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San Marino MotoGP Result

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 18:04:00 +0000

San Marino MotoGP Complete Result

1. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing 44m 11.877s
2. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda 44m 19.176s
3. Casey Stoner AUS Repsol Honda 44m 23.844s
4. Marco Simoncelli ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini 44m 29.230s
5. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Repsol Honda 44m 29.267s
6. Ben Spies USA Yamaha Factory Racing 44m 29.969s
7. Valentino Rossi ITA Ducati Marlboro 44m 35.580s
8. Alvaro Bautista ESP Rizla Suzuki 44m 42.555s
9. Hector Barbera ESP Mapfre Aspar 44m 49.379s
10. Cal Crutchlow GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 44m 49.597s
11. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN San Carlo Honda Gresini 44m 51.425s
12. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing 44m 52.383s
13. Colin Edwards USA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 45m 5.226s
14. Randy de Puniet FRA Pramac Racing 45m 14.243s
15. Toni Elias ESP LCR Honda 45m 32.033s

Brno QTT Result : Pedrosa's First Pole

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 22:02:00 +0000

BRNO QTT Result :
1. Dani Pedrosa Honda 1m56.591s
2. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha 1m56.704s + 0.113s
3. Casey Stoner Honda 1m56.860s + 0.269s
4. Ben Spies Yamaha 1m57.178s + 0.587s
5. Marco Simoncelli Gresini Honda 1m57.351s + 0.760s
6. Valentino Rossi Ducati 1m57.367s + 0.776s
7. Andrea Dovizioso Honda 1m57.442s + 0.851s
8. Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha 1m57.676s + 1.085s
9. Nicky Hayden Ducati 1m57.721s + 1.130s
10. Hiroshi Aoyama Gresini Honda 1m57.784s + 1.193s
11. Cal Crutchlow Tech 3 Yamaha 1m57.797s + 1.206s
12. Toni Elias LCR Honda 1m58.245s + 1.654s
13. Hector Barbera Aspar Ducati 1m58.273s + 1.682s
14. Alvaro Bautista Suzuki 1m58.274s + 1.683s
15. Randy de Puniet Pramac Ducati 1m58.889s + 2.298s
16. Loris Capirossi Pramac Ducati 1m58.938s + 2.347s
17. Karel Abraham Cardion AB Ducati 1m58.946s + 2.355s

Le Mans QTT Result: Stoner 1st

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 14 May 2011 15:42:00 +0000

Le Mans Qualification Result:
1. Casey Stoner          Honda                    1m33.153s
2. Marco Simoncelli   Gresini Honda      1m33.212s + 0.059s
3. Andrea Dovizioso   Honda                    1m33.621s + 0.468s
4. Dani Pedrosa         Honda                    1m33.683s + 0.530s
5. Jorge Lorenzo        Yamaha                  1m33.706s + 0.553s
6. Cal Crutchlow        Tech 3 Yamaha     1m33.804s + 0.651s
7. Colin Edwards       Tech 3 Yamaha     1m34.063s + 0.910s
8. Ben Spies               Yamaha                  1m34.206s + 1.053s
9. Valentino Rossi      Ducati                    1m34.206s + 1.053s
10. Nicky Hayden         Ducati                    1m34.277s + 1.124s
11. Randy de Puniet    Pramac Ducati     1m34.351s + 1.198s
12. Alvaro Bautista       Suzuki                    1m34.513s + 1.360s
13. Hiroshi Aoyama     Gresini Honda     1m34.612s + 1.459s
14. Hector Barbera       Aspar Ducati        1m34.650s + 1.497s
15. Loris Capirossi      Pramac Ducati     1m34.866s + 1.713s
16. Karel Abraham       Cardion Ducati    1m35.010s + 1.857s
18. Toni Elias                LCR Honda          1m35.433s + 2.280s

Portugal MotoGP Result

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 01 May 2011 14:31:00 +0000

Portugal MotoGP Result:

Pos	Rider	Time
1	Dani Pedrosa	45:51.483
2	Jorge Lorenzo	+3.051
3	Casey Stoner	+7.658
4	Andrea Dovizioso	+16.53
5	Valentino Rossi	+16.555
6	Colin Edwards	+32.575
7	Cal Crutchlow	+40.912
8	Hiroshi Aoyama	+38.749
9	Nicky Hayden	+54.887
10	Randy de Puniet	+59.697
11	Toni Elias	+01:00.374
12	Loris Capirossi	+01:01.793
13	Alvaro Bautista	+01:24.370
14	Ben Spies	D.N.F
15	Marco Simoncelli	D.N.F
16	Hector Barbera	D.N.F
16	Karel Abraham	D.N.F

Jerez MotoGP 2011 Race Result. Lorenzo Rules...

