Paul Denning - Team Manager:

"It's time for the guessing to stop and for the racing to start. It seems like we've had a very long winter - we started testing back in November last year to get ready for the first race here at Jerez - but it's also gone far too quickly! Suzuki has developed the new Rizla Suzuki GSV-R into a good all-round package but they are still pushing very hard for further improvements - there is so much more potential in this bike, we need to get the maximum out of it as quickly as possible."

"John and Chris have both worked very hard throughout all the tests and neither of them has made any mistakes. John has relished his new role and has shown that he can become a serious contender. Chris' development has been fantastic and I know that he will be a challenge for John and the other riders."

"We are all very excited about our first race in the new 'Rizla' livery and hope that we can produce a display that will enable all of our sponsors, partners and fans to look forward with optimism to the rest of the season."