Today, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP teammates Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins kicked off the three-day Malaysia MotoGP Official Test. The riders had already made a start to preseason testing at the Sepang Shakedown Test at the same venue last weekend, which helped them get straight to work today evaluating options and collecting data. They secured 1st and 14th place respectively in the Day-1 timesheets.

Eager to make a strong start to the 2025 season, Quartararo began the Sepang Test where he left off during the Shakedown. It only took him 20 laps to dip under the 1'58s mark, and two laps later he set a 1'57.754s that held the top spot until the final stages. Resolutely, the Frenchman soldiered on and rode a total of 54 laps over the course of the first day. He set a best time of 1'57.555s on lap 50 to end the day on top by a 0.051s margin.

Rins had made the most of the Shakedown Test and was fully motivated to do the same again today at the Sepang Test. The Spaniard completed 41 laps in total during the eight hours of test time available at the high-temperature and windy Malaysian track. He was able to draw a comparison between components and set a best time of 1'58.652s on lap 26/41. It had him place 14th in the Day-1 rankings, 1.097s from first.

FABIO QUARTARARO
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider

I think it was good to have ridden here for two days already and then have two days of rest, it was quite useful for us. We didn't really focus on doing a time attack, so being slightly faster today than in qualifying in Sepang last year is positive. I was feeling quite good. We were trying many things and put a new tyre in at the end just to do a good lap time. I think we did a good job!


ÁLEX RINS
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider


The strong wind today changed our plans a bit. In the Shakedown we were able to test many things: some set-ups and new items. Today we were planning to try the new chassis again, which was modified a little bit, but because of this wind we couldn't. We need to be precise trying important items, and that's not easy in these conditions. So, instead we tried the three new front tyres that Michelin brought here for us. I didn't put in a qualifying tyre to do a good lap time because this was not the right moment. Over the next two days we will test the chassis, and let's see what data we get from that. The 2025 MotoGP season officially kicked off for Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira as they made their highly anticipated debut with Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP at the Sepang International Circuit. It was a crucial first day of testing for both riders, marking their first official laps aboard the Yamaha YZR-M1 2025.

A day of discovery and adaptation, Miller and Oliveira focused on understanding the characteristics of their new machines rather than immediate performance gains. Despite this, both riders showed strong early pace, setting the fastest times of the morning session before shifting their focus to gathering crucial data.

As the day progressed, the duo continued refining their riding styles and initial setups, ultimately finishing 8th (Miller) and 10th (Oliveira) on the timesheets. The opening day ended with Fabio Quartararo of Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP leading the standings aboard the same-spec M1. With two more days of testing ahead, Miller and Oliveira will now focus on fine-tuning the YZR-M1 setup and gaining further confidence in their new Yamaha package.

Action resumes tomorrow for the second day of Sepang‘s official winter test.

JACK MILLER
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Rider

"Day by day I am getting more comfortable on the bike, that transition period when you are trying to make the bike yours is what is really important and in the afternoon I really started to feel at home on the M1. I feel comfortable on the bike, the set-up is there and so we were able to work during the day, test some things and try to move forward. I am enjoying my time, I am having a lot of fun.

The Yamaha allows you to do something different than maybe other bikes I have ridden in the past, in terms of corner speed and so on. Once you feel the confidence that the bike gives you, of course your riding style changes, but fortunately for me I still feel that I can ride with the typical Jack Miller style in terms of how I enter the corner and braking hard, being able to slide the bike to help stop it. That was my biggest question mark and now that I can do that without compromising the strengths of the M1 I am happy.”


MIGUEL OLIVEIRA
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Rider

“It has been a solid day, and we end it feeling satisfied with the work we‘ve done and even more eager to keep working together to strengthen this relationship we‘ve just begun. I‘m adapting to the bike, part of the team is as well, and at the same time we‘re getting to know each other both personally and professionally.

There‘s a great atmosphere in the garage —everyone is eager to give their best to keep improving. Ending the day with these feelings only increases the excitement for the next day. We know we can do more, and I‘m the first to admit that I still have to unlock the full potential of the bike, but I know the potential is there. We can feel it, and these first laps are making us even more motivated.”