Overview
- Ducati set the short‑run benchmark at Sepang, with Gresini’s Alex Marquez producing a standout 1:57.295 sprint simulation that rivals, including Honda’s Joan Mir, acknowledged they could not match.
- Francesco Bagnaia reported his front‑end feeling is back on the GP26 and logged a strong sprint run, though he flagged late‑run front‑tyre fade and will confirm aero choices at the Buriram test.
- Yamaha halted day two after engine failures for Fabio Quartararo and Toprak Razgatlioglu, then resumed with restricted mileage once the issue was identified as under control; Alex Rins led Yamaha’s times on the final day.
- Thanks to D‑concession freedoms, Yamaha can alter engine design mid‑season and schedule private tests to recover lost running from Sepang.
- Toprak Razgatlioglu detailed adaptation challenges to MotoGP’s rear Michelin and long corners after following Jack Miller for reference, with setup changes targeted for Buriram on February 21–22.