MotoGP Riders and Team Managers reflect on Valenci...

MotoGP Valencia Take a look at
November 2025

It was a late begin on the Valencia Take a look at as heavy in a single day rain slowly drained from the observe floor. Nonetheless, as soon as they lastly acquired up and operating, it was Raul Fernandez who set the tempo to steer an Aprilia one-two forward of Marco Bezzecchi.

Fernandez’s chart-topping tempo is probably not shocking, as he had little or no on his work schedule to check and will as an alternative simply lower laps with out having to guage a conga line of latest elements being thrown on the RS-GP, in contrast to his rivals.

Yamaha drew important consideration with its new V4 and two new rider signings, however energy output stays restricted to scale back the possibility of any very public detonations. The Yamaha was the slowest by means of the pace lure: 325.8 km/h for Miller, 327.4 km/h for Quartararo and Rins, whereas Toprak was quickest at 330.5 km/h. Even that pace was 10 km/h slower than the pace lure benchmark set by Bezzecchi.

Listed here are the quotes now we have been capable of collate up to now, allowing for that the likes of Toprak Razgatlioglu are prevented from talking on account of contractual restrictions imposed by their earlier model. Nonetheless, the Turk’s Staff Supervisor did air his ideas…

Raul Fernandez – P1

“Right now was a fairly unusual day as a result of we didn’t have a variety of issues to check, so now we have simply been engaged on bettering our bundle to extract 100% of what now we have. We have been targeted on that as, from Aprilia, we didn’t have lots to strive. We’ll have to attend to see how a lot Marco (Bezzecchi) and Jorge (Martin) like the brand new aero bundle after which discover out which Aprilia we may have on the Sepang take a look at. Now it’s time to relaxation, be with the household and luxuriate in some calm time and to return again to coach and be stronger subsequent 12 months.”

Pedro Acosta – P5

“We tried a variety of aero stuff and it was fairly OK. Some issues made the bike really feel extra full as a result of we all know our robust factors are robust and our weak factors are weak and so they helped with this. The fellows now have to analyse the info with our feedback. It was a large number to not experience this morning…however I feel we’re comfortable and we made priorities.”

Maverick Viñales – P6

“We examined many gadgets, particularly on the aerodynamics, and it gave me a transparent image of the place we have to go for 2026, so we’re fairly comfortable. We nonetheless have to put issues all collectively, but when we work sensible in the course of the pre-season, we are going to arrive to the primary spherical in good condition. We’re ending the 12 months with a greater feeling. All of the workforce has the concepts clear heading to the winter break, so we’re comfortable.”

Fabio Di Giannantonio – P7

“It was day. We examined a number of issues that Ducati introduced right here to Valencia. The sensation was good and it was crucial to see that the work finished by the manufacturing facility goes in the fitting course, particularly by way of expectations. It was necessary to supply suggestions, and we accomplished every thing that was deliberate for the day. In these exams it’s at all times a bit tough to completely perceive issues due to the observe circumstances, however they’re at all times very helpful – particularly for the engineers – to see whether or not their research work on observe as effectively. That was the objective, and we achieved it.”

Nicolò Bulega – P8

“I’m comfortable, though I’m upset concerning the mistake within the final nook within the time assault, the place I misplaced two tenths. I’m beginning to experience higher and higher, I really feel the bike is a bit more mine, and I’m capable of push more durable. Right now was an necessary day: in the course of the take a look at, the ambiance is extra relaxed and there’s much less stress. We labored extra calmly, step-by-step, and on the finish of the day, I put in some good laps and was even capable of really feel the brand new tyres. It was a really helpful expertise, particularly for my position as a take a look at rider in 2026″.

Francesco Bagnaia – P10

“I’m ending the ultimate spherical of 2026 with a undoubtedly good feeling. In comparison with the race weekend, I instantly felt comfy with the 2026 prototype and we labored laborious. The tempo and the lap instances have been good from the primary outing, and I didn’t have any difficulties. I’m comfortable; it was a take a look at with actually quick instances. It’s a disgrace I didn’t do a remaining time assault with the smooth tyres, however I’m happy. I’m happening vacation with a constructive perspective”.

