Petronas Yamaha SRT in two winter tests before Qatar MotoGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team (SRT) will be taking part in two winter season tests in February and March before facing the 2021 MotoGP World Championship in Losail International Circuit, Doha, Qatar from March 26 to 28 2021.

Team principal, Datuk Razlan Razali said the two winter season tests are at Sepang International Circuit from Feb 19 to 21 and Losail International Circuit from March 10 to 12.

In this regard, Petronas Sprinta Racing Moto2 and Moto3 riders under the team would have a preseason practice at Jerez Circuit in Spain from March 16-18.

“Considering that most of our racers have wide experience, we do not need to monitor the offseason performance of riders such as Darryn Binder and John McPhee, what’s more with Franco Morbidelli and Valentino Rossi,” he told Bernama recently.

In this regard, Razlan announced Petronas Sprinta Racing Moto2 rider, Jake Dixon of United Kingdom is still undergoing treatment and is expected to back in action in the opening round in Qatar.

He said Dixon has began fitness activities such as running and cycling while still going through physiotherapy for his right wrist.

“We are confident he would be able to ride motorcycle as normal and would be ready for his maiden appearance in Qatar,” added Razlan.

Dixon fractured his right wrist during the second free practice at the Valencia Grand Prix early last month before deciding to go for a surgery in England.