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2026 MotoGP Season Prep: Valencia Test News & Rider Updates

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

2025 Valencia ⁣MotoGP Test: LIVE UPDATES!

Valencia, Spain – November 18,‌ 2025 – the‍ 2026⁣ MotoGP season officially kicks off⁢ today with a crucial one-day test at the ‌Ricardo ‌Tormo Circuit near Cheste, following the conclusion of the 2025 MotoGP season at the Valencia Grand Prix last Sunday.This post-season test serves as ‍the first opportunity for⁤ riders to experience their​ new machines‍ and teams ahead of the next campaign.

All eyes are ‌on World Superbike​ champion Toprak Razgatlioglu as⁢ he ‌makes his ⁣highly‍ anticipated public debut for the Pramac Yamaha squad. The three-time ‌World⁢ Superbike titleholder recently completed a private‌ test with Yamaha at Aragon last week, preparing​ for his transition to MotoGP.​

Yamaha’s factory ‍riders⁣ will also be utilizing the Valencia test for a ‌second evaluation of the V4 ⁣engine, building upon initial​ testing conducted at Misano in​ September.

Adding to​ the excitement,reigning Moto2 world champion Diogo‌ Moreira will be making his MotoGP debut with the LCR Honda team. Moreira ‌signed a three-year contract with HRC earlier⁢ this summer and is considered a promising ⁢new talent ⁤entering the premier class.

2025⁢ Valencia MotoGP Test Schedule:

* Session 1: 9:00am – ⁣12:00pm BST
* ⁣ Session 2: 12:20pm -⁢ 4:00pm BST

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