Under are some photos from the Sepang Shakedown on the primary day of 2026 MotoGP testing.
In addition to rookies Toprak Razgatlioglu and Diogo Moreira, manufacturing unit take a look at riders from all 5 producers – Ducati, Aprilia, KTM, Honda and Yamaha – additionally took to the observe.
Shakedown will happen from Thursday to Saturday, adopted by official testing for all groups and riders from February 4th to sixth.
Toprak Razgatlioglu, 2026 Sepang MotoGP Shakedown.
Razgatlioglu is using the V4 with out the rear aero and with out the outdated entrance wing, however exhibits he nonetheless has Stoprak’s arduous braking type…
Diogo Moreira, 2026 Sepang MotoGP Shakedown.
…However fellow rookie Moreira lifts the rear wheel even increased on his LCR Honda.
Aleix Espargaro, 2026 Sepang MotoGP Shakedown Check.
In the meantime, HRC take a look at rider Aleix Espargaro traded the highest spot together with his brother Pol (KTM), setting the quickest time at 2pm.
Michele Pirro, 2026 Sepang MotoGP Shakedown.
Ducati take a look at rider Michele Pirro will debut the brand new manufacturing unit livery Lenovo, whereas world champion Marc Marquez and teammate Francesco Bagnaia will race this season.
Mika Kallio, 2026 Sepang MotoGP Shakedown.
Mika Kallio made a shock return to MotoGP motion as a take a look at rider for KTM, alongside Pol Espargaro and Dani Pedrosa.
Dani Pedrosa, 2026 Sepang MotoGP Shakedown.
Dani Pedrosa assessments the most recent RC16 in Sepang.
Pol Espargaro, 2026 Sepang MotoGP Shakedown.
Fellow KTM take a look at rider Pol Espargaro was the quickest ‘orange’ rider by lunchtime on the primary day, with solely his brother Aleix increased on the timesheets.
Lorenzo Savadori, 2026 Sepang MotoGP Shakedown.
Lorenzo Savadori has a busy week forward of him. He should examine all eight of Aprilia’s race bikes after which change Jorge Martin within the official take a look at. Notice that even after rumors of a ban, “Seatwings” will nonetheless be round till 2026.
Toprak Razgatrioglu, 2026 Sepang Shakedown Check.
Razgatlioglu struggles with the brand new Yamaha V4, however word the shortage of rear aero.
Different Yamaha race riders are additionally eligible to take part within the shakedown, however because of manufacturing unit concession standing, none have appeared but.
The one different M1 rider on observe to date is take a look at rider Augusto Fernandes.
Augusto Fernandes, 2026 Sepang MotoGP Shakedown.
Augusto Fernandes, 2026 Sepang MotoGP Shakedown.
Fernandes, who makes use of rear aero, rides on the observe with a number of bikes. The Monster model automotive will probably be testing Fabio Quartararo or Alex Rins.
Diogo Moreira, 2026 Sepang MotoGP Shakedown.
The facet view of Moreira’s LCR machine exhibits intensive Honda and new title sponsor ‘Professional Honda’ branding. LCR is predicted to unveil Moreira’s 2026 race livery and Johann Zarco’s Castrol bike within the coming days.
