Jerez Tests 2006
THE FORTUNA HONDA RIDERS END PRE-SEASON TESTING IN
SATISFYING STYLE AT THE CIRCUIT OF JEREZ
FORTUNA HONDA riders Toni Elias and Marco Melandri today
completed their pre-season testing schedule ahead of the 2006
MotoGP World Championship. The riders made the most of excellent
conditions and spent the entire day lapping at the final IRTA
session of the pre-season. The Fortuna duo both spent the
day working on a set-up for the first GP of the season to
be held at this same track in a couple of weeks time. Toni
Elias ended a very positive day by testing different Michelin
compound tyres which performed well, although the Spaniard’s
main aim was once again to improve his own rhythm. In general
terms things went very well for Elias who got through 100
laps and posted the eighth quickest lap of the day with a
time of 1'40.753.
TONI ELIAS (100 laps, 1'40.753, 8th fastest
lap):
"Today we concluded our pre-season testing plans. My
evaluation of the work done by all the team is very positive,
in that respect I'm very satisfied. We have improved steadily
which has allowed us to lap faster and also helped me feel
more comfortable on the bike which I think is the most important
thing. I must thank Michelin for all the work they have done.
I can't wait to race here at Jerez in front of these great
fans - the atmosphere here during race weekends is really
fantastic."
MARCO MELANDRI (82 laps, 1'41.208, 12th
fastest lap):
"Overall we are very satisfied with the close work we
have done with Michelin. I must say I am very happy with the
performance of the tyres. At around midday I posted my best
time of the day, (1'41.2 08), on my 12th lap. We still have
to improve further, but I am confident."
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