The test saw several riders switch to their 2019 bikes, such as Jorge Lorenzo on a Honda and Johann Zarco on a KTM. All the rookies participated, as well, and the new Petronas Yamaha SRT satellite team was on track … with the young Franco Morbidelli apparently enjoying his new Yamaha after posting the 6th quickest time.
Jorge Lorenzo, on an unfamiliar Honda and with a still sore wrist, looked pretty good for his initial outing. He posted the 12th quickest time (out of 25 riders), less than a second off of Viñales and roughly 6/10ths of a second behind new teammate Marquez.
