Enea Bastianini may have been a close fourth on the Sepang MotoGP test timesheets, but the new factory Ducati rider estimates he is only currently at 70-75% with the GP23.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?