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Morbidelli: Racing Rossi motivating, Bagnaia impressive
Franco Morbidelli says racing against Valentino Rossi in MotoGP “is an extreme source of motivation” while he was impressed by the pace produced by rookie and fellow VR46 academy graduate Francesco Bagnaia at the Sepang test.
Quartararo reaches goal, braking aims for Qatar
It was a case of expectations met for Fabio Quartararo at the first MotoGP test of 2019, as the class rookie “reached his goal” in terms of lap time, and could reflect on his first race simulation aboard a 270bhp machine.
Rins: Pieces in place to win some races
From three extensive days of MotoGP testing at Sepang, Alex Rins saw enough from himself and Suzuki to suggest both have the pieces in place to "win some races" in 2019.
Crutchlow: My ankle feels alright on the bike but off it…
Cal Crutchlow says his ankle feels “better than expected” when riding his LCR Honda MotoGP bike but concedes when off it he feels “like I’ve been hit by a bus every morning”.
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.
Aprilia MotoGP gains continue as Iannone skips final test day
Aleix Espargaro rose to seventh for Aprilia as Andrea Iannone was forced to skip the final day of running at the opening MotoGP pre-season test at Sepang.
Top 10 in Sepang test a good start for Petronas Yamaha - Morbidelli
Franco Morbidelli was pleased to break into the top 10 with the newly-formed Petronas Yamaha SRT squad on the final day of the opening MotoGP pre-season test at Sepang.
Pol Espargaro hails KTM’s MotoGP race pace gains as "unbelievable"
Pol Espargaro has hailed the “unbelievable” gains made by the KTM MotoGP squad over the winter, adding it has taken an “amazing step” in terms of race pace.
'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.
Vinales: First test in 2 years we made steps each day
Maverick Viñales was relieved to have made solid, consistent progress over the three days of MotoGP testing at Sepang, and went as far as to claim it was the first test in two years Yamaha had done so.
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”.
FIM helmet homologation rules delayed until June
The Grand Prix Commission has postponed the mandatory use of FIM homologated helmets for all riders until June to allow time for the “large number of late requests” by helmet manufacturers.
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.
Rossi: Congrats to Maverick – it means bike’s good
Valentino Rossi believes the outright speed of team-mate Maverick Viñales points to the overall strength of Yamaha’s 2019 M1 after his own attempts at a late, fast lap time at the MotoGP test at Sepang were undermined by what he thought to be a bad rear tyre.
Dovizioso on Petrucci help: It’s unusual
Andrea Dovizioso has talked up the harmonious atmosphere in Ducati’s garage for 2019 after he and Danilo Petrucci helped one another during a ten-lap run in the second day of MotoGP testing at Sepang.
Rins: From November we’ve found some tenths
Alex Rins continued to turn heads at the first MotoGP test of 2019 as Sepang by posting the second quickest time on Thursday, a day in which he described his pace aboard used tyres as “incredible”.
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.