The first test of last year, I was
already crashing like five times in
two days. It's quite nice to have
something that makes your life
easier."
Thursday's Sprint simulation
was something of a reality check,
leading Acosta to rate the test a
"six out of 10." But they're surely
closer to the front than they were.
Other positives came in the
form of Maverick Vinales. Back
to full fitness after breaking
shoulder tendons last July, the
Catalan was third fastest on the
first day and ninth overall. He
was regularly talking up his new
relationship with Jorge Lorenzo,
with the ex-champ pushing him
to work harder in less favorable
conditions.
PRESEASON TEST / FEBRUARY 3-5, 2026
SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT / SEPANG, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
ROAD RACE I FIM MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PRESEASON TEST
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