motorcycle Gp news update 2011: Rossi and Hayden enjoying the show

Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden have been the centre of attention at Madonna di Campiglio on Tuesday, the second day of the week-long Ducati event. Watch the attached motogp.com video for an overview of proceedings at the Italian ski resort so far.

Day 1 at the Wrooom MotoGP Press Ski Meeting

The wait was finally over for fans and media alike on Tuesday as Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden both spoke about the forthcoming 2011 season at the Wrooom event at Madonna di Campiglio.
Having arrived at the Italian venue on Monday evening to a frenzied media welcome, the Ducati MotoGP riders met Scuderia Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa as they posed for photographs in front of the waiting press.
On Tuesday morning the Ducati pair held individual press conferences as they fielded questions from the media, and following that motogp.com interviewed both Rossi and Hayden as each discussed the Desmosedici, the forthcoming season and the prospect of working alongside one another in 2011.
In the attached motogp.com video you can view a résumé of events so far at the 21st edition of the Wrooom event, as well as viewing photos of Rossi and Hayden in their 2011 colours in the Latest Photos section of the motogp.com site. On Wednesday the new Desmosedici GP11 will also be presented by Ducati.

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MotoGP News
As reported by over a dozen Europen sites, bombshell Paris Hilton is scheduled to present her 2011 MotoGP Team - SuperMartxe VIP by Paris Hilton - that will compete in the 2011 FIM Motorcycling Championship 2011 in the 125cc class.
The announcement is scheduled for Dec. 18, 2010 at the ME Hotel in Madrid Spain, which will be the first press conference for the MotoGP Team. The chic hotel has been visited by other Hollywood stars including George Clooney and made the Conde' Nast Traveler Hotlist in 2007.
For the event Paris Hilton will be accompanied by Xavi Montero and Ricard Garriga. Also attending will be Ricard Jove, the technical director for the 125cc GP team. The teams two motorcycle racers are stated to be Sergio Gadea and the young Maverick Vinales, the 2010 Spanish and European 125cc GP Champions.
The Supermartxe VIP Bikes Team by Paris Hilton has the ambition of becoming the World Champions in the MotoGP 125cc displacement class before the new Moto3 single-cylinder four-stroke 250cc rules take effect in 2012.
The 125cc racing team is joined the technical mastery of Christian Lundberg and Rossano Brazzi, who combined with the talented motorcycle riders should make for a highly competitive team.
The entire motorcycle racing world and MotoGP might find an even larger spotlight due to the main stream notoriety.
If Paris actual shows for a motorcycle race or two (I can't image her dog trackside) and brings all the paparazzi, things could get interesting for other main stream advertisers.

MotoGP Close Finish

After giving a run-down of the ten closest race finishes since the start of the four-stroke MotoGP era, in 2002, here is a breakdown of close finishes by year, rider, circuit, engine size and compared with other championships.
It’s a far from perfect system in terms of 'judging' a race, since it doesn’t take into account the amount of overtaking - another crucial factor in terms of entertainment - or weather conditions, shortened races or where a late-race incident took place between the leaders (such as Rossi and Gibernau at Jerez 2005).
Perhaps MotoGP will do likewise?
The size of the race victory, combined with the amount of overtaking, are the two factors most would use to define entertainment in a motor race.
Note that some circuits are yet to produce a single close finish, under our 1-sec definition.

