Still Injury, Pedrosa Welcomes Positive Test Mugello

Tweet

Mugello - Still plagued with injuries in his shoulder, Dani Pedrosa could only sit in sixth position in the trials at the Mugello Circuit. Although no maximum, the Honda rider was positively welcomed the results obtained. 

Italian MotoGP race Pedrosa became the event's comeback after an absence following the injury which he can be at Le Mans. The day after the race, the Spaniard was continuing its action in the test session. 

What was gained on two occasions Pedrosa is not really good. Touching the finish line in eighth in the race, Pedrosa sits at number six on the test session. Especially for the results of tests at Mugello, Pedrosa satisfied with the results obtained. 

Dutch MotoGP Free Practice II Oil spilled on the Tracks, Exercise Cancelled

Tweet

Assen - second free practice for all classes in the Dutch MotoGP was held void. Cause, there is oil that spilled on the track and is considered dangerous drivers. 

Second free practice session should take place on Thursday (23/06/2011) night. However, due to the existence of a spilling oil on the track of the motor Alex Baldolini Moto2 in first free practice, second practice unworkable.

MotoGP Catalunya Wayne Stoner, Lorenzo Second

Tweet

Barcelona - Casey Stoner appears to be the fastest rider in MotoGP Catalunya. It became the third victory in the Honda rider this season.

Starting the race on Sunday (06/05/2011) night local time, from position two, Stoner did start well and successfully maintain that position.

Jorge Lorenzo of Yamaha's actually doing better start again and immediately led the race despite starting from third position.

Kindle, Wi-Fi, Graphite, 6" Display with New E Ink Pearl Technology - includes Special Offers & Sponsored Screensavers

Lorenzo Rossi Never Know Well

Tweet

Milan - Jorge Lorenzo claimed never really know Valentino Rossi as a whole, even though they had spent three years together on the Yamaha.

He started his career in the MotoGP class since 2008, Lorenzo directly

MotoGP Test Portugal Simoncelli Put Best Time

Tweet

Estoril - Gresini Honda rider Marco Simoncelli out as the fastest in official trials after the MotoGP of Portugal. He beat Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner.

Lorenzo Satisfied, Spies Frustration

Tweet

Estoril - Duo Yamaha, Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies, ending with a different race at Estoril. Lorenzo satisfied with finishing in second position while the spies who had retired for the second consecutive time admitted frustration. 

Lorenzo had actually led the race at Estoril on Sunday (01/05/2011) evening hrs. Damn him, Lorenzo was unable to inhibit the rate of Dani Pedrosa of Honda, who then came out a winner. 

If the Japanese MotoGP Canceled, no It Series Replacement

Tweet

Rome - Although it has been postponed yet no assurance can digelarnya Japanese MotoGP. But if the race is still not possible finally held then certainly there will be no replacement series. 

As a result of the earthquake and tsunami hit in March, which was originally Japanese MotoGP held on 24 April 2011 be postponed until October 2. 

Start Recover, Back race Pedrosa Impatient

Tweet

Johannesburg - The process of recovery after undergoing surgery Pedroa Dani goes according to plan. Although the condition is not 100% now the Honda rider was eager to test his ability on the track.

Ready to Test New Machines Lorenzo Yamaha After Estoril

Tweet

Jakarta - world Champion Jorge Lorenzo MotoGP ready to disrupt the dominance of Honda riders. After the race at Estoril, Portugal, she reveals will try to Yamaha's new engine mount, M1.

Welcomes Lorenzo MotoGP in Texas

Tweet

Madrid - In 2013, Texas will hold its MotoGP series itself apart from the U.S. MotoGP. World champion Jorge Lorenzo responded positively to the presence of races there.

As reported earlier, Texas get the right to host MotoGP race, Moto2 and Moto3 up to 10 years thereafter. Later, the race will be held at the Circuit of the Americas.

Texas presence will accompany the presence of U.S. MotoGP series that already exists. However, in the contested U.S. MotoGP MotoGP class only in light of environmental issues related to the presence of 2-step motor.

Ensuring universal Texas and two MotoGP races held in the lower classes welcomed by Lorenzo because these series can add to the popularity of MotoGP in the country 'Uncle Sam'.

"I am glad to know we will hold a race in Texas in 2013," said Lorenzo as contained on his Facebook page.

"It could showcase the sport in America always means good. I'm sure the people who are not familiar with MotoGP in the country will lose something,"said the Spanish Yamaha rider.

MotoGP to Austin, so Schwantz Real Dream

Tweet

Texas - After the F1 event, Austin also will host MotoGP race title since 2013. The contract has a duration of 10 years was officially signed.

Medio mid-2010, F1 otherwise will begin to hold a race at the Circuit Amerikas in Austin, Texas, since 2012. Contract duration 10 years at a time when it was announced.

Do not want to miss, the MotoGP circuit will also include it into the calendar season races since 2013. Under the agreement, the race there will include three categories: MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3.

"It is a pride to be able to extend this championship to Texas, which is rich in history gave birth to the world champion racing driver,"said Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta at the site of MotoGP.

"The agreement of 10 years is a sign of confidence and our commitment to the future success of MotoGP races in Austin," he continued.

The deal was also greeted warmly ex-racer from the United States, Kevin Schwantz, who participated gave birth to the arrival of MotoGP to Austin, Texas.

"For me this is a dream come true, that the MotoGP World Championship will come to my hometown in Texas. I believe in full to this sport and know how this sport is very popular in Texas."

