2025 MotoGP Sepang Shakedown: Who’s on Track Today?
The Sepang Shakedown is MotoGP's first pre-season test, where factory test riders check the 2025 bikes after weeks of inactivity.

The 2025 MotoGP season is fast approaching, and excitement is building. Before the first race, teams will test their new bikes in pre-season sessions, starting with the Sepang Shakedown. This crucial event helps rookie riders adapt to MotoGP machinery and allows factory test riders to assess new parts. After months of limited track time, the Shakedown ensures bikes are in top shape before official testing begins. It helps teams fix early issues, preventing delays in gathering essential race data.
The Shakedown is crucial for Honda and Yamaha, as their concession status grants them unlimited test days. This allows both race and test riders to participate, accelerating bike development and helping them close the gap to their rivals.
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By resolving technical issues early, teams can focus on fine-tuning race setups during official tests. This ensures they start the season with competitive, well-prepared bikes, ready to perform at their best.
2025 MotoGP Sepang Shakedown: Riders
The Sepang Shakedown is MotoGP's first pre-season test, allowing factory test riders to check the 2025 bikes after weeks of inactivity. Their job is to fix early issues before handing the machines to race riders for official testing, ensuring teams start with well-prepared bikes.
Sr. No. | Rider | Manufacturer | Team |
1 | Michele Pirro | Ducati | Factory Test Rider |
2 | Fermin Aldeguer | Ducati | Gresini Racing |
3 | Dani Pedrosa | KTM | Factory Test Rider |
4 | Pol Espargaro | KTM | Factory Test Rider |
5 | Lorenzo Savadori | Aprilia | Factory Test Rider |
6 | Ai Ogura | Aprilia | Trackhouse |
7 | Fabio Quartararo | Yamaha | Yamaha |
8 | Alex Rins | Yamaha | Yamaha |
9 | Jack Miller | Yamaha | Pramac Racing |
10 | Miguel Oliveira | Yamaha | Pramac Racing |
11 | Augusto Fernandez | Yamaha | Factory Test Rider |
12 | Andrea Dovizioso | Yamaha | Factory Test Rider |
13 | Luca Marini | Honda | Honda |
14 | Joan Mir | Honda | Honda |
15 | Johann Zarco | Honda | LCR |
16 | Somkiat Chantra | Honda | LCR |
17 | Aleix Espargaro | Honda | Factory Test Rider |
18 | Takaaki Nakagami | Honda | Factory Test Rider |
Honda and Yamaha will benefit the most from the Shakedown due to their concession status. With unlimited test days, they can run both race and test riders, speeding up development and closing the gap to their rivals before the season begins.
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Despite the excitement, the Shakedown is not broadcast live. Fans must rely on updates from teams and journalists at the track for the latest news.
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