1. 2006 Portuguese Grand Prix - Estoril (990cc):
Toni Elias wins by 0.002sec over Valentino Rossi.
Elias began the last lap in third place, then overtook both Rossi and Kenny Roberts Jr into turn one! I can't believe I’ve won my first MotoGP race!”
Rossi admitted Elias ‘rode like a devil’ that day.
Elias' victory for Honda Gresini remains the last time that a satellite rider has won a MotoGP race and it wasn’t until 2009 that another race was won by a last lap pass.
Roberts Jr took the lead on the penultimate lap, having thought the race was over one lap early.
Valentino Rossi wins by 0.042sec over Sete Gibernau.
Having shaken off the satellite Honda of Max Biaggi and factory Ducatis of Troy Bayliss and Loris Capirossi, Rossi and Gibernau slugged it out for victory over the closing stages of the Czech race.
The victory marked the end of a four-race losing streak for Rossi and saw one of his most memorable celebrations.
MotoGP rookie Bayliss joined Rossi and Gibernau on the podium to give Ducati some consolation after Capirossi retired with a technical problem.
3. 2003 German Grand Prix - Sachsenring (990cc):
Sete Gibernau wins by 0.060sec over Valentino Rossi.
Sete Gibernau claimed perhaps his most impressive MotoGP victory when he out-foxed Valentino Rossi at the final turn of the 2003 German Grand Prix.
Rossi led the majority of the race, but was reeled in by Gibernau, who had spent the early stages battling with Loris Capirossi and Marco Melandri. Rossi then let Gibernau take the lead on lap 21 of 30, in order to size up his opponent.
Race over? Not this time…
Gibernau, realising Rossi had gone tight, stayed wide on the way in, then cut back under the Italian on the exit. The pair raced side-by-side to the flag, but with momentum on his side the Spaniard beat a shell-shocked Rossi by just 0.06secs.
"The last corner was incredible," beamed Gibernau. While Gibernau couldn't contain his delight, Rossi was left shaking his head in disbelief. Gibernau had now won four races in 2003, compared with three for factory Honda star Rossi. It was probably the most angry Rossi has looked on a MotoGP podium.
Rossi’s response to the defeat, and criticism, came next time out at Brno (see above).
4. 2007 Catalan Grand Prix – Catalunya (800cc):
Casey Stoner wins by 0.069sec over Valentino Rossi.
Casey Stoner’s first three MotoGP race wins were dominant affairs, but the Australian underlined his title credentials by emerging victorious from his first head-to-head showdown with reigning champion Valentino Rossi at round seven in Catalunya.
Whilst Pedrosa was close, he wasn’t able to actively participate in the thrilling victory fight, which saw Rossi and Stoner exchange the lead six times from laps 17 to 24.
Rossi was magnanimous in defeat.
5. 2009 Catalan Grand Prix - Circuit de Catalunya (800cc):
Valentino Rossi wins by 0.095sec over Jorge Lorenzo.
Valentino Rossi inflicted a huge psychological blow on team-mate and title rival Jorge Lorenzo with a daring last turn victory pass at Catalunya in 2009.
Rossi and Lorenzo had won two of the previous five rounds, but Rossi was trailing both Lorenzo and Casey Stoner in the world championship. The pair had also beaten Rossi at the previous Italian GP, marking Valentino’s first home defeat in seven years.
MotoGP had not seen a last lap victory pass since the 2006 Portuguese Grand Prix at Estoril, when Elias had overtaken Rossi.
Marco Melandri wins by 0.097sec over Nicky Hayden.
Melandri and Hayden were left to dispute victory after the Italian’s Gresini Honda team-mate, and pole sitter, Sete Gibernau suffered an engine failure early in the race.
Valentino Rossi wins by 0.097sec over Sete Gibernau.
At times the 2004 MotoGP season, Valentino Rossi’s first with Yamaha, looked like it was straight from a Hollywood script - no more so than when Rossi clinched the world title with a dramatic victory at Phillip Island.
The Australian Grand Prix was the penultimate round of the year and Rossi won Yamaha's first premier-class championship since 1992 with a heart-stopping last lap victory over title rival Sete Gibernau.
Rossi held on to win by just 0.097secs at the line.
8. 2009 German Grand Prix - Sachsenring (800cc):
Valentino Rossi wins by 0.099sec over Jorge Lorenzo.
After stunting Jorge Lorenzo’s momentum with a last turn victory pass at Catalunya (see above), Valentino Rossi claimed another close victory over the Spaniard three rounds later in Germany.
However this time Rossi was on the defensive in the closing stages, successfully containing a charging Lorenzo.
Rossi returned to the front just after mid-race distance, but now faced pressure from Lorenzo, who took the lead with five laps to go. Rossi waited until the penultimate lap to respond, diving under his fellow Fiat Yamaha rider into turn one.
Valentino Rossi wins by 0.145sec over Marco Melandri.
It was an immense victory for Valentino Rossi, who began the race just eleventh on the grid and was the lone Yamaha rider battling a trio of Hondas.
Rossi moved into fourth behind the RCVs of Nicky Hayden, Marco Melandri and Dani Pedrosa on lap 9 of 30, then cut swiftly through the pack to take the lead on lap 13.
Rossi tried break away, pushing hard for the next ten laps - but the Honda trio stuck with him, despite being locked in their own battles, and the closing stages began with Rossi, Melandri, Pedrosa and Hayden nose-to-tail once again.
Melandri finally toppled fellow Italian Rossi from the lead with three laps to go, but Rossi soon retaliated, then held off simultaneous attacks during a thrilling final lap.
Rossi won by 0.145secs from Melandri, with Hayden 0.266secs from victory and fourth placed Pedrosa 0.307secs behind. 10. 2004 Catalan Grand Prix - Circuit de Catalunya (990cc):
Valentino Rossi wins by 0.159sec over Sete Gibernau.
Sete Gibernau stepped up to lead the Honda challenge against the factory’s former star Valentino Rossi in 2004, but soul-destroying close defeats such as Catalunya helped send the title in Rossi and Yamaha’s direction.

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MotoGP Close Finish

After giving a run-down of the ten closest race finishes since the start of the four-stroke MotoGP era, in 2002, here is a breakdown of close finishes by year, rider, circuit, engine size and compared with other championships.
It’s a far from perfect system in terms of 'judging' a race, since it doesn’t take into account the amount of overtaking - another crucial factor in terms of entertainment - or weather conditions, shortened races or where a late-race incident took place between the leaders (such as Rossi and Gibernau at Jerez 2005).
Perhaps MotoGP will do likewise?
The size of the race victory, combined with the amount of overtaking, are the two factors most would use to define entertainment in a motor race.
Note that some circuits are yet to produce a single close finish, under our 1-sec definition.

