News 22 Apr 2014

Simpson sixth in Red Bull Rookies Cup pre-season test

Australian on the pace at Motorland Aragon over the weekend.

Source: Red Bull.

Source: Red Bull.

Australian rising star Olly Simpson was sixth fastest during three days of Red Bull Rookies Cup testing at Motorland Aragon last week.

The test was topped by 16-year-old Spanish rider Jorge Martín, whose benchmark of 2m02.142 was 0.715s quicker than Simpson.

“The test has been brilliant,” Simpson, also 16, commented. “I am a lot happier on the bike; we improved the way it tips in and the edge grip through the fast corners. It’s really working well now. I think we can still do a bit of work on the front end chatter but overall it is very good.

“I didn’t get to race in Jerez last year, but I did the CEV round a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it so I can’t wait to get there.”

Simpson finished 16th in last year’s standings. The 2014 season will commence at Jerez in Spain on 3-4 May.

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