LIVE TEXT: Updates from the Valencia Test

The 2026 season gets underway in Valencia as the MotoGP stars return for a crucial one-day test, with all the latest updates right here!

12:16 - We have a Red Flag at the moment; the safety car headed out on track.

12:04 - We get our second rider on track with Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) briefly out; like Miller, he's straight back into the pits.

11:20 - There'll be no Practice Start Session during the morning after teams agreed to continue without a break.

11:13 - 2026 IS GO: we can always rely on Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) to deliver the goods and he's the first rider to hit the track. It's only an outlap but for us, it's STILL A LAP!
11:00 - One hour in and still no track action for the moment in Valencia; we wait patiently but hopefully, we'll have some laps soon!
10:00 - The lights have gone green as FP1 begins but cold track temperatures are keeping the riders tucked up warm in pitlane at the moment!
08:30 - Good morning and welcome to our live text coverage as we return to the Circuit Ricardo Tormo for the start of a brand-new season! It’s set to be a pivotal day as key upgrades are expected and two rookies prepare to make their MotoGP debut. You can follow all of the action LIVE using the VideoPass and the TimingPass, with a busy day expected on track!
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