The Sepang MotoGP Test is heating up, with Yamaha's V4 engine back on the track after a brief hiatus! But will it be enough to challenge the leaders?
Day 3 of the 2026 Official Sepang MotoGP Test:
The final day of testing is a crucial one, as teams and riders aim to fine-tune their setups before the season opener. Yamaha's new V4 engine is back in action, aiming to make up for lost time after a technical issue on Tuesday. Will it be a contender?
Here's what happened on the previous days:
Day 1: Reigning world champion Marc Marquez, returning from injury, put Ducati on top. A strong start for the Italian team.
Day 2: Joan Mir, on the Honda RC213V, struck back with an impressive 1m 56s lap, the first of the year. However, rain in the late afternoon prevented further improvements.
Day 3 Preview: Yamaha's factory star, Fabio Quartararo, will be notably absent due to a broken finger, joining Jorge Martin and Fermin Aldeguer on the sidelines. The test will run from 10 am to 6 pm, with two sessions and practice starts in between.
Controversy Alert: With Quartararo out, can Yamaha still make a statement? And what about the other teams? Will we see a surprise contender emerge?
Live Updates:
- Alex Marquez on the BK8 Gresini Ducati GP26 sets the pace with a time of 1:56.402s, a promising start for the team.
- Fabio Di Giannantonio, riding the Pertamina VR46 Ducati GP26, follows closely, just 0.383s behind.
- Francesco Bagnaia, last year's record holder, is back in the mix with a time of 1:56.935s on the Ducati Lenovo GP26.
- Marco Bezzecchi on the Aprilia Racing RS-GP is close behind, with a time of 1:57.026s.
And the action continues! Stay tuned as we bring you more updates from the thrilling world of MotoGP. But remember, in this sport, anything can happen. Who will rise to the top, and who will fall short? Share your predictions in the comments below!