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:21:00 +0000

Jerez 2011 Race Result:
1. Jorge Lorenzo     Yamaha Factory     50:49.046
2. Dani Pedrosa     Honda HRC     +19.339
3. Nicky Hayden     Ducati MotoGP     +29.085
4. Hiroshi Aoyama     Honda Gresini     +29.551
5. Valentino Rossi     Ducati MotoGP     +01:02.227
6. Hector Barbera     Ducati Aspar     +01:08.440
7. Karel Abraham     Ducati Cardion AB     +01:14.120
8. Cal Crutchlow     Yamaha Tech 3     +01:19.110
9. Toni Elias     Honda LCR     +01:42.906
10. John Hopkins     Suzuki MotoGP     +01:48.395
11. Loris Capirossi     Ducati Pramac     +01:51.876
12. Andrea Dovizioso     Honda HRC
13. Colin Edwards     Yamaha Tech 3     +01:32.0
14. Ben Spies     Yamaha Factory     DNF
15. Randy de Puniet     Ducati Pramac     DNF
16. Marco Simoncelli     Honda Gresini     DNF
17. Casey Stoner     Honda HRC     DNF

Pole Position Belong to Stoner

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:31:00 +0000

Jerez 2011 QTT Result:
1. Casey Stoner Honda 1m38.757s
2. Dani Pedrosa Honda 1m38.915s + 0.158s
3. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha 1m38.918s + 0.161s
4. Ben Spies Yamaha 1m39.390s + 0.633s
5. Marco Simoncelli Gresini Honda 1m39.486s + 0.729s
6. Andrea Dovizioso Honda 1m39.709s + 0.952s
7. Randy de Puniet Pramac Ducati 1m39.892s + 1.135s
8. Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha 1m39.895s + 1.138s
9. Cal Crutchlow Tech 3 Yamaha 1m40.019s + 1.262s
10. Hiroshi Aoyama Gresini Honda 1m40.168s + 1.411s
11. Nicky Hayden Ducati 1m40.175s + 1.418s
12. Valentino Rossi Ducati 1m40.185s + 1.428s
13. Hector Barbera Aspar Ducati 1m40.217s + 1.460s
14. John Hopkins Suzuki 1m40.310s + 1.553s
15. Loris Capirossi Pramac Ducati 1m40.523s + 1.766s
16. Karel Abraham Cardion Ducati 1m40.601s + 1.844s
17. Toni Elias LCR Honda 1m41.114s + 2.357s

2011 Qatar MotoGP Race Result. It's Stoner!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:59:00 +0000

Qatar MotoGP Race Result:
1. Casey Stoner, Repsol Honda
2. Jorge Lorenzo, Yamaha Factory, +3.440
3. Dani Pedrosa, Repsol Honda, +5.051
4. Andrea Dovizioso, Repsol Honda, +5.942
5. Marco Simoncelli, San Carlo Honda Gresini, +7.358
6. Ben Spies, Yamaha Factory, +10.468
7. Valentino Rossi, Ducati Team, +16.431
8. Colin Edwards, Monster Yamaha Tech 3, +26.293
9. Nicky Hayden, Ducati Team, +27.416
10. Hiroshi Aoyama, San Carlo Honda Gresini, +28.920
11. Carl Crutchlow, Monster Yamaha Tech 3, +34.539

Qatar MotoGP 2011 QTT Result, Stoner on Pole Position

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 16:24:00 +0000

Casey Stoner has a chance to win the first MotoGP race after succesfully being the fastest rider in qualifying session at the Grand Prix of Qatar.
Meanwhile, Ducati's new rider, Valentino Rossi, has failed to show his best performance. He will start the race from ninth position.

