CAPIROSSI SETS QUICK TIME WITH THE DESMOSEDICI IN QATAR
 Loris
Capirossi ends the second day of testing with a time of 1m57.69s.
Carlos Checa just two-tenths of a second slower. Both riders
carried out tests with several different Bridgestone front
tyres.
Doha (Qatar), 2 March 2005 - The Ducati Marlboro Team has
concluded the second day of a three-day test at the Losail
circuit in Qatar. Despite strong winds, the good weather (air
28° C/track 48° C) helped Loris Capirossi and Carlos
Checa complete the scheduled programme and carry out tests
with several different types of front race tyres.
While yesterday Loris Capirossi had concentrated on establishing
a good set-up for his Desmosedici GP5, today the Italian tested
the numerous front tyres brought by Bridgestone and ended
with an excellent time of 1m57.69s in his 58 laps.
"Today was a really tough day, but it gave me a lot of
satisfaction" commented Loris. "We tried a lot of
front tyres and at the end of the day three rear race tyres.
I set a good time, I'm pleased about that but am ready to
work even harder tomorrow".
As well as the tyres, Loris also tested a number of different
gearbox settings.
Carlos Checa was also on the pace, recording a quickest time
of 1m57.91s in his 60 laps. The Spanish rider also concentrated
almost entirely on the front tyres.
"We worked a lot with the front tyres, I tested several
different types but in the end found a good compromise"
declared Carlos. "It was a long hard day, but I am pleased
that I was able to get the most out of it. The track also
improved, we were able to work better than yesterday and as
a result the times were quicker".
Tomorrow the Ducati Marlboro Team will wrap up the three-day
test at the Doha circuit, where it will return for the Qatar
GP on Saturday 1 October.
The next test sessions for the team are:
Barcelona - IRTA Tests, 18-20 March
Jerez de la Frontera - IRTA Tests, 25-27 March
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