P1racenews AI automatic summary:
MotoGP’s opening test of 2025 at Sepang offered only a semblance of a competitive picture – but the upcoming two days at Thailand Grand Prix venue Buriram is bound to provide more clarity
The opening test of the 2025 MotoGP season at Sepang provided a glimpse of the competitive landscape, with more clarity expected from the upcoming two days at Buriram in Thailand, especially as the season opener will be held there. Teams will treat the test akin to a race weekend, conducting genuine performance runs to prepare for the season. Specific questions raised at Sepang, including Yamaha’s progress shown by Fabio Quartararo, will likely find answers at the very different Buriram track. Quartararo’s positive feedback at Sepang must be confirmed at Buriram, where real performance under varying grip conditions will be tested, potentially revealing Yamaha’s true strengths and weaknesses vis-a-vis other manufacturers. Ducati faces a crucial decision between the ’25 prototype engine and the ’24 unit with better braking performance, a choice that may impact the competitive balance within the team and with satellite riders. Decisions on bike aspects like aero will shape the competitive profile of Ducati this year, with implications for Marquez, Bagnaia, and the satellite riders. The upcoming test at Buriram will likely provide the final answers to these critical decisions, setting the stage for the 2025 MotoGP season.”
