Changes for the Catalan Grand Prix

May 15, 2026, 08:45
EuropeSports

Introduction

The MotoGP race is now in Barcelona for the Catalan Grand Prix.

Main Body

The track in Barcelona is slippery. Ducati usually wins here. However, Aprilia is also very fast and wants to win. Marc Marquez cannot race. He had two operations on his foot and shoulder. Now, only Francesco Bagnaia races for the main Ducati team. Marquez is seventh in the points. He will lose points to the leader, Marco Bezzecchi. After the race, the teams will test their engines.

Conclusion

Ducati has fewer riders. Aprilia wants to win. Then, the teams will test their bikes.

Learning

⚡ The Power of 'NOW'

In the text, we see: "The MotoGP race is now in Barcelona."

Use now when something is different from before. It is a simple way to show a change in time.

Example patterns:

  • Past: I was a student. →\rightarrow Now: I am a teacher.
  • Past: It was sunny. →\rightarrow Now: It is raining.

🛠️ Talking about 'CANNOT'

Look at: "Marc Marquez cannot race."

When you want to say someone is unable to do something (because of a rule, an injury, or a lack of skill), use cannot (or can't).

  • cannot + [action verb]
  • He cannot run (maybe his leg hurts).
  • I cannot speak Japanese (I don't know the language).

🏁 Simple Future: 'WILL'

Text: "He will lose points."

To predict what happens next, just put will before the action.

  • Will →\rightarrow Future
  • The teams will test bikes.
  • I will go home.

Vocabulary Learning

race (n.)
A competition to see who is fastest.
Example:The race started at 10 a.m.
track (n.)
A road or path for racing.
Example:The track in Barcelona is slippery.
win (v.)
To be the best in a competition.
Example:He wants to win the race.
foot (n.)
The lower part of the leg.
Example:She hurt her foot during the race.
shoulder (n.)
The upper part of the back that connects the arm.
Example:He had an operation on his shoulder.
team (n.)
A group of people working together.
Example:The Ducati team won the race.
points (n.)
Scores in a competition.
Example:He is seventh in the points.
leader (n.)
The person who is in charge or first.
Example:He will lose points to the leader.
test (v.)
To try or examine something.
Example:The teams will test their engines.
engine (n.)
A machine that moves something.
Example:The engine is very powerful.
bike (n.)
A two‑wheel vehicle that you ride.
Example:The rider checked the bike before the race.
fast (adj.)
Moving quickly or with great speed.
Example:Aprilia is very fast on the track.