Moto3

The South African heads teammate McPhee as Petronas Sprinta Racing take the desert by storm Day 1 of the Official Moto2™ and Moto3™ Qatar Test at Losail International Circuit saw Darryn Binder (Petronas Sprinta Racing) go fastest in the lightweight category, putting in a best of 2:05.750 on the combined timesheets. It was incredibly close though, with the South African hitting back late on against teammate John McPhee as the Scot was forced to settle for second but only 0.026 back. Filip Salač

Please find attached sanctions for Moto3™ riders Barry Baltus (CarXpert PrüstelGP), Alonso Lopez (Sterilgarda Max Racing Team) and Khairul Idham Pawi (Petronas Sprinta Racing) for riding slowly in Moto3™ Q1 at the Gran Premio Liqui Moly de Teruel.They have each been given a Long Lap Penalty for the Moto3™ race on Sunday. Sanction - Baltus Sanction - Lopez Sanction - Pawi

Slow riding continues to be observed in the Moto3™ class, despite the implementation of suspensions from part of Free Practice sessions and riders losing track time as a penalty for slow riding infringements. Some riders and/or teams continue to fail to comply with the guidance they have been given. 28 different riders have made infringements so far, with many having committed multiple offences. Stronger penalties for observed slow riding will now therefore come into force, effective from the Gran Premio Liqui Moly de