Marco Melandri finally made his first 2009 preseason appearance after having missed the first test of the year at Sepang in February on the Kawasaki ZX-RR machine with the newly formed Hayate Racing Team.
The Hayate team will be led by engineer Ichiro Yoda, with Andrea Dosoli as team manager and Jasja Bos will undertake the role of team co-ordinator.
“This is an important test for us in order to assess our potential,” Dosoli told the official MotoGP website.
”The chassis is completely new and so is the engine.
”The rain is not helping us early on, because we need to see exactly where we are as a team in normal conditions.
”It is important for us to have Marco on the bike as he is a talented rider who has great experience.