BURIRAM TEST
After the Flag
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After the Flag: Day 2 from Buriram as testing comes to a close
That's it then from Buriram for the Test! Join the gang at the circuit as they have rider reaction and insider access to all the going ons ahead of the big season opener next week!
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After the Flag: Day 1 from the Buriram Test
Join the gang at the opening day of the Test in Thailand, with plenty of hot topics to delve into as the season's curtains raiser draws ever closer
Highlights
Action Clips
Interviews and reactions
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Aki Ajo evaluates KTM’s level: "We have made some steps"
The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager provided a full rundown of the Austrian factory’s pre-season as they head into 2026, highlighting the steps they’ve made
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"It’s never enough" - Sterlacchini rates Aprilia’s pre-season progress
Fabiano Sterlacchini, Technical Director, gave Aprilia’s Buriram Test a 7.5/10 as the Noale factory pushes for further gains this season!
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Yamaha: Buriram Test tougher than Sepang, but it's still a learning process
Maio Meregalli, Team Director, opens up on a challenging few days for the factory in Thailand, but calls for calm as they continue to develop their new V4 engine for 2026
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"The bike is working well, but..." - M. Marquez coy before 2026 opener
The reigning World Champion suffered three crashes across two days of Buriram testing and whilst happy, still has work to do...
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Bezzecchi tempers expectations: "Testing is testing..."
Flying high in P1 but keeping his feet on the ground, Marco Bezzecchi concludes pre-season as the fastest but he's not getting carried away...
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"It looks promising" - Acosta targets Buriram top 5
Two days of testing bagged and starting 2026 in the pursuit of victory, 'The Shark' will be on the attack from the start
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"We've made some progress" - Puig assesses Honda's off-season improvements
The Honda HRC Castrol team manager outlines an overall step-up in performance and sets the scene for the season ahead
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Bagnaia: "Announcements will be out in a few days... mine too"
Hailing improvements compared to 12 months ago, the double MotoGP Champion expects his future to be public knowledge soon. Aprilia? "Let's see..."
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Two crashes but P2: Marc Marquez talks day of highs and lows
Waking up feeling under the weather, two morning crashes made for a miserable start to the Buriram Test, though normal service returned for the reigning Champion later in the day
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Alex Marquez eyes consistency after another Test topping time
The Gresini rider once again impressed on the opening day of runs in Thailand
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"I'm struggling to find myself" - Quartararo talks Thai troubles
It seems a case of anything that can go wrong, is going wrong but the 2021 World Champion is eager to find a solution
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Riders talk Adelaide 2027: "I'm sure we're changing for something even cooler"
There is plenty of intrigue surrounding the switch of circuits in Australia in 2027, and some of the sport's top riders have their say
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"Much better than expected" - Martin makes long-awaited return
The 2024 World Champion got his first taste of on-track action in 2026 at the Buriram Test, with the Aprilia rider delivering a positive assessment of Day 1 in Thailand
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Martin: Nice to be back, I feel ready so let's go!
The 2024 World Champion returns to the fold at the Buriram Test after an injury plagued spell