Crash.net's ‘What’s On’ in Motorsport Guide: February

February sees Formula 1 and MotoGP scaling up their respective preparations for the new season as winter testing gets underway.

Elsewhere, the FIA Formula E Championship heads to Mexico, while the competition heats up in the World Rally Championship and action begins on two-wheels in the World Superbike Championship.

Here is a comprehensive guide to the rest of the month’s main action...

2019 MotoGP pre-season testing 

Preparations for the 2019 MotoGP season kick-off on the first day of the month (today) with the Sepang Shakedown. From the 1st to the 3rd the Malaysian circuit hosts a shakedown test, prior to the first official pre-season test which takes place at the same venue between 6-8 February. 

Track action resumes a fortnight later for a second two-day test at the Losail International Circuit between 23-25 February, providing teams and riders with their final chance to get ready for the season-opener in Qatar on 10 March.