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MotoGP riders talk Thailand track
MotoGP made its Thailand debut during the start of official testing at the Buriram circuit on Friday. This is what some of the riders had to say about the track that will host its first grand prix in October.. Marc Marquez:
Thailand MotoGP Test: 'Amazing' first day for Hafizh Syahrin
Hafizh Syahrin became the first Malaysian to ride a MotoGP bike during an impressive debut for the Monster Yamaha Tech3 team at the Thailand test on Friday.
Thailand MotoGP Test - Friday LIVE!
MotoGP is making its debut in Thailand today as the second of three official pre-season tests starts at Buriram. The circuit, which has held three World Superbike events, is to stage the inaugural Thai MotoGP race on October 7.
MotoGP: Ducati unveils 2018 fairing at Thailand Test
Following new downforce fairings from Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and KTM at the opening Sepang MotoGP test, Ducati unveiled its 2018 prototype on day one in Thailand.
Vinales: With new Yamaha deal it’s back to work
Maverick Vinales says he cherishes being welcomed as part of the ‘Yamaha family’ having signed a new two-year deal to keep him at the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP squad until the end of 2020, as he hunts consistency with his YZR-M1 at the Thailand test.
Rossi: Thailand MotoGP test key for Yamaha development direction
Valentino Rossi is aiming to use the second official MotoGP pre-season test to find a lead for his Movistar Yamaha’s development ahead of the 2018 season.
MotoGP: Zarco talks chassis choice, team-mate change
While finalising his preparations for the second MotoGP test of 2018, Johann Zarco confirmed he would forge ahead with the chassis direction he chose at Sepang, and re-stated that mechanical and inter-team changes do not warrant distraction.
Thailand MotoGP Test: Crutchlow: Gear options from Superbike data
Most MotoGP manufacturers have access to data from their respective World Superbike projects ahead of Friday's debut at Thailand's Chang International Circuit. But Cal Crutchlow doesn't think it can tell them a lot.
Pedrosa: Narrow, short Thailand track a challenge
Dani Pedrosa says after completing familiarisation laps on a scooter around the Buriram International Circuit getting the right lines will be tricky around the tight and short nature of the new circuit for MotoGP.
MotoGP: Marquez digs into Honda's World Superbike data for Thailand debut
Marc Marquez says he’ll dig into Honda’s World Superbike data as part of his plan to get up to speed at the new Buriram circuit ahead of the Thailand MotoGP test.
Rossi, Vinales visit Philippines on Yamaha tour
Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales have been warming up for the second official pre-season test in the Philippines on duty with Yamaha engagements.
Thailand MotoGP Test: Hafizh Syahrin: It was a big shock!
Friday at Buriram will probably be the biggest day in Hafizh Syahrin's career so far. After four seasons in Moto2, Syahrin is on the verge of being confirmed as Malaysia - and South East Asia's - first ever MotoGP rider.
Thailand MotoGP Test - Thursday LIVE!
MotoGP has arrived in Thailand and the paddock has been busy preparing for tomorrow's debut grand prix laps of the Buririam circuit, during the start of an official three-day test.
Thailand MotoGP Test: Pol Espargaro aiming for Qatar return
When Pol Espargaro suffered his scary 250km/h accident on day two of the Sepang test, his ankles seemed to have taken the brunt of the impact.
MotoGP riders meet Thai Prime Minister
A selection of MotoGP riders have met Thailand Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha during a visit of the country’s capital city Bangkok as build up to the second official pre-season test at the Buriram International Circuit.
Rabat: Happiest I've been in MotoGP
While cautious of jumping to any conclusions before the racing has started, Tito Rabat feels 'the happiest I've been in MotoGP' after switching from Honda to Ducati machinery.
Pol Espargaro out of Thailand MotoGP test with injury
Red Bull KTM’s Pol Espargaro will miss the three-day Thailand MotoGP test this week after undergoing surgery having suffered a spine injury in a crash at the Malaysia test last month.
MotoGP confirms race duration cuts
MotoGP has officially announced seven races on the 2018 world championship will be shortened as part of a “two-year transition” to help television broadcasters and the structure of race day programmes.
MotoGP: Marquez comparison makes clear what KTM is missing
Ducati designers are not the only ones targeting an improvement in turning ability for their 2018 MotoGP prototype. KTM has also been working feverishly to raise cornering quality on the new RC16.
Randy Mamola to become a MotoGP Legend
Randy Mamola is to be inducted into the MotoGP Hall of Fame this season, with the ceremony set for round three in Austin.
MotoGP: Iannone: Four or five races to see the reality
Suzuki's Andrea Iannone believes it will take at least until the start of the European MotoGP season to see the 'reality' in terms of the 2018 title contenders.
Thomas Luthi finding his feet in MotoGP
MotoGP rookie Thomas Luthi lowered the gap from 4.3s to 2.3s during his belated debut for the Marc VDS Honda team, at the Sepang test.
MotoGP: Redding targeting top six with Aprilia
Scott Redding is aiming to at least match last year's best result for the Aprilia RS-GP during his debut 2018 season with the factory team.
MotoGP presents MotoE electric bike championship
MotoGP's future electric support class, the 'FIM Enel MotoE World Cup', has been officially unveiled during a ceremony in Rome. The category will debut in 2019, when a grid of 18 riders will compete on identical motorcycles built by Energica.