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| Originally Posted by Cobbett I really therefore struggle to see how in any measurable sense they are heading in the right direction. But I can't say too often, I envy your optimism and I hope you're right! |
You have to remember that they've just built a brand new bike. That means no data, no comparisons, no history ... no idea!
That they're even close to the front runners is a miracle, let alone a second down on the sorted Honda.
The other optimistic point is that reports are saying that the bike is responding to changes in the way they are expecting it to - which was not the case with the previous carbon-frame bikes. This means that once Rossi has decided how he wants it to ride, they will have a good idea of what they need to do to it because they know how to get there ... the bit that was missing last time!
It might not be sorted by the first race, it may take half the season, but I'm sure that the team is in a much better place than they were this time last season.