After the first test in Valencia earlier this month, Hector Barbera started his second MotoGP test with Team Aspar at Jerez yesterday. He was able to test with the Ducati GP10 of Casey Stoner which he will also ride next season.
Unfortunately the test was heavily influenced by rain, so that Hector couldn’t run quite as many laps as he intended. Despite the rain stopping at midday the track failed to dry sufficiently, so the team decided to work in the garage and avoid an unnecessary crash. Barberá completed 35 laps and recorded a fastest turn of 1’50.5 towards the end of his session.
The test continues today and will conclude on Saturday, depending on the weather conditions as the forecast predicts more rain.
Hector Barbera
“The first day has been very positive, because I have ridden in the wet and achieved a decent time. I adapted quickly to the track conditions and the modifications we have made.
It was a pity we had to finish early, because there are many things that still need to be tested. Anyway, I’m very satisfied with the feeling of the bike after the first day. To find a comfortable feeling when riding in the wet is complicated at the beginning, so it is more than enough reason to be happy. Here in Jerez I’ve realised the bike has plenty of power and incredible traction.
Each time I get on the Ducati I feel a little more like it’s mine and I enjoy riding it more and I think that’s a good sign of progression. The day was short and we could not ride with slicks or wets, so it would have been stupid to continue and risk crashing.”
