2021 MotoGP of the Americas | Rider Ratings
The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) was home to the 15th round of the 2021 MotoGP Championship, and was absolutely annihilated by the returning King of Cota, Marc Marquez. One of the most physically demanding circuits on the calenda, Cota always separates the men from the boys. And yesterday?s race was no exception. It was the MotoGP race of the Americas and this is what we?d score the performances of the top ten.. out of ten.
1st Marc Marquez ? 10/10
You?d have to say that MM93?s race went exactly to plan. He might not have started from pole position, but he was odds-on favourite to win the race. When he cleared off after about 5 laps, I don?t think anyone was surprised. That said, it was far from a forgone conclusion; a couple of years ago (last time the MotoGP crew were in the Americas) he handed Rins the win by crashing out of a comfortable lead. Given Marc?s form this year, I was half expecting him to throw it away again. But he didn?t, and he won. So it?s full marks for Marc.
2nd Fabio Quartararo ? 9/10
Fabio Quarter-pounder didn?t have the pace to stay with Marquez in COTA, but he didn?t really need to. He extended his championship lead and beat the people that he had to; why risk a race for the lead if you don?t need to. He?s been on the podium more times than not this year, and now all he needs is a couple more and he?ll be the 2021 MotoGP World Champ. Go on, my son.
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3rd Pecco Bagnaia ? 8/10
It might not have looked as though Pecco had th...
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