Britain's Eugene Laverty has completed his final day of testing with the new Parkalgar Honda team at Spain's Almeria track today, putting in 171 laps.

The Toomebridge man worked through a plethora of changes which will stand by him in the future. He is still looking for the exact feel that he wants but over all it was a very positive test allowing the Irish rider to bond with his new team and bike.

Team-mate Miguel Praia was impressive round the 4.3Km circuit bettering his time from last year despite the difficult conditions and was really getting a feel for his 2009 CBR600RR Honda. He was fast, consistent and competitive completing a total of 146 laps over the two days.

Team boss Simon Buckmaster said: "I’m pleased with how this initial test has gone I feel it has been very positive. Miguel put in some of the best riding I’ve ever seen from him which is a great start. He tested a lot of parts and worked around a setting from last year.

"I’m really pleased with his progress. Eugene is still learning his machine and worked very hard to get through as many settings as possible which will be useful once the season kicks off. Everyone is looking forward to getting to our home circuit the Autodromo Internacional Algarve in Portugal where I’m sure both Miguel and Eugene will improve even more.”