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Gresini Ducati rider Alex Marquez ended the three-day pre-season MotoGP test at Sepang fastest, as Ducati and Yamaha confirmed themselves as the two big winners of the event
Gresini Ducati rider Alex Marquez finished the three-day pre-season MotoGP test at Sepang as the fastest rider, highlighting Ducati and Yamaha as the major winners of the event. The younger Marquez showcased the potential of last year’s Ducati by setting a time of 1m56.493s, very close to the circuit lap record. Ducati’s Pecco Bagnaia followed closely behind, with Marc Marquez impressing during a sprint race simulation. Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo also performed well, signaling positive results for the team. The test affirmed the competitiveness of both Ducati and Yamaha, setting the stage for an exciting MotoGP season ahead. The pre-season action will continue in Thailand at Buriram, with some key riders potentially missing out due to injury.