Marco Melandri suffered a disastrously embarrassing start to the campaign in Qatar earlier this month although the Italian is pleased to have made the most of an extended gap between the first and second races of the season.
As the Japanese Grand Prix has been moved to October, due to the recent flight pandemonium which was caused by the volcanic ash cloud from Iceland, Melandri and the Gresini team have been able to work more back at base as they prepare for the Spanish Grand Prix, in which they achieved a double podium result five years ago.
"Having done as badly as it was possible to do in Qatar, we're hoping for a positive reaction at Jerez," Marco began. "The postponement of the Grand Prix of Japan was definitely a good thing for us because it has given us more time to reflect and make important technical preparations.
"Over the past two weeks, the team have been working hard alongside Honda and there will be some new things for me at Jerez that should help me find a better feeling with the front.
"In Qatar I was struggling to control the bike under braking and in corner entry - and when that happens it ruins everything else. If we can find a feeling for the front then we'll have a base from which to work on the rest of the bike; obviously we have to confirm everything when we get out on the track but I'm confident and to have the chance to work on everything in good conditions at a circuit I like is important."
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