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Antonelli Finally On Track With Team Go&Fun Honda Gresini At Jerez
After completing just a handful of laps at Valencia last week and with yesterday's opening day of testing Jerez hit by weather Niccolò Antonelli was finally able to get out on track today and complete 23 meaningful laps on his Moto3 bike. It was enough time to show that Niccolò has not lost any of his natural ability even if he is still only around 50% fit. The Italian youngster showed his trademark courage and determ ination to clock some impressive lap times whilst being careful not to take too many risks. His new team-mate Lorenzo Baldassarri was also impressive and after being amongst the pacesetters in the wet yesterday he was able to spend today working on his dry pace, a process that was mildly hindered by a small crash.
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Niccolò Antonelli “I was really looking forward to getting out on track and putting a strong pace together. Obviously I am still not in great shape but we have taken a positive step today. I could have maybe gone faster at the end but I didn't want to overdo it. I need to find my pace in a methodic and sensible way. Hopefully we get good weather tomorrow so that we can continue the important job of putting consistent laps together and finding our pace. Overall I am satisfied and hope we can continue like this.”
Lorenzo Baldassarri “I was really strong in the wet yesterday and didn't ride badly today either so I am satisfied. We are working to find a consistent pace and a good setting for the bike that allows me to take steps forward. Unfortunately when we did find a good solution I pushed too hard and had a silly crash. I need a lot more laps so we'll keep going tomorrow and hopefully get the right conditions to improve my feeling with the bike. It has been another positive day but I am determined to make more improvements.”
PaddockTalk Perspective
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