MotoGP News – Feb. 26, 2013

Khairuddin thrilled as MotoGP™ spectacle grows in Malaysia
Last year’s Malaysian Grand Prix delivered various dramas, but it is the Moto3™ race that is perhaps best remembered by local fans after Zulfahmi Khairuddin missed out on victory by just 28 thousandths of a second. Hailing from the state of Selangor, the 21-year-old is fervent about the sport’s ever-growing presence in his country. Read more.

Hanika fastest in first Red Bull MotoGP Rookies test
The initial two-day test at Jerez for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup concluded in glorious sunshine last Saturday after a miserable wet and cold opening day on Friday. Read more.

Salom predicts ultra-close battle
Luis Salom is not daring to pinpoint which riders should be contending for race wins in this year’s Moto3™ world championship, believing any one of a handful could ultimately come out on top. In testing at Jerez last week, the Mallorcan finished inside the top three and was the leading Red Bull KTM Ajo representative. Read more.