Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso were very happy after the testing of the 2010 MotoGP last Friday, with each competitor satisfied with the achievements that followed.

Pedrosa ended the second and last day of testing as the fourth fastest racer on the RC212V. The Spaniard took advantage of the wet weather to test his fresh engine, with a modified electronics package.

“We got through a lot more testing today and I can say that we improved significantly - and that’s important in terms of finding a good direction to follow,” says Pedrosa, with a best lap of 2’01.822. “We were working mainly on the rear suspension and we’ve managed to collect a lot of data that should help us for the next test here in two weeks’ time. We were also testing swingarms and at the end of the day I could feel the improvements, and so I’m happy about that.”

He adds: “Yesterday (Thursday) it took me longer to get into a rhythm on the machine because it was the first day back in the saddle, but today it was much better - though I’m not at 100% yet. To have the second test here in just two weeks is really good for us. I haven’t asked for new parts because me and the team think it’s better to analyse what we’ve found here and focus on that. I’m going home satisfied.”

Dovizioso added to the detailed testing regime which was designed to modify settings for this season’s machine, his main focus on suspension set up. The Italian stated the electronics have had improvement in many parts of the RC212V’s performance.

“I leave Sepang feeling positive and I’m confident for the next test because we have clear ideas about the direction we have to follow,” states Dovizioso, with a best lap of 2’02.272. “Today we worked on the suspension and tested some set-up options - with positive results. I’m happy because, thanks to the electronics, the package has improved in all aspects - but there is still a job to do.”

He continues: “In particular we need to take another step forward regarding the balance. I’m confident that we can work on this at next test session here in Sepang. Today we were always running on hard tyres and we didn’t look for ultimate lap times. I think the next Sepang test will be more indicative about our true pace.”