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Yamaha expects to challenge for Laguna win

Fiat Yamaha Team Director Davide Brivio has pinpointed twin objectives for his riders this weekend, with short and long term goals in mind. In both cases the target is to challenge for victory at Laguna Seca and put Yamaha back on the podium at a circuit they enjoyed so much success at during its first period on the Grand Prix calendar, when the factory won five of the six races premier-class races held between 1988 and 1994.

"We've got a double target for Laguna; a great home race for Colin and making up for Germany with Valentino," stated Brivio. "2006 wasn't a great year for us at Laguna and we were very unlucky but it's a nice place to go and race with a fantastic atmosphere so hopefully this time we can make the most of it! We know our package is very good now and our tyres are working very well, so we have the potential to do a great job with both riders in America.

"This is another demanding weekend for the team because it is a long way to travel in such a short space of time, especially with the time difference. Logistically it is quite tough but the situation is the same for all the teams and we will be working hard to make sure everything is in place for our riders to come out fighting on Friday morning."

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