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De Puniet excited about upcoming race
19 April 2007Randy de Puniet is ready to make another step forward in the development of the Ninja ZX-RR after the successful two-day test that the Kawasaki Racing Team did in Jerez after a race at which the results were below expectations. The new rear suspension and chassis settings as well as some improvements on the engine side, means the 26-year-old faces with confidence his 20th MotoGP appearance.
After having qualified sixth under the rain, his best grid position up to then, Randy de Puniet finished last year's Turkish GP in twelfth position and collected the first MotoGP points of his career. Much more mature and experienced now, higher are the Frenchman's expectations for this year's race.
Randy de Puniet said about the upcoming Grand Prix: "I am really looking forward to this weekend's race. My beginning of the season was not as good as I expected it to be but Jerez was kind of a turning point. We improved a lot the bike during the tests and I left with a good feeling, which makes me face the Turkish GP with a lot of confidence. However, I don't want to be under any illusions.
"Istanbul Park is a nice and fast circuit; I like it! Last year it was difficult to set up the bike but I hope this time, with a year of experience, it is going to be easier. The part that I like the least is the final one, after the back straight. It is too small and slow. It is difficult to say in which position I will finish but for sure I will try my best this weekend."
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