SEPANG – The MotoGP circus arrived at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) which began on February 1 until 3 for the Shakedown Test, which was then followed by the Official Winter Test on February 6 until 8.
Teams came with the latest iteration of their high-performance machinery to test them in the unpredictable weather of Sepang, where extremely hot conditions can change to wet monsoon rain in a flash.
Defending constructors champions Ducati set the pace on the final day with current world champion Francesco Bagnaia blazing the Sepang tarmac setting the fastest lap ever at the circuit, registering a time of 1:56.682 seconds.
The action resumes at the Lusail International Circuit from February 19 to 20 before the season flags off at the same venue on March 7 to 9 for the Qatar GP. – February 10, 2024
The Spanish phenom Pedro Acosta, riding for GasGas Tech3, is the only rookie for the 2024 season. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, February 10, 2024 Jorge Martin riding for Prima Pramac Ducati extends his leg out before entering a high-speed corner. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, February 10, 2024 Marco Bezzechi of the VR46 team navigates the Sepang circuit in the shadows of the main grandstand. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, February 10, 2024Acosta setting the pace on the Sepang tarmac. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, February 10, 2024 Martin angles himself to get around the corner during a hot lap. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, February 10, 2024 Bagnaia gets close to the ground speeding around a corner at Sepang. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, February 10, 2024 Former world champion Fabio Quartararo gets his elbows out to navigate around a corner. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, February 10, 2024KTM rider Brad Binder speeds through the back straight at Sepang. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, February 10, 2024Marc Marquez makes in 2024 debut as a satellite Ducati rider on the second day of the Official Winter Test. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, February 10, 2024Enea Bastianini gets out of his seat while setting a hot lap. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, February 10, 2024 Acosta slides his way around a corner during a hot lap. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, February 10, 2024Bezzecchi pulling a stoppie after finishing a hot lap during the Official Winter Test. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, February 10, 2024Bagnaia gets his head down while speeding on the Sepang tarmac. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, February 10, 2024KTM Factory rider Jack Miller pulling a wheelie during a hot lap. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, February 10, 2024
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