22/02/2011 - 12:28
Faster by Stoner, Rossi, the fifth and 16:00 local The Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso was the fastest in 16:00, 'local time in MotoGP testing at the track in Sepang. In fourth place was Marco Simoncelli with Honda of San Carlo Gresini, which means the continuing supremacy of the Japanese team, so far at least. The "surprise" though it was Valentino Rossi who was in fifth position and the performance showed that the situation has improved his shoulder. In sixth place was Jorge Lorenzo, in the seventh by Colin Edwards, on the eighth Ben Spies, the ninth and tenth Nicky Hayden by Alvaro Bautista. More stories we will have during the day.
Rossi: «We must reduce it by half a second" Latest News
21/02/2011 - 8:10
In subsequent tests of Sepang The Valentino Rossi wants to improve as soon as possible the situation of the shoulder in order to find his rhythm on the track again. As stated in subsequent tests of MotoGP will be back on track at Sepang wants to move faster than the first time. "We need to cut down my time by half a second, but I know that this will happen only when I am in better physical condition," he said. But he knows that you should do regardless of whether the shoulder is better or not. This is because it will show everyone that comes back strong. It will also restore the balance between this group and Nicky Hayden. Besides the positive impact it will have on the psychology of a Rossi gyrologio soon, will enable it to provide relevant information to the people of Ducati to arrange the best possible view of the Desmosedici first Grand Prix of the season.
Carlo Pernat: Difficult for Rossi, Stoner the fastest Latest News
21/02/2011 - 8:07
Explains the difficulties, simple and The Carlo Pernat, the Italy manager who speaks openly everything yesterday morning I woke up at 5 in Rome and went to the airport, convinced that she flew to Malaysia for the upcoming trials beginning Tuesday. Of course he was wrong one day, after having finally left yesterday! So he turned to the Eternal City and went for coffee, where he met friend and collaborator Paolo Scalera, the oldest active journalist in MotoGP. The discussion that went elsewhere? In what we do Valentino Rossi in Malaysia but also throughout the year. The Pernat replied with confidence: "The Rossi will find it harder than ever because the Ducati has built a specific type of motorcycle and base, can not be fundamentally changed. This explains why 2011 will be the toughest season in his career Rossi. And then there is an extremely tough competition. The Lorenzo, Spies, Stoner - who is the fastest in the world when it is concentrated - the Pedrosa and even the Simoncelli. Yes, because Marco can be the surprise of the year. " Here's another important man in the paddock, who also is the first manager Rossi, recognizes the speed of Stoner and after Burgess, and he says that Australia is the fastest driver. Of course this does not mean you get the Championship, but apparently all the past years is not enough speed, you need the stability and maturity.
The plans for Suzuki J. Hopkins Latest News
17/02/2011 - 17:31
The U.S. will not be temporary driver finally A few days ago we wrote that people like Suzuki's John Hopkins as the extensibility guide («wildcard») group in order to participate in some of this year's races MotoGP. But the latest information from the Japanese group reported that the U.S. will participate in them only if necessary, that if something happens to Alvaro Bautista and he is unable to take part. The J. Hopkins, who will do testing in Qatar next month, will help in filming during the test and thus will have the opportunity to lead the GSV-R in MotoGP. The American rider will participate in the British Superbikes Championship with the team Cresent Suzuki (who is the Paul Denning, Team Manager of Rizla Suzuki) and only if for some reason the injured A. Bautista will take in place in MotoGP, to return to the Spaniard. The P. Denning said in statements: "At the moment did not think to take the J. Hopkins or anyone else the role of the special driver. This is something that depends on many factors such as the number of motorcycles that we have and the amount of money needed to sustain. We currently do not even think for a second rider, but nobody knows what will happen if you find someone sponsor "has meaningful.
