Testing at Jerez.......?

Question

After the final days testing on Thursday, Vale was the slowest of the Yamaha boys (beaten by two Rookies....JT was over a second quicker!).

Whats the problem? Was it his injured wrist, or is he deliberately holding back and playing mind games...putting everyone else into a false sense of security (he's done it before). Or has one of his gambles finally not paid off, and he's made the biggest mistake of his racing career (re tyres)?

Do you think Vale is worried?

Answer 1

Hi Neilgtti. I never found out if Rossi actually got on the new bike I think he just tested the tyres on his old bike. I think lorenzo was on the 2008 bike but with the Mich tyres. so I'm going with he hasn't shown his cards yet. he was fast day 2. December is going to be soooooooo long.

Answer 2

i dont think vale is worried in the slightest wait till the irta tests this is usually the big shakedown time vale 4 champion 2008

Answer 3

He said it was his hand.  Also, he used race tires & not qualifiers.  See article below.