The 2025 MotoGP season begins at the end of the month in Thailand, but the series is setting up shop in the country for much of February.
On 12-13 February the final pre-season test of the year takes place at Buriram, before the campaign begins at the circuit on 28 March - 2 February.
But first, the 2025 MotoGP season will be officially launched in Bangkok with all 11 teams present for a day of activities in front of the Thai fans.
It is the first time MotoGP has staged an official launch for a season, though there will be no liveries revealed as the teams have already unveiled their colours for the coming campaign.
The launch event begins at 9:30am GMT with all riders taking their MotoGP machines for a parade through the city, before taking to the stage in front of the fans.
Reigning world champion Jorge Martin will not attend after undergoing surgery on fractures he suffered in a crash on day one of the Sepang test.
VR46's Fabio Di Giannantonio and Trackhouse Racing's Raul Fernandez will also miss the event due to injuries suffered in pre-season testing.
That is a wrap from MotoGP's first official launch event in Thailand.
Bikes will be back on track at Buriram on 12-13 February for the final pre-season test of 2025.
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The stage is set for the 2025 MotoGP season!
Marquez is asked if this is the year he wins MotoGP title number seven: "I mean, of course it will be very difficult because we have a very strong team-mate. Pecco is riding the Ducati super good and I need to learn many things from him."
Now they fire up the GP25.
Bagnaia is asked if he is ready: "I think we can say after the test we are 100% ready, but let's wait till the first race. The last test we have to decide many things. The new bike looks great as always, but we need to make the correct decision because to improve a perfect bike is difficult."
Marc Marquez: "We are super lucky that MotoGP is super high everywhere we go. We did an incredible event here in Thailand and it will be the first race. So, super happy to be part of history.
"In Thailand, I have very good memories because I celebrated my eighth world championship. So, it was already five years ago. Then many things happened. But I like Buriram. I like the circuit. I like the people."
Francesco Bagnaia: "Thailand fans are incredible. We are really enjoying the moment."
Marc Marquez: "It's super nice to have this launch in Thailand - one of the country's that MotoGP feels better and better at each year, more passion."
In the battle of Bagnaia vs Marquez, Marc is winning the fan vote with his hero run past all the fans on his way to the stage.
Bit of a fitness flex too in this heat!
Here comes the dream team!
On pre-season preparations, Oliveira says: "We'll be ready for the first race and try to fight for good positions."
Miller: "It's been a big learning curve for us, trying to understand the machine. I think we've wrapped our head around the Yamaha pretty quickly. It was a long test in Sepang but really useful for both of us."
Jack Miller: "I've seen a lot of Aussies. Thanks to MotoGP for putting on this fantastic event. Nice to see you guys and have a bit of fun with this. I think it's cool for us as riders, puts on a bit of a spectacle."
Meanwhile, Pramac team-mate Miguel Oliveira tried to put on an Australian accent... and ends up sounding American. Stick to the riding, I think, Miguel.
Fermin Aldeguer says "we have a long way to get to the stop riders, but we have to stay calm" following his first pre-season test as a MotoGP rider.
Alex Marquez asked if he can continue Gresini's winning streak in MotoGP seasons in 2025: "We will try. It's my goal... not my goal, my dream!"
As Gresini duo Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer take to the stage, Jack Miller lights up his R1 Yamaha for the fans.
Bez is about to fire up his MotoGP bike and someone from the crowd has just shouted "Grande, to the maximum" - basically, give it some, Bez!
Aprilia's lone factory team representative Marco Bezzecchi getting up close with the fans.
Pedro Acosta: "We hope. At the end I think we improved a lot. Last year there were good battles in some races. Let's try to battle for good results every weekend, which for me the thing that was missing was to fight for more."
Crowd responds emphatically with "yes" when asked if Acosta can win in 2025.
Maverick Vinales has made it to the stage. Lots of screams from his official fan club.
"I think it's a beautiful way to start the season. Thai fans are always passionate about bikes and especially MotoGP. Racing is good, Buriram is a nice track, I've always been fast."
The KTM riders are on their way to the stage next. Acosta isn't missing the chance for some wheelies.
Yamaha duo Alex Rins and Fabio Quartararo are getting a big reception from the crowd. They're firing up their M1 now, much to everyone's delight.
Fabio Quartararo: "It's very good, very hot, warm people. It's really nice and looking at everybody, all the fans, really enjoying. It's pretty nice."
The factory Yamaha duo really lighting it up for the fans!
The home hero is on stage!
Johann Zarco and LCR team-mate Somkiat Chantra - the home hero - are riding in front of the fans now. Meanwhile on stage, Joan Mir is revving his MotoGP bike.
