20/02/2011 - 1:58
The debut took place in Estoril The Mahindra Racing is a new group from India, the official motorcycle of the GP125 appeared with corporate colors on the Estoril circuit in Portugal. The Mahindra Group is a group with capital to USD $ 7.1 billion.! And only the size of the Indian company made significant involvement in MotoGP. The drivers of the team are Danny Webb and Marcel Schrotter and manager of team Mufaddal Choonia, left the head of Mahindra Corporate in Mumbai to see the team in action. The GP125 is designed and built by Mahindra-owned facilities in Italy. The Anand Mahindra, Vice Chairman and CEO of Mahindra Group, said: "It's a matter of great pride for us to be the first manufacturer from India will participate in the best league in the world. The MotoGP is the ultimate test in racing bike and a very popular event with extremely loyal fans. The Mahindra motorcycles will compete with the best in the world would be a nice opportunity to show the strength of our engineering. " The 19 year old Briton Danny Webb said on the occasion: "The weather was really bad at Estoril and the only time the sky cleared I went out with silver-red motorcycle. After Valencia we met with all the team and I did some steps ahead despite the bad weather. " The Marcel Schrotter also came out in the rain to make a few kilometers to the GP125. The 18 year-old German said: "It was a good feeling driving the motorcycle. Everyone in the group work well and make progress. " The next appearance of Mahindra Racing will be in Jerez, Via the official test weekend on 4-6 March.
The debut took place in Estoril The Mahindra Racing is a new group from India, the official motorcycle of the GP125 appeared with corporate colors on the Estoril circuit in Portugal. The Mahindra Group is a group with capital to USD $ 7.1 billion.! And only the size of the Indian company made significant involvement in MotoGP. The drivers of the team are Danny Webb and Marcel Schrotter and manager of team Mufaddal Choonia, left the head of Mahindra Corporate in Mumbai to see the team in action. The GP125 is designed and built by Mahindra-owned facilities in Italy. The Anand Mahindra, Vice Chairman and CEO of Mahindra Group, said: "It's a matter of great pride for us to be the first manufacturer from India will participate in the best league in the world. The MotoGP is the ultimate test in racing bike and a very popular event with extremely loyal fans. The Mahindra motorcycles will compete with the best in the world would be a nice opportunity to show the strength of our engineering. " The 19 year old Briton Danny Webb said on the occasion: "The weather was really bad at Estoril and the only time the sky cleared I went out with silver-red motorcycle. After Valencia we met with all the team and I did some steps ahead despite the bad weather. " The Marcel Schrotter also came out in the rain to make a few kilometers to the GP125. The 18 year-old German said: "It was a good feeling driving the motorcycle. Everyone in the group work well and make progress. " The next appearance of Mahindra Racing will be in Jerez, Via the official test weekend on 4-6 March.
The time allowed for a few tests at Estoril The third test day the Portuguese circuit went somewhat better for both riders category Moto2 and that of 125cc. The weather improved on, so Moto2 22 riders entered the track to draw inferences and make their bikes to whatever arrangements they could. Of course, rain and strong wind was not missed and the third day which made it difficult for drivers. Three of them, Claudio Corti (photo), Simone Corsi, and Thomas Luthi indicate the same time (1 ': 42''.4) which was the fastest of the day. Behind them was Alex de Angelis, in fifth place by Jules Cluzel and the sixth Michele Pirro. In the second picture you can see the classification of the third day in class Moto2. Please note that some riders like Andrea Iannone, did not want to lead or the third day and declined to do so in formal trials will be held in Jerez on 4-6 March. In the category of 125cc, 15 riders took the decision to enter the track to test their motorcycles. Was the fastest with a time of Miguel Oliveira 1 '48''.9, was the second Sandro Cortese, the third and fourth Alberto Moncayo The Jonas Folger. To say that drivers in this category will take part in testing in Jerez. Let's read what it said some of the riders Moto2 test in Portugal: Scott Redding (Mark VDS Racing Team) "I was disappointed. After successful testing in Valencia anxious to get to Estoril and continue his job, but the weather is not allowed. The first day was difficult, the second did not bother to go out on the track. On the third day the weather improved a little but the rain did not stop. Only the last hour of testing, the sky cleared but the slippery slope. I hope to be better conditions in Valencia. " Mika Kallio (Mark VDS Racing Team) "Currently I need to spend as much time do the bike but because the weather did just six laps on the first day, no second and the third 20. I tried two different settings on the front suspension and I could see what changes have to do. Just got used to the bike and reduce the time difference from my first, but I need to ride on a dry track and hope to do in Jerez. " Mike di Meglio (Tech 3 Racing Team) "The weather made the situation very difficult. The track never dried up not only in the last hour of testing third day, and only then could not get a better feel of the bike. I tried different mechanical parts to it and gain confidence. I was sorry that I fell in the last minutes and I want to thank all the people in the Tech 3 because they did a good job despite the conditions. " Bradley Smith (Tech 3 Racing Team) "Despite the poor