Early Promise But Laconi Finally Eighth

Regis Laconi (PSG-1 Kawasaki Corse Ninja ZX-10R) was up as high as second in the second 18-lap Monza race today but chattering from his machine held back his ultimate result, and he finished eighth. In race one head been forced out of contention after experiencing a technical problem. Fonsi Nieto (PSG-1 Kawasaki Corse Ninja ZX-10R) was twice forced to quit from races at Monza, a round which had promised much in the run up to one of the most hotly contested weekends on the calendar. Fonsi's second race lasting only a single complete lap when his machine suffered an air intake problem which lost him power at this horsepower heavy circuit.

In the championship standings Laconi has now overtaken Nieto and sits 12th, with Nieto one place behind, and five points behind.

Regis Laconi:

“I can’t explain it because today the chattering followed me, as it had all this weekend. In race two it wasn’t possible to continue to push hard and I didn’t want to crash. Between race 1 and 2 we made some changes but it didn’t solve the situation. I did a good start in race two but then I entered the first chicane too fast and dropped back a bit to ensure I did not suffer a penalty. Then I pushed, but after four laps the problem returned. I finished the race even if I was pushing the front beyond the maximum all race long. Not for one lap, for all the race.”

Fonsi Nieto:

“To tell the truth I want to forget this weekend as fast as I can. In race one the bike was losing oil onto the tyre and I risked crashes three times, so I went to the box. In race two I had a problem with the air-box and everyone passed me. The only thing I could do was to go straight to the box.”

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Early Promise But Laconi Finally Eighth

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