Official MotoGP Test in Jerez de la Frontera (Spain)
CAPIROSSI FIRST AND GIBERNAU SECOND ON THE FIRST
DAY OF TESTING IN JEREZ.
The cold and rain that characterised most of last weekend's
test in Barcelona now remains only a distant memory as clear
skies and favourable temperatures welcomed the Ducati Marlboro
Team on the first day of the second official IRTA test session
at the Spanish circuit of Jerez.
Having set the pace throughout today's sessions, Loris Capirossi
and Sete Gibernau concluded the day aboard their Desmosedici
GP6's at the top of the time-sheets with first and second
fastest times respectively.
The Borgo Panigale flag-bearers took advantage of the good
track conditions to carry out set-up and tyre tests, making
steady progress in the lead up to the first, important race
of the season which will take place at this circuit.
Vittoriano Guareschi continued to make a significant contribution
as official test rider and will work alongside Loris and Sete
until Sunday.
Loris Capirossi 72 laps - Best 1'40.914
"It's been a positive day. We finally had good weather
conditions and were able to work calmly all day. From the
minute I went out I felt at ease on the GP6 and we were able
to improve throughout the sessions, making only minor modifications
to the set-up. The bike has improved a great deal and the
tyres are very good. Tomorrow we hope the weather will allow
us to do a race distance test."
Sete Gibernau 72 laps - Best 1'41.176
"We return to Jerez after testing here by ourselves last
November and perhaps this helped us a bit today. The closer
we get to the first race, the more important testing becomes.
This session is extremely important because we know that we
must gain ground on our competitors. Today we can be satisfied
with our work as the bike is continuously improving and the
tyres confirm the progress that we made in Barcelona. But,
we must keep on working hard!"
Weather permitting, the weekend tests will concentrate on
frame, electronics and tyre set-up.
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