The J. Hopkins will make tests in Qatar

Confirmed rumors that they want to Suzuki
According to a report in the English press, John Hopkins will take place with the Rizla Suzuki team in the tests will take place in Qatar next month.
Rumors like the «Hopper» return to MotoGP and participate as a temporary driver («wildcard») confirmed. According to the report, o role of J. Hopkins group will be to replace Alvaro Bautista in case something happens to the Spanish driver.

The Paul Denning, Team Manager of Rizla Suzuki, said:
"We have an obligation to participate in the games and we should have an alternative solution in case something happens to Alvaro. O John is the best for us as it is capable, experienced and available at this time. "

Rossi: «O Simoncelli I feared!"

O Valentino admitted that it counts very much «Super Sic»
A great athlete and a strong personality like Valentino Rossi has no problem admitting the ability of competitors. So did the case of Marco Simoncelli, who showed his abilities on tests of Sepang.

"The Marco I was afraid of his performance," said Rossi. And I must say that if Simoncelli continue to lead as the track in Malaysia and the rest of the year, you probably thought it all top riders, who are considered favorites for this year's title.

Capirossi: «Rossi will compete in with a smile"

The veteran rider spoke about the Ducati and Rossi
The presentation of the Pramac Racing team was on cruise «Fantasia» (from where the photo), as planned.
The Loris Capirossi and Randy De Puniet was the faces of the day, especially the Italian, who collected the interest.
"We will do our best!" Emphasized by L. Capirossi. "The competition level is very high this year. The GP11 wants a job yet but have the advantage to Valentino Rossi in the official development team will be quick and impressive, "he said.

When asked about his involvement in a private group, Capirossi replied bluntly:
"Life is a wheel and spins. It is right now to ride the new motorcycle factory at the age of riders. However, I think (the older) can still defend ourselves. "

When stated in 37chrono rider from Imola and that Valentino Rossi has grown and is now 32 years old, Capirrosi said:
"In 32 years I did my best races of my career. Valentino will compete with the respect which is mutual. So we did everything with him. On the track we are adversaries, but in the end always smile at each other, "concluded L. Capirossi.

Optimism wins B. Spies

She wants to star in this year's MotoGP
The Ben Spies is sure that the Yamaha Factory Team will help you find many times on the podium this year.
Following the positive results in trials in Malaysia, the Texan rider hopes to be in the top three in many of the races this year's World Championships. As he said:
"Last year, one of the negatives of the bike was that we needed a more efficient engine which has better acceleration. This year, it has improved. The YZR-M1 comes out better speed and less slip compared.
In 2011 I want to do better, to find the podium several times but to win some games. I think that making the right improvements to the bike so it will be faster in the turns. I hope the engineers to evolve even further the engine and become stronger over the years. "

Ducati: «We wanted to keep the Stoner »

The Italian team like the Australian and 2011
The movement of Casey Stoner from the Ducati Honda opened the way for the integration of Valentino Rossi the Italian team. "Slowly the new!" You say and you're right. I do not write in this (new), but as the consequence of an act which did not cause the Ducati. Explained:

According to Alessandro Cicognani, Team Manager of the team, the people of the Ducati had tried since November 2009 to persuade Stoner to sign a contract until the end of 2011. As said A. Cicognani terms of the contract was very favorable for the 25 year old driver, but he did not want to do it.
"We were ready to sign him in November 2009. It did then, but we keep trying to convince him and he knows, "said a typical way (and meaning) the A. Cicognani.
Of course, "nothing bad lining. The departure of Stoner Rossi brought the Ducati and the dream of millions of Italian (and not only) come true

The E. Laverty has his own iPhone app

Start today functioning of the application
The Eugene Laverty, the Yamaha rider To the WSBK, is the first contestant to global institutional racing motorcycles created its own iPhone app.
Through this, fans around the world have the ability to inform on their mobile phone on the results, blogs relating to him, watching videos of matches and read news. Those who download the application will have access to the official website of Yamaha.

The E. Laverty, who is fond of applications, "social networking" and the first of the riders began to use the «Twitter», said:
"Our aim is to inform the iPhone app at least three times during the weekend that will match. Users may at any time to see how we go on the track. Essentially, this application is an "extension" of my website. This page was created by friends to "upload" pictures from anywhere. So a few years we hope to collect photos from around the world, "he said.

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Two-day Montmeló Test wrapped up on Tuesday

Tuesday, 8 February 2011
The Catalunya Circuit hosted a selection of Moto2 and 125cc riders across two days as they took the opportunity to make some preliminary preparations ahead of the Test at Valencia later this week.

