Vierge and Lecuona were set for their final test day of 2023, but rain overnight and early on Monday morning, bo🍸th riders chose not to conduct 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 𒅌track conditions that were neither fully wet nor completely dry,” said Lecuona. 

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“T𝄹his made it impossible to carry out a proper test. Nevertheless, we managed to hold some useful techn🧸ical meetings with the Japanese engineers to discuss the areas where we still want to make improvements. 

“I'm confident they'll continue working hard during the winter, and I want to express 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-weathღer running was 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 le🧸aving the track damp but not wet enough for a comprehensive test in full rainy🦩 conditions. 

“So, we decided to save the day for the next ye﷽ar. However, we had some positive tests in Jerez just a𒈔 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 ackn🎀owledge the need for more time to understand how to take full advantage of the new parts, ov💞erall, we believe it represents a positive step in the right direction. 

“The upcoming months will afford us the opportunity to continueꦅ refining the bike in preparation for the next year.&🔥nbsp;

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