Acosta leads Sepang MotoGP shakedown as manufacturers unveil radical aero upgrades

Acosta leads Sepang MotoGP shakedown as manufacturers unveil radical aero upgrades

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Pedro Acosta continued his rapid MotoGP acclimatization by topping the Sepang shakedown test with the best time on day three,

During the three-day test, the Spaniard showed impressive performance and improved his lap times consistently. He ended each day within the top three riders, with his best time coming in at 1:58.189s on the final day. KTM introduced upgrades, including a radical front fender wing and modified wings around the rest of the bike. Other manufacturers also brought aerodynamic innovations, such as Aprilia’s “batmobile” rear wing and Ducati’s ground effect panel. Honda utilized its race riders during the shakedown to gather data, with riders like Quartararo and Rins performing well. The final day was affected by heavy thunderstorms, causing limited running and an early end to the test. Acosta experienced a crash in wet conditions but will join the race riders in the upcoming pre-season test.

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