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While we're unlikely to see any bikes for a while, you will not be bored as we are in pitlane today to bring you all of the latest images from the test.
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Toprak Razgatlioglu, Pramac Yamaha, 2025 Valencia test
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2025 Valencia MotoGP test: LIVE UPDATES!
Live updates from the 2025 post-season Valencia test
Preparations for the 2026 MotoGP season begin on Tuesday 18 November with the one-day Valencia test.
With the curtain coming down on the 2025 MotoGP season last Sunday at the Valencia Grand Prix, the paddock has remained at the venue near Cheste for a day of testing.
The traditional post-season test at Valencia effectively acts as the first day of the new campaign, with riders debuting for the teams they will race with in 2026.
The highlight of this year's Valencia test is the public debut of World Superbbike star Toprak Razgatlioglu, who will race for the Pramac Yamaha squad next season.
The three-time World Superbike champion tested for Yamaha last week in a private outing at Aragon.
Yamaha will also give its race riders their second opportunity to test the V4, following a first outing at the post-race Misano test in September.
Reigning Moto2 world champion Diogo Moreira will also make his MotoGP debut on Tuesday with the LCR Honda squad. The Brazilian penned a three-year deal with HRC this summer, and joins the MotoGP grid as one of the paddock's hottest prospects.
2025 Valencia MotoGP test schedule:
9:00am BST - 12:00pm BST - Session 1
12:20pm BST - 4pm BST - Session 2
18 Nov 2025
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Alex Rins issues warning to Yamaha MotoGP team-mates ahead of V4 test
Yamaha's V4 testing is one of the other big stories of today, as its race riders get more miles on the new bike.
But Alex Rins flashed a warning to his stablemates ahead of this test.
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Alex Rins, Yamaha Factory Racing, 2025 Valencia MotoGP
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2025 Valencia MotoGP test - Pitlane opens
Pitlane is now open for today's test, but nobody is heading out as they wait for some damp patches to dry off.
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08:57
Revealed: Toprak Razgatlioglu's MotoGP race number
The headline story of today is the public MotoGP debut of triple World Superbike champion Toprak Razgatlioglu.
Ahead of that, it has been revealed he will use No.7 for his debut. His usual No.54 is currently in use by Fermin Aldeguer.
08:55
Ducati reveals special liveries for Valencia MotoGP test
Ducati will use some special liveries on its factory bikes today as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations.
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Ducati reveals special liveries for Valencia MotoGP test
Nicolo Bulega's livery for the 2025 Valencia MotoGP test. Credit: Instagram/Ducati Corse.
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LCR sponsor change for 2026
LCR Honda will have a big sponsor change for 2026. Alongside Diogo Moreira's debut, Idemitsu will no longer be the title sponsor of that side of the LCR garage.
A new sponsor is yet to be announced, but Moreira will ride without a title sponsor on his bike today.
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08:51
Just 10 minutes until the pitlane opens, though it's unlikely anyone will be rushing out.
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We don't know yet what the runs plans will be for teams and riders today.
However, Aprilia has offered a suggestion that Jorge Martin's day may be short one, as he's due to speak to the media just after 1pm local time.
Now, that's not unusual. But given he was retired from the grand prix to preserve his body, it is likely Aprilia will remain cautious with him.
08:48
Surprise debut for one Valentino Rossi MotoGP star
Franco Morbidelli's injury from his crash in the Valencia Grand Prix has opened up an opportunity for Celestino Vietti to make his MotoGP debut today with VR46.
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Celestino Vietti, VR46 Ducati, 2025 Valencia test
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08:46
2025 Valencia MotoGP test - entry list
Below is the entry list for today's test in Valencia. Three new faces will take to the circuit today: Toprak Razgatlioglu, Diogo Moreira and Celestino Vietti.
Valencia test entry
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When we say this is effectively the first day of the 2026 season, today represents the first opportunity to see new riders with their new teams, as well as some development ideas for next year.
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2025 Valencia MotoGP test - LIVE UPDATES!
Good morning and welcome to the first day of the 2026 MotoGP season.
The post-race Valencia test is due to begin at 10am local time.
It's sunny in Valencia this morning, but cold and a bit damp to begin with.
Valencia test
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