Dovizioso's third fastest time is particularly important to Ducati, because Andrea set that time with the new, 2017 Desmosedici. This was the Italian's final test of the year, and he can put it down as a successful one.
“I'm pleased because we've completed all of the work and I can go home happy - he explains - We've got the confirmation we wanted about the GP17, there isn't a great improvement in terms of performance but that's normal when the base is already good. Today's time was quite fast anyway”.
Dovi's particularly pleased with the riding sensations.
“With the new bike everything's easier, and that's important when you're playing with the limit- he continues - We've improved the possibility of adjustment, this doesn't mean we've solved our problems but the starting point is good. I didn't expect any big improvement in this season, because to eliminate the understeer limit we'd need to work on various elements”.
Now he can also count on Jorge's help.
“Today we spoke a little less, but he was very busy - he confirms - Jorge has a different riding style to me, but we're saying the same things, albeit in a different way. This is important, because he'll help me to push in the same direction to solve our problems”.