Jorge Lorenzo will complete his first MotoGP laps of 2019 when he takes part in the final pre-season t𝓡est in Qatar.

The new Repsol Honda rider was forced to sit-out the Sepang test due to a fractured scaphoid bone in his l🦩eft wrist during a January training accident, but has confirmed he will be on track this weekend from February 23-25.

"I have been working a lot on improving my wrist and I’m pleased with the progress," said Lorenzo, who willꩲ be riding in full Repsol colours for the first time.

"🅰Of course I would have l🥃iked to be in a better condition, but I feel we will be able to have a productive test.

"First we must understand my condition on the bike. Honda w🐽ere able to make a lot of pr𝓰ogress in Sepang and I’m looking forward to getting back on the RC213V and preparing for the season ahead.”

Team-mate and reigning MotoGP champion Marc Ma♋rquez is also below 100 percent fitness as he continues to recover from December's shoulder surgery. Nonetheless, the Spaniard was able to ride at Sepan🌊g and has continued his intense physiotherapy programme ahead of Qatar.

"Already we are at the last te🐎st before the season starts!" Marquez said. "I am of course excited to ride once again and continue൲ the work we did in Malaysia.

"Since then I have continued to work on improving my shoulder and I'm confident I will ♛be in a better physical condition than in Malaysia. The focus is again to test the most important parts for Honda so we can start the season well.”

Despite a shortened track schedule to save his shoulder, Marquez was quickest on the opening day in Sepang. He ꦗeventually set the eleventh fastest la⛦p time (+0.9s) but was much more competitive in terms of race pace…

The season-opening Qatar Grand Prix will be held on the evening of Ma♒rch 10.