Rain At Sepang Hinders First Day Of Three-Day MotoGP Test (Updated)

Rain At Sepang Hinders First Day Of Three-Day MotoGP Test (Updated)

© 2012, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

Categories:

Weather continues to plague Marquez in testing Wet conditions continued to trouble MotoGP rookie Marc Marquez on the first day of the three day test in Sepang. Marc was delayed going out due to a wet track and then managed only a few exits before more rain arrived. In total he completed 26 laps with a fastest time of 2’03.650. MARC MÁRQUEZ 2’03.650 “At the moment the weather is definitely not our friend! This morning the circuit was wet and we waited until 11:00 to go out on track. After only 4 exits it began to rain again and the day was over for us. The grip level was very low and at the beginning it was quite difficult to find any grip at all. However, I am happy because I have been able to improve my lap time each time I went out, even though I remained on the same tyres. Let’s hope that the weather will be kinder tomorrow and it won’t rain!” More, from a press release issued by Gresini Racing: Honda began a three-day test at the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia today with typically mixed weather making for less than ideal conditions. Team Go & Fun Honda Gresini rider Alvaro Bautista managed 24 laps in the dry before lunch and 15 in the wet during the afternoon. With 33°C temperatures and 65% humidity the Spaniard stopped the clock at 2’02.19, which compares to his qualifying time at the recent Malaysian Grand Prix of 2′ 01.64. Despite the mixed conditions the opening day has already provided a valuable opportunity to try a series of suspension updates brought by Showa, which will form the basis of the next two days of the test.

Latest Posts

Barber Video: Mick Ofield & Brian Slark On 50 Years Of Norton Design

This Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum video features Brian Slark...

MotoGP: Jorge Martin Will Miss The Americas GP

The reigning World Champion connected to the Press Conference...

American Honda Introduces CB750 & CB1000 Hornet SP, NT1100 DCT Sport Tourer Models

    Offerings represent strong contenders in naked-bike, sport touring...

MotoGP Rookies Cup: Flooding In Spain Forces Test Rescheduling At A New Venue

Editorial Note: Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto has released a...

SSR Introduces New XD250 Dirt Bike

SSR MOTORSPORTS RELEASES ALL NEW 2025 XD250 DIRT BIKE SSR...