it was very scary. During the crash, fortunately from the bike I saw just the bike of Zarco flying over Maverick, but sincerely I didn't see that of Franco (Morbidelli) because it was too close and too fast. We were very lucky because neither bike touched us."

All the action from the BMW M Grand Prix of Styria will be LIVE on Eurosport and Eurosport HD with the qualifying race on August 22, 2020, (Saturday) from 4:00 PM IST followed by the final race on August 23, 2020, (Sunday) from 2:15 PM IST. Both the qualifying and the main race can also be streamed LIVE on Discovery Plus application from 4:50 PM IST on Saturday and 3:30 PM IST on Sunday respectively.

Story first published: Monday, August 24, 2020, 10:39 [IST]
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