Toprak Razgatlioglu says he is still learning the limits of the MotoGP bike before his first race. The Pramac Yamaha rider admitted he does not yet trust the Michelin front tyre and struggled for pace during the Buriram test. He believes understanding the limits, even through mistakes, will be key to improving performance.
Ducati says Marc Márquez’s crashes during the Buriram MotoGP test will not affect his performance at the season opener. Team boss Davide Tardozzi backed the reigning champion as a title contender despite the incidents, which Márquez linked to fitness and concentration. The Spaniard still finished third overall, while Ducati reported positive progress with the GP26.
Marc Márquez finished third overall on the final day of the Buriram MotoGP pre-season test despite suffering multiple crashes during the weekend. The Ducati rider showed strong pace in long runs before a fall ended his session early. He said the incidents were caused by tiredness and loss of concentration, but he remained satisfied with the bike’s performance ahead of the opener.
Pedro Acosta says KTM has improved its 2026 MotoGP bike but doubts it can win early races. After pre-season testing, he described Ducati as even more dominant and also highlighted Aprilia’s strong pace. The Spaniard was encouraged by simulations yet admitted the RC16 still needs development before consistently challenging at the front.
Aprilia ended pre-season testing fastest at Buriram, with Marco Bezzecchi leading team-mate Ai Ogura in a 1-2 result. Marc Márquez placed third despite crashing during a long run. Pecco Bagnaia was fourth, while Yamaha remained off the pace. Testing concluded ahead of the Thailand season opener next weekend.
Francesco Bagnaia says Ducati’s 2026 MotoGP bike feels different but better suited to his riding style than last year’s machine. After pre-season testing he reported improved confidence and pace, although he still wants more consistency under braking. The Italian finished the Buriram test near the front and believes preparations have gone more smoothly than a year ago.
Fabio Quartararo believes Yamaha will need several months before its new V4 MotoGP bike becomes competitive. After pre-season testing, he said the team is still lacking pace, grip and turning performance, and currently sits well behind rivals. The French rider expects 2026 to be mainly a development year rather than one focused on victories or podium results.
Nicolo Bulega won Race 2 at Phillip Island to complete a clean sweep of the opening WorldSBK round. The Ducati rider mastered wet conditions to take his third victory of the weekend. Axel Bassani finished second and Alvaro Bautista secured third, giving Barni Ducati its first podium of the season.
Nicolo Bulega won Race 2 at Phillip Island to complete a clean sweep of the opening WorldSBK weekend. The Ducati rider secured victories in all three races of the round. Alvaro Bautista also reached the podium, giving the Barni Ducati team its first top-three finish of the season at the Australian circuit.
Marc Márquez says his physical condition has influenced negotiations over a new MotoGP contract with Ducati. The team prefers a two-year extension, but the Spaniard has been cautious after his shoulder injury and wants to be sure about his fitness first. He added that if recovery continues to improve, committing to a longer agreement would not be a problem.