Team Ducati Alstare concluded two important days of private testing at Jerez de la Frontera, working on the development of 1199 Panigale ahead of the third round of the World Superbike season that will take place at Assen in ten days time (April 26-28).
Luckily for Carlos Checa and Ayrton Badovini they found a very sunny and warm Jerez (32°C) with the surface of the track reaching 55°C, and were able to complete the scheduled test program focusing on set-up and traction and both riders seemed satisfied with the results.
‘These were two very important days that we used to better understand the bike’s reactions.
The weather helped us this time around too.
We worked on different solutions for both the front and rear setting and in the end I’m happy with what we were able to get done.
We’ve found a set-up that I like and this is important in order to have a good base from which to start at Assen,’ said Checa.
While Ayrton Badovini said, ‘This test was key and allowed us to work on the bike and improve sensation.
We’ve worked particularly on traction, to sharpen the bike on used tyres and maintain constant grip, which was my main problem at Aragon.
We’ve tried different solutions and collected information that will be useful at Assen.
I’m pleased with the work we’ve completed and look forward to next week’s races.
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