2011 Qatar MotoGP QTT Result:

1. Casey Stoner Honda 1m54.137s
2. Dani Pedrosa Honda 1m54.342s + 0.205s
3. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha 1m54.947s + 0.810s
4. Marco Simoncelli Gresini Honda 1m54.988s + 0.851s
5. Ben Spies Yamaha 1m55.095s + 0.958s
6. Hector Barbera Aspar Ducati 1m55.223s + 1.086s
7. Andrea Dovizioso Honda 1m55.229s + 1.092s
8. Cal Crutchlow Tech 3 Yamaha 1m55.578s + 1.441s
9. Valentino Rossi Ducati 1m55.637s + 1.500s
10. Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha 1m55.647s + 1.510s
11. Randy de Puniet Pramac Ducati 1m55.656s + 1.519s
12. Hiroshi Aoyama Gresini Honda 1m55.724s + 1.587s
13. Nicky Hayden Ducati 1m55.881s + 1.744s
14. Loris Capirossi Pramac Ducati 1m56.323s + 2.186s
15. Karel Abraham Cardion Ducati 1m56.665s + 2.528s
16. Toni Elias LCR Honda 1m57.992s + 3.855s

Provisional 2011 MotoGP Entry List

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:24:00 +0000

The FIM has announced the provisional entry list for the 2011 MotoGP World Championship. In that list, Jorge Lorenzo will be using number 1. Meanwhile, there are several teams and riders who made their debut in the 2011 MotoGP. They are Karel Abraham (AB Cardion Motoracing) and Cal Crutchlow who replaced Ben Spies in the Monster Yamaha Tech 3.

Here is the list

1. JORGE LORENZO, SPANISH, YAMAHA FACTORY RACING, YAMAHA

4. ANDREA DOVIZIOSO, ITALIAN, REPSOL HONDA TEAM, HONDA

5. COLIN EDWARDS, AMERICAN, MONSTER YAMAHA TECH 3, YAMAHA

7. HIROSHI AOYAMA, JAPANESE, SAN CARLO HONDA GRESINI, HONDA

8. HECTOR BARBERA, SPANISH, ASPAR TEAM, DUCATI

11. BEN SPIES AMERICAN, YAMAHA FACTORY RACING, YAMAHA

14. RANDY DE PUNIET, FRENCH, PRAMAC RACING TEAM, DUCATI

17. KAREL ABRAHAM, CZECH, CARDION AB MOTORACING, DUCATI

19. ALVARO BAUTISTA, SPANISH, RIZLA SUZUKI MotoGP, SUZUKI

24. TONI ELIAS, SPANISH, LCR HONDA MotoGP, HONDA

26. DANI PEDROSA, SPANISH, REPSOL HONDA TEAM, HONDA

27. CASEY STONER, AUSTRALIAN, REPSOL HONDA TEAM, HONDA

35. CAL CRUTCHLOW, BRITISH, MONSTER YAMAHA TECH 3, YAMAHA

46. VALENTINO ROSSI, ITALIAN, DUCATI TEAM, DUCATI

58. MARCO SIMONCELLI, ITALIAN, SAN CARLO HONDA GRESINI, HONDA

65. LORIS CAPIROSSI, ITALIAN, PRAMAC RACING TEAM, DUCATI

69. NICKY HAYDEN, AMERICAN, DUCATI TEAM, DUCATI

Rossi and His New Ride

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:11:00 +0000

Ducati share a little of it's greatness color to it's new racer, Valentino Rossi. Ducati Desmosedici is famous for its dominant red and white colors, but now, the color of the bike has a little changed. Here it is, Rossi on his new ride

Now, Rossi is Red

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:08:00 +0000

After all this time wearing a white and blue costume, Valentino Rossi came to the public in Ducati red uniform, in the Ducati's launching event at Madonna di Campiglio, Tuesday (11/01/2011), and make his first official press conference to make comments related to his new bike , Ducati: GP11. Rossi officially joined Ducati in mid-August 2010. The Italian rider finished his cooperation with Yamaha that has been ongoing since 2004.
Rossi, will be seen using the full red uniform on Desmosedici GP11 on February 1 to 3, in the first official practice session for the 2011 MotoGP season at Sepang Circuit.

