Alex Barros (1’52.132 – 37 laps): “Despite bad weather, I’m happy for the results we got. It was the first time I tried the DUCATI GP7 in the rain and at the beginning I had some troubles. My Team did a good job and finally I succeded in driving with confidence, and I got the right feeling with this kind of conditions that made me riding fast. Today we made some job trying two different types of Bridgestone tyres, but we focused manly on the rear. I’m very satisfied because my laptime was good and I’m confident that in case of rain, we have a solid base to start.”
Alex Hofmann (1’52.610 – 58 laps): “Today I hoped we could find a good weather, because after my bad Sunday we have to try a lot of things, but I could only get down on track with rain setting. Neverthless I‘m pleased with this day, because it was the first time I rode the DUCATI GP7 800cc with Bridgestone rain tires, and I got a good feeling . In this afternoon we worked a lot on mapping trying to get a more smooth engine character, and trying to achieve the best balance; then we changed different types of tires finding a satisfying one. After this test I got again the right feeling to go on, and I hope to run an exciting race in Istanbul.”
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