From a press release issued by Ducati Corse:

DUCATI MARLBORO TEAM – PRESS INFORMATION
Mugello (Scarperia-Italia)
March 24-25, 2003

GUARESCHI TESTS THE DEVELOPMENT BIKE IN MUGELLO



Having sent the official bikes to Japan, ready for the first Grand Prix of the season at Suzuka on April 6th, the Ducati Marlboro Team continues with the Desmosedici’s development schedule. Two important and significant days of testing saw MotoGP test rider Vittoriano Guareschi busy at the circuit of Mugello for two days of testing.



In front of the technical staff – led by Ducati Corse’s Technical Director, Filippo Preziosi – Guareschi completed a series of important tests, alternating between the two available test bikes and testing several different configurations which concentrated specifically on rear suspension set-up.



After two days of intense testing Guareschi had completed 90 laps despite a crash on the first day (with no consequence) at the entrance of the “Arrabbiata 1” curve.

On Thursday the Ducati Marlboro Team will leave for Suzuka where, on Sunday 30 and Monday 31, they will have the opportunity to test on the circuit, which is completely new for both the Desmosedici and Troy Bayliss who, unlike Loris Capirossi, has never seen the track before.