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PACIFIC GRAND PRIX OF MOTEGI

Race Day

Sunday 5th October 2003

DAVID DE GEA: 20th

"It is good that I finished the race so I can give my team and Dunlop some feedback on the bike and tyres so we can improve some more for the next GP.

I ended up riding the second bike for the race after some problems with the engine of my number one bike. During the race on about lap 5 or 6 I began having trouble with the bike sliding and the rear tyre was almost destroyed by the end of the race."

CHRIS BURNS: DNF ­ Retired on Second Lap

" At the end of my first flying lap, I had no drive from the bike at all and I only just made it back to the pits. Seems like we have a problem with the clutch slipping.

I was hoping for so much today, having sorted some problems out from yesterday and in the warm-up session this morning, the bike was easier to ride then yesterday.

It's another huge disappointment for me. There are only three races left, I need to be out there on the track and finish at least one race this year. It's hard for sure, but I just have to keep my chin up and get on with it."

PETER CLIFFORD ­ (Team Manager)

"After a promising day on Saturday, the race result was certainly frustrating. We made a bit of a go for broke decision on David's rear tyre choice and it didn't pay off. We were in a bit of a nothing to lose situation and gambled.

Chris's run of bad luck just seems to continue but he is a lot more at home now on the motorcycle and is certainly due for a good weekend in Malaysia."