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Marc Marquez ‘discards’ one Honda prototype, ‘we are far, but…’
Having started the Sepang MotoGP Test with four different Hondas, Marc Marquez has narrowed it down to two machines for Sunday’s final day.
Bagnaia stunned by Espargaro collision: “I don’t have many words…”
Francesco Bagnaia has reacted to his strange clash with Pol Espargaro at the MotoGP Sepang test on Saturday, claiming “I wasn’t able to do anything”.
Aleix Espargaro: 'Really stupid day, better to stay home with Netflix'
Aleix Espargaro missed out on valuable track-time after crashing at turn 12, while wet conditions throughout Saturday added to the Aprilia rider's misery as dry running was at a premium on the penultimate day of MotoGP testing in Sepang.
Miller: “Weak point in dry is strength in wet, but any of these blokes can win”
Jack Miller experienced for the first time how his KTM bike could dominate in wet conditions at the MotoGP Sepang preseason test, but has insisted “any of these blokes” could win in rainy conditions.
Fabio Quartararo coy about Yamaha engine allocation at Sepang, or was he?
Fabio Quartararo has confirmed that Yamaha have supplied him with two new engine specifications at the Sepang MotoGP Test, which is the same number as last year’s Misano test.
Binder: ‘We found a good direction’, but loss of dry laps halts progress
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.
A worry for Ducati’s rivals - Jorge Martin confirms 2023 engine ‘much better’
Despite the 2022 Ducati winning the MotoGP title in the hands of Francesco Bagnaia and dominating the season for large parts, Pramac rider Jorge Martin believes the Italian manufacturer is well positioned to be the leading brand once again.
Alex Marquez reborn after move to Ducati - no ‘weak points’ so far
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.
Bezzecchi: “Don’t care if it’s a 2026 bike! Harder due to riders, not bikes”
Marco Bezzecchi topped the timesheets in Sepang at the MotoGP test then warned that fast riders, not the spec of each bike, would decide the upcoming season.
Miller: ‘I s**t myself’ braking for turn one, slow corners ‘our main focus’
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."
Joan Mir: ‘We are struggling, far’, Alex Rins ‘felt something different’
Former Suzuki MotoGP team-mates Joan Mir and Alex Rins were side-by-side on the day one timesheets at the Sepang test, in 17th and 18th places, for Honda.
Quartararo gets his wish as top speed ‘better’, but has it come at a cost?
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.
Bagnaia: “Aggressive” acceleration | Bastianini: “I’ve worked a lot in the box”
Francesco Bagnaia has offered his early evaluation of the 2023 Ducati bike, widely assumed to be the best machinery in MotoGP, by describing its “aggressive” acceleration.
Marquez: Physical condition ‘much better’, expects further upgrades in Portimao
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.
Zarco: “Shocking” to see level of riders - “no-one stopped” during winter
Johann Zarco admitted his surprise at witnessing the ferocity of his MotoGP rivals in action again on the first day of the 2023 preseason Sepang test.
Espargaro, Vinales give first impressions of 2023 Aprilia
Factory Aprilia riders Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Vinales gave a thumbs-up to the new Aprilia after the opening morning of 2023 MotoGP testing at Sepang.
PICTURES: 2023 MotoGP action begins at the Official Sepang test
A selection of pictures from the opening morning’s action at the 2023 Official Sepang MotoGP test.
Fernandez: ‘I never enjoyed the KTM bike’, Aprilia engine is ‘amazing’
Raul Fernandez might be one of the happiest riders heading into the Sepang MotoGP test, as moving from KTM to Aprilia has made the Spaniard feel rejuvenated.
Bastianini: Sepang test will be ‘crucial’, Bagnaia keen ‘to avoid mistakes’
Enea Bastianini believes the opening MotoGP pre-season test in Sepang will be ‘crucial’ as Ducati attempts to keep hold of its advantage.
Augusto Fernandez: 'Here you can feel real MotoGP power'
Rookie Augusto Fernandez is the only full time MotoGP rider to have completed 2023 laps at Sepang ahead of this weekend’s official test.
Marc Marquez: “Hard to beat because I’m stubborn - no coincidence I’m single!”
Marc Marquez has opened up about his private life and said "I have no passion for going to the beach or travelling, my passion is motorcycles”.
Oliveira: Aprilia chassis ‘really nice to ride’, confirms he will use 2022-spec
Miguel Oliveira has confirmed he will use the 2022-spec Aprilia for the upcoming MotoGP season, while the onus will be on factory riders Maverick Vinales and Aleix Espargaro to ‘validate’ the 2023 material.
Espargaro: ‘I was p****d off’ after losing the rear brake, ‘faster than Marc…’
Pol Espargaro says his ability to use the rear brake led to him being ‘faster’ than Marc Marquez during the early stages of the 2022 MotoGP season, however, as the season wore on his performance suffered after that advantage was taken away.
Quartararo ‘heard and saw positive things’, ‘huge' number of Yamaha items
After a long winter break, Fabio Quartararo is ‘excited’ to try the latest Yamaha engine during this weekend’s official Sepang MotoGP test.