"I'm sure this will be the beginning of a long-term success," the 500cc class world championship last year 1993 was.

Doohan: Rossi Glory Soon Ended "Rossi was climbing the stairs down the mountainside."

Tweet

Five-times 500cc world champion, Michael 'Mick' Doohan, Valentino Rossi has warned that victory in MotoGP coming to an end. 7 times world champion had to be thinking about retirement. 
"I did not say career Rossi has finished. But he was climbing the stairs down the slope of the mountain," said Doohan told Reuters. 
Rossi won his seventh 500cc/MotoGP in 2009. But, last year as the Italian racer last season at Yamaha go through with shoulder and foot injuries. As a result, drivers 32 years this could not prevent his team mate, world champion Jorge Lorenzo. 
This season, Rossi's appearance with his new team, Ducati was also not satisfactory. He only finished in seventh position in the GP opener at Qatar. Rossi can finish in 5th position in the Spanish GP at Jerez after nudging and dropped the champion in Qatar 2007 MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner. 
With that result, the new Rossi collecting 20 points and was in position 5 drivers' standings. Rossi left behind 25 points from league leaders Lorenzo. Business Rossi won the time of the 8th was very heavy. 
"I think this year will be very hard for Rossi," Doohan said that from Australia. 
"In sports, an athlete just better period of 10 years. Rossi is undergoing season-12 [500cc/MotoGP]. It's not easy, especially after you've scored a huge success." 

Stoner 

According to Doohan, Stoner experienced precisely the opposite condition. Doohan compatriots this directly play well with his new team, Honda. 2007 world champion with Ducati was immediately grabbed pole position in Qatar and the champions. In series 2 in Jerez, Stoner also won the pole. Drivers 25 years of this failed to finish after Rossi was dropped. 
"Stoner caps with Honda this year looks as good as he really was," said Doohan who also triumphed with the team today Stoner, Repsol Honda. 
"Honda was losing grip, especially after Rossi left [to the Yamaha]. Now, they have found a suitable driver," said Doohan. 
Doohan became world champion in 500cc with Honda in 1994-1998. But, the man who is now 45-year-old was forced to retire after suffering a severe accident at Jerez in 1999.
 Record for the most premier class world champion is held Italian, Giacomo Agostini with 8-time world
champion.

Doohan: The Jaya Drivers Only 10 Years

Tweet

Sydney - Mick Doohan Valentino Rossi was judged that the drivers who qualified. But once Doohan said that the better period of a rider just a decade. Rossi also have to accept it.

This season runs less smoothly for Rossi. Seven-time champion has not won 500cc/MotoGP class results from the two races early. The Italian rider is in fifth place standings with 20 points from two races.

According to former racer Mick Doohan, Rossi had entered the twilight period of his career. "He is an incredible racer and there is no other way to say it. But I think the situation this season would be tough for him, although he is not a beginner in this competition," said Doohan, as quoted by Reuters.

"I think in any sport, you only have a decade to be able to look up at peak performance. While Rossi has entered the season of the 12th and things were not going to be easy, especially after he won a series of success," said the man who five time world champion in the 500cc class.

"I'm not saying that his career was over. But I think he's like already in the bottom of the valley," Doohan completed.

Problems in the shoulder makes Rossi's performance in this season a little disturbed. Yet in the last race in MotoGP Spain, VR46 can finish top five, although had fallen in mid-race.

Hayden is also satisfied with the GP12

Tweet

Jerez - Not only Valentino Rossi and Ducati who expressed his satisfaction over the results of initial tests GP12. Nicky Hayden also claimed satisfied with the performance of the Ducati flagship candidate.

"Everything went well and we had no problems whatsoever. The bike is very comfortable ride, and I got a lot of pleasure while riding it," Hayden said, as quoted by Autosport.

Hayden admitted was disappointed because the weather at the Jerez circuit was not friendly when I do the test. However, late morning, the weather improved and he could test the GP12 smoothly.

"When I wake up in the morning, the sky is completely gray and the track is very wet. I am a bit disappointed," said U.S. rider this.

"I do not think we can do something because it did not make sense to throw one-day test in conditions like this," he added.

"The situation continues to get better and better. And after lunch, I can go down to the track. I can not wait to drive it, but it was worth the wait."

"It is an honor to participate in the first test GP12 because this will not happen too often where you can drive a motorcycle on the track for the first time. This is a special feeling," he said.

Prime Test Ducati GP12 Satisfy

Tweet

Jerez - Ducati has completed a test of the Desmosedici GP12 motor. Italian team claimed satisfied with the results of motor tests that will be used starting next season is.

For three days, Valentino Rossi, Nicky Hayden, Franco Battaini test driver, and the boss Vito Guareschi Ducati in Jerez to test the GP12. This test is conducted as a preliminary evaluation welcomes competition next season that will apply the rules 1000cc engine.

Ducati GP12 admitted satisfied with the achievements so far. They like the motor is not problematic during testing.

"First of all, I want to thank everybody at Ducati. For their hard work and expertise, we can hold a test for three days without experiencing problems and devoured nearly a thousand kilometers with GP12 in his debut at the track," said chief technical team Ducati , Filippo Preziosi, as quoted by Autosport.

"After receiving consistent feedback about the motor from four different drivers, we can continue the process of developing an efficient, because we can prioritize the work to be worked out," he added.