The MotoGP World Championship is set to conclude its pre-season with a final test at the Buriram International Circuit in Thailand, a prelude to the first race of the year which will be held on the same track. Like a conductor adjusting his instruments before the big concert, the teams will fine-tune their machines for two days starting this Wednesday.
MotoGP pre-season testing in Buriram, Thailand, will take place on February 12 and 13, 2025These tests will be an opportunity for the teams to finalize the settings of their bikes before the start of the season.
The official pre-season test MotoGP 2025 in Buriram, in Thailand, marks the last opportunity for teams to fine-tune their bikes before the start of the season which will take place on the same circuit that will host the first Grand Prix of the year scheduled from February 28 to March 2.
Thailand 2025 Test Dates and Times:
- February 12 and 13, 2025:
– Start of testing: 4:00 a.m. (French time)
– End of testing: 12:15 p.m. (French time)
– The last 15 minutes will be reserved for starting tests.
A final off-season test in Buriram without World Champion Jorge Martin
The reigning World Champion and official Aprilia George Martin just as Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46 Ducati) will be absent due to their injuries sustained during the tests in Sepang. The participation of Raul Fernandez is still uncertain, although it seems that he will be present.
This final test is crucial for riders and teams to fine-tune their settings and prepare their bikes for the first race of the season. Teams will have the opportunity to test new components, adjust bike settings based on performance from previous tests and prepare for competition in real race conditions.
It is also a key moment for drivers to maximize their physical and mental preparation before the start of the season.
The list of participants is as follows:
Ducati: Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia.
VR46 Team: Michele Pirro and Franco Morbidelli.
Gresini: Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer.
Aprilia: Marco Bezzecchi and Lorenzo Savadori.
TrackHouse: Raul Fernandez and Ai Ogura.
KTM: Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder.
Tech3: Maverick Vinales and Enea Bastianini.
Yamaha: Fabio Quartararo, Alex Rins and Augusto Fernandez.
Pramac Racing: Miguel Oliveira and Jack Miller.
Honda: Joan Mir and Luca Marini.
LCR team: Johann Zarco and Somkiat Chantra.