1. 2006 Portuguese Grand Prix - Estoril (990cc):
Toni Elias wins by 0.002sec over Valentino Rossi.
Elias began the last lap in third place, then overtook both Rossi and Kenny Roberts Jr into turn one! I can't believe I’ve won my first MotoGP race!”
Rossi admitted Elias ‘rode like a devil’ that day.
Elias' victory for Honda Gresini remains the last time that a satellite rider has won a MotoGP race and it wasn’t until 2009 that another race was won by a last lap pass.
Roberts Jr took the lead on the penultimate lap, having thought the race was over one lap early.
Valentino Rossi wins by 0.042sec over Sete Gibernau.
Having shaken off the satellite Honda of Max Biaggi and factory Ducatis of Troy Bayliss and Loris Capirossi, Rossi and Gibernau slugged it out for victory over the closing stages of the Czech race.
The victory marked the end of a four-race losing streak for Rossi and saw one of his most memorable celebrations.
MotoGP rookie Bayliss joined Rossi and Gibernau on the podium to give Ducati some consolation after Capirossi retired with a technical problem.
3. 2003 German Grand Prix - Sachsenring (990cc):
Sete Gibernau wins by 0.060sec over Valentino Rossi.
Sete Gibernau claimed perhaps his most impressive MotoGP victory when he out-foxed Valentino Rossi at the final turn of the 2003 German Grand Prix.
Rossi led the majority of the race, but was reeled in by Gibernau, who had spent the early stages battling with Loris Capirossi and Marco Melandri. Rossi then let Gibernau take the lead on lap 21 of 30, in order to size up his opponent.
Race over? Not this time…
Gibernau, realising Rossi had gone tight, stayed wide on the way in, then cut back under the Italian on the exit. The pair raced side-by-side to the flag, but with momentum on his side the Spaniard beat a shell-shocked Rossi by just 0.06secs.
"The last corner was incredible," beamed Gibernau. While Gibernau couldn't contain his delight, Rossi was left shaking his head in disbelief. Gibernau had now won four races in 2003, compared with three for factory Honda star Rossi. It was probably the most angry Rossi has looked on a MotoGP podium.
Rossi’s response to the defeat, and criticism, came next time out at Brno (see above).
4. 2007 Catalan Grand Prix – Catalunya (800cc):
Casey Stoner wins by 0.069sec over Valentino Rossi.
Casey Stoner’s first three MotoGP race wins were dominant affairs, but the Australian underlined his title credentials by emerging victorious from his first head-to-head showdown with reigning champion Valentino Rossi at round seven in Catalunya.
Whilst Pedrosa was close, he wasn’t able to actively participate in the thrilling victory fight, which saw Rossi and Stoner exchange the lead six times from laps 17 to 24.
Rossi was magnanimous in defeat.
5. 2009 Catalan Grand Prix - Circuit de Catalunya (800cc):
Valentino Rossi wins by 0.095sec over Jorge Lorenzo.
Valentino Rossi inflicted a huge psychological blow on team-mate and title rival Jorge Lorenzo with a daring last turn victory pass at Catalunya in 2009.
Rossi and Lorenzo had won two of the previous five rounds, but Rossi was trailing both Lorenzo and Casey Stoner in the world championship. The pair had also beaten Rossi at the previous Italian GP, marking Valentino’s first home defeat in seven years.
MotoGP had not seen a last lap victory pass since the 2006 Portuguese Grand Prix at Estoril, when Elias had overtaken Rossi.
Marco Melandri wins by 0.097sec over Nicky Hayden.
Melandri and Hayden were left to dispute victory after the Italian’s Gresini Honda team-mate, and pole sitter, Sete Gibernau suffered an engine failure early in the race.
Valentino Rossi wins by 0.097sec over Sete Gibernau.
At times the 2004 MotoGP season, Valentino Rossi’s first with Yamaha, looked like it was straight from a Hollywood script - no more so than when Rossi clinched the world title with a dramatic victory at Phillip Island.
The Australian Grand Prix was the penultimate round of the year and Rossi won Yamaha's first premier-class championship since 1992 with a heart-stopping last lap victory over title rival Sete Gibernau.
Rossi held on to win by just 0.097secs at the line.
8. 2009 German Grand Prix - Sachsenring (800cc):
Valentino Rossi wins by 0.099sec over Jorge Lorenzo.
After stunting Jorge Lorenzo’s momentum with a last turn victory pass at Catalunya (see above), Valentino Rossi claimed another close victory over the Spaniard three rounds later in Germany.
However this time Rossi was on the defensive in the closing stages, successfully containing a charging Lorenzo.
Rossi returned to the front just after mid-race distance, but now faced pressure from Lorenzo, who took the lead with five laps to go. Rossi waited until the penultimate lap to respond, diving under his fellow Fiat Yamaha rider into turn one.
Valentino Rossi wins by 0.145sec over Marco Melandri.
It was an immense victory for Valentino Rossi, who began the race just eleventh on the grid and was the lone Yamaha rider battling a trio of Hondas.
Rossi moved into fourth behind the RCVs of Nicky Hayden, Marco Melandri and Dani Pedrosa on lap 9 of 30, then cut swiftly through the pack to take the lead on lap 13.
Rossi tried break away, pushing hard for the next ten laps - but the Honda trio stuck with him, despite being locked in their own battles, and the closing stages began with Rossi, Melandri, Pedrosa and Hayden nose-to-tail once again.
Melandri finally toppled fellow Italian Rossi from the lead with three laps to go, but Rossi soon retaliated, then held off simultaneous attacks during a thrilling final lap.
Rossi won by 0.145secs from Melandri, with Hayden 0.266secs from victory and fourth placed Pedrosa 0.307secs behind. 10. 2004 Catalan Grand Prix - Circuit de Catalunya (990cc):
Valentino Rossi wins by 0.159sec over Sete Gibernau.
Sete Gibernau stepped up to lead the Honda challenge against the factory’s former star Valentino Rossi in 2004, but soul-destroying close defeats such as Catalunya helped send the title in Rossi and Yamaha’s direction.

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Honda MotoGP Test

Three-Day Honda MotoGP Test
Since the signed HRC riders (Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa, Andrea Dovizioso) are not able to pilot their Honda machines during the winter break (MotoGP regulations), test rider Kousuke Akiyoshi was on track with special-guest Jonathan Rea.

