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Fri 30th January 2026 (UTC)
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2026-01-30T02:00:00
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Shakedown Test 2
Date
Fri 30th January 2026 (UTC)
Fri 30th January 2026 (Local)
Timestamp
2026-01-30T02:00:00
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Season
2026
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Status
Match Finished
Location
Sepang International Circuit
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Day 2 of the Shakedown Test at the Sepang International Circuit is where the initial data collection of opening day transforms into serious performance evaluation. For Yamaha, this session is paramount as it marks the first track appearance of their full factory line-up—Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins—alongside the newest Pramac recruit, Jack Miller. The focus is squarely on the continued development of the new V4 engine; engineers will be looking to see if the bike's legendary corner speed can be maintained while closing the top-speed deficit to Ducati and KTM.
The rookies, Toprak Razgatlioglu and Diogo Moreira, will also be under the microscope. After a cautious Day 1, they are expected to start pushing the limits of the Michelin tires and Brembo carbon brakes. With track temperatures typically peaking in the mid-afternoon, this day provides the most representative look at how the 2026 prototype aero packages handle the "dirty air" and cooling requirements of a full Grand Prix distance in tropical conditions.
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Jack Miller stole the headlines on the second day in Malaysia, proving that Yamaha’s bold shift to a V4 engine architecture is already yielding results. The Australian, in his first outing for the Prima Pramac Yamaha squad, clocked a blistering 1:57.908 in the final hour to top the timesheets. Miller’s pace was particularly impressive as he was one of only two riders to break the 1:58 barrier, signaling that the "Aussie Grit" is adapting quickly to the new M1 philosophy.
He was pushed all the way by Pol Espargaro, who continued KTM's strong showing by finishing a mere 0.025 seconds behind in second place. Honda also showed legitimate signs of a resurgence; Aleix Espargaro led the way for the HRC test team in third, despite a minor technical issue that briefly halted his afternoon running.
The day was also a landmark for Fabio Quartararo, who hit the ground running in his 2026 debut. The Frenchman managed to put both of his test bikes inside the top five, finishing fourth overall and reporting positive initial feedback on the engine's power delivery. Meanwhile, rookie Toprak Razgatlioglu continued his impressive transition from Superbikes, shaving nearly nine-tenths of a second off his Day 1 best to finish 7th. Down at Aprilia, Lorenzo Savadori spent the day as a "workhorse," shaking down eight different RS-GP machines to ensure everything is ready for the arrival of Jorge Martín and Marco Bezzecchi for the official test next week.
He was pushed all the way by Pol Espargaro, who continued KTM's strong showing by finishing a mere 0.025 seconds behind in second place. Honda also showed legitimate signs of a resurgence; Aleix Espargaro led the way for the HRC test team in third, despite a minor technical issue that briefly halted his afternoon running.
The day was also a landmark for Fabio Quartararo, who hit the ground running in his 2026 debut. The Frenchman managed to put both of his test bikes inside the top five, finishing fourth overall and reporting positive initial feedback on the engine's power delivery. Meanwhile, rookie Toprak Razgatlioglu continued his impressive transition from Superbikes, shaving nearly nine-tenths of a second off his Day 1 best to finish 7th. Down at Aprilia, Lorenzo Savadori spent the day as a "workhorse," shaking down eight different RS-GP machines to ensure everything is ready for the arrival of Jorge Martín and Marco Bezzecchi for the official test next week.
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