MotoGP Thai Check Rider Reflections
Marco Bezzecchi – P1 1m28.668
“I can’t complain, was a great preseason in fact, in Sepang we began working and went a bit extra far, we needed to perceive many issues, strive many issues, the largest objects had been in Sepang. Right here we had nonetheless many objects to strive as properly, however working a bit extra on the small print, and it’s additionally a monitor the place we battle a bit lower than Sepang. So it’s solely a take a look at as you understand, once we’re testing, the monitor situation turns into wonderful, tremendous black, filled with rubber, very grippy all the time, however I had enjoyable. Let’s preserve ourselves tremendous targeted to begin the weekend.
“It’s very troublesome to make a transparent comparability proper now, not as a result of we don’t have time to experience, however as a result of we’ve solely ridden two tracsks, with totally different sorts of corners in fact, however not like all of the others – twenty – we’d like a bit extra time to grasp this. I’ve to say I’m pleased with the job the blokes from Aprilia did this weekend, they’ve been wonderful, it is going to be higher, however proper now it’s a bit early to say it.
“The lap time doesn’t actually matter lots right here, when the monitor is tremendous good, it’s a bit simpler, not straightforward – by no means, however the situation is sweet, and allows you to go actually fast by tempo. I’m blissful anyway, it’s good to go quick, it’s higher than to go gradual, however on the finish testing is testing, the race weekend is one other story, I’m blissful, motivated, hoping to begin higher in comparison with subsequent yr.
“Jorge was quick in a few days as properly, which implies the bike is working fairly properly, however as I mentioned it’s all the time a bit early after testing, we now have numerous knowledge to analyse, we have to perceive what might help us much more. Hopefully it may be good for the race weekend. My first goal is to begin higher than 2025, as a result of the primary half of the season was too up and down, I wish to be extra constant, and I’m hoping to alter my goal through the season.”
Marc Márquez – P3 +0.168
“I completed driving a little bit sooner than anticipated as a result of crash, however the feeling continues to be optimistic. I used to be doing the long term, the final scheduled effort of the day, however on the seventh lap I crashed at Flip 3. Yesterday I had a abdomen sickness, immediately I recovered a bit, however I’m very drained and wasn’t totally targeted. I entered the nook too quick and misplaced the entrance. It’s a disgrace, it was my mistake, however I’m relaxed. We’ve chosen the best aerodynamic bundle, we’re aggressive in time assaults and in addition in race tempo. Now we’ll profit from these three days to recuperate vitality for subsequent week’s race.”
Francesco Bagnaia – P4 +0.215
“We labored very well, we managed to finish your entire program, testing the brand new elements, and I’m happy with the bottom of the bike for the season. When it comes to choices, all of the Ducati riders went in the identical route on the technical bundle, and that’s a great factor. We did a race simulation; it wasn’t good; I had a small downside, however it was higher immediately than through the weekend. This Thai take a look at was an important one, at the very least for me, and I’m very optimistic.”
Alex Marquez – P5 +0.293
“Apart from the crash, which occurred through the race simulation, it was a optimistic take a look at. Yesterday we had the quickest time, immediately we had been very near the highest. We’re not at 10/10 but, however in comparison with yesterday we’ve already made an enormous step ahead in confidence with the bike. In comparison with final yr, I really feel extra able to battle for essential outcomes, however this yr there will likely be many riders at prime degree and it is going to be an awesome problem. I don’t really feel stress, I really feel confidence and I can’t wait to begin.”
Pedro Acosta – P6 +0.353
“Fairly pleased with the time assaults that I made this morning, fairly pleased with the place as a result of we stayed within the prime 5 which usually is our goal, and never removed from 1st. Within the afternoon I used to be working to make my race simulation, it was fairly OK. I examined every little thing I’ve. Now it’s time to work on issues for the race, on lengthy distance, however I’m fairly blissful. Appears to be like promising.”
Franco Morbidelli – P7 +0.403
“It was a optimistic pre-season: we labored very properly throughout these 5 days of testing; we cleared out many issues. On this Buriram take a look at, we understood few extra issues concerning the new bike, that could be a bit smoother, faster and sooner on the straight, it provides a greater consolation. We had been in a position to enhance the sensation step-by-step all through the times. On this monitor, I used to be 4 tenths faster than final yr, that’s optimistic. For the beginning of the season, we could be aggressive, we had a great pace, although the rivals had been quick. However we’re there.”