N. Hayden: «This year I will lift height and voice
She wants to star The Nicky Hayden gave an interview to American newspapers where he spoke for both the first official trials in Malaysia and what it intends to do this year that is the Valentino Rossi to Ducati. "In Sepang I tried a new front subframe and different forks of the Ohlins 42 mm and 48 mm of a" Hayden said, adding: "I prefer to be less rigid in front of the bike because it has a better entrance to the turn and handle better when hitting the" bumps "of the track. I can not say that I found the settings you want. It reached some solutions on what you prefer and what is not, and certainly we exclude the large fairing. It's a shame, because I know that the engineers have done a lot of work to develop, but makes the bike harder to handle when you need to change direction. " Regarding the collaboration with Valentino Rossi, the Hayden said: "I am very happy that we are in the same group. My driving style is similar to his own rather than that of Stoner, who wanted the front of the bike to be more tight. Of course, Rossi is very popular and there is always a "Rosimania, but this does not affect my ego. I think that's the positive side of the story. In the past Rossi and Burgess have done a good job. " Finally, when asked what he intends to make this year, Hayden said: "We must stand up and my voice. I like to think I have the same response from the people of the team and that will give me the same material as the Valentino. Of course it's up to me to convince them about it. And it certainly is a big challenge to win the "Vale" having the same motorcycle. Pedrosa: «The Rossi will be the" unknown quantity "year" Latest News 17/02/2011 - 8:017
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The Spaniard calculates a Ducati rider Pending the second test on the track of Sepang (22-24 February), Dani Pedrosa took the opportunity to 'talk' with his fans through his blog in his website Repsol Honda. He admitted that this year Valentino Rossi will probably be the "unknown quantity", as he said. "It's his first year at Ducati and was not among the fastest drivers in the first trials in Malaysia. But Rossi is Rossi, you never really know what to do. Even when I started last, has the capacity to surprise, "said Pedrosa. Regarding the Honda, but its competitors, the Spanish rider wrote the blog: "With Stoner and Dovizioso our team is very strong. The RC212V seems to work well but only when they become the first Grand Prix will see what we have accomplished as much can be changed then. Each degree will be valuable this year because the competition is fierce. The first tests Aoyama and Simoncelli was very good while the Yamaha had a good pace. Let us not forget that Lorenzo is last year's World Champion and that he must win the rest of the Spies and did well in 2010 and is expected to do better this year. "
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Ongoing conflict between Dorna and organizers The dispute over the date of Grand Prix in Australia continues. For 2011 is scheduled to be held on October 16 at Phillip Island, but people have asked Dorna to change the date because of poor weather conditions in previous years that time and that caused problems for riders and teams . According to Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna, the Australian tour would have to change the date of the race otherwise they may not be included in the 2012 race calendar. The C. Ezpeleta said: "We talk with people in the organization. In 2010 nearly cancel the race. If it rained that weekend as Friday, would we. The issue is not only rain, is that there is cold and the tires do not raise temperature and do not work properly. The riders clamoring to change the date of the particular race. I talked to Ron Walker (note: President of the company that manages the Australian Grand Prix) and assured me that it will propose a new date. " Please note that the security committee of the MotoGP, headed by Valentino Rossi, has sought out this particular race in the summer
H. Aoyama: «I want to be in the top five"
H. Aoyama: «I want to be in the top five"
Latest News 15/02/2011 - 13:58
The Japanese rider does not hide his optimism and aspirations of
The Hiroshi Aoyama, o other party rider San Carlo Honda Gresini, is pleased with his performance in the first trials of Malaysia (where he scored his seventh year) and did not hide his interview that he wants to continue to be one of the fastest drivers during the throughout the year.
The 29-year old driver who was injured last year at Silverstone and abstained from six matches, said:
"During the holidays I was in Japan with my family and my friends. In December I returned to Europe to prepare. This was done slowly and I think my fitness is good now. In Sepang I did about 190 laps, most of what else, and I felt very well, I did not drive for two and a half months. I confess that I did not expect to go so well, after I changed team, but the Honda people are very experienced and have helped significantly.
This year is my second year in MotoGP but because I missed several games last year, I'm still in the process of learning. The atmosphere in the team is very good and I respect much everyone, as are professional and work hard. "
Regarding the results of testing in Malaysia, H. Aoyama said:
"We analyze the data from this and the next time we'll try some new settings on the suspension and try to make the bike to have a better grip. The first test we had last year under the bike and the engine of 2011. I hope that soon lead to new context. "
When asked about this year's objectives, the Aoyama said:
"I want to win a race, but I know that this is not easy! But I think we have the potential to be at the top five and I like to be often in it. At least I will try hard for it, "he said.
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The former Ducati Director will oversee and be responsible for all technical aspects relating to the MotoGP World Championship.
Corrado Cecchinelli has been appointed as the Director of Technology for the MotoGP World Championship, and will oversee and be responsible for all technical aspects relating to the three World Championship categories; 125cc, Moto2 and MotoGP.
The experienced Italian told motogp.com: “I’ve always been in the motorcycling world, since I started working. I graduated from the Turin Polytechnic as a mechanical engineer, specialising in automobile mechanics. I joined Piaggio and worked there for two years, after which I joined Ducati.”
