Ducati Tests With Michelin At Brno

Ducati Tests With Michelin At Brno

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From a press release issued by Ducati Corse:

THE DUCATI MARLBORO TEAM TESTS AT BRNO

Brno (CZ) – Monday August 18, 2003 – MotoGP Ducati Marlboro Team Tests – After the exciting and successful Czech Republic GP at the weekend, the Ducati Marlboro Team has remained at the Brno circuit today for a busy day of testing. Tests have been carried out on the latest machine modifications and important new parts fitted to the Desmosedici starting from this GP.

After having successfully checked the efficiency of the new bodywork and chassis (these new parts were used both in practice and in the race by both the Ducati Marlboro Team riders), Bayliss and Capirossi have worked today on the new, larger diameter Ohlins forks, which had been left to test during these post-race sessions, and on a series of new Michelin front tyres.

Bayliss completed 45 laps at a stunning pace, and on two occasions recorded lap times of 1:59.4 (using the new front tyres and with the same rear tyre compound used for yesterday’s race). Unfortunately, a crash – luckily without any injury – forced him to put an early end to the second part of the test day, when he was supposed to test the new forks. “Now, this bike is perfect!” Was Troy’s comment at the end of the test. “I lapped fast and spent a lot of time on the track today. I’ll try the new forks as soon as possible but, for the time being, I’m more than happy. I’d say this trip to the Czech Republic has certainly been a positive experience.”

Overall, Capirossi completed 52 laps, with a fastest time of 1:59.0 (about 1 second faster than the best lap time recorded in yesterday’s race). Unlike his team mate, Loris used the first part of the session to test the new forks, and then focussed on the new front tyres later in the day.

“The new fork is really good,” said Loris. “The bike feels even more stable under braking and, with this fork, the new chassis and new Michelin front tyre we’ll make good progress in the next few races.”

Today at Brno new Shell Advance lubricants were also tested, especially designed for the high-performance Ducati Desmosedici engine.

The Ducati Marboro Team will next be racing at the “Grande Premio Marlboro de Portugal”, at the circuit of Estoril, on Sunday, September 7th.

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