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Bagnaia: Ducati GP20 helps improve my weaknesses
Francesco Bagnaia believes upgrading to the Ducati GP20 will not only benefit his weaknesses but is also an improvement on the Italian manufacturer’s own key areas.
Nakagami: I’m only at 55-60% condition so far
Takaaki Nakagami concedes he’s struggled for fitness throughout the Sepang test on his comeback from shoulder surgery which restrained his workload for LCR Honda.
MotoGP: Quartararo: In one lap we're fast, but…
Whatever he rode at Sepang, the 2019 and then 2020 Yamaha, Fabio Quartararo finished top of the timesheets on all three days. But the rider with 13 front-row starts during his rookie season already had little to prove in terms of raw speed.
Zarco: Difficult to learn new things but I’m very motivated
Johann Zarco has left the Sepang pre-season test in an upbeat frame of mind following his three-day debut on the Avintia Ducati.
MotoGP: Marquez 'suffers' physically, 'more worried' technically
When a MotoGP rider says they need more power, they are usually talking about the engine. But in world champion Marc Marquez's case, it's a healing shoulder that is holding him back.
MotoGP: Lorenzo: A shame not to ride 2020 Yamaha
Out of a potential six days at Sepang, during the Shakedown and then Official MotoGP test, Jorge Lorenzo only appeared on track for two days during his much-anticipated debut as a Yamaha test rider.
MotoGP: Vinales, Rossi get Yamaha holeshot device at Sepang test
As rumoured, Yamaha gave its version of a MotoGP holeshot device a public debut at the Sepang Test.
Who was 'fastest' at the 2020 Sepang MotoGP test?
Fabio Quartararo set the quickest lap time on each of the three days at the 2020 Sepang MotoGP Test. As such, if the Malaysian Grand Prix was held tomorrow the young Petronas Yamaha star would surely be favourite for pole position.
2020 Sepang MotoGP test times - Combined
Combined 2020 Sepang MotoGP test times Pos Rider Nat Team Time/Diff Day 1 Fabio Quartararo
2020 Sepang MotoGP test times - Sunday (FINAL)
The third and final day of the official 2020 Sepang MotoGP Test took place on Sunday.
2020 Sepang MotoGP test times - Sunday (5pm)
The third day of official 2020 MotoGP action is underway at Sepang in Malaysia. Quartararo was quickest for Petronas Yamaha on day one, using a 2019 bike, repeated the feat on day two during his debut on the 2020 Factory-Spec M1 and is again leading the way on day three.
2020 Sepang MotoGP test - Day 3 as it happened
Following a Shakedown for test riders, concession manufacturers KTM and Aprilia, plus rookies, the full 2020 MotoGP grid is on the track for the first time this year at Sepang in Malaysia.
2020 Sepang MotoGP test times - Sunday (4pm)
The third day of official 2020 MotoGP action is underway at Sepang in Malaysia. Quartararo was quickest for Petronas Yamaha on day one, using a 2019 bike, repeated the feat on day two during his debut on the 2020 Factory-Spec M1 and is again leading the way on day three.
2020 Sepang MotoGP test times - Sunday (3pm)
The third day of official 2020 MotoGP action is underway at Sepang in Malaysia. Quartararo was quickest for Petronas Yamaha on day one, using a 2019 bike, repeated the feat on day two during his debut on the 2020 Factory-Spec M1 and is again leading the way on day three.
2020 Sepang MotoGP test times - Sunday (2pm)
The third day of official 2020 MotoGP action is underway at Sepang in Malaysia. Quartararo was quickest for Petronas Yamaha on day one, using a 2019 bike, repeated the feat on day two during his debut on the 2020 Factory-Spec M1 and is again leading the way on day three.
2020 Sepang MotoGP test times - Sunday (1pm)
The third day of official 2020 MotoGP action is underway at Sepang in Malaysia. Quartararo was quickest for Petronas Yamaha on day one, using a 2019 bike, repeated the feat on day two during his debut on the 2020 Factory-Spec M1 and is again leading the way on day three.
2020 Sepang MotoGP test times - Sunday (12pm)
The third day of official 2020 MotoGP action is underway at Sepang in Malaysia. Quartararo was quickest for Petronas Yamaha on day one, using a 2019 bike, and repeated the feat on day two during his debut on the 2020 Factory-Spec M1.
2020 Sepang MotoGP test times - Sunday (11am)
The third day of official 2020 MotoGP action is underway at Sepang in Malaysia. Quartararo was quickest for Petronas Yamaha on day one, using a 2019 bike, and repeated the feat on day two during his debut on the 2020 Factory-Spec M1.
MotoGP: Dovi left with stiff neck, 'worried' by Yamaha, Suzuki
An awkward tumble from an innocent looking front-end fall left Andrea Dovizioso with a stiff neck for the remainder of day two at the Sepang MotoGP test.
MotoGP: Marquez: Fast corner, slow crash - tyre, engine priority
When news filtered back to the Sepang paddock that Marc Marquez had fallen at Turn 3, the quickest corner on the circuit (pictured earlier in the day), there were concerns about his healing shoulder.
Crutchlow: Honda engine stronger, front-end feeling a little worse
Cal Crutchlow feels Honda has made clear progress with its engine upgrades but his front-end feeling is “maybe even a little worse”.
MotoGP: Rossi 'speaks with Jorge a lot', 'better day on new M1'
Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo have been both team-mates and bitter rivals in the past, but the Spaniard's return to Yamaha as a test rider means the pair of multiple MotoGP champions are now very much 'on the same side'.
Fastest Quartararo “missing kilometres to understand” 2020 Yamaha
The Sepang test timesheet might look like it was the perfect day for Fabio Quartararo on his debut with the 2020 factory Yamaha, but he remains hungry for more time on the bike before being confident with the updated package.
2020 Sepang MotoGP test times - Saturday (FINAL)
The second day of official 2020 MotoGP action took place at Sepang in Malaysia on Saturday. Quartararo, quickest for Petronas Yamaha on day one while still using a 2019 bike, made his debut on the 2020 Factory-Spec M1 today.