Brad Binder – P10

“Actually pleased with the progress we have been capable of make as a result of we squashed it right into a half-day. The bike felt good and we tried a special seat unit that was extra comfy; the ergo was good. We tried some extra aero that gave me the sensation the bike was extra balanced. The fellows can return and verify the numbers and see the place we go. A constructive take a look at.”

Ai Ogura – P11

“I used to be engaged on my driving fashion and some choices. There have been only a few issues to check and what we examined was constructive – so, mainly, it was day for us. All people mentioned 2026 begins at present however, for me, it looks like 2025 completed at present and I’m comfortable about that. For me it was good to have this one-day testing after the season – we acquired some new concepts at present and I’ve a complete winter to work on it.”

Joan Mir – P12

“A productive take a look at, engaged on a couple of gadgets for 2026 with an analogous base to what we’ve had. Right now was about understanding what we’d like for the Sepang Take a look at, after a 12 months like this it’s good to have a day the place we will affirm every thing after everybody has been working so laborious to ship as a lot materials as quickly as doable. Some positives and negatives as at all times, however we’re capable of finding the course and let the engineers and Take a look at Staff get to work. I’ve a variety of belief and confidence in how the winter will go in Japan, now we have to benefit from the winter and arrive robust and wholesome in Malaysia.”

Johann Zarco – P13

“Busy day at present. The bike we examined confirmed higher grip, which is encouraging, though we nonetheless have to discover a totally different steadiness to completely adapt to this evolution. It’s the identical bike I rode in Catalunya, and general it appears to be working effectively. In Malaysia we’ll have an aero replace, and there we’ll use a motorcycle just like this one. I imagine the aero adjustments will make a distinction; there’s clear potential. We’re making progress, and that’s what issues. Now it’s time to modify off and recharge the batteries for subsequent season.”

Luca Marini – P14

“Right now we had a very busy day, making an attempt a variety of issues in a very quick period of time and it was straightforward to get misplaced in a scenario like this. The workforce and engineers did an ideal job to maintain every thing targeted by means of the day. Now we have to sit down and verify what now we have discovered deeply, make a plan collectively and transfer ahead over the winter. We made step in every space of the bike, it perhaps doesn’t present on the instances as a result of the observe situation and the tyres complicate every thing. Now a little bit little bit of time to get well earlier than we arrive in Sepang and begin once more.”

Fabio Quartararo – P15

“Right now was fairly a brief day. It was not already the objective to seek out one thing higher than in Misano. We have been primarily working to discover a base set-up and discover the sensation on the entrance. The driving fashion is totally totally different, however I like driving with the V4. It’s nonetheless too early for a whole verdict. Fortunately, tomorrow now we have yet another day of personal testing – it is going to be an necessary day.”

Jorge Martin – P16

“Numerous new elements to strive for us, so it was a pity we misplaced all of the morning.. However I’m feeling fairly good. Actually felt the distinction with a couple of issues, now it’s time to analyse with the engineers, as now we have some necessary selections to make, however in the meanwhile I’m not 100 per cent certain which method to go. I began right away with the brand new chassis, and we expect this can be a good step. However a variety of various things in a short while, so laborious to grasp.”

Enea Bastianini – P17

“Sadly, the take a look at was a bit quick, so we didn’t do every thing we wished. I’ve tried a brand new seat, it has potential, however we nonetheless have to make a couple of changes. We tried some fairing, once more, some positives, and a few negatives, however I feel general we introduced good data to the manufacturing facility. A very powerful for us is the arrange, as a result of this 12 months I used to be not comfy on the bike in any respect, and I’ve not felt like ‘Enea’, so I hope that with my new crew chief we will determine that out for Sepang subsequent 12 months!”

