[kropotkin thinks...] - The Ducati / Rossi / Mugello Test Official Press Release

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The internet has been ablaze with news and rumors from Ducati's test at Mugello, where Valentino Rossi, along with test rider Franco Battaini, tested the new chassis for the Ducati GP12. Times were not issued, though the Italian sports broadcaster Sportmediaset is reporting that Rossi posted a 1'48.05, albeit without knowing which chassis was used to set that time. In comparison, Casey Stoner set a 1'47.326 on Honda's RC213V during the test in July, while Rossi set a 1'49.301 on the GP11.1 during the race.

After the event, they issued the following press release, which is a very tame affair compared to the rumors, though still leaving plenty to the imagination. Make of it what you will:

VALENTINO ROSSI CONCLUDES SIXTH GP12 TEST DAY, AT MUGELLO

For the final day of a three-day test at Mugello, Valentino Rossi joined the Ducati Test Team to work on developing the 2012 race bike. In doing so, he utilized the sixth of eight days during which factory riders may participate in such outings. The Italian turned a total of 82 laps in conditions that were sunny but not overly hot.

Source:
http://www.sportmediaset.mediaset.it/motogp/motogp/articoli/67768/nuova-...




Year:
2011


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