Hayden tests the Ducati GP 12 at Mugello and today it's Rossi's turn

The Ducati Marlboro MotoGP World Championship team continues working on its machine for the 2012 season. Right now both of its riders are testing the GP12 at the Mugello circuit, although the current bike, which Franco Battaini is still developing, has not been set aside.

Last Monday, the test rider Battaini rode the 1000cc, while yesterday it was rider Nicky Hayden who took the Ducati GP12 out on the Italian track to continue its development, and today Valentino Rossi will hit the Mugello circuit with the 2012 machine.

The 69 has completed 83 laps on the GP12, and the results seem to be getting more and more satisfactory and interesting, so the red missile for next season looks well developed and could be a real force to reckon with.

Below you can see the statements from Nicky Hayden:

It’s been a positive day, even with the track conditions not being very good due to last night’s rain. That meant we started a bit later, but we worked on the setups and some new changes that have been made to the GP12.

I started to feel better after the lunch break, when the sun improved the track conditions. The new asphalt is definitely a big improvement, especially in some spots like the Arrabbiate section, which is now a lot of fun.

I’m happy with the progress made on the bike since the first time I tested it at Jerez.

Thanks to Filippo (Preziosi) for giving me the chance to ride it again.

Source | Ducati Corse Press