The deserted paddock of the Moto2 and Moto3 teams was very quiet today. Three press conferences were held, respectively by Honda, Suzuki and Ducati, and we will obviously come back to them.
The boxes were not without activity and we attended the preparations for the MotoGP test which will take place tomorrow and Wednesday: new bikes, new suits, adjustment and operation of the controls, etc...
At Yamaha Factory, three motorcycles are present for Valentino Rossi; the two from yesterday plus a new one, without fins. On the Maverick Vinales side, only the two ex-Lorenzo motorcycles will be used, depending on the rider's choice.
At Monster Yamaha Tech3, the dialogue was concretely established between Johann Zarco and Guy Coulon, as soon as the French rider took his speed-seeking position.
Ducati brought a new machine for Michele Pirro to Pramac. Danilo Petrucci will actually be replaced by Michele Pirro for this test, for family reasons. Rumor has it that Borgo Panigale has made another big leap forward in terms of engine power...
Honda only took his 2017 out in the pit lane for a few seconds. Questioned at a press conference, HRC did not want to confirm the new Big Bang ignition timing and made it clear that they had also worked on the chassis.
