What a test guys!
We started in Malaysia where we started working hard and already in the first tests the improvements were really important. After the first laps in Sepang, in Thailand we made a good step. It was not easy – new bike, new team, new challenges. And with Jorge’s injury I had to give even more in development. A great challenge, but also great opportunity and great charge to work to the maximum. So much so that by the end of testing I was really finished….We worked hard: setup, race simulations, time attack, tire management. The first day I finished in 1’29.794, but I knew I could do more. And in fact on the last day boom! 1’29.060, just 0.205 off the best lap of Marquez’s Ducati.
There is still work to be done, especially in braking with the new tires when the bike becomes more nervous. A few little mistakes in time attacks, but the pace is there and with Albarosa the feeling is growing every day.
Now it’s getting serious. In two weeks we are back here in Buriram for the first race. In testing you can try whatever you want, but in the race it’s a different story: zero margin for error.
I have a crazy team and a great bike. The season will be long, but the basis for fun is there….