Rossi Test Ducati GP11

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:26:00 +0000

Rossi on Ducati GP11

Valentino Rossi finally test the Ducati Desmosedici GP11, at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia, Spain, on Tuesday (11/09/2010).The rain that had flushed the Ricardo Tormo in the morning, making today's testing session postponed. The riders was finally able to do the testing at 12 noon, local time.Rossi tested new GP11 at 12:20. All the photographers and the media that have been waiting for this momentum gathered in the front of Rossi's paddock.The two-day test session will be used to decide, what type of machine they(Ducati) will use for next season, the big bang or Screamer type.
According to Franco Battaini (Ducati test rider who also had been Rossi's rival on GP125cc) the screamer type is quite appropriate with Rossi's racing style, but Rossi will continue to try both types so Rossi could really feel the difference between the two machines.

Lorenzo became the fastest in Sepang qualifying session

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 16:07:00 +0000

Jorge Lorenzo became the fastest after recording the fastest time of 2 minutes 1537 seconds in the Malaysian MotoGP Qualifying session on Saturday (09/10/2010), . Being in pole position, practically Lorenzo has a favorable position to confirm themselves as the champions.

While in the second position is occupied by Nicky Hayden with 2 minutes 01 637 seconds.

Andrea Dovizioso looks trying hard to get a pretty favorable position to start the race. Repsol Honda rider will be in third position.

Behind Dovi followed Ben Spies and Casey Stoner. Spies are able to come up with an impressive performance and record time 2 minutes 01,993 seconds.

While the disadvantage experienced by Valentino Rossi. Italian racer must start the race from the sixth position.

Malaysian MotoGP Qualifying Results:

Jorge Lorenzo, Yamaha : 2m01.537s
Nicky Hayden, Ducati : +0.100s
Andrea Dovizioso, Honda : +0.292s
Ben Spies, Tech 3 Yamaha : +0.456s
Casey Stoner, Ducati : +0.486s
Valentino Rossi, Yamaha : +0.493s
Colin Edwards, Tech 3 Yamaha : +0.560s
Alvaro Bautista, Suzuki : +0.857s
Loris Capirossi, Suzuki : +0.985s
Marco Melandri, Honda Gresini : +1.087s
Marco Simoncelli, Honda Gresini : +1.153s
Aleix Espargaro, Pramac Ducati : +1.186s
Randy de Puniet, LCR Honda : +1.238s
Hiroshi Aoyama, Interwetten Honda : +1.241s
Hector Barbera, Aspar Ducati : +1.391s
Mika Kallio, Ducati Pramac : +2.630s

Lorenzo Win, Rossi Back to Podium

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 02:25:00 +0000

Jorge Lorenzo showed toughness by winning the U.S GP. This is his sixth victory in this season. Lorenzo who started from pole position, made a bad start. He passed by Dani Pedrosa, Casey Stoner and Ben Spies, but he managed to fix its position in the next few laps until he came in second place, behind Dani Pedrosa. Pedrosa's less fortunate, he fell on lap eleven, and Lorenzo continued to lead the race until the end.
Valentino Rossi, who has not recovered 100% successfully reached the third podium position after taking over Dovizioso. The second podium achieved by Ducati rider, Casey Stoner.

United States GP Result:

1. Jorge Lorenzo       Fiat Yamaha            43m54.873s
2. Casey Stoner        Ducati Marlboro       + 3.517s
3. Valentino Rossi       Fiat Yamaha            + 13.420s
4. Andrea Dovizioso   Repsol Honda           + 14.188s
5. Nicky Hayden        Ducati Marlboro       + 14.601s
6. Ben Spies              Tech 3 Yamaha        + 19.037s
7. Colin Edwards       Tech 3 Yamaha        + 40.721s
8. Marco Melandri     Gresini Honda          + 47.219s
9. Loris Capirossi       Rizla Suzuki            + 52.812s
10. Mika Kallio           Pramac Ducati         + 52.814s
11. Alex de Angelis     Interwetten Honda    + 1m14.089s
12. Roger Hayden      LCR Honda              + 1m14.666s

D.N.F:

1. Aleix Espargaro   Pramac Ducati
2. Marco Simoncelli Gresini Honda
3. Dani Pedrosa      Repsol Honda
4. Hector Barbera    Aspar Ducati
5. Alvaro Bautista   Rizla Suzuki

Lorenzo's Pole Position (Again)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:54:00 +0000

United States Grand Prix will begin with Lorenzo in pole position. Jorge Lorenzo occupies pole position after recorded the best time of one minute 20 978 seconds on the MotoGP qualifying session at Laguna Seca circuit. Meanwhile, Casey Stoner, who had become the fastest on the first free practice session, occupies the second position, just behind Lorenzo, having recorded a best time of 1 minute 21 169 seconds in the qualifying session. The third and fourth positions are occupied by Andrea Doviziozo and Dani Pedrosa from Repsol Honda. Host rider, Ben Spies, will start the race from fifth position.

