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Jorge Lorenzo says 7pm Qatar MotoGP start time is still too late to avoid risk of dew on the track surface.

Danilo Petrucci concludes pre-season MotoGP testing with a full race simulation, during which he was faster than team-mate and 2018 winner Andrea Dovizioso. But single-lap speed a concern, with no Ducatis in the top nine.

Marc Marquez and Honda close gap at end of Qatar MotoGP test. Reigning champion's healing shoulder withstands heavy impact. Thinks Ducati being 'very smart'. Lorenzo? Strong over one lap, but 'very far' for pace...

Maverick Vinales tops the final pre-season MotoGP test, in Qatar, but says he needs more grip to battle for victory in the opening race.

The third and final night of the official 2019 Qatar MotoGP test is underway!

Contrasting fortunes for Monster Yamaha riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales on the penultimate night of MotoGP pre-season testing in Qatar.

Suzuki's Alex Rins is the fastest man on the penultimate night of MotoGP pre-season testing; 'The target is to win... we are going in the right way'.

The second night of the official 2019 Qatar MotoGP test is underway!

Marc Marquez happy with shoulder strength, not so pleased about the gap to Yamaha and Ducati on the opening night in Qatar.

Race Direction asks MotoGP riders to try a new 'penalty lane' during the Qatar test.

Danilo Petrucci continues impressive form since being promoted to the factory Ducati team, on the opening night of the Qatar MotoGP test.

Valentino Rossi confident Yamaha has improved its rear-grip problems but warns 'in the last two years, we started not so bad, then later in the season the other factories overtook us'.

The injured Jorge Lorenzo makes his 2019 MotoGP debut with 21st place for Repsol Honda on the opening night of the Qatar test.

The opening evening of the official 2019 Qatar MotoGP test is underway!

Jorge Lorenzo says he won’t be 100% for his return at the final MotoGP pre-season test in Qatar while he is bracing for tough opening rounds for Repsol Honda

A gallery of the best looking grid girls and paddock babes from around the circuit

A gallery of the best looking grid girls and paddock babes from around the circuit

Dorna's third stab at 2013's MotoGP schedule is released and confirmed final

"I am not an engineer and I cannot solve every problem." says Rossi

Lorenzo triumphant at the 2012 MotoGP season opener

Valentino Rossi says he cannot emulate Ferrari's F1 'miracle'

Japanese rider joins Jonathan Rea in testing at Qatar

Marquez uninjured following huge highside in the opening Moto2 round at Qatar