The Kawasaki WorldSBK Team and Kawasaki WorldSSP Team have concluded two days of testing today at Cremona Circuit in Italy, returning to track action following the long summer break scheduled in both championships.
Superbike rider Garrett Gerloff and Supersport riders Dominique Aegerter and Jeremy Alcoba had chance to rebuild feeling with their respective machines and test new setup solutions, not only in preparation for next weekend’s round at Magny-Cours in France, but also for the final part of the season, including the tenth round, which will take place at the same Cremona Circuit.
The two intense days ran in dry conditions and with high temperatures, which allowed both official Kawasaki teams to complete their planned testing programmes.
For both teams, next up is the tenth round of the Superbike and Supersport World Championships, taking place at Magny-Cours on 4-6 September.
Manuel Puccetti – Team Principal
“Two very positive days of testing, which have seen us resume our racing activities in the best possible way after this long summer break. The riders quickly regained the feeling with their bikes and worked with their technicians not only in preparation for the next round at Magny-Cours, but also to collect valuable data ahead of round ten, which will take place here at Cremona in around a month’s time. I am pleased with what we have achieved and confident ahead of our next commitment in France.”
Garrett Gerloff
“I’m happy with what we’ve achieved here at Cremona over these two days, and I would like to thank the team for organising this test, which allowed me to get back on my bike and prepare well for the next round at Magny-Cours. I’m ready and really looking forward to racing again.”
Jeremy Alcoba
“I’m very happy to be back on my bike and, at the end of these two days, I can say that I’ve regained the same feeling and speed that allowed us to fight for the podium at Donington. I set some fast laps and maintained a good race pace, and I can’t wait to get to Magny-Cours and race again.”
Dominique Aegerter
“Two really useful days after a very long break. They came at exactly the right time, just a few days before Magny-Cours. Together with our technicians, we focused on engine braking and suspension, and we made some significant progress. We now have a good base to build on, one that we will refine over the race weekend in France. The important thing is that we are back on track and ready to resume racing.”