United States GP Qualifying Results:

1. Jorge Lorenzo - Fiat Yamaha - 1 minute 20 978 seconds
2. Casey Stoner - Ducati - (+00,191 seconds)
3. Andrea Dovizioso - Repsol Honda - (+00,639)
4. Dani Pedrosa - Repsol Honda - (+00,677)
5. Ben Spies - Yamaha Tech 3 - (+00,701)
6. Valentino Rossi - Fiat Yamaha - (+00,710)
7. Nicky Hayden - Ducati - (+00,942)
8. Colin Edwards - Yamaha Tech 3 - (+01,239)
9. Marco Simoncelli - Honda Gresini - (+01,322)
10. Hector Barbera - Ducati Aspar - (+01,388)
11. Marco Melandri - Honda Gresini - (+01,429)
12. Loris Capirossi - Rizla Suzuki - (+01,669)
13. Aleix Espargaro - Ducati Pramac - (+01,734)
14. Alvaro Bautista - Rizla Suzuki - (+01,792)
15. Mika Kallio - Ducati Pramac - (+02,149)
16. Alex de Angelis - Honda Interwetten - (+02,248)
17. Roger Lee Hayden - Honda LCR - (+02,786)

Pedrosa win, and "WOW" for Rossi

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:34:00 +0000

After a crash and red flag was raised (read Red Flag! Red Flag!), MotoGP race at Sachsenring, Germany, starting again with 21 laps. Pedrosa who led since the start, managed to occupy the top podium at the Sachsenring. Meanwhile, Lorenzo who got involved in a fierce competition with Pedrosa should be satisfied with a second podium. Valentino Rossi was perform surprisingly, considering he has not 100% recovered from his injuries. He was able to compete, and could take over the position of Casey Stoner. Unfortunately Rossi had to settle with no podium this time after Stoner managed to overtake Rossi in the final corner before the finish line.

German MotoGP Race Result :

1. Dani Pedrosa - Repsol Honda (28m50.476s)

2. Jorge Lorenzo - Fiat Yamaha (+ 3.355s)

3. Casey Stoner - Ducati Marlboro (+ 5.257s)

4. Valentino Rossi - Fiat Yamaha (+ 5.623s)

5. Andrea Dovizioso - Repsol Honda (+ 17.158s)

6. Marco Simoncelli - Honda Gresini (+ 17.757s)

7. Nicky Hayden - Ducati Marlboro (+ 17.935s)

8. Ben Spies - Tech 3 Yamaha (+ 20.957s)

9. Hector Barbera - Paginas Amarillas Aspar (+ 22.000s)

10. Marco Melandri - Honda Gresini (+ 35.217s)

11. Loris Capirossi - Rizla Suzuki (+ 45.042s)

12. Alex de Angelis - Interwetten Honda (+ 45.204s)

D.N.F ;
1. Mika Kallio - Pramac Ducati
2. Randy de Puniet - LCR Honda
3. Aleix Espargaro - Pramac Ducati
4. Alvaro Bautista - Rizla Suzuki
5. Colin Edwards - Tech 3 Yamaha

Red Flag! Red Flag!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:37:00 +0000

Sachsenring - MotoGP race at Sachsenring, Germany, stopped for a while after the red flag was raised because of severe accidents on the ninth lap. Accidents involving Randy de Puniet, Aleix Espargaro and Alvaro Bautista. Randy de Puniet fell off, but his bike was still in the middle of the track. Aleix Espargaro and Alvaro Bautista who was behind de Puniet crashed into it. It is possible that Randy de Puniet, and Aleix Espargaro suffered serious injury.

Meanwhile, world champion Valentino Rossi, who has not recovered 100% from his leg injury had recorded the Fastest Lap on lap four. Temporary position, the race was led by Lorenzo, followed by Pedrosa in second position, Stoner in third position, fourth Doviziozo, and Rossi was fifth.