Fabio Di Giannantonio – P9 +0.505
“Lengthy testing days! And this one in Buriram was the toughest of my life as a result of I attempted so many issues. However I’m very blissful about that, as a result of we labored very properly with the staff, we might do every little thing we had in thoughts and in our work plan. When it comes to pace, it wasn’t our greatest take a look at as a result of we tried so many issues and it was troublesome to seek out the proper lap and rhythm. However I’m pleased with the bottom setup for the primary race, it appears that evidently the ultimate one is identical as Sepang, and it’s an enormous step. We arrive to the primary race with numerous clear concepts, feeling assured and nice with the staff. I’m totally assured that we are able to do a great job with the bundle we now have. We’re prepared for the season!”
Joan Mir – P10 +0.628
“We have now had a pre-season with numerous potential, however in fact you’re all the time wanting extra as a rider. This monitor for us, however particularly me, has been tougher than the previous few circuits. The grip wasn’t fairly there for us, and it was there for another guys, so we spent numerous the take a look at enjoying with the geometry of the bike. There are a few choices with the route of the bike to try to make ourselves extra aggressive. We have now a number of days for everybody to discover a couple extra options earlier than we go racing, so let’s profit from it and be aggressive when the racing begins.”
Brad Binder – P12 +0.724
“I feel we arrived at a extremely good place to begin. We threw numerous elements on the bike. I really feel like we now have room to enhance for the longer race distance however doing the simulation immediately allowed us to give attention to key adjustments, and we had been in a position to get to the top of the tire, which is best than final yr. We tried a serious swap, and it was so totally different. It allowed me to go a second sooner than this morning. Pleased with that and we’re actually wanting ahead to exploring extra in FP1 on Friday. I’m sure this yr goes to be higher than 2025.”
Luca Marini – P13 +0.783
“The bike has improved lots with the engine, the aero and the braking part and we now have to be happy with this. Everybody has labored exhausting over the winter and these two checks and I do know they may preserve working exhausting all year long. We have to keep targeted on the issues we’re lacking to go sooner, just a bit extra time to enhance these elements. I’m wanting ahead to the race to see the place everybody actually is, Qualifying will likely be crucial on this first race so we have to put together properly for it. I feel our potential is well within the prime seven, perhaps much more if we are able to discover a number of issues with the bike in these subsequent few days.”
Maverick Viñales – P14 +0.901
“It was a busy take a look at as a result of we wanted to substantiate many objects and ensure we now have the best route. On the second day we concentrated lots on the race simulations and recovered essential info for each the Dash and the complete race distance. We weren’t in a position to put all of it collectively for Time Assault immediately, so I couldn’t put in a consultant lap, however the Dash simulation felt fairly good and I used to be constant. For the longer distance we nonetheless want to enhance the steadiness of the bike and tyre administration, however we now have a transparent route. Bodily I really feel sturdy — I accomplished a full race distance and a Dash run with none points, in order that’s an enormous optimistic heading into the primary weekend.”
Johann Zarco – P15 +0.940
“We have now a a lot clearer path now. From the beginning of the take a look at, the bike confirmed nice potential, though I initially struggled to experience easily and really feel comfy. At this time we discovered some options that helped me, and it feels nice to complete like this. I can’t wait to begin the Grand Prix. We nonetheless have a number of days to organize and be prepared, as a result of with this bike we are able to obtain sturdy outcomes this yr. We’ll see!”
Jack Miller – P16 +1.004
“At this time was busy and difficult — I‘ll undoubtedly sleep properly tonight. We accomplished two lengthy runs of round 20 laps every, and that‘s a part of the method whenever you‘re working with a brand new motorbike, attempting to grasp it and develop it. We all know there are clear areas we have to enhance, however total I really feel good on the bike and I can really feel it getting higher step-by-step. That‘s encouraging, and I‘m wanting ahead to going racing. We‘re conscious that this monitor is a difficult one for us, particularly with the lengthy straights, however we now have a transparent plan for the primary updates and everyone seems to be pushing exhausting. I‘m pushing the blokes, and on the similar time attempting to present them essentially the most exact suggestions attainable to shorten the event course of. Dealing with-wise I really feel comfy, and I firmly consider the engineers are doing every little thing they will. Contemplating this bike was principally constructed six months in the past, being round a second off on a single lap exhibits we‘re transferring in the best route.”
Fabio Quartararo – P17 +1.033
“We’re within the strategy of determining how the brand new bike works in comparison with the earlier one. We’d like a bit extra time. Hopefully, we’ll make extra steps within the coming months. When it comes to tempo, we nonetheless want to enhance. We are going to work exhausting on this. My finger is just not totally healed but in the meanwhile, however I will likely be wonderful for the primary race.”
