VALENCIA TEST SESSION DAY 2
Second and last day of testing for the Gresini Honda riders
at Valencia, in Spain. Both improved their feeling with the
bike and worked with Bridgestone techs to get used to the
feeling with the Japanese tyres.
SHINYA NAKANO (9°, 1.33.465, 92 laps ):
"I'm very satisfied of these 2 days of testing. My target
was to get used to Bridgestone tyres and to know the team.
This morning we focused on suspension set up and we worked
with Bridgestone to find a front tyre that suits to my style.
I'm very happy because the feeling with Bridgestone tyres
is good and also the feeling with the mechanics. The Gresini
squad is a top team and this gives me an extra motivation
to do well, to work on me to improve my performance and to
show that I'm back. Lap after lap the feeling with the bike
and the pace improved. I look forward to next test session
because I want to arrive ready for the start of the 2008 season".
ALEX DE ANGELIS (15°, 1.34.060, 84 laps) :
"I'm happy of the RC212v, my target was to start studying
the bike and make as much kilometres as possible. I completed
84 laps in total. This morning we worked on the rear suspension
and the change worked well. My feeling improved and also my
pace. In the afternoon we focused on the front chattering
because it affects a lot my way of riding. We tested some
different front tyres and got some interesting indications
that will be useful for next test session. I like this bike,
it's fun to drive. In particular I'm impressed by the electronics!".
The team Honda Gresini will be back on track at Jerez, in
Spain, from the 27th to 29th of this month for the last session
of the year.
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