THE GREEN TEAM READIES FOR JEREZ This weekend we will see the Pramac Racing Team rider, Hèctor Barberà, in the first European round of the 2012 MotoGp Championship, in Jerez de la Frontera,Spain, for the second race of the season. The Andalucian city of Jerez is a shrine for Spanish motorcycle racing and draws one of the biggest crowds, with more than 120.000 fans. And the huge crowds are expected to fill the amphitheatre of Jerez, waiting for a spectacular race. The 4.423 km of the Spanish circuit, that includes numerous quick direction changes and few hard braking points, requies a responsive overall set-up and good grip at maximum lean angles. For Hèctor, who is a Spanish rider, this is one of the home races and it is obviously a big stimulus to achieve a good result. On this track, Hèctor, has always gotten decent results, which means that he would be a threat to other contestant, although, this is not one of his favourite tracks. Hèctor first podium appearance here was in 2004, riding an Aprilia in 125cc class. After that, with the 250cc, the Green and White rider collected three 5th places and during his last middle class season, in 2009, he wrapped up a good 4th place. In 2011, as a MotoGp rider, Hèctor chalked up, in Jerez, his best result of the year, with a good 6th place on his Ducati. HECTOR BARBERA’ PRAMAC RACING TEAM RIDER “After the mistake I made in Losail, which forced me to lose some places as final result, i will start off this first European race with a redemption feeling. The Andalusian circuit layout didn’t fit my riding style, but, during this weekend i will work together with the White and Green Team, concentrating primarily on the set-up of our Ducati to be faster and more consistent. I will certainly work tirelessly to be the first Ducati rider who will cross the finishing line in the Sunday’s race, using more wit and less instinct, compared to the Qatar’s race.” FRANCESCO GUIDOTTI PRAMAC RACING TEAM MANAGER “If i think about the Losail’s result, it leaves a rather nasty taste, but I’m confident with our potential and i want to look forward to the next race. From friday’s free practice we will work to start off on the right foot, without expecting too much, but to achieve a good result in this first Spanish race. “