Rizla Suzuki MotoGP has completed the first day of the Official MotoGP Test in Qatar as the team continues with the development of the GSV-R800 prototype motorcycle. John Hopkins ended the day with a time of 1’57.35 – almost a second-and-a-half quicker than his best 2006 race lap - from his 63 laps. The Anglo-American spent the majority of the test getting the set-up correct for the new bike. Hopkins and his crew made many different geometry settings as they continually-developed the GSV-R throughout the day.
Team-mate Chris Vermeulen carried out a similar test schedule to Hopkins today and consistently improved on his times as the day progressed. He recorded 61 laps of the 5.3km circuit and clocked a fastest time of 1’57.94, almost a second quicker than his best time during last year’s Qatar Grand Prix.
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP will carry out a full and comprehensive test of Bridgestone race tyres - that have been specially designed for this track – over the remainder of the test: The Japanese tyre company will be working closely with the team to get the best grip and durability for the GSV-R around this desert circuit.
A full report on Rizla Suzuki MotoGP’s Qatar test will appear on this site at the end of the three day test.
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