Sylvain Guintoli - 2008
The 26-year-old Frenchman Sylvain Guintoli, recently completed his first test on the GSX-R1000 at Brands Hatch in Kent.
Guintoli signed for the Crescent Suzuki Team after racing in the MotoGP this season for the Tech 3 Yamaha Team 2007 before going on to the Ducati for the Alice Team in 2008.
After his first ride on the BSB, Guintoli said,
“It has been a very positive first ride for me. It was not about setting lap times, but more about getting used to characteristics of a Superbike. Having not raced at Brands Hatch before, there was quite a lot to take in, but I still managed to end the test feeling very comfortable. The GSX-R1000 is an impressive package and I’m now very eager to start the new season with Crescent Suzuki.”
Guintoli completed 88 laps on the Indy Circuit at Brands Hatch but his next test will be on the brand new bike in Spain at the beginning of next year.
Jack Valentine, the Team manager said,
“We’ve all been impressed by Sylvain’s attitude and ability to switch so easily to the Superbike today. While he’s had to ride the 2008 model, it gives us all a good base to start with, before we commence track tests on the 2009 bike.”
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