
With Monday post race testing slashed to a minimum as a cost saving measure, most riders were on hand for some vital testing. The test is the first since the start of season and will be followed by a second one after the race in Brno.
Yesterday’s test at the Catalunya circuit saw Honda HRC rider Andrea Dovizioso take the top of the chart with a best time of 1.42.230. Dovizioso was testing a new and modified chassis that helped the Italian rider improve his feeling in corner entry, while team mate Dani Pedrosa returned home to rest and try to recover from his cracked femur.
Yuki Takahashi also sat out Monday’s test after breaking a finger during the first lap of the race, as did Yamaha Tech 3 team who decided not to join the test.