Preparations Intensify for 2025 MotoGP Season After Testing at Sepang

The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Tech3 teams conducted extensive testing at Sepang for the 2025 MotoGP season. Pedro Acosta achieved the fastest lap, while all riders shared insights and progress concerning their bikes. The teams are focused on optimizing their performance ahead of the next tests in Buriram, Thailand, as they aim to finalize setups for the upcoming season.

As the countdown to the 2025 MotoGP season continues, the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Red Bull KTM Tech3 teams undertook three rigorous days of testing at the Sepang International Circuit. Pedro Acosta recorded the fastest lap time, finishing sixth overall after extensive evaluation and numerous laps completed by the team.

Pedro Acosta expressed satisfaction with the team’s efforts, noting, “Quite happy with everything that we tried and we have many conclusions. We still had a little bit more speed in the pocket here, but we now need to be ready for more in Thailand.”

Brad Binder, placing thirteenth, acknowledged the progress made during the testing but emphasized the need for further refinement. He remarked, “We got through a ton of stuff these days but we have not made the perfect package yet. I think we are doing OK and it’s time now to sit down and put everything together.”

Maverick Viñales, who finished sixteenth, shared his positive experience, stating, “I’m happy. Positive days. I needed two more, I think! When you jump on a new bike you need work and…by the end it started to come better.”

Enea Bastianini finished eighteenth, indicating he made small strides but still needed to identify the strengths of the bike. He remarked, “Some small progress these days. We tried different things but my overall sensation was similar and I still need to find the strong area of this bike.”

Aki Ajo, the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager, described the test as both productive and hectic, recognizing the efforts of the engineers and prior testing. He stated, “We wanted to have a very clear opinion on our package because that is important for riders coming from other manufacturers.”

Sebastian Risse, KTM’s Technical Director for MotoGP, provided insights into the overall test program, indicating that they learned significant lessons and made several improvements. He affirmed, “We think we have learned a lot, probably more than we have done for quite a long time, and we have found a couple of improvements.”

In the final timing results, Pedro Acosta secured sixth place, followed by Brad Binder in thirteenth, Maverick Viñales in sixteenth, and Enea Bastianini in eighteenth, laying a firm foundation as the teams prepare for the next testing phase in Buriram.

The 2025 MotoGP season is approaching, prompting the teams to engage in intensive testing to optimize their machines. The Sepang International Circuit served as a platform for this critical evaluation, where teams aimed to refine their performance and gather data essential for upcoming races. Understanding bike dynamics and rider feedback during testing is pivotal for shaping the season’s strategies and adjustments.

The intense testing at Sepang provided valuable insights for the Red Bull KTM teams as they approach the 2025 MotoGP season. With notable performances from riders Pedro Acosta, Brad Binder, Maverick Viñales, and Enea Bastianini, the focus now shifts to refining their setups further ahead of the next test in Thailand. This foundational effort underscores the importance of preparation and continuous improvement in the competitive MotoGP environment.

Original Source: www.totalmotorcycle.com