SEPANG TEST
After the Flag
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After the Flag: Sepang Test Day 3
Jorge Lorenzo joins the gang to offer his expert insight into testing, while there is also rider reaction and rider market speculation to dig into from Malaysia
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After the Flag: Sepang Test Day 2
A disastrous day from Yamaha dissected plus all the other big stories from the second day of action in Malaysia
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After the Flag: Sepang Test Day 1
Marc Marquez's return, special guests in the studio and a World Champion withdrawing from the remainder of the test, it was a headline-grabbing day one in Malaysia
Highlights
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HIGHLIGHTS: GP26s lead the way on final day of Sepang Test
Alex Marquez and Ducati flexed their muscles on Day 3 in Malaysia, though Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi didn't shy away from the challenge
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HIGHLIGHTS: Yamaha crisis, Honda joy as Aprilia debut hedgehog aero
Rain cut short the afternoon running at Sepang, but Day 2 of testing still delivered plenty of major stories
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HIGHLIGHTS: MM93 lays down early 2026 marker in Sepang
The World Champion was back and firing amid a busy day of testing in Malaysia
Interviews and reactions
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"Aprilia never sleeps" - Plan B & C ready if Jorge Martin leaves
Having secured their priority Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola opens up on the factory team’s second seat and Jorge Martin’s future amid exit links
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"I have great opportunities" - Bagnaia teases 2027 contract talks
The factory Ducati star is one of a number of riders out of contract this year, and one of the most valuable pieces on the board in the 2027 rider market
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Yamaha Boss: Quartararo’s future ‘up to him’ amid V4 struggles
Yamaha Sporting Manager Maio Meregalli talks a long night at Yamaha after Sepang engine issues and what comes next for the team and its star rider
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Honda target winning return in 2026 as Quartararo talks gather pace
HRC Team Manager opens up on a hugely positive start to the year for Honda, as well as strong links to 2021 World Champion Fabio Quartararo
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Viñales sits P3: "Straight away I've got a good feeling with the bike"
'Top Gun' put any lingering injury fears over his shoulder firmly to bed on Day 1 in Sepang, as he spoke optimistically about the 2026 package KTM have brought
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Marc Marquez storms to Day 1 P1: "The shoulder is working ok"
Making his return from a lengthy injury lay off, the reigning World Champion picked up where he left off with minimal fuss
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"The finger is broken" - Quartararo withdraws Sepang Test
A big crash at Turn 5 put paid to the Frenchman and Yamaha's plans in Malaysia, with the #20 opting to focus on recovery for the Buriram Test
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A marriage made in heaven: Bezzecchi pens new Aprilia deal
Marco Bezzecchi becomes the third rider to be confirmed on the 2027 grid as he continues with Aprilia
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Quartararo: 'Nothing is signed yet, we're talking with teams and Honda is one'
Talking about the test and his hopes for 2026, the main topic of silly season and 2027 was soon put to the 2021 World Champion