Yamaha and Honda Dominate Sepang Shakedown, Rins Claims Late Victory

Yamaha and Honda Steal the Show at Sepang Shakedown

Yamaha and Honda dominated the final day of the Sepang MotoGP Shakedown, with Alex Rins claiming the top spot. Ai Ogura impressed as a rookie, while Honda's factory riders were notably absent.

Intense Late-Race Action

The final day of the Sepang MotoGP Shakedown saw a dramatic increase in pace, with riders pushing their bikes to the limit. Yamaha and Honda riders in particular were locked in a close battle for the top spot.

Rins Claims Victory in the Closing Moments

Alex Rins, riding for Yamaha, secured a late victory in the shakedown, setting a blistering lap time of 1:57.794. His teammate, Fabio Quartararo, finished in second place, highlighting Yamaha's strong performance.

Honda's Absence and Aleix Espargaro's Impact

Honda's factory riders were notably absent from the test, but test rider Aleix Espargaro impressed on the RC213V, finishing third overall. His strong performance suggests that Honda is making significant progress with their 2025 bike.

Baca Juga

Rookie Sensation: Ai Ogura

Rookie Ai Ogura put in a stellar performance, finishing fourth overall on the Aprilia. The Japanese rider's consistent pace and strong race simulation were impressive.

Ducati's Development

Ducati test rider Michele Pirro was also present, testing new components for the Desmosedici GP.¹ While his final position was outside the top ten, his data will be invaluable for the factory as they continue to develop their bike.

Key Takeaways from the Shakedown

Yamaha and Honda have shown strong pace, setting the benchmark for the rest of the grid.
Rookie Ai Ogura has impressed with his consistent performance.
Honda's absence from the factory rider lineup is intriguing and raises questions about their 2025 plans.
Ducati continues to develop their bike, with Michele Pirro testing new components.²