The complete MotoGP pre-season program in Sepang

Le MotoGP Formula 1 will return to the track at Sepang this week as part of the 2026 pre-season. The riders will get back on their bikes for what will be the first official test of the year. Initially, the Shakedown (January 29-31) will not allow all riders to complete multiple laps.

Indeed, only rookies Diogo Moreira (Honda LCR) and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu (Pramac Racing), factory Tier D riders in dealerships (only Yamaha), and test riders will be able to participate. The official pre-season will begin the following week, with three days of testing organized on the same circuit, from February 3rd to 6th. All MotoGP riders will then be able to get to grips with their machines for the upcoming season.

Although these tests will not be broadcast on television, it will be possible to follow the progress of each day of action with live commentary on MotoGP.comIn addition to the on-track action, numerous presentations for the 2026 season will take place between these dates. Gresini will unveil its colors on January 31st, and Honda LCR on February 1st, the day before the Honda HRC event. Following these presentations, all the liveries for the 2026 season will be revealed.

Following these tests, the pre-season schedule will accelerate, as two weeks later the Buriram circuit (Thailand) will host two days of testing. The opening round of the season, scheduled at the same venue, will take place on the weekend of March 1st.

📊 The Sepang Circuit in figures:

• First Grand Prix: 1999
• Number of laps: 20
• Length: 5,54 km
• Turns: 15 (10 right, 5 left)
• Track record: 1'56.337 (Pecco Bagnaia – 2024)

🕒 MotoGP pre-season schedule in Malaysia (Sepang Circuit)

Shakedown

Thursday February 29: 
Session 1: 03am - 00:06pm
Session 2: 06am - 20:11pm

Friday February 30: 
Session 1: 03am - 00:06pm
Session 2: 06am - 20:11pm

Saturday February 31: 
Session 1: 03am - 00:06pm
Session 2: 06am - 20:11pm

Pre-season test

Tuesday February 03: 
Session 1: 03am - 00:06pm
Session 2: 06am - 20:11pm

Wednesday, February 04 : 
Session 1: 03am - 00:06pm
Session 2: 06am - 20:11pm

Thursday February 05: 
Session 1: 03am - 00:06pm
Session 2: 06am - 20:11pm

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