Provisional dates for official tests for the MotoGP™, Moto2™ and Moto3™ classes in 2023 can now be announced! As ever, next season begins right after this one concludes, with the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia hosting a one-day test for the MotoGP™ class following the 2022 season finale.
There, the world gets its sneak peek of 2023 as riders head out in new colours with new teams, and many on new machinery. GASGAS will also officially join the fold, bringing another brand onto the MotoGP™ grid and a rookie, too.
That one-day test takes place on the Tuesday following the Valencia GP, and fans can watch all the track action LIVE on motogp.com – as well as enjoy an exclusive range of extra and behind-the-scenes content from the team at the circuit.
- Valencia Test: 8th November
The live coverage from the one-day Official Test will be as follows:
- Morning coverage (live on motogp.com): 09:30-13:30
- Midday recap (live on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Twitch): 14:00
- Afternoon coverage (live on motogp.com): 14:30-17:30
Pre-season testing in 2023 for the MotoGP™ class will then take place at Sepang and Portimão, as already confirmed:
- Sepang Shakedown Test: 5th – 7th February
- Sepang Test: 10th – 12th February
- Portimão Test: 11th – 12th March
In-season tests for the MotoGP™ class can now also be added to the agenda. There will be one-day official tests for the MotoGP™ class following the Spanish Grand Prix and the San Marino Grand Prix:
- Jerez Test: 1st May
- Misano Test: 11th September
For Moto2™ and Moto3™, the season will begin with private testing, but with all teams and riders present, at the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto:
- Moto3™: 9th – 10th March
- Moto2™: 14th – 15th March
The official 2023 pre-season test will then take place at Portimão:
- Moto2™ and Moto3™ Test: 17th – 19th March
There will also be one-day official tests for the Moto2™ and Moto3™ classes after the Spanish Grand Prix and the British Grand Prix.
- Jerez Moto2™ and Moto3™ Test: 2nd May
- Silverstone Moto2™ and Moto3™ Test: 7th August