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2026 Preview: Preseason Testing, Rider Salaries
Category: Sports & Recreation
Duration: 00:44:47
Publish Date: 2026-02-25 06:04:32
Description: Do preseason testing results make a difference? Kind of. I talk about the riders' opinions of their own chances heading into the 2026 MotoGP season, then rank the manufacturers. Plus - we discuss minimum rider salaries.

The Rundown:

- MotoGP News:
- Minimum Salaries - the riders deserve it
- Preseason Testing:
- Results from Thailand and Buriram
- Ducati and Aprilia - set for a showdown?
- KTM is in transition, but Acosta still has something to race for
- Honda hits a plateau - how long will it take to move past it?
- Yamaha has a LOT of work to do
- My manufacturer rankings heading into the season

One more to go before the season starts! Check back for my ThaiGP Preview tomorrow!

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