But can`t improve their positions
Another hard day for the Fortuna Honda Team at the Jerez de la Frontera for the second day of the last pre-season test.
Sunshine ruled throughout the day and the Fortuna Honda riders could profit of nice track conditions (19degrees the air temperature, 32 degrees the asphalt).

Marco Melandri worked a lot on the bike and completed 84 laps but he didn`t reach the expected results, while his team mate Toni Elias worked first on the suspensions before testing Michelin tyres.

Despite the hard work, the Fortuna Honda riders couldn`t improve their positions: the Spaniard finished 11th while his team mate finished 16th.

Toni Elias (91 laps, 1`41"254, 11th) : “This morning we continued working on the suspensions in order to improve my feeling in the corner entry. Starting from this base, which is the result of all our pre-season work, we did some tyre testing with Michelin technicians. I have improved my lap time but I still need to focus on my rhythm in order to be ready for the first race. Tomorrow we have one more day to test Michelin tyres and I hope to do another step forward.”

Marco Melandri (84 laps, 1`42"636, 16th) : “We worked a lot on the bike, testing many different solutions. We have found some good things but I have to say at this moment this is my limit. I`m confident and tomorrow we will keep on our work schedule.”

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