Overview
- Riders performed wheelies and stoppies on a closed downtown course in front of the Petronas Towers after rain cleared, using a temporary pitlane and team garages.
- Dorna said roughly 20,000 fans attended the two-day launch that mixed bike showcases with performances by DOLLA, PAWSA and The Script.
- MotoGP’s Carlos Ezpeleta said a decision on Malaysia’s post‑2026 race contract is expected within the next few weeks.
- The 2026 campaign is the last under 1000cc engine rules before a switch to 850cc in 2027.
- The grid now turns to the Thailand Grand Prix on February 27, with most riders present in Kuala Lumpur except Fabio Quartararo and Fermin Aldeguer, and Yamaha fielding Augusto Fernandez as a stand‑in.