Márquez and Redding close Valencia Moto2 Test top

The reigning 125cc World Champion and his British rival shared first position on the timesheet on the final day of the Test on Saturday.

Moto2 Highlights from Valencia Pre-Season Test
Marc Márquez and Scott Redding were in fine form on the third and final day of the Moto2 Test at Valencia on Saturday, as both riders clocked a best unofficially timed lap of 1'35.6 to share top spot on the timesheet. The duo, who were equal on Friday as well when they shared joint-fifth position, took a full second of their respective times from the previous day as their preparations for the 2011 World Championship took encouraging steps forward.
2010 Championship runner-up Julián Simón, who on Friday was the quickest rider, was third at three-tenths down on the pair, with Yuki Takahashi, Tom Lüthi and Stefan Bradl all registering times of 1'36.0 as they occupied the top six positions in a closely matched final day field.
Andrea Iannone is another name who has featured at the sharp end of the timings in this Test and the Italian was up there on day three too, as both he and Aleix Espargaró posted best efforts of 1'36.1.
The top ten was completed by Alex de Angelis and Michele Pirro, whilst Claudio Corti, Simone Corsi, Axel Pons and Frenchman Mike di Meglio all got within a second of the fastest lap.
Unofficial Moto2 lap times from day three at Valencia (times provided by teams):
Marc Márquez (Catalunya Caixa Repsol, Suter), 1'35.6
Scott Redding (Marc VDS Racing, Suter), 1'35.6
Julián Simón (Mapfre Aspar, Suter), 1'35.9
Yuki Takahashi (Gresini Racing, Moriwaki), 1'36.0
Thomas Lüthi (Interwetten Paddock M2 Racing, Suter), 1'36.0
Stefan Bradl (Viessmann Kiefer Racing, Kalex), 1'36.0
Andrea Iannone (Speed Master, Suter), 1'36.1
Aleix Espargaró (Pons Racing, Kalex Pons), 1'36.1
Alex De Angelis (JiR Moto2, Motobi), 1'36.3
Michele Pirro (Gresini Racing, Moriwaki), 1'36.4
Claudio Corti (Italtrans, Suter), 1'36.4
Simone Corsi (Ioda Racing Project, Ioda), 1'36.6
Axel Pons (Pons Racing, Kalex Pons), 1'36.6
Mike di Meglio (Tech 3 Racing, Tech 3), 1'36.6
Jules Cluzel (Forward Racing, Suter), 1'36.8
Raffaele de Rosa (G22 Racing, Moriwaki), 1'36.9
Mika Kallio (Marc VDS Racing, Suter), 1'37.0
Alex Baldolini (Forward Racing, Suter), 1'37.0
Mattia Pasini (Ioda Racing Project, Ioda), 1'37.0
Randy Krummenacher (GP Team Switzerland Kiefer Racing, Kalex), 1'37.2
Xavi Forés (Mapfre Aspar, Suter), 1'37.2
Bradley Smith (Tech 3 Racing, Tech 3), 1'37.3
Kev Coghlan (Motorsport 69, FTR), 1'37.5
Esteve Rabat (Blusens STX, FTR), 1'37.7
Max Neukirchner (MZ Racing, MZ), 1'37.8
Robertino Pietri (Italtrans, Suter), 1'37.8
Santiago Hernández (SAG Team, FTR), 1'37.9
Anthony West (MZ Racing, MZ), 1'38.1
Kenny Noyes (Avintia STX, FTR), 1'38.5
Dominque Aegerter (Technomag CIP, Suter), 1'38.6

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R. Xaus: «I have lofty goals for this year 'Superbike

He wants to stay constantly on the podium
The Ruben Xaus no secret of his ambition to be an actor at this year's Championship in WSBK. After tests at Portimao shows happy and says he wants to be in the top three in each race. Also, the Spanish rider is convinced that membership in the Honda team will stimulate the competitive spirit of Jonathan Rea, the team mate. Arrogance or self? We will see in the course of the year ...

The R. Xaus made these statements based on different driving style and the problems that had the Max Neukirchner, who was last year on the team. As he said:
"The Max has a different driving style from Jonathan and using other settings and mechanical parts of the bike and it changes its behavior, comparatively. It is difficult to draw reliable conclusions when bikes are different. Also, Max had a good physical condition.
Because competition is intense, if you're half a second behind his team mate, then you're in the back of the boot order. This is the reason that Jonathan "felt alone" when faced Max problem, "said o Xaus and added:

"The competition between the riders of a team makes you better. By Jonathan have similar driving styles and look forward to working together. I prefer to compete with him (the fight) and have moved away from the rest! "He said.