The sound of engines rang out at the Catalunya Circuit on Monday and Tuesday as a number of Moto2 and 125cc riders took to the track just outside Barcelona. Albeit with unofficial engines and lap timings, it was a good opportunity for those present to ease themselves back into riding after the winter period, and make some preliminary preparations for the first major Test of the year which takes place at Valencia this Thursday.
Italian rider Andrea Iannone, who took pole position at the Catalunya GP in 2010, was the quickest rider on the unofficial timesheet, posting a best effort of 1’47.8 on his Suter machine. The Speed Master team rider’s qualifying lap last year for the Moto2 race was 1’47.493.
Impressive progress was made across the two days by 125cc World Champion Marc Márquez, who is getting ready for his debut season in Moto2. The Team Catalunya Caixa Repsol rider lapped at 1’49.1 on day one but had moved to within five-tenths of Iannone’s day two time on Tuesday, registering a 1’48.3 on his Suter.
Other Moto2 riders taking advantage of the two days included Pons Racing duo Aleix Espargaró and Axel Pons, who recorded times of 1’48.4 and 1’48.6 respectively. Technomag CIP rider Dominique Aegerter set a best time of 1’49.7 as he tried out different seating positions on his Suter on Tuesday, and the Swiss rider escaped unharmed from a minor fall early in the day. His team-mate Kenan Sofuoglu was absent on day two after returning home to Turkey for a family matter – the Moto2 newcomer posted a best lap on Monday of 1’50.8 before his departure.
Also on track were PEV-Blusens-SMX Paris Hilton team rider Sergio Gadea and Maverick Viñales, the former of who is returning to the 125cc category for the final season of the two-stroke bikes in 2011.
The Valencia Test takes place from this Thursday to Saturday (February 10th-12th), with another at Estoril from February 15th-17th before the teams and riders run with their official 2011 engines at the final pre-season Test at Jerez from March 4th-6th.

The Fonsi Nieto stops matches

Formally announced the decision, Fonsi Nieto gave a press conference announcing that he 'retired' a few days before the start in Valencia official tests Moto2 category to which would be involved with the group G22 Racing.
As he explained, took this decision because it has not recovered from last year's leg injury that almost cost him his life (he was taking painkillers have side effects and caused cardiac arrest for 40 seconds).

The 32-year old Spaniard, nephew of Angel Nieto, said:
"I got the decision and discuss it with my cousins, Gelete and Pablo, because the group is up and I did not want to create any problem. My leg has not returned. I'm going to the gym and after five minutes I have to stop training. When I do something well, then I will not do at all and prefer to retire. Be aware, however, that this decision causes me great pain also, "he said.

O F. Nieto has won the Spanish Championship 125 cc in 1998 and 250 cc in 1999 and 2000. In 2002 he was second in the World Championship 250 cc, 2005 To the WSBK participated in 2007 participated in MotoGP, which replaced the injured Olivier Jacque at the French Grand Prix

Abraham adaptation to Desmosedici “going well

The Czech rider completed his second official Test on the Ducati bike he will ride in his rookie MotoGP season in 2011 in Malaysia last week.

Abraham describes Ducati apprenticeship
Karel Abraham’s second Test on the Ducati Desmosedici GP11 at Sepang last week produced another important step in the Czech rider’s preparations for his debut season in the premier class in 2011.
After his first contact with the 800cc machine in Valencia last November the 21 year-old was back on track for the official MotoGP Test in Malaysia, where he registered the 15th best time across all three days.
Whilst lap times may not have been the main priority for Abraham and his Cardion AB Motoracing team, the fact that the former Moto2 rider closed the Test at just 1.888s off the top time will have provided further encouragement in addition to the solid progress he made in his continued adaptation to the Ducati.
“We focused mainly on the front and rear tyres, and the behaviour of the front and rear in the turns,” said Abraham, who also explained that he had experienced similar issues with chatter as highlighted at different stages of the Test by factory riders Nicky Hayden and Valentino Rossi. “At first the front was chattering quite a bit, then the rear was sliding a lot so we had to do something with it, and that’s what we’ve been working hard on.”
On his development as a MotoGP rider, Abraham said: “I think it’s going well. It’s a very difficult bike to ride because it has so much power and I’m not used to it – I think it will take a few more Tests for me to get completely used to it.”
“The lines are completely different to how it was in Moto2 or 250cc. I have to learn a completely new style of riding and that takes time,” he concluded.
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The J. Lorenzo, B. Spies in Thailand

Visit for the sake of their fans
After testing in Malaysia, Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies, the two riders Yamaha Factory Racing, found in Thailand to attend an event where more than 10,000 fans had the opportunity to see them up close.