Lorenzo Pole, Rossi Fifth

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:47:00 +0000

Sachsenring - Jorge Lorenzo took pole position for German GP in 2010. The Fiat Yamaha rider became the fastest in the MotoGP qualifying session at the Sachenring, Saturday (17/07/2010), with a record time of 1 minute 21 817 seconds.

Casey Stoner came in second place with a record time of 1 minute 21 841 seconds. Dani Pedrosa should be satisfied with occupying the third grid. Following right behind Pedrosa, team-mate Andrea Dovizioso.

Valentino Rossi, who had just returned after missing the last four races due to injury showing pretty good performance. He was able to reach the fifth position.

Hector Barbera was another sensation of the afternoon, taking his Aspar Ducati to sixth - the best starting position of both his and his team's short MotoGP careers.

Complete results of the German MotoGP qualifying session:

1. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha 1m21.817s

2. Casey Stoner Ducati 1m21.841s

3. Dani Pedrosa Honda 1m21.948s

4. Andrea Dovizioso Honda 1m22.263s

5. Valentino Rossi Yamaha 1m22.395s

6. Hector Barbera Aspar Ducati 1m22.454s

7. Randy de Puniet LCR Honda 1m22.610s

8. Marco Simoncelli Gresini Honda 1m22.624s

9. Aleix Espargaro Pramac Ducati 1m22.910s

10. Marco Melandri Gresini Honda 1m22.917s

11. Mika Kallio Pramac Ducati 1m22.961s

12. Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha 1m23.026s

13. Ben Spies Tech 3 Yamaha 1m23.028s

14. Loris Capirossi Suzuki 1m23.040s

15. Nicky Hayden Ducati 1m23.090s

16. Alvaro Bautista Suzuki 1m23.193s

17. Alex de Angelis Interwetten Honda 1m23.515s

ROSSI IS BACK

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:26:00 +0000

Valentino Rossi has given full permission to compete at the German MotoGP this weekend, after a medical assessment at the Sachsenring on Thursday.

The MotoGP World champions have lost his last four races after suffering a broken leg injury in the accident at the practice session at Mugello.
”The Doctor”, who decided to go back racing just six weeks after the accident had been examined by the Circuit’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Fischer Huber, who found him healthy enough to compete.
"I was very pleased when the doctor said I could go racing this weekend," Rossi said as quoted from La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Rossi's 2nd Test

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:52:00 +0000

Brno - Valentino Rossi's second test at the Brno Circuit, Czech Republic, Monday (07/12/2010), running smoothly. However, the MotoGP world champion was delaying the decision about when he will return to racing. Rossi riding a Yamaha YZF-R1 Superbike, the same bike he used in a test last week at Misano.

Quoted by Autosport, Rossi did 46 laps in Brno, and recorded the best time of one minute 59.135 seconds, one second slower than pole position record in the Czech WSBK last week, but still faster than the fastest lap in the race.

As is known, Rossi suffered a broken leg when fell off his motorbike at the Italian MotoGP practice session six weeks ago. He predicted will be sidelined for 3-4 months, but he recovered faster.

With better conditions, Rossi is expected to race again at the Czech MotoGP, mid-August. But surprises can be happen and Rossi's may be able to race in Germany MotoGP, this weekend.

At first, after this test Rossi will announce whether he decides comeback in Germany or not. But seven-times MotoGP world champion would have to wait until Wednesday (14 / 7) because they have to perform medical tests.

"Yamaha will be awaiting the final decision of Valentino until he felt ready to race again. Valentino recovery full fitness is our priority" said the Fiat Yamaha Team.

Stoner Decided to Join Honda

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:26:00 +0000

This 2010 season will be the end of togetherness between Casey Stoner and Ducati. The Australian rider had decided to leave Ducati this season and riding for Honda next season. Stoner joined Ducati in 2007. He immediately made a surprise by winning the season. Since then, Stoner was unable to continue success with the Italian team.

"I should like to thank Ducati for giving me an opportunity to race and become champions in the last four years," explained Stoner told Autosport, Thursday (09/07/2010).
"I decided to move and try to find new challenges. But I will not forget the Ducati. So, thanks to Ducati for the success we've achieved, "said Stoner.

