Can KTM dare to dream big in MotoGP’s second Jerez race?

Following an encouraging Spanish GP showing in conditions that historically have been its least competitive, KTM returns to Jerez for the Andalusian GP optimistic of a first dry podium in MotoGP. Here's why it might not just be fighting talk

Published Jul 24, 2020, 3:29 PM

"Isn't it strange?", so Bruce Dickinson bellows in Iron Maiden's 1986 'Somewhere In Time' deep cut 'Déjà vu'. MotoGP bikes returned to the Jerez circuit just five days after the chequered flag fell on the Spanish Grand Prix to commence practice for the very first Andalusian GP - motorcycle grand prix racing's first ever double-header at the same track.

FP1 went very much to the form you'd expect after Yamaha secured its first MotoGP 1-2 since 2017 last Sunday courtesy of Petronas SRT's Fabio Quartararo and Maverick Vinales on the works team-run M1, with Vinales leading the morning times from team-mate Valentino Rossi.

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Author Lewis Duncan

Lewis Duncan is Autosport's International Editor and primary motorcycle racing reporter. A motorsport fan from a young age, Lewis became interested in journalism when he won the star letter competition in the February 2012 issue of F1 Racing Magazine. A member of the Autosport Academy from 2017, Lewis became a freelance motorcycle racing correspondent for Autosport in 2019 before becoming a full-time staffer in 2020 as International Editor.

While MotoGP coverage is his priority, Lewis also covers World Superbikes and road racing across the Motorsport Network, and hosts the Tank Slappers Podcast. He has also occasionally commentated on 750 Motor Club meetings. Away from motorsport, Lewis is a keen record collector with a collection unashamedly largely featuring Iron Maiden and Rush and an avid guitar player.