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The final pre-season testing session is set to get underway the Buriram Circuit in Thailand ahead of the opening grand prix of the year next weekend.
The test will take place over two days with each day split into two sessions and will be the final chance for teams to make any adjustments or experiment with different parts before the new season kicks off.
The schedule for the testing weekend ahead in Buriram is as follows:
Saturday 21 February
Session 1: 04 - 07am CET (03 - 06am GMT)
Session 2: 7:20am - 12pm CET(6:20 - 11am GMT)
Sunday 22 February
Session 1: 04 - 07am CET (03 - 06am GMT)
Session 2: 7:20am - 12pm CET (6:20 - 11am GMT)
The teams and riders will take to the track to make their final preparations this weekend following two intense rounds of testing at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.
With the exception of Fermin Aldeguer, who remains injured after a leg-break during training this winter, all riders and teams are expected to participate.
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