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Throughout the 2022 MotoGP season we heard Fabio Quartararo often demanding Yamaha for an engine that generates more power to battle Ducati, however, it’s now KTM’s Brad Binder who’s searching for more power but in a slightly different capacity.

Although significant changes have taken place since the first time he tried the Honda MotoGP bike, Joan Mir feels as though he’s getting to grips with the ‘style’ that’s needed.

Although he’s using last season’s RS-GP22 Aprilia bike, second-year MotoGP rider Raul Fernandez has credited the Noale manufacturer for making him feel like a ‘factory rider’.

‘Absolutely not, I’m even more confused’ was the answer given by Miguel Oliveira when asked if he has a theory for why Ducati and Aprilia dominated the Sepang MotoGP Test. 

Fastest of the four KTM riders at the Sepang MotoGP Test, Pol Espargaro is adamant that the Austrian manufacturer is capable of running at the front on a consistent basis.

Johann Zarco says Ducati’s performance at the Sepang MotoGP Test ‘will not be fun for other riders’ going forward, after the Italian manufacturer looked more dominant than ever.

Ducati might have dominated the Sepang MotoGP Test but Keith Huewen is convinced that Aprilia are in the mix.

As Honda’s struggles continued at the Sepang MotoGP Test, former LCR rider Alex Marquez claims he was not surprised given the fact ‘they need time’ to turn things around.

As his attempts of adapting to Honda, but also bringing the Japanese manufacturer back into MotoGP contention continue, Alex Rins admits he doesn’t want to turn the RC213V into a Suzuki.

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.

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.

Marco Bezzecchi believes that exceeding the current tyre pressures set out by Michelin could become a safety risk for MotoGP riders.

Jorge Martin appears ready to put his name in the mix for the 2023 MotoGP title after an impressive showing at the Sepang test.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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. 

Enea Bastianini believes the opening MotoGP pre-season test in Sepang will be ‘crucial’ as Ducati attempts to keep hold of its advantage.

Sure to be a big topic of discussion at the upcoming Sepang MotoGP test is whether Yamaha can get on top of their top speed unpredictability.

Ducati and Aprilia have become the latest manufacturers to show their support for journalists being allowed entry to the Sepang MotoGP Shakedown test next month.