MotoGP winter break will soon be over, and that means engines fired up and bikes back on track. Pre-season testing begins in earnest for the premier class at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on January 30th – with another two three-day tests thereafter, ahead of lights out for the first Grand Prix of the year.
2017 should be an exciting pre-season, as Jorge Lorenzo settles in at Ducati, Maverick Viñales has another shot at the top of the timesheets as he gets used to life at Movistar Yamaha – and reigning Champion Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) readies himself for another title defence. Here’s all the dates for MotoGP™ pre-season tests:
| MotoGP™ Official Tests | Date |
| Sepang International Circuit | January 30th – February 1st |
| Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit | February 15th – 17th |
| Losail International Circuit | March 10th – 12th |
Moto2 and Moto3 also gear up for 2017 soon, with the Circuito de Jerez first to host the intermediate and lightweight classes in early March – followed by a second official test at Losail International Circuit in Qatar the weekend ahead of the first GP.
| Moto2™/Moto3™ Official Tests | Date |
| Circuito de Jerez | March 11th – 13th |
| Losail International Circuit | March 17th – 19th |
Moto2 and Moto3 teams will also be taking part in different private test days and sessions as they prepare for the season.
Viñales was fastest in Valencia in November, Lorenzo was off to a flier and Marquez’ difficulties from pre-season in 2016 looked far behind him. After a record-breaking season with nine different winners last year, 2017 is sure to be another stunner – and it’s coming very, very soon!
