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We’ve officially passed the halfway mark of the 2020 #MotoGP season! 
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Here’s a few tweets which show why this season is the craziest one we’ve ever hadhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤯" title="Explodierender Kopf" aria-label="Emoji: Explodierender Kopf">
2020 and its ridiculous storylines in a megathread (this one’s a long one)https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👇" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach unten" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach unten">
Here’s a few tweets which show why this season is the craziest one we’ve ever had
2020 and its ridiculous storylines in a megathread (this one’s a long one)
After the unexpected break, the waiting was finally over, it was time to get underway! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🙌" title="Raising hands" aria-label="Emoji: Raising hands">
With empty grandstands, #MotoGP fans watched on at home as the lights went outhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚦" title="Vertikale Verkehrsampel" aria-label="Emoji: Vertikale Verkehrsampel">
With empty grandstands, #MotoGP fans watched on at home as the lights went out
With empty grandstands, #MotoGP fans watched on at home as the lights went out https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚦" title="Vertikale Verkehrsampel" aria-label="Emoji: Vertikale Verkehrsampel">" title="After the unexpected break, the waiting was finally over, it was time to get underway! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🙌" title="Raising hands" aria-label="Emoji: Raising hands">With empty grandstands, #MotoGP fans watched on at home as the lights went out https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚦" title="Vertikale Verkehrsampel" aria-label="Emoji: Vertikale Verkehrsampel">" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
5 laps! Just 5 laps is all it took for the chaos and drama to begin! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👀" title="Augen" aria-label="Emoji: Augen">
@marcmarquez93 defying physics at Turn 4! But what followed was even more special
@marcmarquez93 defying physics at Turn 4! But what followed was even more special
The World Champion’s charge through the field was possibly one of the greatest feats of motorcycle racing that will ever exist
Charging through the field, he consistently lapped faster than all. Maneuverer after maneuverer, the jaws of motorcycle racing fans fell to the floor
Charging through the field, he consistently lapped faster than all. Maneuverer after maneuverer, the jaws of motorcycle racing fans fell to the floor
But then… the unthinkable
A mammoth crash that put a halt to @marcmarquez93’s season!https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💥" title="Symbol für eine Kollision" aria-label="Emoji: Symbol für eine Kollision">
A mammoth crash that put a halt to @marcmarquez93’s season!
But one man remained composed throughout it all https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😎" title="Lächelndes Gesicht mit Sonnenbrille" aria-label="Emoji: Lächelndes Gesicht mit Sonnenbrille">
@FabioQ20, the man that so often challenged Marc Marquez in 2019, had FINALLY taken his first-ever premier class victory!https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏆" title="Trophäe" aria-label="Emoji: Trophäe">
@FabioQ20, the man that so often challenged Marc Marquez in 2019, had FINALLY taken his first-ever premier class victory!
At the complete other end of the career spectrum
41-year-old @ValeYellow46 landed himself on the podium and in true Rossi style, he celebrated accordingly with the empty grandstandshttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😂" title="Gesicht mit Freudentränen" aria-label="Emoji: Gesicht mit Freudentränen">
41-year-old @ValeYellow46 landed himself on the podium and in true Rossi style, he celebrated accordingly with the empty grandstands
Roll on Jerez… again! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✌️" title="Siegeshand" aria-label="Emoji: Siegeshand">
History was made as for the first time ever, #MotoGP would have back-to-back races at the same circuit in the same season!
History was made as for the first time ever, #MotoGP would have back-to-back races at the same circuit in the same season!
Just 6 days on from breaking his right arm, Marc Marquez returned https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤯" title="Explodierender Kopf" aria-label="Emoji: Explodierender Kopf">
In gladiatorial scenes, the World Champion climbed aboard his RC213V
But as we all now know. It was too much too soon
In gladiatorial scenes, the World Champion climbed aboard his RC213V
But as we all now know. It was too much too soon
The gateway opened for the young stars to take a shot at the crown! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👑" title="Krone" aria-label="Emoji: Krone">
Fortune was not on @PeccoBagnaia’s side as he was robbed of a maiden podium just 5 laps from homehttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😢" title="Weinendes Gesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Weinendes Gesicht">
Fortune was not on @PeccoBagnaia’s side as he was robbed of a maiden podium just 5 laps from home
But fortune certainly favoured the brave @Rins42!
