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Yamaha: Five more 'ponies'...

Wednesday, 13th February 2008

"We have added five 'ponies' compared to last year's engine, but we will need another three or four by the first race" - Masao Furusawa.

"I don't know the exact level of our competitors," Furusawa continued. "Using last year's data, I precisely calculated that if our competitors advance at the same rate as last year, then we will be able to win already - but of course our competitors are also upgrading their machinery for the new season.

"I think our competitors have gone up around three or four ponies from last year," he confirmed.

Finally, the big question, can Rossi and Yamaha take the fight to Stoner and Ducati in 2008?

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"Yes, and I hope for a big win from the first round at Qatar," said a confident Furusawa.

Rossi and Stoner will be back on track together, alongside a full line-up of 2008 riders, during the Jerez IRTA test from February 16-18.

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