Rea, who competes in World Superbike with the Ten Kate Honda team, had his very first outing on MotoGP machinery on Tuesday as part of three-day test.
When the tests was complete, Rea had completed 51 laps at Sepang aboard the MotoGP Honda RC212V.

Jonathan Rea says: "Today I had great fun learning a MotoGP bike and the Sepang circuit is impressive! Since entering World Superbike in 2009 on the CBR1000RR, Rea has a total of six race victories and 18 podium finishes.

The Honda MotoGP tests continue Wednesday at Sepang.
HRC MotoGP test session Sepang Malaysia. Opening day of three-day test

The HRC R&D Team began a three-day test session at the Sepang circuit, Malaysia today in preparation for the 2011 MotoGP season.

Alongside HRC test rider, Kousuke Akiyoshi, who is continuing the development of the RCV212, HRC also invited Jonathan Rea, the Honda Ten Kate World Superbike Team rider to join the test.

Jonathan Rea made his very first ride on a "MotoGP" machine today and HRC is pleased to give him the possibility to test ride the RCV212 for the first time.

Jonathan Rea:
"Today I had great fun learning a "MotoGP" bike and the Sepang circuit is impressive!

Still recovering from injuries sustained at Imola, Northern Irishman helps with RC212V testing at Sepang

Hannspree Ten Kate Honda rider Jonathan Rea was invited by HRC to help with development testing of the RC212V MotoGP machine at a three-day test at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia, and he came away impressed after the first day. Unlike the contracted MotoGP riders who are forbidden from testing until the upcoming February tests at the Sepang circuit, the manufacturers are still allowed to do some development work with test riders whenever possible.

Honda MotoGP Test

Three-Day Honda MotoGP Test
Since the signed HRC riders (Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa, Andrea Dovizioso) are not able to pilot their Honda machines during the winter break (MotoGP regulations), test rider Kousuke Akiyoshi was on track with special-guest Jonathan Rea.

Rea, who competes in World Superbike with the Ten Kate Honda team, had his very first outing on MotoGP machinery on Tuesday as part of three-day test.
When the tests was complete, Rea had completed 51 laps at Sepang aboard the MotoGP Honda RC212V.

Jonathan Rea says: "Today I had great fun learning a MotoGP bike and the Sepang circuit is impressive! Since entering World Superbike in 2009 on the CBR1000RR, Rea has a total of six race victories and 18 podium finishes.

The Honda MotoGP tests continue Wednesday at Sepang.
HRC MotoGP test session Sepang Malaysia. Opening day of three-day test

The HRC R&D Team began a three-day test session at the Sepang circuit, Malaysia today in preparation for the 2011 MotoGP season.

Alongside HRC test rider, Kousuke Akiyoshi, who is continuing the development of the RCV212, HRC also invited Jonathan Rea, the Honda Ten Kate World Superbike Team rider to join the test.

Jonathan Rea made his very first ride on a "MotoGP" machine today and HRC is pleased to give him the possibility to test ride the RCV212 for the first time.

Jonathan Rea:
"Today I had great fun learning a "MotoGP" bike and the Sepang circuit is impressive!

Still recovering from injuries sustained at Imola, Northern Irishman helps with RC212V testing at Sepang

Hannspree Ten Kate Honda rider Jonathan Rea was invited by HRC to help with development testing of the RC212V MotoGP machine at a three-day test at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia, and he came away impressed after the first day. Unlike the contracted MotoGP riders who are forbidden from testing until the upcoming February tests at the Sepang circuit, the manufacturers are still allowed to do some development work with test riders whenever possible.

motoGP | motorsports | Casey Stoner Fastest On Valencia MotoGP Test 2010

Casey Stoner with RC212V set the best time on 2nd MotoGP Test at Valencia with 1.32.066 and completed 62 laps on Ricardo Tormo track.

“We tried a few different things today with the electronics and the chassis, trying to get it feeling a little better and we managed to,” said Stoner. “There were a couple of new parts we tried for 2011 and everything has been very positive. We tried some tyres for Bridgestone and we got a lot done so we’re very happy.”

Stoner's bike was dominant on white, with a red kangaroo on the sides, symbol of a famous Australian animal, still with #27 bike number. While Jorge Lorenzo was ended this Valencia test session with 1.32.179. Lorenzo was rode with a black bike and using number #1 as reward as the 201 MotoGP winner.

motoGP | motorsports | Andrea Dovizioso New Contract On Repsol Honda 2011

HRC has confirms that Andrea Dovizioso will still on Repsol Honda line up for 2011 MotoGP. It means, after Casey Stoner join with Repsol Honda, there will be three rider on next year MotoGP for Repsol Honda team. This contract was announced after HRC and Repsol signed more two year contract. Previously Honda Racing Coorp ever had three riders on their line up while Mick Doohan, Alex Criville and Shinichi Ito rider for Honda at 1995.

“We are delighted to announce that our valued partners at Repsol will once again join us in our quest for the MotoGP World Championship next year,” comments team President Tetsuo Suzuki. 

“Honda’s partnership with Repsol has been long and successful and we are very proud to be together again for this challenge into the future. We are also very pleased to expand the Repsol Honda Team to once again include three riders next year. 

“Our current riders Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso will be joined by Casey Stoner, all racing in Repsol Honda colours, to form a truly formidable line-up that we believe can fight for victory at every race and achieve our joint goals, recapturing all three MotoGP World Championship titles.”

Andrea Dovizioso finished 5th on this season 2010 MotoGP, up one place from 2009 MotoGP season.

