A pulsating and relentless 2021 saw a new name etch his name into the history books while an icon of the sport hung his leathers up one final time. The South African will test Yamaha’s M1 as he prepares for life with the newly formed WithU RNF MotoGP Team. After conceding his Championship crown, Joan Mir (Team Suzuki Ecstar) can begin to plot his journey back to the top in Jerez with the GSX-RR set to try out a new engine as well as fairings. For Maverick Viñales, it’s about getting all important track time as he still gets to grip with the V4 engine following his mid-season switch from Yamaha. Neither of their Repsol Honda riders participated in the final race of the season.

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