The 2021 Qatar motorcycle Grand Prix (officially known as the Barwa Grand Prix of Qatar) was the first round of the 2021 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It was held at the Losail International Circuit in Lusail on 28 March 2021.
Background
MotoGP Entrants
Stefan Bradl replaced Marc Márquez for the start of the season, as Márquez prolonged his recovery from his 2020 season-ending injury.
Free practice
MotoGP
In the first session, Franco Morbidelli was the fastest ahead of Aleix Espargaró and Jack Miller.
Qualifying
MotoGP
Race
MotoGP
Moto2
Simone Corsi suffered a fractured wrist in a crash during qualifying and withdrew from the event. Barry Baltus suffered a fractured wrist in a crash during practice and withdrew from the event.
Moto3
Championship standings after the race
Below are the standings for the top five riders, constructors, and teams after the round.