Quartararo says Sepang day one was «first real test» of his MotoGP career

Quartararo says Sepang day one was «first real test» of his MotoGP career

After a difficult title defence year in 2022 that saw him lose his crown to Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia, Quartararo was clear in his comments to Yamaha for the winter that it had to make big gains with the top speed of its M1. A new engine tested at Sepang on Friday left Quartararo and Yamaha […]

2023 Honda MotoGP bike «still far from the top»

2023 Honda MotoGP bike «still far from the top»

Having registered its second winless season in three years in 2022, Honda was expected to be the marque with the most to test come the first pre-season outing of the year this week in February. Indeed, Marquez had four bikes in his garage and three 2023-spec prototypes to try on Friday at Sepang. He finished […]

2023 Honda MotoGP bike «still far from the top»

2023 Honda MotoGP bike «still far from the top»

Having registered its second winless season in three years in 2022, Honda was expected to be the marque with the most to test come the first pre-season outing of the year this week in February. Indeed, Marquez had four bikes in his garage and three 2023-spec prototypes to try on Friday at Sepang and was […]

Bezzecchi tops first day of 2023 pre-season

Bezzecchi tops first day of 2023 pre-season

For the first time since November, the entire MotoGP grid has assembled for a three-day test at the Sepang International Circuit as testing got underway, which followed a shakedown test for test riders and rookies earlier in the week. There will be five days of testing ahead of the start of the 2023 season on 26 […]

Bezzecchi tops first day of 2023 pre-season

Bezzecchi tops first day of 2023 pre-season

For the first time since November, the entire MotoGP grid assembled for the opening day of three at the Sepang International Circuit as testing got underway. Three days of running had already taken place at the Malaysian Grand Prix venue earlier this week, but was open only to test riders and rookies. There will be […]

Five reasons why Amazon’s Marc Marquez documentary is essential viewing

Five reasons why Amazon’s Marc Marquez documentary is essential viewing

MotoGP attempted to replicate the boom Formula 1 has enjoyed in recent years courtesy of Netflix’s Drive to Survive with its own docuseries in 2022. But, despite favourable reviews, MotoGP Unlimited was a commercial flop, as a lack of a coordinated media campaign, a botched launch with dubbing issues, and a lack of release in […]

MotoGP pre-season testing 2023: Everything you need to know

MotoGP pre-season testing 2023: Everything you need to know

Like in recent years, there will be just two pre-season tests prior to the start of the 2023 season: one in Malaysia on 10-12 February, and one in Portugal on 11-12 March.As has been the case since 2021, there are just five days of official pre-season running permitted before the new campaign gets underway.The Sepang […]