The MotoGP preseason came to an end this week, and lap times have already been sensational. Despite it being the initial phase of the new bikes’ development, official circuit records at Sepang and Losail were broken – with Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) standing out by leading both tests.
Johann Zarco of LCR Honda admitted that the two-time reigning champion of the premier class was the one who surprised him the most during the preseason, not being as surprised by the pace of the rest of the field:
– I’m impressed the way Pecco is really showing even more speed than the last year and I’m impressed by the way he’s controlling the situation. And the others… the lap times are fast, but the way we finished the season, I’m not surprised that they’re all fast now.