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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.
Jack Miller at MotoGP Sepang test on KTM bike: “Weak point in the dry is a strength in the wet, but any of these blokes can win”
Jack Miller experienced for the first time how his KTM bike could dominate in wet conditions at the MotoGP Sepang preseason test, but has insisted “any of these blokes” could win in rainy conditions.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Fabio Quartararo coy about Yamaha engine allocation, or was he?
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.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Brad Binder: ‘We found a good direction’, but loss of dry laps halts progress
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.
Sepang MotoGP Test: A worry for Ducati’s rivals - Jorge Martin confirms 2023 engine ‘much better’
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.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Alex Marquez reborn after move to Ducati - no ‘weak points’ so far
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 fastest at MotoGP preseason test in Sepang and says: “I don’t care if it’s a 2026 bike! Harder due to riders, not bikes”
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."