2022 Sepang MotoGP Shakedown Test Results - Monday lap times (FINAL)
Raul Fernandez was fastest as 2022 MotoGP track action got underway at Sepang in Malaysia on Monday, with the start of the Shakedown test.
The five rookies, plus test riders and concession manufacturer Aprilia are eligible to take part in the three-day outing, which is fo🌟llowed by the 𒀰Official test - for all competitors - on February 5-6.
However, Aprilia left their day one work to test rider Lorenzo Savadori - neith👍er Aleix Espargaro or Maverick Vinales appearing on track - with Honda test rider Stefan Bradl also sitting out the opening day.
Most of the test riders present rode multiple bikes, 🐟checking them over before being used by the race riders. Although Dani Pedrosa wasn't listed on the timing screens, he joined KTM test rider Mika Kallio on track.
Testin🍰g runs from 10am to 6pm each day, followed by practice starts…
| 2022 Sepang MotoGP Shakedown Test - Monday (FINAL) | ||||
| Rider | Nat | Team | Time | |
| 1 | Raul Fernandez | SPA | KTM Tech3 (RC16)* | 2m 0.898s |
| 2 | Michele Pirro | ITA | Ducati Test Rider (GP) | +0.144s |
| 3 | Mika Kallio | FIN | KTM Test Rider (RC16) | +0.352s |
| 4 | Lorenzo Savadori | ITA | Aprilia Test Rider (RS-GP) | +0.778s |
| 5 | Remy Gardner | AUS | KTM Tech3 (RC16)* | +0.954s |
| 6 | Marco Bezzecchi | ITA | Mooney VR46 Ducati (GP)* | +1.114s |
| 7 | Darryn Binder | RSA | WithU Yamaha RNF (YZR-M1)* | +1.248s |
| 8 | Sylvain Guintoli | FRA | Suzuki Test Rider (GSX-RR) | +1.283s |
| 9 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | ITA | Gresini Ducati (GP)* | +1.698s |
| 10 | Yamaha Test2 | N/A | Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1) | +2.544s |
| 11 | Yamaha Test1 | N/A | Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1) | +2.718s |
Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has🤡 seen Valentino Rossi come and go. He is at the forefront of the Suzuki exit story and Marc Marq🌃uez’s injury issues.
