MotoGP TEST RIDER QUOTES FROM JULY 2:

NICCOLO CANEPA (No. 59 Ducati/Bridgestone): "This morning we had some problems with the bike, so we went slower and did not do a lot of setup. This evening I tried to do a long run on a full tank of fuel. I did a very good lap time on the first lap with full fuel. I'm really happy like yesterday, but a little tired now. I want to come back soon because I like the track and the whole USA." (About making changes from yesterday): "We had some problems today, so we weren't able to make the changes they wanted to do." (About his final thoughts on the IMS): "This is a very good organization, and everybody did everything possible to make it the best. This is very important for the race and MotoGP. We had a problem yesterday with the grip, but today the track was a little better. I like it, and I'm happy with the job everyone has done here."

WILLIAM COSTES (Yamaha/Michelin): "I think this was a good idea to do the test because we were able to come back with a lot of information. We found a good solution for the race and I think it was a good day today." (About today's accident): "I crashed in the first right (turn) after the straight in the back of the circuit. I just lost the front." (About the difficulty with the wind today): "The wind was very fast today, and yesterday there was no wind. It was right in the face of us in the pit-lane straight. The beginning of the afternoon was more difficult." (About his final thoughts on IMS): "I would like to stay more because we have a lot of things to visit. The circuit is so famous, and it is a great moment for me to be here."

OLIVIER JACQUE (No. 19 Kawasaki/Bridgestone): "The wind was not a huge factor. The first part of the fourth turn was a bit tricky, and it took a couple of laps and a few days to get used to the grip. Otherwise, things went very well. At the race simulation at the end of the day, I had a good lap time with a full fuel tank, but we still need to work on the balance because the bike was quite heavy and it swung in the tight corners. We need to find a better grip in the rear because our biggest handicap was the slipping."