Sepang MotoGP test plans 'proceeding', awaiting government go ahead

Sepang MotoGP test plans 'proceeding', awaiting government go ahead

 
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Get MotoGP news in your inbox! By signing up to the newsletter you agree to receive emails from that may occasionally include promotional content Leave this field blank While awaiting final approval by the Malaysian Government, plans are currently ‘proceeding’ to hold next month’s opening 2021 MotoGP tests and Petronas Yamaha team launch at Sepang.The tests would mark MotoGP’s first non-European outing since widespread coronavirus restrictions began almost one year ago.But with Malaysia’s borders currently closed to foreigners unless given formal written approval by the Malaysian Government and a mandatory quarantine in place for those that are allowed to enter, the country’s Immigration department needs to give special permission for the MotoGP tests – a Shakedown on February 14-16 followed by the Official test from February 19-21 – to go ahead.In order to get such approval, MotoGP teams are expecting protocols similar, if not stricter, to those seen during the 2020 racing season – including PCR tests before and after arrival, plus controlled movement and strict ‘bubbles’ when in Malaysia.Such protocols will also apply for the official 2021 launch by the local Petronas Yamaha team, scheduled to be held at the Sepang circuit on the eve of the Official test.At present, no written media are expected to be allowed at the presentation, where new signing Valentino Rossi and team-mate Franco Morbidelli will unveil their 2021 YZR-M1 livery, with the event instead being live-streamed over the internet for journalists and fans.Related ArticlesaccImages.createImage(); Maverick Vinales’ father launches WorldSSP300 teamaccImages.createImage(); ‘I’m about to cry!’ – Pol Espargaro gets Repsol Honda surpriseAfter Sepang, a second and final test is scheduled for Qatar on March 10-12, venue for the season-opening round on March 28, although the provisional calendar (below) is certain to undergo changes given the ongoing rise in coronavirus cases… Provisional 2021 MotoGP CalendarRelated ArticlesaccImages.createImage(); Doctor says Fausto Gresini’s condition ‘serious’ but ‘stable’ accImages.createImage(); KTM boss Pierer sets sights on 2021 MotoGP title fightRoundDateRace”4Circuit128 March”5QatarLosail2″611 AprilArgentinaTermas de Rio Hondo”7318 AprilAmericas”8COTA42 May”9SpainJerez5″1016 MayFranceLe Mans630 MayItalyMugello76 JuneCatalunyaBarcelona820 JuneNetherlandsAssen927 JuneGermanySachsenring1011 JulyFinland*KymiRing11 To Be Decided 1215 AugustAustriaRed Bull Ring1329 AugustGreat BritainSilverstone1412 SeptemberAragonAragon1519 SeptemberSan Marino e Della Riviera di RiminiMisano163 OctoberJapanMotegi1710 OctoberThailandBuriram1824 OctoberAustraliaPhillip Island1931 OctoberMalaysiaSepang2014 NovemberComunitat ValencianaRicardo Tormo 

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