Get ready for an action-packed day as we bring you live updates from the 2026 Official Sepang MotoGP Test!
The Battle for Speed: A Ducati Surprise
Franco Morbidelli, riding the 'GP25' Ducati, has made a bold move, jumping to fifth position on the timesheets. This is a significant development, especially considering he's just ahead of the legendary Marc Marquez.
Yamaha's Performance: A Cause for Concern?
Alex Rins, on the Yamaha, is currently in 12th place with his best time of the test. However, both Jack Miller and Toprak Razgatlioglu are struggling, with their times slower than on day one. There's a growing suspicion that Yamaha might have reduced the rev limit as a precaution after Fabio Quartararo's technical issue on day one.
Marc Marquez's Mishap
Marc Marquez, the reigning world champion, has had a crash at Turn 1. Thankfully, he's okay, but this is his first fall since last year's surgery. Marquez was aiming to decide on his preferred aero package today, but this incident might change his plans.
Rev Limiters and Yamaha's Speed
There's a buzz around the paddock that the Yamaha bikes are hitting the rev limiter on the straight. Could this be a sign that Yamaha has indeed lowered the rev limit? With the new V4s already at the bottom of the speed charts, this could be a crucial strategy decision.
Alex Marquez's Blazing Start
With just a few minutes into the first hour, Alex Marquez, the 2025 Malaysian MotoGP winner, has taken the top spot with the best lap of the test so far. He's incredibly close to the all-time official lap record set by Francesco Bagnaia in 2024.
Morbidelli's Fall and Bagnaia's Pursuit
VR46's Franco Morbidelli had a fall at Turn 14, but he's okay. Despite this, he's currently only 16th on the timesheets. Meanwhile, Francesco Bagnaia has improved his time and is now just 0.001s slower than his friend Marco Bezzecchi.
Ducati's Hunt for Bezzecchi
Bezzecchi is leading, but the Ducati GP26 riders, including Fabio di Giannantonio, Marc Marquez, Alex Marquez, and Francesco Bagnaia, are hot on his tail, all within 0.2s of his best time.
Aprilia's Strong Showing
Trackhouse Aprilia's Raul Fernandez has moved into second place, behind Bezzecchi, forming an impressive RS-GP one-two. This is a significant improvement for Aprilia, especially considering their struggles at Sepang last October.
Technical Issues and Close Times
Luca Marini has encountered a technical issue at Turn 9, but he was only 0.346s behind Bezzecchi before the problem. The times are incredibly close, with just a few tenths separating the top riders.
Yamaha's Return and the Final Day
Yamaha has officially resumed its on-track activities after further investigations into the technical issue on day one. Fabio Quartararo, who broke a finger on day one, and his Monster team-mate Alex Rins, along with other Yamaha riders, are expected to ride today.
Stay tuned for more updates as the action unfolds!
And here's the part that might spark some debate... Do you think Yamaha's decision to potentially lower the rev limit will impact their performance in the long run? Share your thoughts in the comments!