State of Indiana presents Hayden with award

Nicky Hayden earned the Executive Director's Award presented by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) for his dedication and service to the Indiana Motorcycle Safety and Awareness campaign.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Senior Vice President Mel Harder accepted the award on Hayden's behalf from ICJI Executive Director T. Neil Moore at the 16th annual Operation Pull Over Awards Banquet on Nov. 19 in Carmel, Ind. The ICJI and Governor's Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving played host to the banquet.
"I'm honored to receive this award," Hayden said. "It's been great to work with everyone from the ICJI on this project. I know how great riding motorcycles can be when done the right way, and I'm happy to help increase awareness of safety for all riders in Indiana and everywhere."
Ducati Team star Hayden lent his time and talent to endorse safe, sober riding by all motorcyclists across Indiana. He was featured in many radio and television spots warning against drinking and riding and speeding, and promoting motorist awareness and the use of a helmet and other safety gear. Hayden also was featured in the outdoor and print advertising portion of the popular campaign.
Hayden's sincerity and enthusiasm helped the radio and TV spots from the campaign earn worldwide recognition by winning a Bronze Medal Award and Honorable Mention in several categories this fall at the 2010 International Safety Media Awards.
Earlier this week, Hayden underwent surgery in California at the Fremont Surgery Center, where Dr Art Ting performed an operation to solve an arm-pump problem.

Nicky Hayden Commented On Valentino Rossi Test Result

Nicky Hayden told that Valentino Rossi practice time at Valencia Test should not be taken as reference. There is so much different between Yamaha and Ducati.

"It's always difficult to make such tests. In the case of Valentino, then, change is never easy, especially between two different bikes like Yamaha and Ducati. The fact Ducati moves much more than the Yamaha, is truly a special motion and the curve of addiction is very steep at first. But the faster you go the easier it is." Nicky Hayden explained.

"Smith knows what he does and also the people who are with him. If there was the race the next day I'm not saying that he would fight for the podium, but it would have been there with others. For me, when I arrived in 2009 was more difficult because I had to get used to the team, where they were all Italians, but now the environment is great and I was encouraged by the atmosphere that exists in the box. The mechanics of Valentino come to ask for things that do not know my parents. Everything works".

Next MotoGP test will be held at Sepang on February 2011. Valentino Rossi hopefully recover after surgery to make better result with Ducati

Nicky Hayden Commented On Valentino Rossi Test Result

Nicky Hayden told that Valentino Rossi practice time at Valencia Test should not be taken as reference. There is so much different between Yamaha and Ducati.

"It's always difficult to make such tests. In the case of Valentino, then, change is never easy, especially between two different bikes like Yamaha and Ducati. The fact Ducati moves much more than the Yamaha, is truly a special motion and the curve of addiction is very steep at first. But the faster you go the easier it is." Nicky Hayden explained.

"Smith knows what he does and also the people who are with him. If there was the race the next day I'm not saying that he would fight for the podium, but it would have been there with others. For me, when I arrived in 2009 was more difficult because I had to get used to the team, where they were all Italians, but now the environment is great and I was encouraged by the atmosphere that exists in the box. The mechanics of Valentino come to ask for things that do not know my parents. Everything works".

Next MotoGP test will be held at Sepang on February 2011. Valentino Rossi hopefully recover after surgery to make better result with Ducati

MotoGP Gardner "not overly surprised"

Valentino Rossi's chief engineer Jeremy Burgess says the Italian's slow times in his maiden test for Ducati are no cause for panic.
"There's no reason to panic, despite Valentino's unusual test results," Burgess told Motosprint.
"After years of Japanese bikes, and seven seasons at Yamaha, for Valentino to get on the Ducati was a sort of culture shock.
Burgess also believes that Rossi was suffering particularly badly with his shoulder injury - which has since undergone surgery - at the test.
This has influenced his test."
FORMER 500cc World Champion Wayne Gardner has said he's "not overly surprised" new Ducati signing Valentino Rossi ended the second day's testing at Valencia in 15th place on the timesheets.

Speaking after last week's two-day test, which saw the nine-time World Champion take his first ride aboard the 2011 Desmosedici, Gardner believes Rossi will have been keeping his powder dry until the start of pre-season testing next year.

Like many of us, Gardner was impressed, if not surprised, by fellow Australian Casey Stoner's blistering performance at the Valencia test session.
Filippo Preziosi, the General Director at Ducati Corse, and his team at the Bologna factory will now take Rossi and teammate Nicky Hayden's impressions from the last official MotoGP test of 2010, and develop the GP11 into a machine that will suit both Ducati riders needs.
During the MotoGP tests, Rossi finished 10th on Day 1, and 15th on Day 2; Hayden finished ninth on Day 1, and sixth on Day 2.
Filippo Preziosi says: "As the journalists put the most focus on the lap times it's quite clear that maybe Valentino has to adapt to Ducati, but mainly Ducati has to modify the bike to suit Valentino's needs."
To be optimistic I think we know the bike will work even without Casey, so we have to find the way to understand how to modify the bike in order to give Valentino Rossi the confidence to push."
During the 2010 MotoGP season, Hayden and then-teammate Casey Stoner used the "Big Bang" Ducati engine.
Rossi also discussed grip on the Ducati prototype, which is something Stoner struggled with during the 2010 MotoGP Championship.
Overall all, Preziosi said the MotoGP Ducati tests in Valencia meet his expectations.
"So there is a way to be fast, and sometimes people who have no experience of a top level MotoGP bike are in better condition to understand the bike."

