Moto2 Moto3 Valencia 2024 Test: Let the Pirelli era begin! (Exclusive photos)

Here's to a new era in the two smallest categories! Exit Dunlop, hello Pirelli; In Valencia, the Italian firm takes over the equipment of the Moto2 and Moto3 world championships. This Monday is dedicated to these tests, and it is important to study the different dynamics, the new features, the changes and above all, the new arrivals! If you want to know everything about the article which presents the new manufacturer and what will actually change, we invite you to click here. Now for the action on the track!

The ball was opened by the Moto2, with, in particular, the appearance of the team MT Helmets MSi, equipped with chassis Boscoscuro (Speed Up). The pilots are none other thanAi Ogura et Sergio Garcia.

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In Moto2, other notable changes are noticed in Valencia. The arrival of Filip Salac in Elf MarcVDS Racing Team is to be monitored, among other things. We will have the opportunity to take stock of the newcomers later. Another appearance; the new aluminum chassis MV Agusta:

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In terms of ranking, even if it is not very important; Alonso lopez (Speed Up Racing) finished first in this opening session with the Pirellis, just ahead Aron canet (Fantic Racing) and Sunday's winner Fermin Aldeguer (Speed Up Racing).

Moto3 saw the appearance of the new 250cc four-stroke Honda and KTM prototypes (cover photo), in addition to the Pirelli. Enough to test for a good while.

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Not many changes in Moto3, except for the departure of the first two in the world championship, Jaume Masia in Moto2, followed by Ayumu Sasaki, winner on Sunday. Quickly, Daniel Holgado (Red Bull KTM Tech3) rises to the forefront, even if, once again, the ranking is not that important at this stage; the Moto2 and Moto3 riders will alternate until 17 p.m. this evening.