The MotoGP™ winter break will soon be over, and that means engines fired up and bikes back on track. Pre-season testing begins in earnest for the premier class at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on January 30th – with another two three-day tests thereafter, ahead of lights out for the first Grand Prix of the year.
2017 should be an exciting pre-season, as Jorge Lorenzo settles in at Ducati, Maverick Viñales has another shot at the top of the timesheets as he gets used to life at Movistar Yamaha – and reigning Champion Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) readies himself for another title defence. Here’s all the dates for MotoGP™ pre-season tests:
| MotoGP™ Official Tests | Date |
| Sepang International Circuit | January 30th – February 1st |
| Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit | February 15th – 17th |
| Losail International Circuit | March 10th – 12th |
Moto2™ and Moto3™ also gear up for 2017 soon, with the Circuito de Jerez first to host the intermediate and lightweight classes in early March - followed by a second official test at Losail International Circuit in Qatar the weekend ahead of the first GP.
| Moto2™/Moto3™ Official Tests | Date |
| Circuito de Jerez | March 8th – 10th |
| Losail International Circuit | March 17th – 19th |
Moto2™ and Moto3™ teams will also be taking part in different private test days and sessions as they prepare for the season.
Viñales was fastest in Valencia in November, Lorenzo was off to a flier and Marquez’ difficulties from pre-season in 2016 looked far behind him. After a record-breaking season with nine different winners last year, 2017 is sure to be another stunner – and it’s coming very, very soon!