Pedrosa 'happy with times', Hayden's 'digging'
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Monday, 23 January 2006 |
The Repsol Honda factory team of Nicky Hayden and Dani Pedrosa spent day one running what were effectively shakedown tests. Hayden comparing the performance of his five-cylinder RC211V machine in its final 2005 specification and the initial version of the RCV he will campaign in the 17-round World Championship series.
Nicky Hayden, 2m 02.23s - 85 laps."Today was pretty solid. We found some good points, but we have some work to do. It's hard work out there. We tested some new parts and gathered some good data. The track seems like normal, it's always faster at this time of year, although they've put a new patch of tarmac in turn three and the bike didn't like it too much, it was dirty and bumpy, but it's all good. Before we get to the first race at Jerez we're just trying to chip away at development. I did some longer runs of 10-12 laps and some shorter stuff. At first I rode the bike from last season to get back into it, and then rode the new one. I'm looking forward. It's great to get back here with the boys and getting hooked in and we're doing to start digging - we've got a shovel and we're going to do some work!"
Dani Pedrosa, Repsol Honda: 2m 02.46s - 65 laps. "I'm happy with my times today because I didn't expect to go this fast. The track helped a little bit compared to November and there was a little more grip on the rear. My first priority is to get used to the machine and find the best riding position at the moment. But I am tired for sure and I have to improve my physical condition. It's hard work for the muscles riding a MotoGP bike, which makes me breathe harder than normal. The problem is to get consistency. I can do a few good laps and get a good rhythm, but I must try to make bigger runs."
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