Sepang - Red Bull big three dominate Malaysian GP qualifying session with Sebastian Vettel put in the forefront. The drivers' success rate is thanks to the use of KERS.
After the Australian GP kers abandoned, the system is finally used Red Bull at the Malaysian GP. The decision was related to the existence of two straight-line path that is longer than the Albert Park circuit.
The use of KERS finally bear fruit sweet qualifying for Red Bull at the Malaysian GP. Two riders managed to dominate the top three with Vettel occupying pole position.
Vettel claimed kers play a major role for its success in reaching the pole this time. "I would say so, this is clearly a challenging week until the qualifying session,"said the defending champion told Autosport.
"I'm happy with the car but we never get into the rhythm, so yesterday was not as smooth as we expected also this morning we have KERS in this car and the main thing is to believe it."
"We did receive a lot of criticism for not using KERS and we come here and solve most of our issues and I think we would not be here (pole), so this is a great achievement, kudos to workers. We've been working hard so we're happy, "added he.
Jerez - Valentino Rossi testing the Ducati motorcycle engine 1000 cc for the first time. Riders also claims satisfied with the performance of the motor to be used in racing next year.
Tests conducted at the Jerez circuit, when Spain on Friday (04/08/2011) local. GP12 motorhome Rossi named devour with 50 laps. Tests will continue on Saturday (9 / 4) by Nicky Hayden.
"I like the GP 12. In my opinion this bike is really comfortable, more comfortable ride," said the Italian as reported in Autosport.
"This is our first time menjajalnya on the track so there's still to be developed, but the engine is more fun and more interesting. You can slide a few times," said The Doctor
"This isis the motor that we will use next year and menyangkan bike - became the first driver who tried it on the track ,"added the six-timesMotoGP world champion .
Ducati Technical Director Filippo Preziosi confessed optimist with GP12. He considered the motor would be suitable for Rossi.
"The positive is that the technical choices made for the GP12 in the early planning stages, in 2010 - and I refer in particular machines that are still very early but Valentino satisfied It gives us great satisfaction and we are optimistic that the motors.-related repairs will be done," he said .
Barcelona - Dani Pedrosa has just undergone an operation to recover the injury in his left arm. With successful operations and conditions continued to improve after 24 hours, he believes will be in MotoGP Portugal.
Wednesday (06/04/2011) Pedrosa underwent surgery yesterday to restore the power of the Spaniard's left arm. As reported earlier, Pedrosa was diagnosed with intermittent compression on the subclavian artery that caused him to lose strength in his left arm.
Honda rider racer operations running smoothly. And after 24 hours past 25 years reported a good rider and stable.
In a statement delivered to reporters, said Pedrosa satisfied with the operations performed. This surgery is called will complement a question mark over what happens with his arm done.
"It's never fun to have surgery, but we had plenty of time to find the answer to the effects that arise because of injury and I feel relaxed I finally know what happened," said Pedrosa.
MotoGP of Portugal at the Estoril circuit will be held on May 1. The distance of nearly a month after undergoing surgery Pedrosa made a long time to restore its condition, as quoted from Sportal.
Pedrosa is currently sitting in second place standings with 36 points. He left behind nine points from Jorge Lorenzo in the top position.
