Luck needs to change for Capirossi
Added on Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 by Carole Nash Editor
Luck needs to change for Capirossi
Loris Capirossi believes that Suzuki just need their luck to change before MotoGP fans get to see what they are capable of.
Speaking ahead of this weekend’s round in Le Mans, the grand prix veteran believes that results in the three rounds so far have not been up to standard so far, particularly given the promise shown by the team during winter testing.
A comprehensive review of the Suzuki GSV-R and wind-tunnel testing in Japan translated into promising performances during tests in Australia and Sepang but results for Capirossi and Chris Vermeulen so far this season have yet to repay those efforts.
But Capirossi believes that the team are close to that elusive victory and sees Le Mans as the perfect venue to change those fortunes.
“I have said before that I have been disappointed with the results so far this season and I want to be able to show just what the GSV-R and the whole team are capable of,” he claimed.
“We now have a bit longer to work on the bike with the increased practice sessions and hopefully we can iron-out the few things that we need to make us more competitive. I know that we can be closer to the front and challenging the top guys, we just seem to need that bit of luck and things to go our way for a change!”
Teammate Chris Vermeulen added: “I am really looking forward to going back to Le Mans as it holds some great memories for me and has a special place in my heart. I managed a fifth there last year and I will certainly be looking to better that this time out.
“We have had a tough start to the season and the results have certainly not gone our way for one reason or another, but we need to learn from what has happened and make sure we come out stronger through the rest of the season.”
