Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP |News details:Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Conclude Aragon Test With Positive Feedback

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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins made the most of the available time in today's one-day Aragon MotoGP Official Test, evaluating various testing items. They completed the day in 7th and 18th place respectively in the combined Session 1 + Session 2 results.

Alcañiz (Spain), 9th June 2025

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins returned to the scene of the Grand Prix of Aragon for a one-day IRTA Test. With a full-on programme waiting for them, the duo worked diligently and wrapped up the Aragon MotoGP Official Test in 7th and 18th place respectively in the combined classifications.

The Aragon Test was divided into two parts: Session 1 from 10:00-13:00 and Session 2 from 13:20-18:00 (GMT+2).

In preparation for the remainder of the season, Quartararo tried a new engine spec and a partially updated fairing, and he completed the test with a positive feeling. He also tried an updated setting, based on the Aragon GP weekend data, for future reference at the MotorLand Aragón. He completed 40 laps in the morning session, setting a best time of 1'46.213s (lap 29) that put him in 4th place in the results, 0.464s off the fastest time. In the afternoon session, he added 34 laps. His best effort, a 1'46.427s posted on lap 28, had him finish 7th in the Session-2 timesheets, 0.733s from first. His faster morning time also had him rank 7th in the combined timesheets, 0.519s from the top.

Rins was keen to get back on track to try the updated engine and aerodynamics and also spent some time tweaking his bike's set-up. He completed 41 laps in Session 1. The 1'47.366s (lap 30) he posted put him in 18th place in the morning results, with a 1.617s gap to first. Rather than getting into time-attack mode and making the most of the more grippy conditions in the late afternoon, the Spaniard decided to only ride in conditions similar to the Aragon Race for comparison reasons. To complete his programme, he put in 19 more laps in the afternoon. His best time, a 1'47.430s clocked on lap 16, saw him in 17th position in the Session-2 results, 1.736s from first. His faster morning time had him end the Aragon Test in 18th position in the overall timesheets, 1.672s off the fastest time.

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team will now enjoy a one-week break before the Mugello-Assen double header, which starts with the Grand Prix of Italy held from 20-22 June.

Massimo Meregalli

Team Director, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP

"We had some little updates here: a new engine spec – the version that Augusto tested here during the race weekend – and new aerodynamics parts. We also always explore some chassis and electronic set-ups that we don't have time for during the race weekend. But testing all these things would have taken longer than what we had time for. Our current course of action is that, if the riders don't give any negative feedback, it means this is the way forward. We could see an improvement in the data for the engine and the aerodynamics. The riders didn't notice too much of a difference, but also in this case we will continue in this direction. For our team, the rest of the test was a matter of fine-tuning for the upcoming double-header in Mugello and Assen, while the Test Team and Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP will take part in the two-day private Barcelona test this week."

Fabio Quartararo

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider

"We tried a new engine and an updated aero. It looks like the new engine can give us a little something for Mugello, which is positive. We have also tried some electronics because we struggled with that during this race weekend in Aragon. But in Mugello we will still start with our usual base set-up, because Aragon was a special circumstance. The grip of the track was so high today that we could make the lap times much easier. I did four laps in a row without being in a time-attack that were faster than my qualifying lap. So, you can see the massive difference grip makes, which is what we missed yesterday."

Álex Rins

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider

"We tested many new items, including the swing arm that we had already used earlier in the Aragon GP some days ago. We also had new fairings and new side panels – it was a great day today! I like it a lot, the way it works. It looks like we gain a bit in the middle of the corners. So, it was quite positive. We also improved our pace a bit. As soon as I noticed that the grip level was massive, just after 3pm, I stopped riding because the difference can create confusion when comparing data. We did our test and finished with a good feeling. I had a small crash in T12, but without consequences. Let's see how we get on in Mugello in two weeks' time. For sure, we will start with our base set-up again, but at the moment I'm feeling quite comfortable with how the test went."