Ahead of 2023 MotoGP testing in Malaysia, spare a thought for the test riders that could be out in the physically exhausting heat and humidity of Sepang for double the number of days compared to the race riders.
KTM may have unveiled a new fairing and wings at the Valencia MotoGP test but more aerodynamic developments are in the pipeline courtesy of a new partnership with Red Bull Advanced Technologies.
Official MotoGP testing may have ended at Valencia earlier this month, but Aprilia's test team has been back on track at Jerez while its four 2023 race riders headed to the wind tunnel.
Cal Crutchlow made the most of slick tyres on a drying track to put the home RNF Yamaha team a surprise fastest on Friday afternoon at the Malaysian MotoGP.
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After impressing on his own MotoGP comeback at Aragon, Cal Crutchlow is tipping fellow test rider Tetsuta Nagashima to cause a surprise when he makes his MotoGP debut at Motegi this weekend.
While MotoGP title rival Fabio Quartararo revelled in the top speed gain from a prototype Yamaha engine, Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati are working on corner speed for 2023.
Marc Marquez moved a step closer to a MotoGP race return at Aragon by increasing his laps and lowering his best time during the final day of the Misano test.