Enea Bastianini – P18 +1.060
“To be trustworthy, we now have to take some positives and a few negatives from this take a look at, however we nonetheless want to enhance in a number of areas. We tried totally different set-ups over the 2 days to grasp the place we’re shedding time, and the brand new chassis on the finish of the take a look at was a great resolution for me. I’ve extra references in comparison with final yr, which helps, however we have to keep targeted and analyse every little thing rigorously earlier than the race. I will likely be working exhausting over the following few days and the aim now’s to place every little thing collectively subsequent weekend.”
Diogo Moreira – P19 +1.252
“I’m actually pleased with how the take a look at went. We’ve made vital progress since yesterday and are nearly able to kick off the season! There’s nonetheless work to be accomplished, however we’re a lot nearer now. The staff and I’ve accomplished an awesome job collectively, and I need to thank them for his or her assist, they provide me numerous confidence, and we now have nice communication. When it comes to tempo, we nonetheless have room to enhance, and I’m excited to get began on the Grand Prix subsequent week.”
Alex Rins – P20 +1.454
“The take a look at and the preseason have been accomplished. We have to preserve working. I attempted to present my finest suggestions to the engineers to enhance the bike. Bodily, I’m feeling tremendous sturdy. I did a extremely good preseason when it comes to the fitness center, so I’m prepared for the season.”
Toprak Razgatlioglu – P21 +2.104
“At this time my focus was on race simulation work and in addition on driving behind Jack. I feel I understood far more concerning the bike and I‘m beginning to perceive these tyres higher as properly. The extra I experience, the extra comfy I really feel. I do know I nonetheless have lots to enhance, additionally mentally. Once I was driving behind Jack and noticed how a lot he leaned on the entrance tyre, I used to be positive he was going to crash. However then I noticed how easily he carried the nook, and I realised it‘s my thoughts that should adapt and belief these tyres extra. I used to be in a position to do six or seven laps on the identical set of tyres with constant lap instances, which is optimistic. I‘m wanting ahead to persevering with this studying course of.”
Michele Pirro – P22 +3.109
“Clearly, I’m sorry to be right here as a alternative for an injured rider. That mentioned, we labored exhausting over these two days; the monitor is new to me and I didn’t have the prospect to push in a time assault. In any case, I’m very blissful to be again with Group Gresini after so a few years. We’ll work all through the weekend to assist Ducati and Group Gresini.”
Group Managers
Aki Ajo – Crimson Bull KTM Manufacturing facility Racing Group Supervisor
“With the primary grand prix of the season taking place right here in Buriram it was good to check once more and finalize issues at this circuit. Plenty of days in scorching circumstances and numerous info however we now have made some steps each for efficiency and dealing strategies. We labored to higher use the tires for circuits like these and, within the second a part of final season particularly, extra stopping potential of the bike: the same old areas the place riders are in search of extra confidence and the way they will use the bike. After numerous work within the winter it may be troublesome to know precisely the place we’re, and we’ve had many new objects for aerodynamics and the chassis however the true verify comes subsequent week on the first race after which the following measuring level will likely be after the primary Grands Prix. We’re enhancing every day and that’s the perfect we are able to do.”
Sebastian Risse – KTM Technical Director MotoGP
“After testing some massive objects in Sepang we had been wanting ahead to confirming them right here after which engaged on tuning and race tempo in addition to detailing the race set-up. We had been in a position to keep on with this plan with none massive surprises. We all know from final yr that this monitor may be very difficult for tire administration and it appears to be like like we now have discovered lots in comparison with 2025 and have made good progress. We had highlights with totally different riders, and now we now have another week to place collectively what we came upon right here and be properly aligned between the blokes. We’re able to race. There was sufficient testing and we’re actually wanting ahead to the race weekend. Our technique was to work, work, work through the wintertime and now’s the second to point out it.”
Nicolas Goyon – Crimson Bull KTM Tech3 Group Mananger
“The Buriram take a look at marks the top of an intensive winter preparation for us. We all know that this can be a circuit that doesn’t essentially swimsuit our bike that properly, however we used the time on monitor effectively to make optimistic steps ahead. Over these two days we confirmed the configurations for each riders — Maverick accomplished a full race simulation and Dash run with totally different set-ups, which gave us a transparent understanding of the route to take. On Enea’s aspect, he used the time to judge a number of combos and located a greater bundle in the direction of the top of the take a look at. The outright positions will not be the complete image of the work accomplished, however the essential factor is that we now have numerous knowledge we are able to analyse and make remaining adjustments to the bike earlier than heading into the primary race. Job accomplished for the winter — now the championship begins.”