The event was held in Bangkok, the capital of the country. The J. Lorenzo headed a group of 600 motorcyclists and all together led to a route through the city, of course, accompanied by the police. The "start" given by Ben Spies.
Then, the two riders gave interviews and autographs and handed out their welcome by Fumiaki Nagashima (CEO of Thai Yamaha Motor Co.) And Thanachai Lekavanichkul (leader of Big Bike Division Thai Yamaha Motor Co.).

Please note that Lorenzo will go for a few days in Spain and Spies in Texas to rest before starting the second official test at Malaysia on 22 February.

C. Stoner: «I am surprised the RC212V! »

He clarified that Honda is different from the Ducati
After testing the track at Sepang, o Casey Stoner said that Honda is different from driving on the Ducati.
"With Honda follow different lines on the track, very different lines. Where I do not think I can handle and go, at that time and begin to enter the inside of turn "said the Stoner and added:
"I am surprised the RC212V. We must get used to this behavior so I can find the proper racing line every time. The Honda is different from the Ducati. I need some time but I think I made progress in Sepang. "

When asked to say which of the two motorcycles (Honda, Ducati) the most tiring, Stoner replied:
"I think that you understand what is more tedious. In three days I took the test blisters on hands, but the RC212V is amazing. By comparison, a more common framework and a little more difficult to change direction, but I'm very happy with it. The behavior of the front wheel me confidence.
Apparently (the Ducati) is slow, this also won more races than anyone all these years, but needed another way to drive. It may be worse in some places, but the Ducati has features that work very well. Normally, (the Ducati) induced vibrations in a circuit like Sepang and must close the path to your bends. But the Honda does not happen. I never lost the front wheel and it only happened once, something really different for me, "concluded Stone

»N. Hayden: «By listening to the Ducati »

It does not feel "pushed aside" by Rossi
The Nicky Hayden, with his statement, denied any rumors heard that people attach more importance to Ducati in Valentino Rossi since he joined the Italian team.
The Hayden denied that this happens and exclaimed:
"The team did what I asked (in tests of Sepang). It is sure to hear. I have no complaints and I am sure that I have confidence. The Valentino led the bike and I like it. Also, some things I asked the engineers were also effective. "

However, N. Hayden acknowledges the value of Rossi (that could be done differently anyway?) And stressed on:
"There is no doubt that Rossi will win races and be very strong."

Pernat: O real Rossi will be ready in 5-6 games

The Carlo Pernat, manager of Loris Capirossi, the Marco Simoncelli and Alex De Angelis, who indeed was the first manager of Valentino Rossi, is a legacy of the paddock with great experience and deep knowledge of things. Although he dropped out last spring on the transcription of Rossi to Ducati, believing they would remain on the Yamaha, is among those whose opinion counts and it is often the Italian media ask his opinion. Yesterday, asked about what happened at the Sepang test and asked to comment on the situation:
"This is the first real test since we introduced the 800aria in MotoGP. Why? Just because finally Honda has not fundamentally changed the bike from last season and is proving very competitive. The Honda also has four major drivers. The Yamaha side has a new engine that goes well and maybe just a Ducati is a little behind. It was known, but all are turned to Valentino ... although a second is long. The surprise of the test is Simoncelli, who went out loud and in the simulation game. The Nakamoto has staked a lot on it. The end result is that we have seven drivers who can play for the Championship. I put apart from last year's (Lorenzo, Pedrosa Stoner, Dovizioso) and Simoncelli, Spies and Valentino.
The Rossi is in play, but it will be difficult. I think it will go well in Qatar, because there are no problems stopping and Ducati is strong, but in Japan and Jerez are difficult tracks, with many brakes? The problems is that there will not be racing in ideal conditions. You must wait 5 -6 games for real Valentino. »

So Carlo Pernat and confirms what we have written since the beginning of Wrooom and after the test in Malaysia, that Rossi fans must have patience, that although it may go well in Qatar, then the problem will depend on how many of the other top 6 drivers will come forward to the struggle, whether they could after the first race to claim the championship. Because let's not forget that the scoring system in recent years, the first gets 25 points and the seventh only 9.