MotoGP Gardner "not overly surprised"

Valentino Rossi's chief engineer Jeremy Burgess says the Italian's slow times in his maiden test for Ducati are no cause for panic.
"There's no reason to panic, despite Valentino's unusual test results," Burgess told Motosprint.
"After years of Japanese bikes, and seven seasons at Yamaha, for Valentino to get on the Ducati was a sort of culture shock.
Burgess also believes that Rossi was suffering particularly badly with his shoulder injury - which has since undergone surgery - at the test.
This has influenced his test."
FORMER 500cc World Champion Wayne Gardner has said he's "not overly surprised" new Ducati signing Valentino Rossi ended the second day's testing at Valencia in 15th place on the timesheets.

Speaking after last week's two-day test, which saw the nine-time World Champion take his first ride aboard the 2011 Desmosedici, Gardner believes Rossi will have been keeping his powder dry until the start of pre-season testing next year.

Like many of us, Gardner was impressed, if not surprised, by fellow Australian Casey Stoner's blistering performance at the Valencia test session.
Filippo Preziosi, the General Director at Ducati Corse, and his team at the Bologna factory will now take Rossi and teammate Nicky Hayden's impressions from the last official MotoGP test of 2010, and develop the GP11 into a machine that will suit both Ducati riders needs.
During the MotoGP tests, Rossi finished 10th on Day 1, and 15th on Day 2; Hayden finished ninth on Day 1, and sixth on Day 2.
Filippo Preziosi says: "As the journalists put the most focus on the lap times it's quite clear that maybe Valentino has to adapt to Ducati, but mainly Ducati has to modify the bike to suit Valentino's needs."
To be optimistic I think we know the bike will work even without Casey, so we have to find the way to understand how to modify the bike in order to give Valentino Rossi the confidence to push."
During the 2010 MotoGP season, Hayden and then-teammate Casey Stoner used the "Big Bang" Ducati engine.
Rossi also discussed grip on the Ducati prototype, which is something Stoner struggled with during the 2010 MotoGP Championship.
Overall all, Preziosi said the MotoGP Ducati tests in Valencia meet his expectations.
"So there is a way to be fast, and sometimes people who have no experience of a top level MotoGP bike are in better condition to understand the bike."

MotoGP :Marco Melandri testing at Valencia

Just days after bidding a less than fond farewell to MotoGP, Melandri and new team-mate Eugene Laverty took to the Spanish circuit for a one-day test.

Enabling him to get acclimatised on both the bike that was campaigned by Cal Crutchlow in 2010 and also the 2011 version, Melandri was on fine form aboard the R1 as he dropped under the 1min 34secs benchmark on soft tyres.

Setting an unofficial best time of 1min 33.9secs on soft rubber and 1min 34.3secs on race rubber, Melandri is already comparing favourably to the outright lap record – held by Ben Spies – of 1min 33.270 and Noriyuki Haga’s race lap record of 1min 34.618secs.

Marco Melandri and Eugene Laverty concluded a successful one-day test at Valencia today with the Italian posting impressive lap times during his first ever ride on a Superbike.

Melandri has spent his career racing prototypes having graduated from 125GP to 250GP and into MotoGP in a career that has already spanned 13 years. But despite having no racing experience on a production bike or Pirelli tyres he demonstrated an impressive pace.

“We did dome good work with the 2011 bike.
STERILGARDA YAMAHA World Superbike 2011 team-mates Marco Melandri and Eugene Laverty have been out on track in testing at Valencia, putting both the 2010 and new 2011 racebike through their paces. On qualifying tyres, Melandri posted a lap only 0.2secs slower than Valentino Rossi's best lap at the previous day’s MotoGP test.

Team-mate Eugene Laverty posted a best time of 1:34.9 and clocked up 76 laps.

Marco Melandri, Yamaha World Superbike Team (1’33.9, 79laps)

“It was a very good first day. Eugene laverty, Yamaha World Superbike Team (1’34.9, 76laps)

“I’m feeling really comfortable with the bike. I rode the 2011 bike and we managed to gather a lot of really useful data to help prepare for the next test at Phillip Island.

MotoGP :Marco Melandri testing at Valencia

Just days after bidding a less than fond farewell to MotoGP, Melandri and new team-mate Eugene Laverty took to the Spanish circuit for a one-day test.

Enabling him to get acclimatised on both the bike that was campaigned by Cal Crutchlow in 2010 and also the 2011 version, Melandri was on fine form aboard the R1 as he dropped under the 1min 34secs benchmark on soft tyres.

Setting an unofficial best time of 1min 33.9secs on soft rubber and 1min 34.3secs on race rubber, Melandri is already comparing favourably to the outright lap record – held by Ben Spies – of 1min 33.270 and Noriyuki Haga’s race lap record of 1min 34.618secs.

Marco Melandri and Eugene Laverty concluded a successful one-day test at Valencia today with the Italian posting impressive lap times during his first ever ride on a Superbike.

Melandri has spent his career racing prototypes having graduated from 125GP to 250GP and into MotoGP in a career that has already spanned 13 years. But despite having no racing experience on a production bike or Pirelli tyres he demonstrated an impressive pace.

“We did dome good work with the 2011 bike.
STERILGARDA YAMAHA World Superbike 2011 team-mates Marco Melandri and Eugene Laverty have been out on track in testing at Valencia, putting both the 2010 and new 2011 racebike through their paces. On qualifying tyres, Melandri posted a lap only 0.2secs slower than Valentino Rossi's best lap at the previous day’s MotoGP test.

