Fausto Gresini – Team Manager
“Without doubt the results in the opening Grand Prix of 2008 did not reflect our true potential: Shinya didn't get much out of it and Alex, starting from the back, paid for a little nervousness when he couldn't get past some slower riders in front of him. In any case it's all part of the game and I'm sure the experience will help him improve. The IRTA test at Jerez in February went well so hopefully we should get more out of this weekend. Alex definitely has the talent to fight with the front guys and I'm sure that we'll soon see him as a protagonist like the other MotoGP rookies. Last week Shinya moved to Italy, close to the team: he's really happy, he feels comfortable and he's really looking forward to the next race. In general, though, I think we'll see the real World Championship get underway at the Grand Prix of Portugal, on the 13th April. Estoril will be the first track where nobody has tested, so we'll really get to see what everybody has to offer.”

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