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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."
Sepang MotoGP Test: Joan Mir: ‘We are struggling, far’, Alex Rins ‘felt something different’
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 describes “aggressive” Ducati acceleration, Enea Bastianini admits “this is the first time I have worked a lot in the box” at MotoGP Sepang test
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.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Marc Marquez: Physical condition ‘much better’, expects further upgrades in Portimao
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 says it is “shocking” to witness high level of MotoGP riders at Sepang test: “No-one stopped” during winter break
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.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Aleix Espargaro, Maverick Vinales give first impressions of 2023 Aprilia: ‘Better, looks good’ but might more be needed?
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.
PICTURES: 2023 MotoGP action begins at the Official Sepang test
A selection of pictures from the opening morning’s action at the 2023 Official Sepang MotoGP test.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Raul Fernandez: ‘I never enjoyed the KTM bike’, Aprilia engine is ‘amazing’
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.
MotoGP: Enea Bastianini: Sepang test will be 'crucial’, Francesco Bagnaia keen ‘to avoid mistakes’
Enea Bastianini believes the opening MotoGP pre-season test in Sepang will be ‘crucial’ as Ducati attempts to keep hold of its advantage.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Augusto Fernandez: 'Here you can feel real MotoGP power'
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: “Hard to beat because I’m stubborn - no coincidence I’m single!”
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”.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Miguel Oliveira: Aprilia chassis ‘really nice to ride’, confirms he will use 2022-spec
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.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Pol Espargaro: ‘I was p****d off’ after losing the rear brake, ‘faster than Marc…’
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.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Fabio Quartararo 'excited' to try 2023 Yamaha: 'I heard and saw positive things…'
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 unleashes anger at Valentino Rossi: “It was intimidation. Peace? Not anymore”
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.
MotoGP: Keith Huewen: Honda ‘seems to not want to take risks, they’ve missed the rider market’
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 on first day at Ducati: “I thought I’d find more tension”
Enea Bastianini has offered an insight into the atmosphere at Ducati, claiming his first day involved less “tension” that he expected.
What to expect from the official Sepang MotoGP Test
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?
Sepang Shakedown Test - MotoGP Tech Pictures: Yamaha, Aprilia, Ducati, KTM and Honda
Having kept their 2023 MotoGP aerodynamics under wraps for as long as possible, the latest downforce developments began to emerge during the Sepang Shakedown Test.
Razlan Razali: Oliveira ‘great start, lot to prove’ in MotoGP 2023,‘I would not leave out Raul’
After a ‘great’ Aprilia debut at the Valencia test, RNF team boss Razlan Razali has high hopes for five-time MotoGP race winner Miguel Oliveira in 2023.
Valentino Rossi, Marc Marquez, Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner’s prime? “2023 grid strongest ever - we are all closer”
There are 18 MotoGP championships between Valentino Rossi, Marc Marquez, Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner - the legendary quartet.