The Xaus denied rumors that he wanted him to not feel comfortable in the BMW.
"I never said this," exclaimed. "What I said is that the experience had been difficult to be among the top teams. We needed more time on the track. BMW has a powerful engine but is "nervous" and it is difficult to control it. When the track conditions are ideal, then the bike is amazing and has very good grip. However, when the circuit is abnormal is difficult to drive. "

Asked how he feels with his new motorcycle, the Spaniard answered:
«H Honda has enough power and I have made a good impression so far. I feel comfortable when I am driving and really enjoy it. I am 32 years old, I feel that I am fit and I think that can participate in races for eight more years yet, judging from Max Biaggi, but I do not believe that it will seek. I never got the perfect team so far, but I feel that the people of the Honda is a very good package, and together we can set high goals, "concluded R. Xaus

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We participate in Moto2 o R. Wilairot

The doctors approved his return to racing
The Ratthapark Wilairot, ultimately, will take part in this year's World Championships in category Moto2.
The rider of the group «Stop and Go» apotherapeftei has completely after the accident he had before about two months in Thailand and the doctors allowed him to take part in the competition.

People group heard with relief the good news, so the 22 year old driver will test the track in Jerez on 4-6 March.
Recall that the R. Wilairot was seriously injured in the hands and head and was still in intensive care at a hospital in Bangkok

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. A. Bautista «I expect payback of labors'

The Spaniard believes that it will kick start
The Alvaro Bautista said the first test at Sepang was a very good result, although they led the third day because of such damages.

"I am happy because I improved my best time last year and this is a good sign," said the driver of the Rizla Suzuki.
"Being the only rider in the team is good because we all work for me and make the changes you desire. At present it is a little difficult, but when they would start the games, everything will be better. Last year, in Valencia, we tried some things in the GSV-R and retry and Sepang, where the Suzuki is always fast.
In Malaysia I could not see big differences and this means that our bike is competitive in hot conditions, but is believed to improve when prevailing colder.
We must be competitive in each temperature environment, which is why the work the people the group is very important ", concluded A. Bautista.


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Simón sets day two pace in Valencia

Friday, 11 February 2011
The Spanish rider was the fastest on the middle day of the Moto2 Test on Friday, with Yuki Takahashi and Andrea Iannone in the top three.

Julián Simón was the quickest Moto2 rider on Friday in the second of three days of testing at the Valencia circuit. The Mapfre Aspar rider set a best lap of 1'36.0 on his Suter machine, as the top ten were separated by 0.8s.
Yuki Takahashi (Gresini Racing) was two-tenths further back on the vice World Champion in second place, with Andrea Iannone (Speed Master) in third and Tom Lüthi (Interwetten Paddock M2 Racing) fourth, all within half a second of the top time.
Marc Márquez's learning curve produced another improvement as the young Spaniard and reigning 125cc World Champion timed in fifth fastest with an effort of 1'36.6, a time matched by Michele Pirro, Scott Redding and Simone Corsi in a close second day's riding.
Yesterday's fastest rider Alex de Angelis was ninth on Friday, 0.8s off Simón, with Stefan Bradl completing the top ten and new Marc VDS rider Mika Kallio 11th.
British rider Bradley Smith of the Tech 3 team was unhurt after suffering a fall. The former 125cc rider's best lap of the day was a 1'38.0.
Unofficial lap times from Friday (provided by teams):
Julián Simón (Mapfre Aspar, Suter), 1'36.0
Yuki Takahashi (Gresini Racing, Moriwaki), 1'36.2
Andrea Iannone (Speed Master, Suter), 1'36.3
Thomas Luthi (Interwetten Paddock M2 Racing, Suter), 1'36.4
Marc Márquez (Catalunya Caixa Repsol, Suter), 1'36.6
Michele Pirro (Gresini Racing, Moriwaki), 1'36.6
Scott Redding (Marc VDS Racing, Suter), 1'36.6
Simone Corsi (Ioda Racing Project, Ioda), 1'36.6
Alex De Angelis (JiR Moto2, Motobi), 1'36.8
Stefan Bradl (Viessmann Kiefer Racing, Kalex), 1'36.8
Mika Kallio (Marc VDS Racing, Suter), 1'37.0
Jules Cluzel (Forward Racing, Suter), 1'37.1
Randy Krummenacher (GP Team Switzerland Kiefer Racing, Kalex), 1'37.4
Raffaele de Rosa (G22 Racing, Moriwaki), 1'37.5
Yonny Hernandez (Blusens STX, FTR), 1'37.5
Mike DiMeglio (Tech 3 Racing, Tech 3), 1'37.6
Esteve Rabat (Blusens STX, FTR), 1'37.7
Xavi Forés (Mapfre Aspar, Suter), 1'37.7
Claudio Corti (Italtrans, Suter), 1'37.8
Alex Baldolini (Forward Racing, Suter), 1'37.8
Bradley Smith (Tech 3 Racing, Tech 3), 1'38.0
Kev Coghlan (Motorsport 69, FTR), 1'38.0
Mattia Pasini (Ioda Racing Project, Ioda), 1'38.3
Max Neukirchner (MZ Racing, MZ), 1'38.5
Dominque Aegerter (Technomag CIP, Suter), 1'38.6
Santiago Hernández (SAG Team, FTR), 1'38.6
Anthony West (MZ Racing, MZ), 1'38.8
Kenny Noyes (Avintia STX, FTR), 1'38.9
Robertino Pietri (Italtrans, Suter), 1'39.4