Using the time gloriously sunny during the two days of testing, 26, of 142 degree turns and was able to give Yamaha's technical staff, a wealth of information.
The British driver set a best time of 1'33 .652 on the first day (Tuesday) and quickly became familiar with the new bike and Bridgestone specifications 2012. Crutchlow took an important step in two days more comfortable with the new generation YZR-M1, was able to lap faster 1.1 s to finish fourth on the timesheets with a best lap of 1'32 end 0550.
Testing this week also gave Andrea Dovizioso his first opportunity to become familiar with the Tech 3 team and machine YZR-M1 1000. Extensive experience Dovizioso was a big plus for Yamaha technicians were able to obtain valuable information from the Italians. Dovizioso completed 118 laps, clocking a best time of 1'33 .256 0.6 s razor-record pace on the first day.
Crutchlow and Dovizioso will continue preparations for the 2012 World Cup campaign Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on January 31.
Cal Crutchlow:
"It was a very important test to get used to the new YZR-M1 1000cc and luckily the weather was in our favor and we could get in a lot of laps to understand the potential at the beginning of the bike. The 1000 seems to fit my style a little better, and I must say that Yamaha has done a very good job and we are already working from a solid base. The bike is quite similar to the YZR-M1 800, but Yamaha has maintained the strong points of this year's bike. You can immediately feel the extra power, which is impressive, but I am happy because I could keep a very regular way. I look forward to winter break now. I learned a lot in my first season in MotoGP, which will help me to become much stronger in 2012. I want to thank all my Monster Yamaha Tech 3 crew for their efforts this year. They gave me their maximum support and I am grateful for that. "
Andrea Dovizioso:
"First I want to thank the staff of Tech 3 make me feel immediately at home this week. I was very excited to begin this new adventure together and tested positive and productive. The test was my first opportunity to ride the bike and the power of 1000 cc engine is very impressive. The driving style is very close to 800cc and the bike has many good things for my style. There are some areas that have been identified, we can improve for the next test in Sepang and gave me a lot of information that should help improve the Yamaha motorcycle during the winter holidays. I'm going to take a break to recharge the batteries and return to Sepang wait to get back on the bike and the positive work we have done here in Valencia
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