The first day of official testing at the #sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, taking place from today until 30 January, concluded a couple of hours ago.
The track conditions, which were damp due to the rain that fell overnight until the early afternoon, significantly reduced the useful track time for the #motogp riders.
Andrea Dovizioso and #jorgelorenzo were in any case able to get the best out of the afternoon to carry out back-to-back tests between the 2018 and 2017 versions of the #desmosedicigp.
Towards the end of the session both factory #ducati riders fitted a soft rear tyre on their GP18 machines to set their quickest times.
Andrea Dovizioso ended the day in second place with a best lap of 1’59.770 while #jorgelorenzo was right behind in third with a time of 1’59.802.
Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team #04) – 1’59.770 (35 laps)
“I’m very satisfied with the first day of testing and the feeling with the Desmosedici GP18: the new bike gives me some good sensations, especially when I come off the brakes and turn it into the corner. It’s still too early to give a definitive opinion, but I’m happy with how we have begun this #test. Let’s hope that the weather in the next couple of days allows us to carry out the work schedule and the back-to-back tests we have planned.”
Jorge Lorenzo (Ducati Team #99) – 1’59.802 (38 laps)
“The feeling with the new bike was good right from the start and the first #test of 2018 began positively. The GP18 is much closer to my riding style and it turns better on the gas in mid-corner. We set a really great time on what is the first day of testing on a particular circuit like #sepang, and to see four Ducatis in the top 5 is another positive sign for sure. I have the feeling we are on the right path, even though of course we still have to improve several aspects.”
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