“With Ducati I was always involved in competitions, participating in superbikes from 1997 to 2002, then being Technical Director for the MotoGP team from 2003 to 2005, and since 2006 I was Vice Director General for Ducati Corse, a role I held until December 31st 2010.”
Talking about his decision to accept his new role, Cecchinelli explained: “Dorna considered it important to appoint somebody in an independent technical capacity and they felt I could fill this role thanks to my experience, but it also came about through a mutual respect and a relationship that has been established for a long time.”
“In Ducati my job, more or less, was to work on regulations with the other manufacturers in the MSMA. I think this operation can be successful because it can be built on a network of knowledge that has been formed with different roles, but which also maintains a personal level. I know the structure of Dorna, until recently from the outside, I know those within the MSMA and the International Federation, and without doubt this has great value because things are based on trust and a mutual respect.”
An important function of Cecchinelli’s role will be to develop the new regulations for the Moto3 class, and also the 1000cc engine limit for the MotoGP category, both of which come into effect in 2012. He will also play a key role in providing a technical link between manufacturers and suppliers and the organisations involved in the governing of the World Championship, which include Dorna, the FIM, the MSMA and IRTA.
“Specifically, I will be charged with all technical aspects relating to the technological side of MotoGP, across all three categories. That involves technical regulations, and in that capacity also the relations between manufacturers and the representative organisations – that is to say the MSMA. We hope to be able to attend to issues of a technical nature, for example matters relating to the environment and security of the circuits.”
Speaking about 2011, Cecchinelli concluded: “We are looking at the definition of the details for the potential entries for Moto3, and that involves technical regulations. In particular we are receiving applications from different ECU manufacturers, which will continue until February 28th. When that date arrives we will try and finalise the matter as soon as possible.”
“With regards to the MotoGP class for 2012 both the fundamental technical and philosophical details are defined, so at the moment we are paying more attention to the new category. The details that remain to be defined for the MotoGP class are unlikely to delay the work of the new arrivals to the category, something that could happen in the case of Moto3.”
Aoyama wants to deliver on “top five potential
Monday, 15 February 2011
The Japanese rider explained to motogp.com how he is enjoying his pre-season preparations after a productive first Test in Malaysia at the start of the month, and also spoke about his aims for the 2011 campaign.
Hiroshi Aoyama’s pre-season preparations got off to a highly encouraging start in Malaysia at the start of the month, where the Japanese rider clocked the seventh fastest lap of the first official MotoGP Test of the year.
The 29 year-old, who missed six races last year after fracturing a vertebra at Silverstone, has been working hard on his physical fitness in a bid to be in top shape for the 2011 campaign, and is also integrating well with the San Carlo Honda Gresini team.
“During the winter I was in Japan spending time with family and friends, then in December I came back to Europe and started to do some training which specifically takes into account the back injury I had last year,” Aoyama told motogp.com. “I started carefully and slowly, and I think my condition now is quite good.”
The Sepang Test provided not only a good measure of his physical condition, but was also another step in his development within his new team. “At the first Test in Sepang it was physically okay, across all three days, and we did almost 190 laps which is a lot. Every day I completed the highest number of laps, and that was great as it was my first time on the bike after two and a half months.”
He continued: “The team is working very well together and I was not expecting so much from the first Test because it’s not so easy to change teams, but it went better than I expected and I was happy with the result. The team has a lot of experience and they can help me a lot. This is my second year in MotoGP, and after I missed so many races last year this season is still a learning process for me. They can teach me a lot and I have a lot of respect for them. The feeling with the team is very good and everybody is professional and working hard.”
The on-track work will continue in little over one week’s time when the MotoGP class returns to Malaysia for the second Test of the year. “We want to analyse what we found in Sepang last time out and also try some things with suspension set-up, find better handling, grip, things like that,” said Aoyama.
“When we tested in Malaysia a couple of weeks ago the chassis was the 2010 version and the engine 2011, and I hope I will receive the new bike as soon as possible. Until I get that material I will just be trying to get back my feeling on the bike, and also continue establishing a good communication with the team. This is my goal.”
Looking ahead to the start of the season and his aims for what will hopefully be a more luck-laden second year in MotoGP, Aoyama outlined his targets for 2011.
“I always want to win the race, but we all know that’s not so easy in MotoGP!” he said. “I believe we have the potential to be in the top five, and I want to be there regularly. I want to fight for the top five at every race, and if I can be there it will be very good for us with what we have. I will try to do my best as always, and we have two Tests to prepare for the first race in Qatar.”
