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November 28, 2005 |
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JEREZ TEST - DAY 1 |
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The Ducati Desmosedici GP6 took to the track today for its maiden run at the circuit that will host the opening round of the 2006 MotoGP World Championship.
Unfortunately the rain that had fallen during the night delayed the start of testing: in the morning both Ducati MotoGP Team riders were only able to carry out a rapid bike 'shakedown', but they took to the track again at around 1.30 pm and continued testing for the rest of the day.
With low temperatures and damp patches around the Spanish track, conditions were not ideal, but Loris Capirossi and Sete Gibernau were able to put in their first serious laps with the Italian manufacturer's new bike in the afternoon.
Loris and Sete also had the 2005 version available in the pit garage for eventual back-to-back tests but on this first day they concentrated exclusively on the new GP6.
Loris Capirossi, who set a best time of 1'42.644 in his 35 laps, was already able to give some positive impressions.
"Despite the fact that the track was not in the best condition, I got a good feeling from the new bike," declared Loris. "I immediately felt OK on it and that's positive. We did a good job today and started off in the best possible way. As the conditions were not so good, we mainly focussed on engine management to improve the bike's 'rideability' rather than suspension set-up or tyres. On this track in these conditions you can do a good job and that's what we did today. Hopefully tomorrow we'll wake up with some good weather."
The Ducati MotoGP Team will continue testing at Jerez tomorrow, Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 November.
Temperature: air 17° - 18°, track 16° - 20°
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