Eugene Laverty has said it was a 'big relief' to rediscover his love for riding again, as a change late into Friday evening with the front fork allowed him to feel comfortable and gain confidence with Michelin's front tyre. The Northern Irishman placed 20th in the combined timesheets after struggling to make the front tyre to work in the first two nights. As he sought to combat a 'slipping' and 'jumping' sensation, the late changes allowed Laverty to brake late while applying 'almost as much' pressure as he did with Bridgestone rubber. This new improved feeling , more than the lap time, was reason for optimism. “It's a big relief to fall in love with your bike again,” began the 29-year...
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