Red Bull KTM Tech3 head into the opening round of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship with valuable mileage and data secured, logging a combined total of 248 laps across the two-day pre-season test at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand.

The intensive programme allowed Maverick Viñales and Enea Bastianini to further refine their KTM RC16 machines ahead of next week’s Thailand Grand Prix at the same venue.

Following a positive opening test in Sepang, the team arrived in Buriram with a comprehensive schedule of test items. Working across both sides of the garage, the focus centred on optimising base set-up, validating components introduced in Malaysia, and consolidating key configuration directions for the season opener.

On day one, Viñales set the eighth fastest time after a late improvement on his final run, while Bastianini concluded the session in 16th as he continued to build confidence with his race package at the 4.554km circuit.

The second and final day of running saw the riders complete race simulations alongside dedicated Time Attack laps, as the team worked through its final race-weekend configurations, building a clearer picture of its race package ahead of the first round. Viñales concluded the day in P14, with Bastianini in P18.

With the pre-season programme now complete, Red Bull KTM Tech3 conclude the Buriram Test with Viñales 15th overall and Bastianini 18th. The team will now focus on analysing the data gathered across all five days of winter testing, with attention turning to the opening race of the 2026 MotoGP season.

Maverick Viñales: "It was a busy test because we needed to confirm many items and make sure we have the right direction. On the second day we concentrated a lot on the race simulations and recovered important information for both the Sprint and the full race distance. We weren’t able to put it all together for Time Attack today, so I couldn’t put in a representative lap, but the Sprint simulation felt quite good and I was consistent. For the longer distance we still need to improve the balance of the bike and tyre management, but we now have a clear direction. Physically I feel strong — I completed a full race distance and a Sprint run without any issues, so that’s a big positive heading into the first weekend."

Enea Bastianini: "To be honest, we have to take some positives and some negatives from this test, but we still need to improve in several areas. We tried different set-ups over the two days to understand where we are losing time, and the new chassis at the end of the test was a good solution for me. I have more references compared to last year, which helps, but we need to stay focused and analyse everything carefully before the race. I will be working hard over the next few days and the goal now is to put everything together next weekend."

Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager: "To be honest, we have to take some positives and some negatives from this test, but we still need to improve in several areas. We tried different set-ups over the two days to understand where we are losing time, and the new chassis at the end of the test was a good solution for me. I have more references compared to last year, which helps, but we need to stay focused and analyse everything carefully before the race. I will be working hard over the next few days and the goal now is to put everything together next weekend."