The Monster Yamaha Tech3 pair concluded the Buriram test in
outstanding fashion today, as Johann Zarco topped the time
sheets for the majority of the day, while Hafizh Syahrin showed
a sensational achievement during his first ever MotoGP test.
Johann Zarco performed in incredible form, smashed the lap record around midday with a best time of 1’29.867 and finished the three days at the Chang International Circuit as the fastest Yamaha rider. In progressing run by run, Hafizh Syahrin was able to conclude his first premier class experience just 1.756 seconds off the top and even outperformed multiple World Champion Jorge Lorenzo.
In just one week the MotoGP World Championship is back on track for the final pre-season test in Qatar. Therefore, the Monster Yamaha Tech3 team aims to announce their second permanent rider for the 2018 season in the coming days.
Johann Zarco performed in incredible form, smashed the lap record around midday with a best time of 1’29.867 and finished the three days at the Chang International Circuit as the fastest Yamaha rider. In progressing run by run, Hafizh Syahrin was able to conclude his first premier class experience just 1.756 seconds off the top and even outperformed multiple World Champion Jorge Lorenzo.
In just one week the MotoGP World Championship is back on track for the final pre-season test in Qatar. Therefore, the Monster Yamaha Tech3 team aims to announce their second permanent rider for the 2018 season in the coming days.
Johann ZARCO
Position: 2nd - Time: 1’29.867 - Laps:
47
“We had a really great third day, good tyres to use and it was planned to try
to do a better lap time today, so we fully achieved our goals. I stopped early
today, because we did a lot of work and have enough information on this new
track. I’m happy, that I was able to control the bike better and better with
each lap and I have truly an amazing feeling. I understand the tyres, found out
what happens, when we undertake changes on the bike. Everything is good, I’m
satisfied and sure we can prepare the first race in October here well, even if
we will have different tyres. Compared to Malaysia I finished the test here in
Thailand with a very high pace, which is a fantastic sign for
Qatar.”
Hafizh SYAHRIN
Position: 21st - Time:
1’31.537 - Laps:
47
“I’m very pleased about the last day. We stopped at lunch time, because we
did work really hard and I still have to get used to the demands of a MotoGP
machine, as it was the first time for me here. I improved every day and with
each run I did. In the last session, we made a huge step forward and this was my
target, because yesterday it was not bad, but I was sure, that I can do even
more. Overall, I’m very happy and I hope I can see the team again soon. We
already had a good feeling with the bike! I want to thank the entire Monster
Yamaha Tech3 team for all the information they gave me and also Johann, who
helped me a lot to improve. Of course, I also want to thank Herve, Yamaha,
Monster and everybody involved for this opportunity and I really hope we can
continue this amazing adventure.”
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