Yamaha MotoGp Australia test, Rossi equals Rossi….

Yamaha Phillip Island Day 2 Test Rossi equals the
his record

Second day of Yamaha testing at Phillip Island, after yesterday's lost day
due to the rain today sun and personal record for Valentino Rossi that is
managed to improve his time with Honda in the Australian GP
2003.

In recent tests Biaggi had lapped in 1'30''50 while Capirossi
he had lapped exactly the same time as Rossi set today.
The Yamaha rider completed 60 laps today and in the end he said it all
very satisfied, here are his words:

“I'm really happy today, because I equaled my times
the last time and what's more we found a good rhythm. We are working
about the setup, the tires and the setup in general. If tomorrow is
good weather we can still improve.“

Times
Day 2
1. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha 1′ 30.72
2. Carlos Checa SPA Yamaha 1′ 31.51
3. Norick Abe JPN Yamaha 1′ 32.98
4. Marco Melandri ITA Yamaha 3 1′ 33.38

Comparative times with recent tests
Max Biaggi ITA Honda 1′ 30.27
Loris Capirossi ITA Ducati 1′ 30.71
Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha 1′ 30.72

Pole position 2003:
Valentino Rossi ITA Honda 1′ 30.068