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His wife might not like it, but Alex Rins knows he is in for a busy debut season as a factory Yamaha MotoGP rider.
The revised concessions rules allow Yamaha and Honda to participate in private testing with their race riders. Honda is rumored to be planning over 20 private tests, while Yamaha has not yet announced its testing plans. Both teams will have their MotoGP race riders on track for the Sepang Shakedown test, which precedes the official outing on February 6-8. Riders like Rins see this as an opportunity to be better prepared for the start of the season, although it means less time spent at home. Rins will focus on improving throttle management and adapting the electronics to his riding style. He will also be supported by former Suzuki engineer Yuta Shimabukuro, who has already shown his value during the Valencia test. The Sepang Shakedown will take place from February 1-3.