The Rossi won the Laureus Academy

At a ceremony held today in Abu Dhabi
The «Laureus World Sports Awards» is renowned awards are given once a year since 2000, athletes who did something special during the past year.
Relevant Academy, which counts 46 distinguished members, was founded in 1999 and the first award was made in May 2000. This option has two stages. First, a panel of leading journalists engaged in sports, with representatives from 80 countries to vote out a list of 6 candidates in each category. After 46 members of the Academy «Laureus World Sports Academy», by secret ballot proclaim the winners. The tremendous return to action of Valentino Rossi, after a serious accident, was recognized by the Academy and in 2011 the Italian won the award in the category «Comeback of the Year» (Back of the Year).

Among the 46 members from the world of motorsport are only three persons who Giacomo Agostini, Emerson Fittipaldi and Mika Hakkinen. For example, Tennis has 5 members, Golf 3 members, while the Sport of Athletics has 8 members - even the President is known obstructer medalist Edwin Moses.
Most of the then 46 (coincidence number), estimated that Rossi returned to racing action just 41 days (in German GP), after the terrible accident (at Mugello).
O Spaniard Rafael Nadal was named «Sportsman of the Year» (Athlete of the Year) and the American skier Lindsey Vonn «Sportswoman of the Year» (Athlete of the Year).

The Rossi has won the statuette in 2006 (see photo) when he took the «Spirit of Sport Award» (Award for Spirit of Sport).
Another important distinction, therefore, the only motorcyclist who has been honored in the history of this institution.

Lorenzo: «We have a very good bike, but ..."

He wants to win nine races this year
The Jorge Lorenzo, who was in fourth place ranking in Sepang, said that M1 is a very good bike, but still needs work in order to reach the same level as the Honda.
Although Lorenzo was just 0.088 seconds behind Marco Simoncelli (who was first), considers the need to improve some points to be able to compete and win not only the world title but to match the nine victories which has last year. The Lorenzo said:
"I feel very good on the bike, which has evolved, but we need to improve some points as last year, for example, engine performance and traction of the rear wheel. The top speed is good but (the bike) should be given better repriz the second and third gear.
Everyone wants a better bike, it makes sense. Our very good, I want to win the same number of matches as the 2010 but this is difficult at present. The problem for us is that the Honda seems to have solved the problems can and brake more slowly, moving faster to get better speed and acceleration. The competition will be fierce, "he said.

O J. Lorenzo reported and performance in Sepang and Simoncelli said:
"The Simoncelli improved and it is obvious that the Honda is better than last year. That was faster than Dani (Pedrosa) and Casey (Stoner) means that drives very well, "said characteristics.

VIP *: O Burgess believes that victory in Qatar is possible!

Optimistic after the test in Malaysia. (* VIP = Very Importand Post)

VIP = Very Importand Post (Very Important Note)
Inaugurating a new category of major new, with the prefix VIP!

The Jeremy Burgess, chief engineer of the famous Valentino Rossi, a man from whom the Ducati has a lot of expectations - like himself Vale - to transform the GP11 in a friendly driver of a motorcycle, seems happy with the test Sepang. The Alex Briggs (third photo) from the team of engineers wrote on twitter:
"We did a ton of work, but the atmosphere was like in 2004. Really exciting. "Despite the fact that Jeremy is usually relaxed,« cool », we would say, seemed to share this exciting atmosphere.
"Every morning woke up Valentino and the shoulder was OK, so this is positive. We made some good progress with the bike. We have two bikes that we believe are good and probably something between the two settings is the bike that will be used in racing. We are ready to make a bike that fits the style of Valentino. In Valencia we tried the other drivers of motorcycles, Ducati (note to what we mean ...) and it was very different than we used to Yamaha. But after two months immediately found something more normal road for us and we were able to move forward very quickly from the first morning. Since then we have done little with the suspension. "

About whether to make drastic changes in GP11 said:
"Basically we need a more comprehensive picture of the results we make the Ducati. Some motorcycles are very sensitive to a change and some less. From the moment you understand what the changes compared to the desired result, it is much easier to work. "
The Jeremy referred to the unique "frameless" (fourth photo), the Ducati and whether this difficult situation:
"This is not exactly true. You can say that has two frames, so you are more fortunate. But this is not an issue that concerns me at present in this phase. Basically, wheels, tires, suspension and brakes, which are below the box is the same as those who worked for years. The only thing different is the engine and that is part of the framework and in this there are no issues of concern. For example, it never tried the new 42 mm forks. There was no need. We have a very good understanding of 48ariou for many years and at this point there is no issue with the suspension. Clearly we know that there can be no issue with parties who know and understand, because there has never been subject to them in the past. If there are questions, not from these parts. "