Massimo Meregalli – Monster Vitality Yamaha MotoGP Group Director
“These final two days have been a bit more durable than the earlier take a look at days in Sepang, however we bought some good info. We’re nonetheless firstly of this new challenge, and ups and downs are part of the method. As much as this take a look at, we had spent all our time on evaluating elements. Right here, we began engaged on the set-ups for the primary time. We found some limits, but additionally some alternatives. The riders all have their very own means of describing issues, however they’re all giving the identical suggestions – this is essential for us. This provides us a transparent route to work in the direction of, and we consider we will step by step enhance the efficiency all through the season.”
Gino Borsoi – Prima Pramac Yamaha Group Director
“All in all, it was an attention-grabbing day and we‘re notably happy for Jack, who set a great time. We tried many alternative options and accomplished a number of lengthy runs, and the race tempo is encouraging. We all know we’re nonetheless lacking one thing, however we‘re happy with the extent we‘ve reached with the bundle we at present have. We‘ll use the race weekend to proceed enhancing the set-up. We‘ve closed the hole to the entrance group, and what makes me happiest is that Jack gave us very optimistic suggestions concerning the bike‘s behaviour. As for Toprak, we had been in a position to slender down our working route and higher perceive what works and what doesn‘t. Regardless that many individuals anticipate an enormous consequence from him immediately, we all know he wants time to adapt and be taught, and we additionally want to completely perceive his necessities. On the finish of the day, I noticed him optimistic.”
Thai MotoGP Check Mixed Instances
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Pos |
Rider |
Bike |
Time/Hole |
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1 |
M. Bezzecchi |
Apr |
1m28.668 |
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2 |
A. Ogura |
Apr |
+0.097 |
|
3 |
M. Marquez |
Duc |
+0.168 |
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4 |
F. Bagnaia |
Duc |
+0.215 |
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5 |
A. Marquez |
Duc |
+0.293 |
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6 |
P. Acosta |
KTM |
+0.353 |
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7 |
F. Morbidelli |
Duc |
+0.403 |
|
8 |
J. Martin |
Apr |
+0.499 |
|
9 |
F. Di Giannantonio |
Duc |
+0.505 |
|
10 |
J. Mir |
Hon |
+0.628 |
|
11 |
R. Fernandez |
Apr |
+0.634 |
|
12 |
B. Binder |
KTM |
+0.724 |
|
13 |
L. Marini |
Hon |
+0.783 |
|
14 |
M. Viñales |
KTM |
+0.901 |
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15 |
J. Zarco |
Hon |
+0.940 |
|
16 |
J. Miller |
Yam |
+1.004 |
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17 |
F. Quartararo |
Yam |
+1.033 |
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18 |
E. Bastianini |
KTM |
+1.060 |
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19 |
D. Moreira |
Hon |
+1.252 |
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20 |
A. Rins |
Yam |
+1.454 |
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21 |
T. Razgatlioglu |
Yam |
+2.104 |
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22 |
M. Pirro |
Duc |
+3.109 |
Thailand MotoGP Check High Speeds (Weekend)
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Pos |
Rider | Bike | Velocity |
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1 |
F. Bagnaia |
Duc |
342.8 |
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2 |
M. Bezzecchi |
Apr |
341.7 |
|
3 |
J. Mir |
Hon |
340.6 |
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4 |
M. Marquez |
Duc |
339.6 |
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5 |
F. Di Giannantonio |
Duc |
339.6 |
|
6 |
A. Ogura |
Apr |
339.6 |
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7 |
E. Bastianini |
KTM |
339.6 |
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8 |
J. Martin |
Apr |
338.5 |
|
9 |
A. Marquez |
Duc |
338.5 |
|
10 |
F. Morbidelli |
Duc |
338.5 |
|
11 |
L. Marini |
Hon |
337.5 |
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12 |
P. Acosta |
KTM |
337.5 |
|
13 |
J. Zarco |
Hon |
337.5 |
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14 |
F. Quartararo |
Yam |
336.4 |
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15 |
D. Moreira |
Hon |
336.4 |
|
16 |
A. Rins |
Yam |
336.4 |
|
17 |
B. Binder |
KTM |
335.4 |
|
18 |
M. Viñales |
KTM |
335.4 |
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19 |
R. Fernandez |
Apr |
334.3 |
|
20 |
J. Miller |
Yam |
332.3 |
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21 |
M. Pirro |
Duc |
332.3 |
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22 |
T. Razgatlioglu |
Yam |
333.3 |
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