Dani Pedrosa of Repsol Honda tries some new ideas at Brno test – MotoGP news
After winning the Brno Grand Prix Dani Pedrosa of Repsol Honda completed his test session trying to improve his ride.
Meanwhile his teammate, Jonathan Rea, tried to gain some confidence with his bike.
He said that they have done a general test trying to improve the feel with the ride. He added that they have tried some ideas to improve the electronics and suspension so that they may achieve some edge with grip and in the exit of the corner.
Furthermore, he said that he tried new shocks which gave him positive feeling and this has resulted in improved feelings with the ride along with some new ideas which they will try in Aragon the following week.
The Spanish rider said, “We tried some ideas to reduce the chatter, but this is something very difficult to fix, so we've been basically working on the electronics and the suspension trying to find more edge grip and in the exit of the corner. I tried a
new Öhlins shock which gave me some positive feelings and now we have some new ideas to try in Aragón next week.”
Rea, who has joined to replace Casey Stoner, said that this is an opportunity for a lifetime and he is thankful to Honda for asking him to be there. He added that he wishes fast recovery for Casey Stoner.
Furthermore, he said that he believes that the bike is not difficult but he is facing some difficulties with the tyres and the way they work. He added that he is struggling to finish off the corner which requires some more confidence as he just needs to
load the front and find that confidence.
He added that it is his first day and he does not want to find his limit or taking any risk. He added that it feels great to see Pedrosa’s data and learn where to go fast. He said that he is calm about his job and he is not underestimating it. Besides, he
said that he is trying to learn with his team.
“I'm struggling to finish off the corner, which is definitely a confidence issue as I just need to load the front and find that confidence but it's my first day,” Rea said.
Moreover, he said riding the best Honda bike is a dream coming true and he is very happy about it.
Let’s see how he performs in the upcoming Italian Grand Prix.
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