The 2025 MotoGP season promises to be full of action, and preparations are well underway. Here is the test schedule, giving teams and riders the opportunity to fine-tune their machines and prepare for the season.
The full MotoGP testing calendar for the 2025 season is now set, offering teams and riders key opportunities to fine-tune their machines ahead of the season start. Here’s a detailed look at the key dates to remember.
Shakedown in Sepang (January 31 – February 2): This test reserved for rookies and test riders opens the testing season. The three newcomers to MotoGP, Fermin Aldeguer (Gresini-Ducati), Somkiat Chantra (LCR-Honda) and Ai Ogura (TrackHouse-Aprilia), will have the opportunity to discover their machines alongside the test riders.
The teams Honda et Yamaha , benefiting from concession status (group D), will also be present to refine their prototypes.
Official Tests in Sepang (5 – 7 February): All MotoGP riders and teams will take to the track for the first full test of the year, with expectations high for the manufacturers looking to dominate from the start.
Buriram Trials (February 12 – 13) : Testing will continue in Buriram, marking the end of official winter testing ahead of the start of the 2025 MotoGP season.
2025 In-Season Testing
Three days of official testing are scheduled for the Monday following three major Grand Prix: Jerez (April 28), Aragon (June 9), a new test added, replacing the one at Mugello and Misano (September 15).
These test days will allow teams to test new configurations and optimize their settings.
For the end of season test, it will be a return to Valencia on November 18The end-of-season test after the championship final, initially scheduled for Barcelona, will finally be held in Valencia as in previous years. This session will be crucial in preparing for the 2026 season.
These tests will offer teams MotoGP 2025 valuable opportunities to fine-tune their machines and evaluate technical developments on several key tracks on the calendar. Particular emphasis will be placed on the performance of Honda et Yamaha , determined to make up for lost time with European competition.
