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Sepang MotoGP Test: Raul Fernandez feels like a ‘factory rider’ at Aprilia, ‘happy with my life’
Although he’s using last season’s RS-GP22 Aprilia bike, second-year MotoGP rider Raul Fernandez has credited the Noale manufacturer for making him feel like a ‘factory rider’.
Sepang MotoGP Test: What left Miguel Oliveira ‘confused’ in Sepang as he tries to ‘get rid of bad habits’?
‘Absolutely not, I’m even more confused’ was the answer given by Miguel Oliveira when asked if he has a theory for why Ducati and Aprilia dominated the Sepang MotoGP Test.
Sepang MotoGP Test: “Yes we are!” - Pol Espargaro believes that KTM is a contender
Fastest of the four KTM riders at the Sepang MotoGP Test, Pol Espargaro is adamant that the Austrian manufacturer is capable of running at the front on a consistent basis.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Johann Zarco honest about Ducati’s chances - ‘it will not be fun for the other riders’
Johann Zarco says Ducati’s performance at the Sepang MotoGP Test ‘will not be fun for other riders’ going forward, after the Italian manufacturer looked more dominant than ever.
MotoGP: Keith Huewen: Ducati the favourites, ’but you have to watch for Aprilia’
Ducati might have dominated the Sepang MotoGP Test but Keith Huewen is convinced that Aprilia are in the mix.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Alex Marquez: ‘Not a surprise’ to see Honda struggle, ‘better to be in front’
As Honda’s struggles continued at the Sepang MotoGP Test, former LCR rider Alex Marquez claims he was not surprised given the fact ‘they need time’ to turn things around.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Alex Rins: “I don’t want to make the Honda a Suzuki”, still without ‘base set-up’
As his attempts of adapting to Honda, but also bringing the Japanese manufacturer back into MotoGP contention continue, Alex Rins admits he doesn’t want to turn the RC213V into a Suzuki.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Maverick Vinales: ‘The way I controlled the spin was excellent’ - main threat to Ducati?
After finishing day one of the Sepang MotoGP Test as the best non-Ducati rider, Maverick Vinales replicated his impressive performance to lead Aprilia’s charge on the final day.
Marc Marquez side-steps question on Honda exit clause ahead of new MotoGP season: “I can’t think about this”
Marc Marquez refused to comment on the possible existence of a clause in his contract which could result in his Honda exit.
Repsol Honda boss Alberto Puig’s assessment of MotoGP Sepang test: “We must improve many, many things”
Alberto Puig, the Repsol Honda boss, has offered a blunt reaction to his team’s readiness for the new MotoGP season, saying: “Clearly, we are not there yet”.
Ducati urge caution after MotoGP Sepang test: “Francesco Bagnaia told us one weak point, Enea Bastianini said the same…”
Ducati must fix “one main problem” reported by both Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini, they admit.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Franco Morbidelli: ‘Good things’ but ‘huge bad aspect’ exposed, it’s frustrating
A ‘frustrated’ Franco Morbidelli echoed the comments of Monster Yamaha team-mate Fabio Quartararo at the end of the Sepang MotoGP test.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Luca Marini: 'Perfect' test, lap time ‘incredible’, 'ghost fight'
Fastest at the Valencia test last November, Luca Marini made it two out of two this winter by also leading the Sepang MotoGP test timesheets.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Fabio Quartararo: ‘We put a new tyre, and it's a nightmare’
The Sepang MotoGP test came to a bittersweet end for Fabio Quartararo on Sunday.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Francesco Bagnaia: 'Difficult to open full throttle, sliding a lot’ until big change…
Francesco Bagnaia says a big change with just over an hour remaining of the Sepang MotoGP Test helped unlock even more potential from his 2023 Ducati machine.
Sepang MotoGP Test: ‘Very dangerous’ - Marco Bezzecchi warns high tyre pressures could become safety risk
Marco Bezzecchi believes that exceeding the current tyre pressures set out by Michelin could become a safety risk for MotoGP riders.
Marc Marquez after MotoGP Sepang test: “Don’t infect engineers with ideas - I was not asking…”
Marc Marquez has explained his diligent following of Honda engineers’ demands at the MotoGP Sepang test, but warned “now is the time to fix problems”.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Jorge Martin: Last year ‘everything was unclear at this point’, not the case now
Jorge Martin appears ready to put his name in the mix for the 2023 MotoGP title after an impressive showing at the Sepang test.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Aleix Espargaro fears 2023 will be ‘the same as 2022 - Ducati is still the best’
Aleix Espargaro believes Aprilia have found small improvements ‘everywhere without destroying anything’, although he fears it won’t be enough to catch Ducati who again lead the way on day three of the Sepang MotoGP Test.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Jack Miller: ‘We hit a wall a little bit’ but sees huge potential, suffers turn one crash
Jack Miller has finally completed his first real time attack simulation of day three at the Sepang MotoGP Test, after suffering a crash at turn one before lunch.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Enea Bastianini: New bike ‘fast but difficult to bring the speed, not confident…’
Enea Bastianini says he’s lacking confidence with the rear of the 2023 Ducati bike, despite being quick on both days of the Sepang MotoGP Test.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Marc Marquez ‘discards’ one Honda prototype, ‘we are far, but…’
Having started the Sepang MotoGP Test with four different Hondas, Marc Marquez has narrowed it down to two machines for Sunday’s final day.
Francesco Bagnaia stunned by Pol Espargaro collision at MotoGP Sepang test: “I don’t have many words…”
Francesco Bagnaia has reacted to his strange clash with Pol Espargaro at the MotoGP Sepang test on Saturday, claiming “I wasn’t able to do anything”.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Aleix Espargaro: 'Really stupid day, better to stay home with Netflix'
Aleix Espargaro missed out on valuable track-time after crashing at turn 12, while wet conditions throughout Saturday added to the Aprilia rider's misery as dry running was at a premium on the penultimate day of MotoGP testing in Sepang.