After two years taking part in the European Superstock 600 Championship, the Martini Corse team are now aiming to make a big step forward and take part in the 2012 Supersport World Championship. With this aim in mind the team based in Rome, Italy carried out a massive five days of testing recently at the Mugello circuit. The rider selected for the test with a Supersport-spec Yamaha YZF-R6 machine was the young Italian Dino Lombardi, who took part in this year's STK600 championship and who won the Italian series as well.

"To tell the truth" commented Lombardi, "I thought I'd have a few extra problems getting used to the electronics on the bike. Years of experience in 125 GP were a great help in that sense and after just a few laps I soon found a good feeling."

A best lap of 1'55.9 from Lombardi at the end of five days of testing is a good sign in view of the next scheduled test session at Vallelunga on 26 November.

"We went really well and I'm sure that both me and the team will make further progress at Vallelunga."