A three-day Moto3 test ended today in spring temperatures at Valencia, where rookie Lorenzo Baldassarri was joined on track by his new Team Go&Fun Honda Gresini colleague Niccolò Antonelli, who could only complete a handful of laps due to his recovery from recent shoulder surgery. It has been a tough few days for Niccolò, physically and mentally, as his rivals made progress on track whilst he was largely limited to watching from pit-lane. Baldassarri managed 73 laps and made gradual progress, which he will look to build on in next week's test at Jerez.
Niccolò Antonelli
“It was a big struggle to get a few laps in here but I was able to verify that we'll be fast this year. The pain was unbearable without painkillers but it would have been too much of a risk to take any chances. It is going to be a long recovery but I am going to give my all to make it as quick as possible. Between now and the Jerez test next week I will be training hard in the hope I can get some more laps done and get a feel for the bike. It has been a difficult experience but it is part of racing and I am trying to take it as calmly as possible with the help of Team GO&FUN Honda Gresini.”
Lorenzo Baldassarri
“ I think we have made a good debut and I have worked systematically on finding a feeling and improving. I am satisfied with my first outing in the Moto3 class and I think it has been very positive. I am getting on well with the team and that relationship will be crucial to our progress over the coming weeks. We have made a good start on setting the bike up and now I can't wait to get back on track next week at Jerez and take another step forward.”
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