The MotoGP 2026 test session began Saturday, February 21st at Buriram circuit in Thailand, which will also host the official season opener next weekend. Teams are utilizing these two days of testing to make final adjustments to their prototypes before homologating specifications for the upcoming season.
Spanish rider Marc Márquez was involved in two separate crashes during the session, though no serious injuries were reported. The crashes occurred as teams gathered crucial data on the new bike configurations ahead of the championship.