Alex Rins – P19

“The bike has barely improved. They didn’t change something such because the gearbox or huge gadgets, however I felt higher than in Misano. I didn’t make many laps due to the observe circumstances, however the laps we did have been correct laps by way of feeling. We labored lots on the settings, and I can say that having tomorrow as one other take a look at day, I targeted extra on race tempo than placing a smooth in for a time assault. Total, I really feel fairly good, so we’re at start line for tomorrow.”

Jack Miller – P20

“It was a busy day as we tried to grasp the brand new bike and supply stable suggestions. There‘s lots to do, and we‘re engaged on it. This bike has only some days of life to date, and it‘s nonetheless very a lot a piece in progress, however we‘ll maintain pushing. We all know the strengths and we all know the weaknesses — now it‘s our job to offer the engineers essentially the most exact suggestions doable to allow them to work over the winter to seek out one of the best options.”

Diogo Moreira – P21

“I’m tremendous comfortable. The pace, the brakes, are all very totally different to Moto2. Once I opened full throttle and put gasoline on the straight, it was a sense like I’ve by no means felt in my life.  Driving a MotoGP bike has at all times been a dream, and I’m actually happy with the evolution all through the day, understanding the bike and bettering because the laps glided by. Till you strive it, you possibly can’t think about this pace. I’d wish to thank the workforce for all their assist; they’ve been unbelievable. We targeted on studying the bike and adapting step-by-step. I can’t await the season to begin!”

Celestino Vietti – P22

“It was one of the best day of my life! I’ve to thank the VR46 Racing Staff, Ducati and my Moto2 crew for permitting me to expertise driving one of the best bike on the earth. I had a lot enjoyable on each lap and in each nook, and I hope I can experience it far more sooner or later. The pace it reaches is unbelievable, however essentially the most spectacular factor is how shortly you must cease the bike. It’s an unforgettable expertise, and at the present time has been an additional motivation to do even higher in Moto2 and attain MotoGP quickly. I want Franco a speedy restoration.”

Staff Managers

Gino Borsoi – Prima Pramac Yamaha Staff Director

“It was a vastly necessary day for Yamaha, as we‘ve began a brand new period with the V4 engine and had all 4 riders on observe with the brand new YZR-M1 prototype. And naturally, the true debut of Toprak — who, at this stage, can‘t give suggestions on the stage of Jack and the others as a result of every thing is new for him — however he began this new journey extraordinarily effectively. He was superb and really exact in understanding the bike‘s dynamics; you possibly can inform he feels the bike from the suggestions he offers, and for my part, he was very quick — a lot sooner than I anticipated, contemplating how little he is aware of to date. And as an individual, I actually like him: he‘s very straightforward to work with. What impressed me essentially the most is his braking — it‘s unbelievable — though in comparison with Superbikes he has to adapt to those tyres and this bike, studying to… brake much less. However from the info you possibly can see he has already understood this and is beginning to apply it to be extra environment friendly. Between him and the brand new bike, this can be a new problem for us — we’d like a brand new spirit, and Toprak will certainly be necessary right here. And now we‘re already getting ready for the primary stoppie battle between him and Jack; with these two, we would simply turn out to be world champions on this specialty!”

Massimo Meregalli – Monster Power Yamaha Staff Director

“Right now was the primary day of 2026 winter testing. We weren’t a lot taking a look at efficiency however fairly targeted on gathering as a lot information as doable. Sadly, the circumstances of the observe on account of final evening’s heavy rain didn’t assist proceedings. However fortunately, a couple of months in the past we anticipated this, and now we have a non-public take a look at right here booked for tomorrow. This additional day will most probably give us the time wanted to guage the up to date elements, reminiscent of a special chassis and a special aerodynamics bundle, and we will additionally work on set-ups.”