conditions, I feel we did a good job. The motorcycle is more friendly and it is positive. Every time I walked the track and I learned something different. In Valencia I was two seconds slower than the first and now I was half seconds slower. I'm sure I can reduce it by even one second difference. I was lucky to drop me on the second day because of rain and fortunately I got something neither I nor the bike damaged. We have two weeks until the next test and have time to make the changes needed in the motorcycle. I love working with people of the Tech 3 and look forward to begin the games. " Santi Hernandrez (Stop and Go Racing Team) "The third day of testing would be good for us as we found the correct settings on the bike and was able to move quickly. This morning we had some problems with the front but this solved. Later we had a problem in the back but that we had, so I reduced my time. I would normally have done the tests but the weather is not allowed. But we collected some data to evolve over the bike and try for a good result in the Championship. " Moto2: FTR Cooperation and SAG Racing
The FTR M211 will replace Bimota As officially announced,
the group Stop and Go (SAG) Racing will use the FTR for motorcycles which will take part in this year's World Championships Moto2. So far, the team used the equivalent of Bimota. The SAG Racing will take part in the competition with 18 year old Colombian Santiago Hernandez (photo) and 22 year old Thai Ratthapark Wilairot, who obtained the consent of doctors to participate in competitions after a serious car accident before he had about two and a half months. The Steve Bones, director of FRT, said: "We were discussing the Edu Perales (owner of SAG) for about 18 months and I am glad that we came together. Tests in Valencia could have gone better for Santi (Hernandez), but it is still early. The first impressions of the M211 was positive and we are pleased that we and Ratthapark, who showed a lot of talent and eventually be crowned World Champion one day. "
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Moto2: Testing Day 2, Portugal
Bad weather continued The scene at the Estoril circuit remained the same and the second day of testing categories Moto2 and 125cc. The rain and cold forced many riders like Marc Marquez (pictured) does not go far on the track. Of course, one and talked to him say that Marquez may have missed the opportunity to do testing and evolve the bike, but he was happy to celebrate with relative calm of the 18th birthday yesterday. Regarding the action on the track ... the bolder the Moto2 was Randy Krummenacher (GP Team Switzerland Kiefer Racing) and the "newly established" in the 125cc Harry Stafford, who first tried to drive under these conditions. Later followed the other riders as Aleix Espargaro and Axel Pons (Pons Racing), the Anthony West and Max Neukirchner (MZ Racing), the Kenan Sofuoglu and Dominique Aegerter (Technomag CIP) and the Mike di Meglio and Bradley Smith ( Tech 3). During the second test day the Krummenacher, Smith, Aegerter and Neukirchner were dropped, fortunately no one injured.
125cc: He wants the title N. Terol
remained in this category The Nico Terol, the Spanish rider's team Bancaja Aspar, did not hide his ambition to win the title at the World Championships in the 125 cc category It said: "The objective is my World Cup so I stayed in the class one more time.However, to achieve this, many factors play a role and should try as much as I can to make it. The Hector Faubel, my team mate in the team is very competitive. The same goes for Cortese, Gadea, Vazquez as for others. It must then be 100% ready to do so. "
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Moto2: Improves the B. Smith Latest News 16/02/2011 - 17:09
The earlier tests in Valencia went well for the British The Bradley Smith seems to have adjusted quickly to the data category Moto2. The 20 year old rider Tech 3 team led first motorcycle in 2011 in the Spanish track and was satisfied with the outcome of the tests there. "Everything went well and was the first time I rode the new bike," said B. Smith continued: "We started from scratch and learned many of the 600cc. Of course I still miss the experience but I think the tests of Portugal will further improve. " The British driver completed 190 laps around the track in Valencia and had the help of Mike di Meglio, co-athlete of the group. "With Mike worked on the same settings on the setup of the bike. We talked a lot about which ones are best, "said Smith, and concluded: "I feel it is getting better after each round. Admittedly, even we are from where we should be and that means having to work hard. When the games start I will try to learn as much as I can. "
Moto2: Tests of the first day in Portugal
Latest News 16/02/2011 - 13:57
The weather affected the performance of riders The Simone Corsi (photo) and Jules Cluzel was the fastest in its category Moto2 the first day of testing at Estoril and recorded the same time (1 ': 43''.9). Behind them was the Alex de Angelis. But "star" was the weather and particularly the heavy rain and strong wind that prevailed throughout the day. These phenomena do not allow riders Moto2 (and those of the category of 125 cc) to do work as it is known that the Portuguese track has good grip when wet. First they were able to track Randy Krummenacher, Bradley Smith and Kenan Sofuoglu, who returned from Turkey (where he had found personal case) and scored his fifth year. Regarding the tests in the category of 125 cc, was the first to Nico Terol time 1 '49''.1. The Terol was faster than one second by Hector Faubel, team mate in the team Bancaja Aspar, who was second. The tests in Estoril will continue today and tomorrow.
