Video: Valentino Rossi will be in Jerez today testing the Ducati Desmosedici GP12
2024 Author: Nicholas Abramson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-10 16:55
It seems incredible, we just started the season of MotoGP and all the brands are already thinking about 2012. And why this rush? Well obviously, because with the change in regulation and displacement to 1,000cc, there is no time to lose. And that's what the Ducati friends must have thought, who have already put their new prototype, the Ducati Desmosedici GP12, tested yesterday Thursday by Franco Battaini and Vitoriano Guareschi, but today Friday it will reach the hands of Valentino rossi on the same stage.
They do not forget either Nicky Hayden, that he will have the opportunity to try it, although he will do it tomorrow, since it is in Germany for promotion. Thus, both official pilots will be able to take the point of the GP12 well in advance, and give their indications of where things should go. Everyone knows that when Ducati signed Valentino Rossi they had their sights set on 2012, with the 1,000cc displacement, taking this year a bit as a transition.
In any case, the GP11 continues its evolution, which Battaini is taking care of right now. For their part, in Jerez Valentino and Nicky will be surrounded by engineers and mechanics from the factory team who will work under the orders of Filippo Preziosi. Well, let's see what conclusions they draw from these tests and how does it feel for Valentino to return to the circuit where just a few days ago he starred in one of those racing actions that will be remembered for many years. Surely it is over, and now it's time to work a little for 2012 (without forgetting this year). Let's see how …
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