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Thu 5th February 2026 (UTC)
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2026-02-05T02:00:00
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Sepang Test 3
Date
Thu 5th February 2026 (UTC)
Thu 5th February 2026 (Local)
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2026-02-05T02:00:00
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Season
2026
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Sepang International Circuit
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The third and final day of the 2026 Official Sepang Test is the last opportunity for the premier class to refine their machines on the high-grip Malaysian circuit before the paddock shifts to Thailand for the final pre-season sessions. After a dramatic Day 2 that saw Honda break the lap record and Yamaha sit out due to technical concerns, the pressure is on the engineers to deliver reliability alongside speed.
All eyes are on the "Big Three" factories—Ducati, Aprilia, and KTM—as they begin their full-race simulations. While the morning typically hosts "glory runs" for the timing sheets, the afternoon will be dedicated to understanding tire degradation under the punishing 35°C tropical heat. For the rookies, particularly Toprak Razgatlioglu, this final day is a critical test of endurance as they attempt to string together a full "Sprint" simulation to gauge their physical readiness for the grueling 2026 season opener.
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Alex Márquez emerged as the undisputed king of pre-season testing, topping the final day in Sepang with a blistering 1:56.402. The Gresini Ducati rider's time was not only the fastest of the three days but came within a tenth of the all-time pole position record. Márquez’s dominance was twofold; he also clocked the fastest average pace during the afternoon’s Sprint simulations, signaling that the GP26 is already a refined weapon in the hands of the satellite teams.
The session saw a major shift in the standings as Marco Bezzecchi surged into second place (1:56.526) during a late time attack, disrupting what was nearly a Ducati top-five lockout. Behind them, the VR46 duo of Fabio Di Giannantonio and a recovering Marc Márquez (4th) ensured three Ducatis finished in the top four. Day 2 leader Joan Mir ended the test with the 5th fastest combined time, as Honda focused more on long-run stability than one-lap pace on the final day.
The most significant development, however, was the return of the Yamaha V4. After being grounded on Wednesday, the Iwata factory received the "all-clear" to resume testing. Alex Rins led the charge for the blue brand, finishing 14th overall with a 1:57.580. While the team remains over a second off the lead pace, the focus was purely on mileage and safety validation following the mechanical scares of earlier in the week. Meanwhile, rookie Toprak Razgatlioglu finished as the top newcomer in 19th, narrowly edging out Honda’s Diogo Moreira.
The session saw a major shift in the standings as Marco Bezzecchi surged into second place (1:56.526) during a late time attack, disrupting what was nearly a Ducati top-five lockout. Behind them, the VR46 duo of Fabio Di Giannantonio and a recovering Marc Márquez (4th) ensured three Ducatis finished in the top four. Day 2 leader Joan Mir ended the test with the 5th fastest combined time, as Honda focused more on long-run stability than one-lap pace on the final day.
The most significant development, however, was the return of the Yamaha V4. After being grounded on Wednesday, the Iwata factory received the "all-clear" to resume testing. Alex Rins led the charge for the blue brand, finishing 14th overall with a 1:57.580. While the team remains over a second off the lead pace, the focus was purely on mileage and safety validation following the mechanical scares of earlier in the week. Meanwhile, rookie Toprak Razgatlioglu finished as the top newcomer in 19th, narrowly edging out Honda’s Diogo Moreira.
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