LCR Honda’s Phillip Island preparations

LCR Honda’s Phillip Island preparations

Wednesday, 13 October 2010

Randy de Puniet’s Crew Chief on the MotoGP team Christophe Bourguignon gives an insight into how the Frenchman’s RC212V will be adapted for the Australian circuit.

Phillip Island set-up with LCR Honda’s Christophe Bourguignon

Join LCR Honda Crew Chief Christophe Bourguignon in the attached motogp.com video for an insight into how the team will cope with the demands of the Phillip Island circuit at this weekend’s Iveco Australian Grand Prix.

A lot of time is spent at full lean by the riders so solid traction is an absolute must, with another important characteristic being the high-speed corners. In the attached motogp.com video feature Bourguignon explains how he and his team will prepare Randy de Puniet’s RC212V for the specific demands of another very different layout.

Phillip Island is also the most severe circuit of the season on the rear tyre, and Bridgestone’s Tom Tremayne discusses how MotoGP’s official tyre supplier deal with the requirements of teams.

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