Vierge and Lecuona were set for their final test day of 2023, but rain overnight and early on Monday morning, both riders chose not to con🌠duct any running. 

"Unfortunately, despite having perfect weather conditions yesterday when we arrived here, a few hours of rain in💙 the early morning today created those kind of track conditions that were neither fully wet nor completely dry,” said Lecuona. 

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“This made it impossible to carry out a proper test. Nevertheless, we managed to hold so✱me useful technical mee♔tings with the Japanese engineers to discuss the areas where we still want to make improvements. 

“I'm c🌼onfident they'll continue working hard during the winter, and I want to expre💜ss my gratitude to everyone at HRC and my team for their commitment. 

⛄“Now, it's time for me to head back home, take some much-needed rest after a super busy year, and recharge for the next season."

While wet-weather running wꦦas available had Vierge and 🥀Lecuona wanted to head out on track, the conditions were not ‘enough for a comprehensive test’, according to Vierge.

The Spaniard added: "Today's track conditions were less than ideal, with overnight rain leaving the trꩵack damp but not wet enough for a comprehensive test in full rainy conditions. 

“So, we decided to save the day for the n♑ext year. However, we had some positive tests in Jerez just a few days ago, giving us a chance to get a first feeling of the new bike, which marks a positive step in the right direction. 

“While we acknowledge the need for more time to understand 🍌how to take full advantage of the new parts, overall, we believe it represents a positive step in the right direction. 

“The upcomin💎g months will afford us the opportunity t🍸o continue refining the bike in preparation for the next year. 

“Once again, a big ܫthank you to the team and the factory for their huge effort this yeꦦar. Let's go for it in the next one!"