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Moto2: Statements players
What the jockeys said after testing in Valencia In a previous news you can read the results of testing in Valencia Moto2 category. Let's see now what the jockeys said after them:
The Marc Marquez, one of the two fastest (with S. Redding), said: "The evaluation of the test is positive. Our time was 1.5 seconds faster than we did the first day. Continuously improved and we are very happy.On the third day we tried various settings in the setup of the bike but we have a job yet. We had a good time but this was not our purpose, the important thing is to bond as a team and do tests with different settings on the bike. We are stubborn and I remain the same in subsequent trials will be held in Portugal. Adapts to class, but I have a lot to learn until the first race of the year. "
The Scott Redding (pictured) said: "Today I did my fastest lap in Valencia and this means that the tests went well. Adjust the bike to fit my driving style, but these changes have affected the balance. With the help of Pete Benson, team leader, and Mike Norton, engineer Ohlins, we improved a lot during the three days of testing. Now we must continue the same in Estoril. "
In turn, the Mika Kallio said: "The test was positive and I'm happy with the progress she had. If fact, the fastest time in half a second, I'd be happy. My shoulder seems to be in good condition after surgery. We tried many settings on the bike and constantly improved, but still want some time to feel comfortable on it. "
Pleased with the outcome of the tests and said Andrea Iannone: "The process was very useful for us. We worked hard and found the positive points of the motorcycle, which makes us to have confidence.We worked with this program and I want to thank the team Suter for her help and the mechanic my Ohlins. I am happy with the level of development of the bike and my performance. "
O Mike di Meglio said: "The bike has improved a lot and I am happy about that. I leave the track having done a good time, knowing what I need and how the bike behaves. Already I feel very good on this and I am working with people Tech3. We tested to find the best balance of the bike and I think we are on track.In subsequent trials will be further improved. We used a "base" engine and do not know what engines were the other teams. Achieve faster time than what the last time we were in Valencia and I know the bike has great potential. "
Finally, Bradley Smith said: "The tests were important to me and I learned a lot. It was the first time I rode the bike in 2011 and worked hard to find the correct suspension geometry and improved balance. We tried many different settings and saw how the bike behaves. Scares me that we still have only six days of testing until the start of racing but I think we are on track. I improved my time by 1.4 seconds compared to that noted last November and this shows the good work we did. I am happy with my team and a very good job. I hope to spend as much time as possible on the track in the coming tests
Acknowledged the bike up for class
The Masao Furusava, the boss of Yamaha, confirmed in a statement to the English press that the Japanese team develops a motorcycle with a single cylinder, four-stroke engine capacity 250 cc, which will participate in class Moto3 2012. This engine is based on the equivalent of (motocross) YZ250.
Mr. Furusava said:
"Given the cost, we should forget about our involvement in the matter Moto3. But the light that we must find new talented riders are forced to do it. We need to get our competitors and so we are preparing something for this category. We develop both a new engine and a new context. Currently, we have not done testing on the track only computer simulations, "he said.
But Mr. Furusava not clear whether Yamaha will participate in Moto3 the beginning of next year or later this.
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Moto2: O L. Wargala in place of F. Nieto
The Pole will replace the G22 Racing Nieto
The decision of Fonsi Nieto to withdraw from the games provided an opportunity to Lukasz Wargala take the place of the Spanish group G22 Racing and participate in this year's World Championships Moto2.
The Polish Rider (left in photo) participated in the tests of the type made in Valencia as a temporary driver and, after signing the agreement with the brothers Pablo and Gelete Nieto, owners of G22 Racing-will take part in this year's Championship.
The Lukasz Wargala, statements, expressed his delight at working with his new team and said:
"I'm glad I'm the first Polish rider who will take part in the World Motorcycle Championship after nearly 40 years. It is an honor and I will do my utmost to do my countrymen proud.
The challenge is great and I know that the demands are high. You need to know well both the bike and the tracks to excel. So, this year will focus on learning and hopefully not the last year my participation in the competition! I know that everyone in the team is very good at their job and they have a very good bike. "
On his part, Pablo Nieto said:
"We are a team composed of young people is important to us we have a rider like Lukasz Wargala in which we can grow together. The Lukasz is a good driver but needs to learn a lot and will focus this season. I would not push for results. While we know a little long, I know that a good character and that can manage the Moto2.
