NEWS AFTER QUALIFYING - MALAYSIA

LATEST NEWS AFTER THE QUALIFYING IN PHILLIP ISLAND

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LATEST NEWS FROM SILVERSTONE - SATURDAY EVENING

NEWS AFTER MY OPERATION

DISAPPOINTED….BUT STILL MOTIVATED

First off all, I had a bad start – I think I released the clutch too early and my rear wheel spun a lot. I was the last in the first corner but I caught 4 places in the first lap and immediately in a better position. However, after 8 laps, when I was in the 10th position after overtaking all the group, I had Colin Edwards 3 seconds in front of me and I immediately tried to catch up but I was stopped by a problem with the front tyre. A few laps after that, I broke my traction control button and it was impossible for me to change the settings. Shortly after I crashed because of this traction control problem.

Obviously I’m disappointed because I have 0 points after the first two races and after I have seen my potential with the bike during the practice in dry conditions and the race condition, I was able to race well.

Before the next race in Estoril, I will have an operation to take out one screw in my knee (at the top of the rod) to relieve some pain and to be more comfortable on the bike.

Thanks again everyone for your support, I’ll do a video update soon after my operation to let you know how everything goes!

Randy

QATAR GP

NOT PERFECT YET, BUT WE’RE ON THE WAY

Since yesterday we have worked well on the bike and improved the braking stability to help reduce the speed before the braking point more quickly and effectively. We’ve also worked on the seating position to make the bike more comfortable for me. The bike now turns better and is not perfect yet, but we’re on the way.

A small crash set us back from reducing the lap times even further with the new tyre. One rider was waiting to follow someone’s line and when I tried to avoid him, I had a small off, but it was nothing serious. I am placed 12 in the testing classification and the 2^nd Ducati rider.

I think with the new changes to the bike, and the new tyres, I have an extra half second in my pocket - I am confident to continue to improve and reduce the gap tomorrow.

1ST DAY BACK ON A BIKE IN 3 MONTHS

Today was my first day back on the bike after a whole 3 months break and I’m so happy to be back on the track.

The first feeling with the bike wasn’t so easy with the new changes – we had a few issues mainly in reducing the speed before the corner and turning under brakes. Tyres were also a small setback, we only have 4 sets per day (2 hard and 2 soft), and none of the riders were able to use their hard tyres today in the conditions.. However, the team and I did a great job in finding solutions step-by-step and at the end of the day, we improved the times a lot.

I was the first Ducati rider in testing today, even if I was 10th in the classification, but I definitely want to improve even more tomorrow and the next day.

It’s a great feeling to be back on the bike, and I’m very excited with this positive kick-off to the season!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Hi everyone,

Lauren and I are having a great time in Sydney. I’ve started training again and I am excited to get back on a bike at the first test in Malaysia in a few weeks!

New Year’s Eve was great in Sydney, the fireworks were amazing and it was interesting to have a summer Christmans. Also, World Supersport rider Fabian Floret and his girlfriend Emily have come to visit us recently from Melbourne - here are a couple of pictures from the last month so far.

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year, I look forward to seeing you all at a track near you soon!!