The 2013 MotoGP test campaign has concluded at Sepang. The Hondas and Yamahas filled each of the first eight spots, with Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa on top. The factory Yamahas of Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi were second and third, respectively. Repsol Honda rookie Marc Marquez slotted into fourth on Day 3. Unfortunately, all of the Ducatis are substantially off the pace. Not surprisingly, Nicky Hayden was the quickest of the Ducati crew, while finishing with the ninth quickest lap. The time gap is again fairly large to the factory Yamahas and Hondas.
If this test is any indication, Valentino Rossi will be very competitive this year. After two years away at Ducati, Rossi was quick from the off, and ended the test nipping at the heels of his Yamaha teammate, defending champ Jorge Lorenzo. American Ben Spies rode very few laps during the first two days of the test on his new Ducati, and sat out day 3 as his shoulder continues to heal from recent surgery.
Pos
Rider
Team
Fastest lap
1
PEDROSA, Dani
Repsol Honda Team
2:00.100
2
LORENZO, Jorge
Yamaha Factory Racing
2:00.429
3
ROSSI, Valentino
Yamaha Factory Racing
2:00.542
4
MARQUEZ, Marc
Repsol Honda Team
2:00.636
5
CRUTCHLOW, Cal
Monster Yamaha Tech 3
2:00.734
6
BRADL, Stefan
LCR Honda MotoGP
2:01.003
7
BAUTISTA, Alvaro
Go & Fun Honda Gresini
2:01.502
8
SMITH, Bradley
Monster Yamaha Tech 3
2:02.093
9
HAYDEN, Nicky
Ducati Team
2:02.184
10
DOVIZIOSO, Andrea
Ducati Team
2:02.277
11
NAKASUGA, Katsayuki
Yamaha Factory
2:02.616
12
ESPARGARO, Aleix
Power Electronics Aspar
2:02.628
13
IANNONE, Andrea
Energy T.I. Pramac Racing Team
2:02.864
14
AKIYOSHI, Kosuke
HRC Test Team
2:03.082
15
LAVERTY, Michael
Paul Bird Motorsport
2:03.874
