The Ducati Marlboro MotoGP team went for testing at Valencia, as did the two newcomers to the Ducati Alice team, getting out for their first experiences.
Mika Kallio was impressed by the power of the GP9 and set a good first day result at 15th position with the fastest laptime of 1.
34′793.
Niccolo Canepa said: “I already knew the Ducati Desmosedici GP8 but it is the first time that I’ve concentrated on the set up of the bike.
In the last season tests we mainly worked on the tyres and we didn’t have much time to modify the bike.
For this motive I mainly focused on understanding the bike’s reaction at each modification and I am learning a lot.
We have modified the bike many times and we will still have a lot of work to do.
” Niccolo’s best laptime was 1.
34′995, finishing 17th.
Marco Melandri made his debut with his Kawasaki at Valencia, riding the Ninja ZX-RR with Bridgestone tyres and finishing the day 10th.
Team mate John Hopkins said: “The front tyre we were allocated this morning feels identical to the one that Valentino and Casey have been using all year, but we’ve not been able to run on our bike before.
Today we’ve had the chance to make some changes to the overall set-up of the bike, and it looks like we’ve made some real progress.
I’ve now got a much better feeling from the front than I’ve had for some time, and that’s given me back the confidence to push harder in the corners.
”
Can you believe that Prince William waited almost a decade before putting a ring on Kate Middleton's finger? But apparently, the reason behind his patience was all about giving his lady love "the best chance" possible. Talk about being a true gentleman!
The ministry announced that obtaining a possible immunity certification could also eliminate social distance.
When you travel to a different city, either for business or for holidays, you should always look for a way to comfortably move to the places you are going to visit, which can be done by hiring the services of a rental car. It is an effective form of transport that is easily accessible, even at the airport of arrival.
Following a petition by a Labour MP, Robert Milligan Statue was taken down by JCB.
The seal, nicknamed Freddie Mercury, who became popular after his numerous appearances by the Thames, has been euthanised after a dog attacked him on Sunday.
The 19-years-old is supposed to have left his home around 8.30 pm on March 22.