Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Complete 2026 Preseason Testing in Thailand

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team concluded their 2026 preseason testing programme on Day 2 of the Buriram MotoGP Official Test. Riders Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins wrapped up the day in 17th and 20th place respectively in the Day 2 and overall Buriram Test rankings.

BURIRAM MOTOGP OFFICIAL TEST

TEST

Buriram (Thailand), 22nd February 2026

17th

F. QUARTARARO
1'29.701 (Day 2, Session 2) / 67 (Day 1) + 55 (Day 2) LAPS

20th

Á. RINS
1:30.234 (Day 2, Session 2) / 64 (Day 1) + 54 (Day 2) LAPS

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins returned to the Chang International Circuit today for the final day of 2026 preseason testing. They completed their testing schedules and took 17th and 20th place respectively in the Day 2 and the combined Buriram MotoGP Official Test results.

With the 2026 MotoGP season due to start in one week's time, the teammates made the most of today's two riding sessions (Session 1 from 10:00-13:00 GMT +7 and Session 2 from 13:20-17:30) and worked diligently to find a good base set-up.

Quartararo got another 55 laps in on Day 2. He clocked a 1'30.206s in the morning session, which had him take 17th place in the Session 1 results. In the afternoon, he dipped under the 1'30s mark. His 1'29.701s, set in the final stages, had him rank 9th in the Session 2 results and 17th in the combined Day 2 rankings, 1.033s off today's top time.

Rins completed 54 laps on Day 2. His 1'30.234s best morning time put him in 18th position in the Session-1 timesheets. He wrapped up Session 2 in 16th place with a 1'30.122s. This time has the Spaniard rank 20th in today's overall classifications, 1.454s from the fastest rider.

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP will be back in action at the Chang track from 27 February – 1 March to kick off the 2026 MotoGP season with the Grand Prix of Thailand.

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MASSIMO MEREGALLI
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team Director

"These last two days have been a bit tougher than the previous test days in Sepang, but we got some good information. We are still at the beginning of this new project, and ups and downs are a part of the process. Up to this test, we had spent all our time on evaluating components. Here, we started working on the set-ups for the first time. We discovered some limits, but also some opportunities. The riders all have their own way of describing things, but they are all giving the same feedback – this is very important for us. This gives us a clear direction to work towards, and we believe we will be able to gradually improve the performance throughout the season."

FABIO QUARTARARO
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider

"We are in the process of figuring out how the new bike works compared to the previous one. We need a bit more time. Hopefully, we will make more steps in the coming months. In terms of pace, we still need to improve. We will work hard on this. My finger is not fully healed yet at the moment, but I will be fine for the first race."

ÁLEX RINS
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider

"The test and the preseason have been completed. We need to keep working. I tried to give my best feedback to the engineers to improve the bike. Physically, I'm feeling super strong. I did a really good preseason in terms of the gym, so I'm ready for the season."