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CZECH REPUBLIC GP

FRIDAY QUALIFYING SESSION

David de Gea - 24th 2.05.896

"Our bike doesn't really suit this track, it's just too slow. On Monday we are testing the 4 stroke, so we will have some more speed by Portugal."

Chris Burns ­ 25th 2.06.667

"My collarbone that I injured in Donington is quite sore after today's session and I am struggling to change direction, anyway I just have to get on with it. I've raced here before in '97 on the 125's so at least I know which way to go around here. We had some problems today and I lost horsepower mid-way during the session and then had problems with the rear disc, which cut my session short and I didn't have the opportunity to go out on any qualifying tyres. We were doing well during the wet in practice, I think at one stage I was about 5th so I am hoping for rain on Sunday."

Peter Clifford ­ Team Manager

"We always new this was going to be the toughest of the 3 races for the2 stroke., The climb back to the pits is a real killer for the dear old girl. The guys are dealing with it as best they can and we are all looking forward to running our 4 stokes for the rest of the Season."