Rizla Suzuki's Chris Vermeulen says he is looking forward to the 45-minute qualifying simulation at the Jerez MotoGP tests to see how the new Bridgestones hold up.
It will be the first chance any of the riders will have had to do a qualifying session with the spec-tyres and the Aussie can't wait to try the engine upgrades that have been made to his GSV-R800.
"The Jerez test can't come soon enough for me. After the first two tests, where we have made some good advances, it will be interesting to see what improvements the Factory has made after all the data we supplied from Sepang and Qatar - I am sure the technicians are doing all they can to find what we are looking for," he said.
"The Jerez test will be interesting, as it will be the first time we've had a timed session - similar to a new qualifying session - with the single rule tyres. This will give us a good chance to gauge what we could possibly expect from qualifying in the coming season.
"This is our last test before the season starts so it will be very important for the whole team to get in as much work as possible and end the break from racing on a high!"
