P1racenews AI automatic summary:
These are the big takeaways from MotoGP’s first major test of 2024 – the three-day Sepang shakedown including rookie sensation Pedro Acosta and all the Honda and Yamaha riders
The first major track action of the 2024 MotoGP season took place at the Sepang shakedown, where new concession rules allowed struggling manufacturers Honda and Yamaha to attend with their race teams, as well as factory test riders and rookies. The outing was mostly closed off to the media, but some notable performances were observed. Rookie sensation Pedro Acosta, in only his second MotoGP test, set the fastest time overall, showing great potential as a premier-class rider. KTM’s aerodynamic developments were also notable, with a rear wing and front fender wing attracting attention from rivals. While it’s still early to predict what the full season will look like, these performances and developments give a glimpse of what’s to come.
