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Fabio Quartararo has confirmed that Yamaha have supplied him with two new engine specifications at the Sepang MotoGP Test, which is the same number as last year’s Misano test.
Brad Binder was one of the big improvers on day two of the Sepang MotoGP Test after finding eight tenths despite wet-weather affecting track-time.
Despite the 2022 Ducati winning the MotoGP title in the hands of Francesco Bagnaia and dominating the season for large parts, Pramac rider Jorge Martin believes the Italian manufacturer is well positioned to be the leading brand once again.
Alex Marquez was in fine form on day-one of the Sepang MotoGP test as his switch from Honda to Ducati appears to be paying off more and more.
Marco Bezzecchi topped the timesheets in Sepang at the MotoGP test then warned that fast riders, not the spec of each bike, would decide the upcoming season.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Jack Miller: ‘I s**t myself’ braking for turn one, slow corners ‘our main focus’
While traction control, bike geometry and corner exit are just a few main areas of focus for Jack Miller on day-two of the Sepang MotoGP test, the Australian will also be keen to avoid moments like he encountered on his first lap after saying “I s**t myself thinking I was not making the corner."
Former Suzuki MotoGP team-mates Joan Mir and Alex Rins were side-by-side on the day one timesheets at the Sepang test, in 17th and 18th places, for Honda.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Fabio Quartararo gets his wish as top speed ‘better’, but has it come at a cost?
Fabio Quartararo was fifth fastest when it came to top speed on the opening day of the Sepang MotoGP test, however, the improvements made by Yamaha may have come at a cost.
Francesco Bagnaia has offered his early evaluation of the 2023 Ducati bike, widely assumed to be the best machinery in MotoGP, by describing its “aggressive” acceleration.
Following the opening day of the Sepang MotoGP test, Marc Marquez has admitted Honda still need to find more pace in order to compete with their rivals, although his physical condition was a big step forward compared to last season.
Johann Zarco admitted his surprise at witnessing the ferocity of his MotoGP rivals in action again on the first day of the 2023 preseason Sepang test.
Factory Aprilia riders Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Vinales gave a thumbs-up to the new Aprilia after the opening morning of 2023 MotoGP testing at Sepang.
A selection of pictures from the opening morning’s action at the 2023 Official Sepang MotoGP test.
Raul Fernandez might be one of the happiest riders heading into the Sepang MotoGP test, as moving from KTM to Aprilia has made the Spaniard feel rejuvenated.
Enea Bastianini believes the opening MotoGP pre-season test in Sepang will be ‘crucial’ as Ducati attempts to keep hold of its advantage.
Rookie Augusto Fernandez is the only full time MotoGP rider to have completed 2023 laps at Sepang ahead of this weekend’s official test.
Marc Marquez has opened up about his private life and said "I have no passion for going to the beach or travelling, my passion is motorcycles”.
Miguel Oliveira has confirmed he will use the 2022-spec Aprilia for the upcoming MotoGP season, while the onus will be on factory riders Maverick Vinales and Aleix Espargaro to ‘validate’ the 2023 material.
Pol Espargaro says his ability to use the rear brake led to him being ‘faster’ than Marc Marquez during the early stages of the 2022 MotoGP season, however, as the season wore on his performance suffered after that advantage was taken away.
After a long winter break, Fabio Quartararo is ‘excited’ to try the latest Yamaha engine during this weekend’s official Sepang MotoGP test.
Marc Marquez has vented his fury at old enemy Valentino Rossi, accusing him of “disrespect” and “intimidation” and criticising his role in their infamous clashes.
Along with missing out on several top riders due to a lack of risk taking, Keith Huewen believes Honda’s reliance on Marc Marquez in previous years has led to them being ‘where they are now’, which is struggling to be a force in MotoGP.
Enea Bastianini has offered an insight into the atmosphere at Ducati, claiming his first day involved less “tension” that he expected.
With the Sepang MotoGP Shakedown Test in the books, it’s now the turn of all 22 full-time riders to take on the Malaysian circuit, but what can we expect to see?