The first Moto3 test run for the year 2017 took place on the side of Valencia and he delivered a first verdict in favor of KTM. But the Honda troops are hard at work and in rhythm. Among them, a long-toothed Marinelli Rivacold Snipers team led with a firm hand by a Mirko Cecchini who was not born recently. He's the right man to supervise Roman Fenati and advance Jules Danilo. And the boss set the objectives.
The Valencia tests were initially focused on in-depth work in this team which did not seek pure performance during this first outing. And so much the better, because unfavorable weather conditions with strong winds did not encourage risk-taking. Yet what did a person want to take on? Di Giannatonio who is now recovering from a broken collarbone.
As for Cecchini, we take stock of speedweek : " I am happy with these tests because we had received the new Honda. Even though we only rode one day due to the weather we found a good basis for adjustment. The times are not amazing but Romano did not want to take any unnecessary risks ».
« On February 22 and 23, we will shoot in Jerez to consolidate our work. For the moment, everything is going according to plan in our preparation for Qatar. The new Honda is not a revolutionary motorcycle but it brings some differences from an engine point of view compared to 2016 ».
With that, he comments on his second pilot Jules Danilo : " he still has to progress and move up the hierarchy. His goal this year will be to enter the top 10. He started 2016 well then he got lost along the way ". Here is the Frenchman's roadmap assigned.
