FORTUNA TEAM PRESENTS NEW IMAGE The teams which form the FORTUNA RACING set-up today unveiled their new image from this weekend’s Catalunya Grand Prix onwards, at an event which took place at the Miró Foundation, in the centre of the historic Montjuic Park in Barcelona. As had already happened at the opening round of the season, the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez, both the Yamaha MotoGP bikes as well as the Honda 250s which make up TEAM FORTUNA RACING, will ride with the special livery from this weekend. The image is inspired by the creativity of the universally popular painter Joan Miró, one of Spain’s most well-known artist on an international scale. The event was presented by model Paloma Lago, and took place in the most appropriate setting. The Miró Foundation is a building which is emblematic in Barcelona built by architect Josep Lluís Sert in 1975 and which houses one of the most important tourist and cultural centres in the city. With the impact of the livery in Andalucia, the FORTUNA management were moved to choose the modern style, which is both unique and daring, until the end of the current season. It will be present on all machines of the Spanish “Dream Team”, a set-up which focuses on national sporting stars. JORGE LORENZO, beaming after the second place he achieved last Sunday in Mugello, HECTOR BARBERA, RUBEN XAUS and TONI ELIAS were the main protagonists alongside the striking new decoration of the FORTUNA HONDA and YAMAHA FORTUNA machines, teams managed by Dani Amatriaín and Hervé Poncharal respectively. Elías, in fact, revealed that on Friday morning he would weigh up his chances of completing the weekend after the crash he suffered in tests following the French GP just three weeks ago and which prevented him from participating in Italy. As such, the Spanish rider will try the first free practice, using some specially adapted gloves and boots which will accommodate his injuries. Elías has medical approval for his decision to try the injuries tomorrow, thanks to the respected Doctor Xavier Mir. If the Yamaha rider is eventually unable to continue due to his physical conditions, he will once again be substituted by DAVID CHECA, who took his place last weekend. XAVIER MIR: “First of all I had my doubts, but Toni has once again surprised me with his recovery speed. The fractures are virtually healed but they won’t be completely bonded for another four weeks. On Friday Toni will test the bike and we will see what he feels like after.” TONI ELIAS: “Maybe I’m returning a little quickly, but I want to give it a try. I wanted to be there for the fans, this is a special Grand Prix. It’s worth trying out at least. I will ride with some special gloves and boots, thanks to Alpinestars. I want to thank everyone for their great support I have had throughout this time.” RUBEN XAUS: “I’m so motivated by the team around us! The results will come, it’s just a matter of time. We are working towards that moment. To ride here, in front of the fans, it gives you wings!” JORGE LORENZO: “We are not obliged to win races this year. It will be a difficult year, but I am obsessed by winning, and I won’t stop until I do so.” HECTOR BARBERA “The Catalunya race is a very special Grand Prix and I hope I can fight for the podium. I hope all the spectators enjoy themselves. If they have fun, it means that I will be enjoying riding the bike here.”