Yamaha Dominates MotoGP Shakedown Test in Sepang: Rins Edges Out Quartararo
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The second day of the MotoGP shakedown test at the Sepang International Circuit was nothing short of electrifying. with rain delaying the morning session, the afternoon saw a flurry of activity as riders pushed their limits on the drying track. Yamaha’s Alex Rins emerged as the day’s standout, clinching the fastest time by a razor-thin margin of 0.003 seconds over teammate Fabio Quartararo.
A Day of High Drama and Notable Performances
The day began with a damp track, but as conditions improved, the riders wasted no time in clocking laps. Quartararo, who joined the test on the second day, quickly made his presence felt. The Frenchman, nicknamed “El Diablo,” dominated the early sessions, setting a blistering pace that kept him at the top of the timesheets for most of the day.
However,the final moments of the session saw a dramatic twist. First,Pol Espargaro on the KTM made a late charge,only to be pipped by Rins,who set a time of 1:58.745 minutes. “it was a close fight, but I’m happy to end the day on top,” Rins said after the session.
Rookies Shine Shining
while the established stars battled for supremacy, the rookies stole the spotlight with their impressive performances. Fermin Aldeguer and ai Ogura continued their strong form from the first day, finishing fourth and fifth respectively. Both riders clocked laps under the 1:59-minute mark, showcasing their potential in the premier class.
“It’s been a great experience so far,” said Ogura, who is making his debut with aprilia. “The competition is fierce, but I’m learning a lot.”
Yamaha’s Strong Showing
Yamaha’s dominance was evident throughout the day. Besides Rins and Quartararo, Jack Miller also made significant progress, improving his lap times with every session. The Australian, now with the Pramac team, finished sixth, just 0.407 seconds off the pace.Meanwhile, dani Pedrosa, the veteran KTM tester, put in a solid performance, finishing seventh. Despite being half a second slower than Espargaro, Pedrosa’s consistency and experience were on full display.
Honda and Aprilia in the Mix
Honda’s Aleix Espargaro and Taka Nakagami finished eighth and tenth respectively, showing steady betterment.Nakagami, in particular, was busy testing multiple versions of the RC213V, gathering valuable data for the team.
Aprilia’s Lorenzo Savadori and Somkiat Chantra rounded out the timesheets, with Chantra making significant strides in the afternoon session.
What’s Next?
With the final Shakedown session scheduled for friday, the competition is expected to intensify. The field is already tight, with 10 riders clocking times under the 2:00-minute mark, signaling a raised level of competition in the premier class.
Key Results from Day 2
| Position | Rider | Team | Time | Gap |
|———-|———————|———-|—————|———–|
| 1 | Alex Rins | Yamaha | 1:58.745 | - |
| 2 | Pol Espargaro | KTM | 1:58.748 | +0.003 |
| 3 | Fabio Quartararo | Yamaha | 1:58.812 | +0.067 |
| 4 | Ai ogura | Aprilia | 1:58.914 | +0.169 |
| 5 | Fermin Aldeguer | Ducati | 1:58.930 | +0.185 |
| 6 | Jack Miller | Yamaha | 1:59.152 | +0.407 |
| 7 | Dani Pedrosa | KTM | 1:59.266 | +0.521 |
| 8 | Aleix Espargaro | Honda | 1:59.714 | +0.969 |
| 9 | Miguel Oliveira | Yamaha | 1:59.780 | +1.035 |
| 10 | Taka nakagami | Honda | 1:59.879 | +1.134 |
As the MotoGP season approaches, the Sepang Shakedown has set the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating year. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the final session unfolds.
What are your thoughts on the rookies’ performances? Share your views in the comments below!
Yamaha Dominates MotoGP Shakedown Test in Sepang: Rins Edges Out Quartararo
The second day of the MotoGP shakedown test at the Sepang International Circuit was nothing short of electrifying. With rain delaying the morning session, the afternoon saw a flurry of activity as riders pushed their limits on the drying track. Yamaha’s Alex Rins emerged as the day’s standout, clinching the fastest time by a razor-thin margin of 0.003 seconds over teammate Fabio Quartararo.
A Day of High Drama and Notable Performances
the day began with a damp track, but as conditions improved, the riders wasted no time in clocking laps. Quartararo,who joined the test on the second day,quickly made his presence felt. The Frenchman, nicknamed “El Diablo,” dominated the early sessions, setting a blistering pace that kept him at the top of the timesheets for most of the day.
Though, the final moments of the session saw a dramatic twist. First, Pol Espargaro on the KTM made a late charge, only to be pipped by Rins, who set a time of 1:58.745 minutes. “It was a close fight, but I’m happy to end the day on top,” Rins said after the session.
Rookies Shine Luminous
While the established stars battled for supremacy, the rookies stole the spotlight with their impressive performances. Fermin Aldeguer and Ai Ogura continued their strong form from the first day, finishing fourth and fifth respectively. Both riders clocked laps under the 1:59-minute mark, showcasing their potential in the premier class.
“It’s been a great experiance so far,” said Ogura,who is making his debut with Aprilia. “The competition is fierce, but I’m learning a lot.”
Yamaha’s Strong Showing
Yamaha’s dominance was evident throughout the day. Besides Rins and Quartararo, Jack Miller also made significant progress, improving his lap times with every session. The Australian,now with the Pramac team,finished sixth,just 0.407 seconds off the pace. Meanwhile,Dani Pedrosa,the veteran KTM tester,put in a solid performance,finishing seventh. Despite being half a second slower then Espargaro, Pedrosa’s consistency and experience were on full display.
Honda and Aprilia in the Mix
Honda’s Aleix Espargaro and Taka Nakagami finished eighth and tenth respectively, showing steady betterment. Nakagami, in particular, was busy testing multiple versions of the RC213V, gathering valuable data for the team.
Aprilia’s Lorenzo Savadori and Somkiat Chantra rounded out the timesheets,with Chantra making significant strides in the afternoon session.
What’s Next?
With the final Shakedown session scheduled for Friday, the competition is expected to intensify. The field is already tight, with 10 riders clocking times under the 2:00-minute mark, signaling a raised level of competition in the premier class.
key Results from Day 2
| Position | rider | Team | Time | gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Rins | Yamaha | 1:58.745 | – |
| 2 | Pol Espargaro | KTM | 1:58.748 | +0.003 |
| 3 | Fabio Quartararo | Yamaha | 1:58.812 | +0.067 |
| 4 | Ai ogura | Aprilia | 1:58.914 | +0.169 |
| 5 | Fermin Aldeguer | Ducati | 1:58.930 | +0.185 |
| 6 | Jack Miller | yamaha | 1:59.152 | +0.407 |
| 7 | Dani Pedrosa | KTM | 1:59.266 | +0.521 |
| 8 | Aleix Espargaro | Honda | 1:59.714 | +0.969 |
| 9 | Miguel Oliveira | Yamaha | 1:59.780 | +1.035 |
| 10 | Taka Nakagami | Honda | 1:59.879 | +1.134 |
As the MotoGP season approaches, the Sepang Shakedown has set the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating year. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the final session unfolds.
What are your thoughts on the rookies’ performances? Share your views in the comments below!