Aki Ajo – Crimson Bull KTM Manufacturing facility Racing Staff Supervisor

“We have to be comfortable about at present as a result of it didn’t begin so effectively with the drying observe. We had an honest afternoon and went by means of our take a look at program. The homologation for the aero bundle means we needed to begin work fairly early on this for the primary races and we had some fairly constructive suggestions from the choices at hand. Subsequent week, we have to analyse every thing and make our choice.”

Sebastian Risse – KTM Technical Director MotoGP

“Very productive but in addition very intense as a result of we have been lower quick with observe time. Fortunately, we might use the remainder of the day very effectively and our major focus have been on gadgets that we must homologate, so aerodynamics, after which on gadgets now we have to have prepared for subsequent season as a result of it is going to be very tight between the following take a look at and the primary race. We needed to resolve on larger {hardware} parts and the choices the riders had and we did this fairly effectively. We all know what we’re on the lookout for. We have been capable of make selections that can put together us effectively for Sepang.”

Nicolas Goyon – Crimson Bull KTM Tech3 Staff Supervisor

“Enea Bastianini started the work along with his new crew chief, Andres Madrid, who we’re welcoming to our workforce! The goal was for them each to get to know one another, and perceive how they each work. Enea had a couple of gadgets chosen along with KTM to check out, however we sadly couldn’t full all our plan since we didn’t experience this morning. The primary factor for Enea was making an attempt a brand new seat configuration, as a result of he has not likely felt comfy all 12 months lengthy. I feel that there have been some positives and negatives that we are going to look into within the winter. The plan was totally different for Maverick Viñales due to his shoulder after all. The primary goal for him was to get well his confidence on the bike, he did many laps, and I feel that it’s progressively coming again, we noticed him smiling all day, which is an effective signal. On high of that, he additionally had a couple of gadgets to strive, the seat too, and a few aero parts, as we actually wanted to offer suggestions to KTM to allow them to put together all the brand new elements, and finally make some changes if required for the following take a look at. I feel we did a fairly good job at present, now it’s time for everybody to get some a lot wanted relaxation after a busy season. We are going to all replicate on this season, and put together in one of the best ways doable for the following take a look at in Malaysia in February. Thanks to everybody for his or her assist, thanks to all of the workforce for his or her efforts at present, and I want everybody winter, and see you all in Sepang!”

Pablo Nieto – VR46 Staff Supervisor

“Sadly, Franco isn’t right here in Valencia for the exams because of the hand damage he suffered on Sunday, and we want him a fast restoration. So final evening we determined to let Celestino strive the MotoGP bike: it was an ideal information for him and really good for us as effectively. It’s a dream for any rider, he accomplished a couple of laps and was very comfortable. He was very impressed by the ability, the pace and the horsepower of this bike. With Diggia we examined some new elements coming from Ducati, which is essential for 2026. It’s necessary for us to check all these new parts to attempt to construct bike for subsequent 12 months. We’ve to work laborious as a result of we don’t have a lot time for testing; due to this fact, at the present time was crucial for us.”

Crew Chiefs

Noe Herrera – Crew Chief for Raul Fernandez

“It has been a constructive take a look at general for us. We didn’t have so many new elements this time, just a few enhancements for the exhaust, some gasoline methods for troublesome races and a few elements that didn’t give us additional efficiency, however a lighter bike – so bettering additionally on that. Additionally, we tried a method for tyre put on to save lots of the tyre for troublesome races like this one, however we have to analyse it correctly as a result of we didn’t see a direct profit. Probably not huge adjustments really, we simply wanted to grasp if these new small issues are working for Raul after which in Sepang to be prepared to begin, hopefully, with a brand new bundle.”

Giovanni Mattarollo – Crew Chief for Ai Ogura

“Lastly, we did a take a look at with Ai at present, the primary one since Jerez. It means that there have been many issues that we wished to strive however, sadly because of the restricted time we had, we couldn’t do every thing. We had time to work on settings, chassis, some choices on technique and on the driving place. Mainly, we’re comfortable concerning the outcome. We didn’t work on the time assault, simply understanding a couple of issues and labored with Ai to make one other step of enhancements.”

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