MotoGP News – March 4, 2014

Lorenzo quickest on busy first day at Phillip Island
Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo was Monday’s fastest rider at Phillip Island as the three-day tyre safety test got underway. Read more.

Lorenzo hails improvement in tyre performance
Phillip Island Day 1 pace-setter Jorge Lorenzo admits that Bridgestone’s 2014 tyres are far better than he first believed, having suffered issues with the new rubber in Malaysia last week. Read more.

Pedrosa already noticing tyre differences
Dani Pedrosa racked up 88 laps as the three-day Phillip Island tyre test began on Monday. The sole Repsol Honda Team rider present, the three-time premier class championship runner-up completed more laps than any other rider present. Read more.

Crutchlow learning from scares in Australia
Cal Crutchlow experienced several frightening moments as Phillip Island tyre testing began on Monday, but insists that these are helping both himself and Bridgestone as the Japanese tyre company looks to continue develop. Read more.

Aspar riders content with Dunlop progress
Mapfre Aspar Team is one of the two Moto2™ teams present at Phillip Island for this week’s tyre test. Following the first of three days on-track, both Nico Terol and Jordi Torres were pleased with Dunlop’s progress. Read more.