Johann Zarco the only rider to complete over 70 laps on day four of MotoGP testing in Qatar, as he unofficially breaks the top speed record with a staggering 357.69kph.
Valentino Rossi happy with progress made on the opening day of the second MotoGP test in Qatar. The Italian however, remains fourth quickest Yamaha in P13.
'We always see that the Yamaha and Fabio are able to do really good lap times' - Joan Mir not concerned by Suzuki's one lap pace deficit to Yamaha's and Jack Miller, who was fastest on day one of the second MotoGP test in Qatar.
Big improvements made on day three of MotoGP testing in Qatar for Repsol Honda rider Pol Espargaro who finishes P5. The Spanish rider considered a favorite for the opening race by Ducati's Jack Miller who topped the session.
'Today for me personally, it was a small mistake' - Alex Marquez sufferes another crash for the third consecutive day of MotoGP testing in Qatar. Spanish rider finishes P15, +0.7s off team-mate Takaki Nakagami.
Maverick Vinales tries the new M1 Yamaha chassis for the first time at second Qatar MotoGP test, but admits 'We have to push really hard on Saturday', as battling in races could be an issue.
Monster Energy Yamaha rider Fabio Quartararo sets blistering time to go under the official circuit lap record in Qatar, but is pipped by an even faster Jack Miller.
'I’m not worried at all. We clearly know what we need to go faster' - Miguel Oliveira concludes opening MotoGP test of 2021 with an 11th place finish, but is confident of competing at the sharp end.
Johann Zarco sets unofficial MotoGP top speed record at the Losail International Circuit, clocking 352.9kph on what was another impressive day for the Frenchman.
MotoGP rookies Luca Marini and Enea Bastianini enjoy positive three days at the opening Qatar test. Both riders highlight electronics as a big focus of the work put in so far, ahead on another three days testing in Doha.
'What a day! Holy shit' - Brad Binder has eventful time on track during the second and final day of the opening MotoGP test in Qatar. South African suffers two crashes at the end of the day.
Current MotoGP champion Joan Mir completes the first of two tests at the Losail International Circuit in eighth place for Suzuki with team-mate Alex Rins in tenth.
Alongside his testing commitments in MotoGP, Suzuki's Sylvain Guintoli will be competing full-time in the FIM World Endurance championship in 2021. The French rider talks about this, MotoGP wildcards, and the team's efforts to replace former Suzuki team principal Davide Brivio.
'We have a new engine spec for 2022. So I’ve been working on that already.' - Suzuki test rider and former World Superbike champion in 2014 begins work on the team's 2022 new spec engine at the first MotoGP test in Doha.
'At the moment, I said to the team that today was a tough day for me.' - Fabio Quartararo gives honest assessment of his first day in the factory Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team.
'I felt physically good on the bike, which was nice, but for sure I'll sleep well tonight!' - Jack Miller talks about his debut in red and getting back the feeling of 'riding a MotoGP bike' after recent outings on a Panigale.
Yamaha MotoGP team director Massimo Meregalli looking forward to working with Cal Crutchlow in Qatar tests: 'I am really curious to see what Cal can bring to Yamaha from his previous experience, we expect him to give a strong input'.