motogp.com share a short summary of the dates you don’t want to miss as teams unveil their 2019 colours
In just three weeks, the MotoGP™ riders will return to track action as the third 2019 preseason test kicks off at Sepang. But before that, we’ll see some of the teams unveil their new liveries ahead of one of the most eagerly anticipated seasons in Grand Prix racing history.
Ducati Team
Ducati will kick things off as they introduce the new Ducati GP19 on Friday, 19th January in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Last season’s runner-up Andrea Dovizioso and fellow Italian Danilo Petrucci will be there, and you can watch it live on motogp.com from 18:00 (GMT +1).
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Petrucci’s first day on the official Ducati Desmosedici
Repsol Honda Team
A few days later in Madrid, on Wednesday 23rd January, it’s the turn of the Repsol Honda Team to pull the covers off the 2019 RC213V, as the team celebrate 25 years of Repsol sponsorship in the premier class. New Honda rider and five-time World Champion Jorge Lorenzo will join seven-time Champion Marc Marquez, as we get to see a mouth-watering lineup show off their 2019 colours for the first time. Again, you can see the unveiling right here on motogp.com, as well as interviews from the event.
Team Suzuki Ecstar
Team Suzuki Ecstar then share their 2019 GSX-RR machine on Thursday, 31st January, just before they and the rest of the premier class paddock head to Malaysia for testing. Rookie Joan Mir joins compatriot Alex Rins in another hugely exciting team lineup.
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Joan Mir talks about riding the Suzuki GSX-RR in MotoGP™
Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP
To discover the new Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP colours, you’ll have to wait until Monday, 4th February as the team share their 2019 YZR-M1 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Nine-time Champion Valentino Rossi will be joined by Maverick Viñales on stage, and you can witness the covers being taken off the 46 and 25 machines live on motogp.com.
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A new era for Movistar Yamaha?
Petronas Yamaha SRT
A day later, Petronas Yamaha SRT will present the colours of their inaugural season in the premier class, with riders Franco Morbidelli and rookie Fabio Quartararo in Malaysia for the unveiling.
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Petronas Yamaha SRT: a new team is born
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing & Red Bull KTM Tech 3
Then, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will welcome the media on Tuesday 12th February for the presentation of their latest RC16. Johann Zarco joins Pol Espargaro in the factory setup in 2019, with Red Bull KTM Tech 3 also introducing the colours of their bikes as they begin a new chapter in MotoGP™.
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Zarco continues adapting to KTM’s RC16
For your information: Sky Racing Team VR46 have planned to host their presentation in Milan on Friday 1st February, with their Moto2™ and Moto3™ teams. As for Alma Pramac Racing, a date will be announced soon as to when we will see their 2019 team presentation.
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