Satisfied by M. Kallio
Latest News 15/02/2011 - 15:17
Latest News 15/02/2011 - 15:17
When asked about his new "environment", the Kallio said: "The shift from 800 cc to 600 cc was difficult. Of course, I knew what to expect as I lead the bike last year in November. Then I realized that it's easy, it will be a bike Moto2 very different from a class of MotoGP. Must change your driving style, brake points, n 'takes a different racing line.Also, the power (in Moto2) is smaller. Therefore, everything is different, but day by day improving and I hope to be ready for first race in Qatar ».
The M. Kallio said that at present, has set some goals. "Even concentrating on tests. When the days approaching the first race of the year, we will see what I can expect. Competition is fierce as there are many good riders. Anything is possible, but what I need now is to do as many rounds I can get used to the bike. "
Lowered the fastest lap
On the second day of testing at the track in Valencia was the fastest Julian Simon, the rider of the team Aspar. The time recorded was 1 '36' .0, which was seven tenths faster than the collectively made by Alex de Angelis and Andrea Iannone (Note: 1 '36''.7) on the first day.
Back by J. Simon (on the second day of testing) was found o Yuki Takahashi, while third was Andrea Ianonne. Fourth was Thomas Luthi and the fifth Marc Marquez, who seems to have adapted to the requirements of the class.
Below you can see the ranking of the second day of testing at Valencia.
1. Julian Simon (Mapfre Aspar, Suter), 1'36 .0
2. Yuki Takahashi (Gresini Racing, Moriwaki), 1'36 .2
3. Andrea Iannone (Speed Master, Suter), 1'36 .3
4. Thomas Luthi (Interwetten Paddock M2 Racing, Suter), 1'36 .4
5. Marc Marquez (Catalunya Caixa Repsol, Suter), 1'36 .6
6. Michele Pirro (Gresini Racing, Moriwaki), 1'36 .6
7. Scott Redding (Marc VDS Racing, Suter), 1'36 .6
8. Simone Corsi (Ioda Racing Project, Ioda), 1'36 .6
9. Alex De Angelis (JiR Moto2, Motobi), 1'36 .8
10. Stefan Bradl (Viessmann Kiefer Racing, Kalex), 1'36 .8
11. Mika Kallio (Marc VDS Racing, Suter), 1'37 .0
12. Jules Cluzel (Forward Racing, Suter), 1'37 .1
13. Randy Krummenacher (GP Team Switzerland Kiefer Racing, Kalex), 1'37 .4
14. Raffaele de Rosa (G22 Racing, Moriwaki), 1'37 .5
15. Yonny Hernandez (Blusens STX, FTR), 1'37 .5
16. Mike DiMeglio (Tech 3 Racing, Tech 3), 1'37 .6
17. Esteve Rabat (Blusens STX, FTR), 1'37 .7
18. Xavi Fores (Mapfre Aspar, Suter), 1'37 .7
19. Claudio Corti (Italtrans, Suter), 1'37 .8
20. Alex Baldolini (Forward Racing, Suter), 1'37 .8
21. Bradley Smith (Tech 3 Racing, Tech 3), 1'38 .0
22. Kev Coghlan (Motorsport 69, FTR), 1'38 .0
23. Mattia Pasini (Ioda Racing Project, Ioda), 1'38 .3
24. Max Neukirchner (MZ Racing, MZ), 1'38 .5
25. Dominque Aegerter (Technomag CIP, Suter), 1'38 .6
26. Santiago Hernandez (SAG Team, FTR), 1'38 .6
27. Anthony West (MZ Racing, MZ), 1'38 .8
28. Kenny Noyes (Avintia STX, FTR), 1'38 .9
29. Robertino Pietri (Italtrans, Suter), 1'39 .4
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