After a huge crash the week prior Rins rode to an incredible 10th place with practically one arm!https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💪" title="Angespannter Bizeps" aria-label="Emoji: Angespannter Bizeps">
After a huge crash the week prior Rins rode to an incredible 10th place with practically one arm!
2 for 2! Quartararo did it again! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✌️" title="Siegeshand" aria-label="Emoji: Siegeshand">
Was this the new World Champion in waiting?
Was this the new World Champion in waiting?
Brno was up next https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇨🇿" title="Flagge der Tschechischen Republik" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge der Tschechischen Republik">
Take a seat… this is where 2020 steps it up a gearhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💨" title="Staubwolke" aria-label="Emoji: Staubwolke">
Take a seat… this is where 2020 steps it up a gear
@BradBinder_41 became South Africa’s newest sporting hero! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇿🇦" title="Flagge von Südafrika" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Südafrika"> https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="Fettes weißes Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Fettes weißes Häkchen"> First rookie winner since Marc Marquezhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="Fettes weißes Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Fettes weißes Häkchen"> First premier class win for KTMhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="Fettes weißes Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Fettes weißes Häkchen"> First premier class win for South Africa" title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇿🇦" title="Flagge von Südafrika" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Südafrika"> @BradBinder_41 became South Africa’s newest sporting hero! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇿🇦" title="Flagge von Südafrika" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Südafrika"> https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="Fettes weißes Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Fettes weißes Häkchen"> First rookie winner since Marc Marquezhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="Fettes weißes Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Fettes weißes Häkchen"> First premier class win for KTMhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="Fettes weißes Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Fettes weißes Häkchen"> First premier class win for South Africa" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
The storylines didn’t stop there!
@JohannZarco1 took @esponsoramagp’s first-ever #MotoGP pole position and then converted that to a podium! (along with coolest long lap ever)https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😎" title="Lächelndes Gesicht mit Sonnenbrille" aria-label="Emoji: Lächelndes Gesicht mit Sonnenbrille">
And @FrankyMorbido12, the coolest man in the paddock, claimed his first premier class podium too
@JohannZarco1 took @esponsoramagp’s first-ever #MotoGP pole position and then converted that to a podium! (along with coolest long lap ever)
And @FrankyMorbido12, the coolest man in the paddock, claimed his first premier class podium too
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The #AustrianGP was quite a ride for @AndreaDovizioso and Ducati https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👀" title="Augen" aria-label="Emoji: Augen">
The news broke that the pairing that took 2nd in the world 3 times, would no longer be togetherhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💔" title="Gebrochenes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Gebrochenes Herz">
But it set up one of the most incredible storylines of 2020 so far
The news broke that the pairing that took 2nd in the world 3 times, would no longer be together
But it set up one of the most incredible storylines of 2020 so far
Read into this GIF how you want
All we know is that Dovizioso’s win on that Sunday in Austria was one that defied the oddshttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥇" title="Goldmedaille" aria-label="Emoji: Goldmedaille">
All we know is that Dovizioso’s win on that Sunday in Austria was one that defied the odds
But the biggest thing of the #AustrianGP was the crash
A miracle that everyone came away relatively unhurthttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✨" title="Funken" aria-label="Emoji: Funken">
A miracle that everyone came away relatively unhurt
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This one speaks for itself…
At the second race in Austria, it was all about @_moliveira88! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏆" title="Trophäe" aria-label="Emoji: Trophäe">
Portugal’s first-ever premier class winner!https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇵🇹" title="Flagge von Portugal" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Portugal">
Portugal’s first-ever premier class winner!
Just epic! One of the greatest final corners in #MotoGP history! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚔️" title="Gekreuzte Schwerter" aria-label="Emoji: Gekreuzte Schwerter">
The scenes in this gif! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤣" title="Lachend auf dem Boden rollen" aria-label="Emoji: Lachend auf dem Boden rollen">
When you’ve waited 20 years for a premier class win!
Welcome to the club @Tech3Racing!https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👏" title="Applaus-Zeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Applaus-Zeichen">
When you’ve waited 20 years for a premier class win!
Welcome to the club @Tech3Racing!
