Valentino Rossi says test results at the Misano Circuit were interesting – MotoGP news
Valentino Rossi of Ducati completed a busy test session at Misano completing 80 test laps.
He tested the chassis updates and worked on the deteriorating performance of the bike which resulted after the bike had completed some laps. The tests with the chassis were a sequel to the tests conducted at Mugello on July 15th 2012.
He said that they carried out tests with the chasses and the results they got were interesting. He added that the results they got are still to be checked against their opponents.
Rossi said, “We carried out a series of tests with the chassis, and the results were interesting, though they still have to be checked against the other riders.”
Furthermore, he said that they have also worked on the setup of their bike, the purpose of the test was to reduce the drop in the performance of the bike which they have usually faced after riding some laps and as the tyres grew old.
“We also worked on the bike’s setup, with the goal of trying to limit the drop in performance that we usually suffer after some laps, as the tyres wear,” the Italian rider said.
Moreover, he said that the results they got after the tests of the setup of the bike were positive. He added that the results will be further tested on the circuit, during the race.
The seven times world champion said, “We had some promising signs there as well, and we’ll check them again in a race context.”
Rossi was only able to finish the Brno Grand Prix at 7th position. He has reported that he is not satisfied with the performance of his bike. The Italian rider has also signed a contract with Yamaha Factory Racing for the next 2013 season.
The president of Ducati, Gabriele Del Torchio is of the view that he has some bitter feelings over Rossi’s decision to leave Ducati. He has also told that the team tried its best to deliver what the Italian rider wanted but the Italian rider was unable to
understand the attributes of their bike.
Rossi is of the view that he should concentrate over the remainder of the season and this extensive test seems to be a try to gain the performance he expects with his bike.
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