Speaking on the shoulder of the driver of the Burgess said:
"We'll come back here in three weeks with Valentino stronger and confident that we can make more improvements in the next test. Basically this test was important for Valentino, to understand the performance of his shoulder. "

In 2004, in Welkom, the Burgess had predicted the victory on the eve of the race. He was the only one who did it. I do now?
"I have this dream, but from what doctors say, recovery is good, but probably not 100%. But we have seen Valentino to win there last year being 80%, so nothing less than the abilities of Valentino from many sides

Sepang test: The final classification

Α/Α DRIVERS TEAM TIME MISCELLANEOUS
1 Marco Simoncelli San Carlo Honda Gresini 2:00.757
2 Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda Team 2:00.770s 0.013
3 Casey Stoner Repsol Honda Team 2:00.811 0.054
4 Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha Factory Racing 2:00.845 0.088
5 Andrea Dovizioso Repsol Honda Team 2:00.945 0.188
6 Ben Spies Yamaha Factory Racing 2:01.002 0.245
7 Hiroshi Aoyama San Carlo Honda Gresini 2:01.353 0.596
8 Nicky Hayden Ducati Team 2:01.534 0.777
9 C. Edwards Monster Yamaha Tech3 2:01.651 0.894
10 A. Bautista Rizla Suzuki MotoGP 2:01.687 0.93
11 Valentino Rossi Ducati Team 2:01.842 1.085
12 Hector Barbera Mapfre Aspar Team 2:02.030 1.273
13 Loris Capirossi Pramac Racing Team 2:02.057 1.3
14 Randy de Puniet Pramac Racing Team 2:02.159 1.402
15 Karel Abraham Cardion AB Motoracing 2:02.645 1.888
16 Cal Crutchlow Monster Yamaha Tech3 2:02.717 1.96
17 Toni Elias LCR Honda MotoGP 2:02.916 2.159

The Hopkins back in MotoGP;

The driver of the Suzuki can run a race as a temporary

When we met in 2009 in Monza race of the John Hopkins, who fought in World Superbikes with team Stiggy Racing Honda, the Anglo-American told us that he wanted to return to MotoGP, unless they find a more competitive bike from Kawasaki by which struggled in 2008.
Of course by then Hopkins lost the train of WSBK and will now participate in the Suzuki BSB, the British Championship Superbikes. This may give him a place in the MotoGP this year! A temporary driver (wildcard) in the old group MotoGP Rizla Suzuki team.
The team manager Paul Denning, confirmed that the «Hopper» will participate in an extraordinary game of a World Superbike wildcard in the race to be held at Donington Park, before the start of the season for the British Superbikes.
Asked whether the Anglo-American will compete with motorcycle Suzuki MotoGP, the Denning said he considered leaving and hinted that this would be welcome. Perhaps the manager wants to leave more open such a possibility, knowing that on the one hand the evolution of the motorcycle with only one driver is not easy and secondly that in any fall or other problem Bautista, o Hopkins seems to best solution for replacement.
Eidomen!

The differences Rossi - Stoner, cornering

In the same turn with the same (almost) motorcycle
The Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner are quite different as characters. One of the few common is that both have led Ducati in MotoGP.
Of course both characters are different, equally have a different driving style, it is certain that they know how to push a bike to the limit.
The photo montage made with an Italian friend and colleague Paolo Scalera - two images taken at the same point (last year and this year), the photographer with whom it collaborates magazine MOTOGP WORLD, o Gigi Soldano - clearly demonstrates the difference and why why Rossi and Stoner have to erect the different motorcycle.

The Casey slips back a lot more during a shift. It's way beyond the problem of understeer the Ducati and the forces to go in the right direction. Stoner also hung a lot more on its internal shift, shifting its weight to try to charge the ball as much as possible.

The Valentino (and because of) sits just behind the bike, pulling his body out much less and generally staying in a less «extreme» position. This position is proposed and the Kevin Schwantz, who believes that the shoulders should be kept in tanks near the steering wheel so that a better and easier to control when the bike starts to get away.

"Safer" then the Valentino, with a greater risk that Casey, as evidenced by the stability of Italy, in connection with instability and fall of many Australians. We expect future tests to see whether Rossi will have to change the style and approach to that of Stoner, to lead more quickly GP11, or whether it will succeed in other settings to subdue the vixen!
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