Onwards to Misano and the magic that awaited! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🙌" title="Raising hands" aria-label="Emoji: Raising hands">
A teacher celebrating with his pupil!
@FrankyMorbido12 took his first-ever #MotoGP victory to become the 4th maiden winner in 2020
And he did it in front of the home fans!https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤️" title="Rotes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Rotes Herz">
@FrankyMorbido12 took his first-ever #MotoGP victory to become the 4th maiden winner in 2020
And he did it in front of the home fans!
No podium heartbreak for @PeccoBagnaia and @JoanMirOfficial musters up some Misano magic!
A maiden #MotoGP podium for Bagnaia and a 2nd one for Mir as he went from P5 to P3 on the final lap to steal a podium from The Doctor!https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥈" title="Silbermedaille" aria-label="Emoji: Silbermedaille">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥉" title="Bronzemedaille" aria-label="Emoji: Bronzemedaille">
A maiden #MotoGP podium for Bagnaia and a 2nd one for Mir as he went from P5 to P3 on the final lap to steal a podium from The Doctor!
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And so to the most recent round, it’s been a mental ride up to this point https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎢" title="Achterbahn" aria-label="Emoji: Achterbahn">
Injuries, return-ride heroics and edge-of-your-seat drama
Surely it couldn’t get any crazier?https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👀" title="Augen" aria-label="Emoji: Augen">
Injuries, return-ride heroics and edge-of-your-seat drama
Surely it couldn’t get any crazier?
Bagnaia seemed nailed on for a maiden #MotoGP win!
But fortunes change in the blink of an eye in motorcycle racinghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔄" title="Pfeile abwärts und aufwärts in offenem Kreis gegen den Uhrzeigersinn" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeile abwärts und aufwärts in offenem Kreis gegen den Uhrzeigersinn">
From hero to zero before you could even process it!
But fortunes change in the blink of an eye in motorcycle racing
From hero to zero before you could even process it!
Return of the Mack!
@mvkoficial12 was back and he silenced the critics and oh boy did it throw a spanner in the works!https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👊" title="Fisted hand" aria-label="Emoji: Fisted hand">
@mvkoficial12 was back and he silenced the critics and oh boy did it throw a spanner in the works!
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So here we are then. The midway point of the 2020 #MotoGP season and we’re less sure of who is going to win than when we started! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤷" title="Person shrugging" aria-label="Emoji: Person shrugging">
Just 4 points separate the top 4 in the Championship https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤯" title="Explodierender Kopf" aria-label="Emoji: Explodierender Kopf">
Dovizioso: 84 points – Finished 8th, 7th and 5th in the last 3 races
Quartararo: 83 points – Hasn’t been on the podium since Round 2
Dovizioso: 84 points – Finished 8th, 7th and 5th in the last 3 races
Quartararo: 83 points – Hasn’t been on the podium since Round 2
Vinales: 83 points – Scored just 18 points in 4 races from Brno to Misano 1
Mir: 80 points – Scored more points than anyone in the last 4 races
Mir: 80 points – Scored more points than anyone in the last 4 races
33 tweets later, you can why it’s a season the likes of which we have never seen before https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🙌" title="Raising hands" aria-label="Emoji: Raising hands">
It will undoubtedly go down in history as one of #MotoGP’s greatest years…
and we’re only halfway throughhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😎" title="Lächelndes Gesicht mit Sonnenbrille" aria-label="Emoji: Lächelndes Gesicht mit Sonnenbrille">
It will undoubtedly go down in history as one of #MotoGP’s greatest years…
and we’re only halfway through
It will undoubtedly go down in history as one of #MotoGP’s greatest years… and we’re only halfway through https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😎" title="Lächelndes Gesicht mit Sonnenbrille" aria-label="Emoji: Lächelndes Gesicht mit Sonnenbrille">" title="33 tweets later, you can why it’s a season the likes of which we have never seen before https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🙌" title="Raising hands" aria-label="Emoji: Raising hands">It will undoubtedly go down in history as one of #MotoGP’s greatest years… and we’re only halfway through https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😎" title="Lächelndes Gesicht mit Sonnenbrille" aria-label="Emoji: Lächelndes Gesicht mit Sonnenbrille">" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
