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This Friday in Brno, which marked the return of MotoGP for a Grand Prix of the Czech Republic, we had to draw up a list of the new features present, there were so many of them. Proof that the summer was not easy. Suzuki was prominent among this inventory. The Hamamatsu factory has released a new fairing that should only have been seen during Monday's test on this same circuit. But that was without counting on the stubbornness of Álex Rins…

In terms of new packaging, attention was mainly focused on Ducati. It must be said that the reds are the precursors in this area. But the Suzuki blues have also changed the wardrobe of their motorcycle. The rest is Alex Rins who explains it: “ we tried a new fairing with new fenders, which works much better » commented the Spaniard who finished on Friday in sixth position, 0,423 seconds behind fabio quartararo (Petronas Yamaha). “ We need more information, but the first feeling is positive: it helps against front wheel lifts ».

And on the downside? “ None yet, but we'll have to try again during Monday's test. We originally didn't want to try the fairing until Monday, but Thursday night I put a lot of pressure on to get it ready for Friday. But we still need to do a comparison test ". Will we see him in the race? “ Perhaps " announcement Kidneys.

An uncertainty which also finds its source in the challenges set for this second part of the season: “ my goal is to finish every race on the podium " highlighted Kidneys. " The bike is good enough for that, so we have to try ».

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