Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Wrap Up Positive Jerez Test with Useful Insights

Today, the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team were back in action at the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto for the one-day Jerez Test. Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins completed a full-on testing plan and ended up in 7th and 22nd place respectively in the combined Session 1 + Session 2 standings.

JEREZ OFFICIAL IRTA TEST

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Jerez de la Frontera (Spain), 27th April 2026

7th

F. Quartararo
1'36.439s / 35 + 45 LAPS

22nd

Á. Rins
1'37.541 / 34 + 16 LAPS

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins tackled an extensive list of testing items and setting options during today's one-day Jerez Test. They finished 7th and 22nd respectively in today's combined timesheets.

The Jerez Test consisted of two sessions: Session 1 held from 10:00-13:00 and Session 2 from 13:20-18:00.

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP teammates used the available track time to assess the chassis they had already been using during the Spanish GP weekend as well as different aero packages, a different swing arm, and various set-ups for the chassis and the electronics.

Putting in 80 laps overall, Quartararo noticed an improvement in the front feeling. In the afternoon, his best time of 1'36.439s, set on lap 41/45, had him place 7th both in the Session 2 rankings and the combined results, 0.495s from the top.

Rins completed 50 laps in total as he focused on providing the Yamaha engineers with solid feedback. His 1'37.541s best time posted in Session 2 on lap 16/16 put him in 21st position in the Session 2 rankings and 22nd in the overall classification, 1.597s from first.

The team will now enjoy a one-week break before they travel to Le Mans for the Grand Prix of France, held from 8-10 May.

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MASSIMO MEREGALLI
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team Director

"Our plans for today were quite extensive, as you can imagine, as this was the first test since the preseason. Like during the Spanish GP weekend, we are comparing new material. We had the same materials for all four riders in an effort to get information as clear as possible. Today the riders tried a new chassis, a different aero package, a different rear arm, plus varied set-ups – both electric and chassis. Apart from the wind, it was a good day, so we were able to collect good information. We leave with some positive riders' feedback and have some ideas on the next steps, which we will try to prepare in time to bring to Le Mans."

FABIO QUARTARARO
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider

"We tested many, many things today: chassis, swingarm, electronics, aero. We already tried the chassis during the race weekend, but I tested a lot of aeros today, and I think the last one that I used was the most positive. For some things we still need to figure out how to further improve them, but it looks like we did find a bit of front feeling today with the set-up and the aero. This is helpful to me, so I can assess where the limit is. Let's see what the team will bring for Le Mans."

ÁLEX RINS
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider

"Today we tried so many different things and so many different items. The feedback was positive. I tried to give good feedback to the team's engineers, so they have an idea on how to keep working on the bike and prepare the next steps. I'm looking forward to riding at the Le Mans track – a circuit that I like – in two weeks' time. Let's see how the bike works there."

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JEREZ TEST | COMBINED SESSION 1 + SESSION 2 RESULTS

27/04/2026

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