Hector Barbera and Ducati Testing Goes Well for Rookie MotoGP Rider

Barbera was very happy with his rookie test aboard the Ducati Desmosedici; he had at least one day of good weather in which to test. He was not there to hit good lap times, but to work on the traction control and engine management. However, he still turned in respectable lap times when compared to all riders on the Ducati machine, except for Casey Stoner - who has a very fast lap time. So, overall, the testing was very good for the rookie MotoGP rider...

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Rain Hampers Ducati Testing for Hector Barbera

The testing for Barbera at the Jerez circuit in Spain started out very wet. This limited time on the track just a bit, but Barbera was also spied testing on the 2010 Desmosedici, rather than the GP9 version. He was joined by Guareschi and Franco Battaini at the private test. Marc Marquez was also there testing his new Ajo Derbi motorcycle.

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Hector Barbera and Ducati Testing Today at Jerez

Barbera, who won the final 250c.c. race ever, and Ducati test riders Vittoriano Guareschi and Franco Battaini are all at the Spanish Jerez track today doing some off-season testing. It is Barbera's second time aboard the Ducati as he also tested at the Valencia final (after the race) test with the Aspar Ducati MotoGP team. This is part of the unofficial rookie testing allowed by MotoGP.

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Interview With Jorge Martinez 'Aspar'

This interview was provided by the Aspar team, but it is rather informative. As you probably know, he will be entering the MotoGP class with a satellite Ducati in 2010 and Hector Barbera. He will continue to run a 125c.c. and Moto2 team as well. Should be interesting in 2010!

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Aspar Team Creates New Website

So, this is only new because they have closed their blog - the old source for team news - and have built their own website. Given their move to MotoGP next season, they feel they needed the upgrade.

http://www.teamaspar.net

Confirmed - Barbera to Ride Aspar Ducati in 2010

One of the best performing 250c.c. riders in the paddock - Hector Barbera - will be taking a ride on a Team Aspar Ducati in 2010.

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