Team-mate Eugene Laverty posted a best time of 1:34.9 and clocked up 76 laps.

Marco Melandri, Yamaha World Superbike Team (1’33.9, 79laps)

“It was a very good first day. Eugene laverty, Yamaha World Superbike Team (1’34.9, 76laps)

“I’m feeling really comfortable with the bike. I rode the 2011 bike and we managed to gather a lot of really useful data to help prepare for the next test at Phillip Island.

Valentino Rossi with Ducati - the Valencia MotoGP test

The test marked the debut of Valentino Rossi with Ducati, Casey Stoner with a factory Honda, Cal Crutchlow with Tech 3 Yamaha etc.
The next official MotoGP test will be at Sepang in February.
Ducati has pledged to improve its MotoGP machine after superstar signing Valentino Rossi was left just 15th fastest at the end of his Desmosedici debut at the Valencia MotoGP test.

Rossi's best time was 1.695sec slower than the rider he has replaced at Ducati, Casey Stoner, who was fastest for Honda.

The Italian even came within 0.032sec of being outpaced by MotoGP rookie Karel Abraham, also riding a Ducati.

With Rossi unable to discuss the test due to the terms of his early release from Yamaha, it was left to Ducati Corse general manager Filippo Preziosi to face the press. Preziosi is leaning towards the more user-friendly 'big bang', which Rossi used throughout day two.

“I kind of feel, I don’t know, I feel kinda royalty or something,” he smiled. “It’s a little different. Just with this little conference here.
“There’s a lot of changes. I mean, even starting with the bike, it’s very similar to what I raced last year, but a lot of little subtle changes. And a lot of changes with the crew.” Spies entire crew won’t be with him until the Malaysia tests in February, but this was a good start. “But for the first day I’m happy with it. We, like I said, didn’t do anything too crazy. Stayed comfortable. Got used to some differences with the bike. I’m happy with it. We were pretty quick most of the day and I’m pretty comfortable too.’

Spies finished with the third fastest time, just behind Stoner. The obvious question was how was it better than his Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YZR-M1. The obvious answer was “You say everything, right?” he asked.

“You know, like I said there’s a couple updates, from the visible updates with the bigger seat and stuff that just tries to even some things out and keep things more balanced. You know, honestly, I don’t know. It’s not like I can’t say, but I don’t know exactly. Just got some better grip and better feel with the bike and more stability. Nothing mind-blowing, but kind of in every department better and I’m happy. And like I said, I learned with working with the Ohlins tech better and the new engineer and when my data guy comes the more we can work together I think we make the package we’ve got even better. But, you know, it’s good that starting out the package is already better. But making it just further with the development and that’s what we’re going to try to do tomorrow and start out in Malaysia and keep going.”
Spies went faster than he’d gone in Sunday’s race, when he finished fourth. The difference came in “the initial braking, the turn-in, the more side grip. Just the bike just seems to work a little bit better in every way. I guess that’s being on the factory bike I can say that now being on it, it’s not like you jump on it and you’re going to go faster than Jorge (Lorenzo). It’s not like that. But it’s definitely, the overall package is a little bit better in every way.”
On Wednesday, "We messed with the bike a bit," Spies said. "Changed some settings and went in a positive direction. So another good session working with the new crew again, I'm very happy with it. I read some comments from Jorge about the new engine for next year, he seemed to be happy with the way that was going, so I look forward to seeing that in Malaysia. I'm looking forward to now having a couple of months of then getting back to it!"

Long-time Spies crew chief Tom Houseworth revealed that "we collected the data from yesterday, and following a meeting last night made some setting changes for today which we tested with very positive results. Once we had achieved these we went ahead and tested the Bridgestone tires, testing three options, one of which Ben really liked a lot."

Valentino Rossi with Ducati - the Valencia MotoGP test

The test marked the debut of Valentino Rossi with Ducati, Casey Stoner with a factory Honda, Cal Crutchlow with Tech 3 Yamaha etc.
The next official MotoGP test will be at Sepang in February.
Ducati has pledged to improve its MotoGP machine after superstar signing Valentino Rossi was left just 15th fastest at the end of his Desmosedici debut at the Valencia MotoGP test.

Rossi's best time was 1.695sec slower than the rider he has replaced at Ducati, Casey Stoner, who was fastest for Honda.

The Italian even came within 0.032sec of being outpaced by MotoGP rookie Karel Abraham, also riding a Ducati.

With Rossi unable to discuss the test due to the terms of his early release from Yamaha, it was left to Ducati Corse general manager Filippo Preziosi to face the press. Preziosi is leaning towards the more user-friendly 'big bang', which Rossi used throughout day two.

“I kind of feel, I don’t know, I feel kinda royalty or something,” he smiled. “It’s a little different. Just with this little conference here.
“There’s a lot of changes. I mean, even starting with the bike, it’s very similar to what I raced last year, but a lot of little subtle changes. And a lot of changes with the crew.” Spies entire crew won’t be with him until the Malaysia tests in February, but this was a good start. “But for the first day I’m happy with it. We, like I said, didn’t do anything too crazy. Stayed comfortable. Got used to some differences with the bike. I’m happy with it. We were pretty quick most of the day and I’m pretty comfortable too.’

Spies finished with the third fastest time, just behind Stoner. The obvious question was how was it better than his Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YZR-M1. The obvious answer was “You say everything, right?” he asked.

