Suzuki Duo Look For Improvement
Added on Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 by Carole Nash Editor
Suzuki Duo Look For Improvement
Suzuki pair Loris Capirossi and Chris Vermeulen believe that they can atone for their disappointing results at Qatar in this weekend’s second round in Jerez.
The Rizla Suzuki duo made a disappointing start to the new MotoGP season at Losail, with Capirossi finishing eighth after starting in 13th position whilst Vermeulen was forced to pit early for a front tyre change.
But after a poor qualifying performance three weeks ago, Capirossi believes that both he and Suzuki have what it takes to turn their fortunes around in Spain.
“Qatar wasn’t the best result for us, but we did learn some good lessons for the forthcoming races,” said the 34-year-old.
“The Jerez test earlier in the year wasn’t the best conditions so we don’t have a lot of direction from the data we collected then.
“We need to be fighting for top positions and podiums – I have complete faith in Suzuki and the whole project that those results and performances will come soon,” insisted the 2006 Jerez race winner. “The season is just beginning and I hope we can step up to a good level at Jerez!”
Team-mate Chris Vermeulen’s sentiments were very similar and he was hoping to claim his first season points in Jerez.
“We need to get out there and start work straight away, after the disappointment of Qatar we are playing catch-up a bit!” admitted the Australian.
“I enjoy the Jerez circuit and we made some important developments towards the end of the test there last month, so we need to continue from where we left off. Jerez with its huge crowd and amazing atmosphere feels like the real start of the season and I will certainly be going for it!”
