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One lap speed impresses but long run underwhelms Miller
Jack Miller didn’t hide his approval of Ducati’s single-lap pace advantage at the end of the Sepang MotoGP test but concedes worries still remain about its long run speed against its rivals.
Sepang Test: Ducati's mystery switch…
UPDATE: We can now see that the switch does indeed lower the rear of the bike for the race start...
'65%' Bagnaia stuns with second at Sepang
Rookie Francesco Bagnaia thinks he has only understood 65% of what it takes to become a MotoGP rider, but that was still good enough to finish second fastest - under the all-time lap record - during this week's official Sepang test.
Sepang Test: Petrucci: No points for new record, Vinales strongest
Danilo Petrucci became the fastest ever rider at the Sepang circuit with an all-time unofficial MotoGP record of 1m 58.239s on the final day of this week's test. But the Italian, who led four Ducatis at the top of the timesheets, was just as quick to play down the achievement.
Sepang Test: Rossi 'optimistic' after Yamaha 'bit lost' for two years
Yamaha are not there yet, but Valentino Rossi can see the light at the end of the tunnel in terms of making the M1 a regular victory contender once again.
Lorenzo gives recovery update, won’t be 100% for Qatar test
Jorge Lorenzo says he won’t be 100% for his return at the final MotoGP pre-season test in Qatar while he is bracing for tough opening rounds in his Repsol Honda debut campaign.
Dovizioso: Ducati need something more
Andrea Dovizioso has dismissed Ducati’s domination on the final day of the Sepang MotoGP test as a nice show but ultimately unrepresentative of the whole grid’s true pace as he continues to demand “something more”.
Pedrosa undergoes stem cell surgery, out for three months
Dani Pedrosa has undergone stem cell surgery on his right collarbone and is expected to be out of action for three months to recover from the operation.
Marquez feared he wouldn’t be fit for final day of Sepang test
Marc Marquez has conceded he didn’t think he would be fit enough to ride on the final day of the Sepang MotoGP test after suffering an inflammation to his recently-operated left shoulder.
2019 Sepang MotoGP test - Day 3 LIVE!
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Sepang Test: Yamaha debuts split wings on 2019 fairing
Ducati wasn't the only team to give its prototype 2019 fairing a public debut on the final day of the Sepang MotoGP test.
Sepang Test: Ducati unveils 'six wing' fairing
UPDATE 2: Danilo Petrucci fell at turn 5 while trying the new Ducati fairing, which Pramac's Jack Miller also received.
Sepang Test: Petrucci: Dovi said 'it's the opposite, you have to wait'
Andrea Dovizioso and new factory Ducati team-mate Danilo Petrucci took part in some formation riding on day two of the Sepang MotoGP test.
Fastest Vinales stays grounded as Yamaha feeling returns
Maverick Vinales is still searching for acceleration gains as he orders Yamaha to stay grounded despite lighting up the times on day two at the Sepang MotoGP test.
Sepang Test: Crutchlow: 'Foot in air' during fall, 'Vinales flying'
Cal Crutchlow, escaped any further injuries to his healing ankle during a day two fall at the Sepang MotoGP test, where he went on to set a close fifth fastest lap time
Miller shakes off fall to warn “more up my sleeve” with Pramac Ducati
Jack Miller’s late time attack saw him jump to third place on the final timesheet on the second day of the Sepang MotoGP test despite a painful fall earlier in the day and is confident of “a lot more up my sleeve” with the Pramac Ducati GP19.
Marquez: Progress with new Honda engine restrained by shoulder
Marc Marquez says Honda is working on finding a balance between power and control with its new engine specification at the Sepang MotoGP test but concedes his progress is hampered by his shoulder recovery.
2019 Sepang MotoGP test - Day 2 LIVE!
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Sepang Test: Fastest Marquez feels refreshed by MotoGP 'adrenaline'
Marc Marquez's left shoulder was so damaged that it fell out of the socket as soon as he received anaesthetic during December's operation.
Sepang Test: Rossi: 'Some bigger things, more important'
Valentino Rossi began his 24th year of motorcycle grand prix by setting the sixth fastest lap time during the opening day of official MotoGP testing at Sepang.
Zarco: KTM needs more time to make “huge” changes
New Red Bull KTM recruit Johann Zarco admits the winter did not provide his team with enough time to implement “huge” changes on its 2019 MotoGP bike.
Pol Espargaro: I found the limit in Sepang test crash
Red Bull KTM rider Pol Espargaro says pushing to “find the limit” led to his crash during the first day of MotoGP pre-season testing at Sepang.
2019 Sepang MotoGP test times - Wednesday (FINAL)
World champion Marquez sets the fastest lap time on day one of official 2019 MotoGP testing, at Sepang in Malaysia, on his comeback from surgery to his left shoulder.
MotoGP Gossip: Valentino Rossi on his 2019 title hopes
- Valentino Rossi responds to Yamaha teammate Maverick Vinales’ joke about beating him by saying he hopes to be fighting for the title with the Spaniard come the season-ending showdown in Valencia ( Marca