Official Test in Qatar - Opening

The Official MotoGP Test at the Qatar circuit has already begun, although for the first time a test has started at night and under artificial lighting.

The official switch-on of the whole setup was one of the most spectacular moments, as all the riders, representatives of the FIM, sponsors and members of the country’s motorcycling community were present on track.

Finally, the 800cc bikes went out onto the circuit at 18:00 to give the starting signal for the last major test of the pre-season.

So far, the times most riders are setting are good and not far off the lap times recorded last year at Losail.

We will keep a close eye on how the tests evolve ahead of the first night Grand Prix of the World Motorcycle Championship.

Source | MotoGP Official website