Sunday, April 10, 2011

Valentino Rossi tests 2012 Desmosedici GP12 Ducati 1000cc MotoGP bike at Jerez

Labelled the Desmosedici GP12, Rossi finished 50 laps on the Friday morning following the Spanish Grand Prix and the second round of the MotoGP championship where he notably collided with Australian rider Casey Stoner.

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As always the Italian was excited and smiling after completing the test at the Jerez circuit.

"In my opinion, it’s more pleasurable, more fun to ride. It was the first time we had it on the track, so we had some job to do, but the engine is nicer.

"It’s a lot of fun, and you can do some pleasant slides. It’s the bike we’ll ride next year, so it was very significant—and also very nice—to be among the first to take it on the track."

Ducati technical boss Filippo Prezios Filippo Preziosi was also happy with the early hitout on the GP12.

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"To be able to work with Vale for a full day is more than any technician could ask,” he said.

"We gathered substantial feedback that we’ll translate into further design and development for next year’s bike.

"We know that our competitors are also working hard and rising their 2012 bikes, but that just makes the challenge better.”