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Elias: The doctor said 'no Malaysia!'

Tuesday, 29th January 2008

"I agree with what everybody says; the Ducati is really fast along the straights!" - Toni Elias.

Elias finished the Sepang test 16th fastest out of the 20 riders present (including test riders) having lapped 0.6secs quicker than team-mate Guintoli.

"I am not afraid," declared the #24, when asked about his aims for the rest of the winter tests. "I want to make sure we get everything right and find a good direction. My aim is to keep improving a little every day."

Elias took two podiums with Honda Gresini last season - one before and one after his Assen accident. Team-mate Marco Melandri (three podiums) and d'Antin's Alex Barros (one podium) were the only other satellite riders to appear on the rostrum during a tough year for non-factory riders.

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