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Thailand MotoGP Test - Saturday LIVE!
MotoGP is making its debut in Thailand this weekend as the second of three official pre-season tests takes place at Buriram. The circuit, which has held three World Superbike events, is to stage the inaugural Thai MotoGP race on October 7.
Thailand MotoGP Test: Pit exit experiment planned for final day
The final day of MotoGP's debut test in Thailand is set to see a revised pit lane exit and slightly different time schedule.
MotoGP: Espargaro: Friday confirms Aprilia improvements
Some of 2017’s frustrations may remain, but Aleix Espargaro believes Friday’s on-track action at the Chang International Circuit confirmed Aprilia’s new RS-GP is capable of outperforming its predecessor after ending the day 15 th fastest.
MotoGP: Rins second fastest, pace ‘really good’
If three days of testing at Sepang had suggested it was possible, a day in the searing Thai heat confirmed it: Suzuki and Alex Rins ended Friday second fastest, leading the Spaniard to conclude, ‘This year our bike will be competitive.’
Jet lagged Crutchlow fastest, ‘made a step’
Not even a severe case of jet lag could diminish Cal Crutchlow’s speed while testing in Thailand, as the Englishman built on his fine showing at Sepang in late January to top Friday’s MotoGP timesheets at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram.
Thailand MotoGP Test: Rossi: Honda, Ducati understand something we don't
Confident that Yamaha is back on track with its MotoGP chassis, Valentino Rossi feels acceleration is where the factory is now losing ground - especially to Ducati.
Thailand MotoGP Test: Marquez: Honda engine situation clearer
With just over half of pre-season MotoGP testing still to go, it looks as though Honda has settled on its 2018 engine spec. The factory Repsol team had three different engines at the opening Sepang test; a 2017, 2018 Valencia test and a brand new version to try.
MotoGP: Dovizioso: Buriram good for our bike, my style
For most of Friday’s running in Buriram, Thailand, the MotoGP timesheets resembled large chunks of 2017, with Marc Marquez and Andrea Dovizioso comfortably leading proceedings, with the Italian later stating the track is well suited to Ducati’s GP18.
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.