A band of rain put paid to any meaningful times on the third day of World Superbike testing at Jerez, so Ducati’s Davide Guigliano leaves the Spanish circuit with fastest lap bragging rights with  his 1’40.166 set yesterday on a qualifier. The Roman was half a second under Eugene Laverty’s pole record of 1’40.620 from last year and a second slower on race rubber.

“We’ve carried out many electronic and suspension tests that have allowed me achieve solid results on a track that wasn’t in the best condition as far as grip was concerned,” said Giugliano.

“The key thing is that, aside from the fast time, we’ve had chance to get back on the bike after a month and I’ve immediately regained the trust with my bike. I’m confident because every time I get on the Panigale we make significant progress. The team spirit is also fantastic and my technicians always give me what I need.”

Jerez WSBK test day three unofficial times

1 Sylvain Guintoli (Aprilia Racing Team) 1’42.118

2 Alex Lowes (Voltcom Crescent Suzuki) 1’42.662

5 Leon Haslam (Pata Honda World Superbike) 1’44.229

6 Davide Giugliano (Ducati Superbike Team) 1’44.444

7 Chaz Davies (Ducati Superbike Team) 1’59.894

8 Marco Melandri (Aprilia Racing Team) 2’04.204

Tom Sykes did not have a transponder attached to his Kawasaki.