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Melandri was one of a few riders who opted to keep testing while the track was wet and as a result completed 60 laps - around double what most of the other riders managed. His time of 2'03.01 was 12th fastest today and, unusually for the last day of a test, his slowest of the three days (crashes and poor weather undoubtedly being a factor). Toni Elias put in 35 laps, the quickest of which was a 2'03.62 and placed him 13th fastest overall.

Marco Melandri 

"Much better today, I think we understand more about the machine after today's test. It was a pity about the rain showers. But because of the weather we tried some different setting solutions and we eliminated several negative things. We also found some interesting front-end settings when we used a new front tyre and we will confirm the results when we get to Barcelona. We also tested the new rear but only for a few laps. I am quite positive about this test and I look forward the Irta Test in Barcelona to confirm the work done, hopefully on dry conditions."

Toni Elias

"When we arrived this morning it was impossible to test because of the rain. This made things difficult because we couldn't try the new tyres, which have a different
profile. It was important to do this because they give the bike a different feeling. However, in respect to the first day of the test we have improved a lot. The next test is at Barcelona and we must have good weather because at Phillip Island and here this week we have found a good direction to work in. But we just did not get in enough dry laps here at Sepang. I am not quite as comfortable as I had hoped to be but I go to the Barcelona test feeling very positive. Barcelona is my home track so I will be comfortable there for sure." 

The Fortuna Honda team will now head back to Europe, ready for the IRTA test at the Catalunya circuit near Barcelona.

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