“You know, like I said there’s a couple updates, from the visible updates with the bigger seat and stuff that just tries to even some things out and keep things more balanced. You know, honestly, I don’t know. It’s not like I can’t say, but I don’t know exactly. Just got some better grip and better feel with the bike and more stability. Nothing mind-blowing, but kind of in every department better and I’m happy. And like I said, I learned with working with the Ohlins tech better and the new engineer and when my data guy comes the more we can work together I think we make the package we’ve got even better. But, you know, it’s good that starting out the package is already better. But making it just further with the development and that’s what we’re going to try to do tomorrow and start out in Malaysia and keep going.”
Spies went faster than he’d gone in Sunday’s race, when he finished fourth. The difference came in “the initial braking, the turn-in, the more side grip. Just the bike just seems to work a little bit better in every way. I guess that’s being on the factory bike I can say that now being on it, it’s not like you jump on it and you’re going to go faster than Jorge (Lorenzo). It’s not like that. But it’s definitely, the overall package is a little bit better in every way.”
On Wednesday, "We messed with the bike a bit," Spies said. "Changed some settings and went in a positive direction. So another good session working with the new crew again, I'm very happy with it. I read some comments from Jorge about the new engine for next year, he seemed to be happy with the way that was going, so I look forward to seeing that in Malaysia. I'm looking forward to now having a couple of months of then getting back to it!"

Long-time Spies crew chief Tom Houseworth revealed that "we collected the data from yesterday, and following a meeting last night made some setting changes for today which we tested with very positive results. Once we had achieved these we went ahead and tested the Bridgestone tires, testing three options, one of which Ben really liked a lot."

MotoGP - Interwetten Honda MotoGP team have revealed

The Interwetten Honda MotoGP team have revealed they will quit top-flight racing after this weekend's season finale in Valencia.

They will concentrate on Moto2 and 125cc racing next season in the hope of returning to MotoGP in 2012.

Rider Hiroshi Aoyama is expected to join the San Carlo Gresini Honda team.
Aoyama, the last champion of the old 250cc class, joined the Interwetten MotoGP team full of hope for his debut in the elite category.

For most of the MotoGP paddock, this weekend will be the final round of the 2010 MotoGP season. In the meantime, Interwetten Honda will be focusing their efforts on the Moto2 division.
Hiroshi Aoyama rode with the Interwetten Honda team this year, but wasn't able to achieve the results that Honda had hoped for.

Interwetten Honda will continue with Thomas Luthi in the Moto2 division for the 2011 season.
The Interwetten Honda team has confirmed rumours that it will withdraw from MotoGP after this weekend's season finale at Valencia - but has vowed to return in 2012.

Daniel Epp's squad only stepped up to the top level this year, signing 250cc champion Hiroshi Aoyama. It will continue to run a Moto2 team next season while preparing a new MotoGP project.

MotoGP - Interwetten Honda MotoGP team have revealed

The Interwetten Honda MotoGP team have revealed they will quit top-flight racing after this weekend's season finale in Valencia.

They will concentrate on Moto2 and 125cc racing next season in the hope of returning to MotoGP in 2012.

Rider Hiroshi Aoyama is expected to join the San Carlo Gresini Honda team.
Aoyama, the last champion of the old 250cc class, joined the Interwetten MotoGP team full of hope for his debut in the elite category.

For most of the MotoGP paddock, this weekend will be the final round of the 2010 MotoGP season. In the meantime, Interwetten Honda will be focusing their efforts on the Moto2 division.
Hiroshi Aoyama rode with the Interwetten Honda team this year, but wasn't able to achieve the results that Honda had hoped for.

Interwetten Honda will continue with Thomas Luthi in the Moto2 division for the 2011 season.
The Interwetten Honda team has confirmed rumours that it will withdraw from MotoGP after this weekend's season finale at Valencia - but has vowed to return in 2012.

Daniel Epp's squad only stepped up to the top level this year, signing 250cc champion Hiroshi Aoyama. It will continue to run a Moto2 team next season while preparing a new MotoGP project.

MotoGP Australia season ‎

Valentino Rossi gets wheel-to-wheel against his own team-mate - Lorenzo - for the very first time, and to boot, a guy who hadn't even ridden a GP bike when Rossi was already winning on the Honda V5 in MotoGP.

Pedrosa had a bike that flew at most of the tracks, winning six races, while Stoner's Ducati had a front end that stuck like glue, leaving the Aussie to sort out the back end as he always likes it.
At present, "MotoGP" has Lorenzo on all cylinders, Stoner is making them look silly once he bolts into the middle distance, Rossi is finding form at places he knows and likes, while the works Hondas are rocketships but are missing their fastest rider.

Pole, won the race and fastest lap: thank you very much, now where's the night club?

Will Pedrosa return for Estoril in 10 days time? Of course he will on current form.

Stoner had won the pole position for the race on Friday and showed his dominance over the track like never before.

Stoner finished the race with the lead of eight and a half seconds over Lorenzo. It was a good race for the Italian as well, as he was able to show his brilliance over the racing track by overtaking the American rider Nicky Hayden in the final lap of the race.
Stoner is now eyeing to equalize Valentino Rossi’s five straight wins at the Phillip Island.

Pedrosa also had missed the last two races.
Proving that the power of hometown heroics should never be underestimated, Casey Stoner not only put on a great show for his fellow countrymen but once again proved to be dominant at the Australian GP. Lorenzo rode rode well in MotoGP Australia, claiming a lonely second place position almost ten seconds ahead of his teammate Valentino Rossi, who closed out the podium in style. Ben Spies rounded out the top five, marking the eighth time this season the young American has finished fifth or better, which secured him the Rookie of the Year title for 2010.