QATAR
MOTOGP TEST REPORT
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tial winners and rostrum contend-
ers than usual—the intended pay-
off for the somewhat downgraded
control electronics package.
Several satellite riders showed well
again at this final test.
Second-fastest overall was a
seemingly reborn Scott Redding,
whose switch from Honda to an
Octo Pramac Ducati is clearly pay-
so he could begin to "ride as I
like."
With Dani Pedrosa a glum 10th
overall, all three tests had been
difficult for Honda, having obvious
problems adapting especially to
the new control software. But it is
only testing.
Early signs were good, and
point to a season with more poten-
(Left) Rossi's got
to find more speed
to catch his flying
teammate.
(Below left)
Another test,
another crash,
but Marquez says
he's now more
comfortable with
the 2016 Honda.
(Bottom right)
Maverick Vinales'
early testing speed
looks like no fluke
as the young
Spanirad gets
faster and faster.
