Team Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra news
Max Biaggi presentation - Vallelunga, 28th October 2006
 The
official presentation of Team Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra’s
new rider Max Biaggi took place at Vallelunga today in glorious
sunshine. Alstare’s hospitality unit was packed with
national and international media and after a short speech
from Alstare boss Francis Batta and FG Sport CEO Paolo Flammini,
the media had a chance to speak to Max and ask questions.
Vallelunga circuit is near Max’s home town of Rome
and, unbelievably, a crowd of over 5,000 turned up to see
their hero in action. At about 1.45 pm he came out of the
pitbox to a rapturous welcome from his fans before starting
testing this year’s Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000 K6 bike.
During the afternoon he completed a total of 56 laps, with
a best time of 1:40.762.
MAX
I’m really surprised about how many fans turned up
to watch today and their support gives me great energy. My
priority today is to breathe with the bike - that is understand
it and start the job of being comfortable before going fast.
I know I’ve been away from the racetrack for a while,
but when you are a racer, you don’t forget how to race.
Once I put my helmet on, it all comes back to me and I just
go out and ride. I know that I’ll get faster and faster
the more time I spend on the bike and after that my endurance
will get better. For sure riding on Pirellis is different
to what I’ve been used to, but it’s just another
element I have to learn. I am confident that I’ll be
ready when the season begins.
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