Rossi's Targets: Come Back in Sachsenring

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:14:00 +0000

Misano - Valentino Rossi said he wanted to comeback soon. But he can not provide certainty, because his condition was still not 100 percent. After a month absence due to injury at Mugello, today he was doing tests on Yamaha World Superbike YZF-R1 motorcycle. The test is divided into two sessions.
Vale did 11 laps with a best time record of 1 minute 41 seconds. One hour later, at the second session, he did 15 laps with a best time record of 1 minute 38.200 seconds.
Rossi is still feeling pain in the legs and shoulders. But the injury did not reduce his ambition to perform at the German MotoGP, July 17.
"This test has the objective to see if I can drive a motorcycle. This is a very positive test, at least I can drive the motor again. I still feel pain in ankle, knee and shoulder. Moreover, I lack the strength in the shoulder and there was little movement at the knee. I wanted to get back at Sachsenring, but too soon to tell. We've got 12 days before the German GP and continue to monitor the progress of my recovery in a few days ahead," said Rossi to Autosport, Thursday (07/08/2010)

Rossi Recovered Quickly

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:49:00 +0000

Misano - Valentino Rossi has a chance to get back to racing more quickly than expected. MotoGP world champion is now being prepared to ride the bike again after resting for a month because of a broken leg. The Doctor rumored to be riding a Yamaha in Misano Circuit, Wednesday (07/09/2010).
"Rossi has done a very quick healing injury since the injury on June 5. He decided to test his physical condition by riding motorcycles again. Driving a motorcycle will help Rossi, and it was a plan from his doctor. The test will use the YZF-R1 motorcycle, using a machine provided by the Yamaha Superbike Team," said Yamaha told Reuters on Wednesday (07/07/2010).

It's Lorenzo Again!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:39:00 +0000

Catalunya - Jorge Lorenzo recorded a third win in a row after winning the first podium in MotoGP race held in Catalunya, Sunday (07/04/2010). The second podium achieved by Dani Pedrosa and Casey Stoner in third. With this result, Lorenzo maintained his position in top of the riders championship standings with 165 points, followed by Dani Pedrosa in second place with 113 points and Andrea Dovizioso in third place with 89 points.

Pedrosa who started the race from fourth position, immediately drove to lead the race, but unfortunately he was off the track and back in 10th position. He showed enthusiasm as the host driver, and managed to improve the position into fifth place in just one lap. On the fifth lap Stoner got off the track and back in fifth. After competing, Stoner successfully pass Randy de Puniet on lap eight and rose to fourth position.

Meanwhile, Aleix Espargaro from Pramac Racing Team had the misfortune, he fell and could not continue the race.

Bad luck is also experienced by Simoncelli and Dovizioso. They fell on the thirteenth lap. Of course this is very frustrating for Dovizioso, who had trailed Lorenzo in second position, but he can still continue the race and finished in fourteenth position.

after falling Dovizioso, Pedrosa rise to the second position followed by Stoner in third position. This position was not change until the race ends.

Catalunya GP Race Result:

1. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Fiat Yamaha Team 43m 22.805s

2. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team 43m 27.559s

3. Casey Stoner AUS Ducati Marlboro Team 43m 27.761s

4. Randy de Puniet FRA LCR Honda MotoGP 43m 40.862s

5. Alvaro Bautista ESP Rizla Suzuki MotoGP 43m 44.166s

6. Ben Spies USA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 43m 44.308s

7. Loris Capirossi ITA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP 43m 46.986s

8. Nicky Hayden USA Ducati Marlboro Team 43m 50.746s

9. Marco Melandri ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini 43m 50.851s

10. Hector Barbera ESP Paginas Amarillas Aspar 43m 55.244s

11. Colin Edwards USA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 44m 1.211s

12. Mika Kallio FIN Pramac Racing 44m 21.062s

13. Kousuke Akiyoshi JPN Interwetten Honda MotoGP 44m 32.153s

14. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Repsol Honda Team 44m 55.207s

15. Wataru Yoshikawa JPN Fiat Yamaha Team 44m 58.042s

D.N.F :

1. Marco Simoncelli ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini

2. Aleix Espargaro ESP Pramac Racing

Lorenzo led the race again

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:27:00 +0000

Catalunya - For the third time in succession, Jorge Lorenzo will start the race from pole position. He's become the fastest racer in the Catalunya MotoGP qualifying session. Previously, he also started the race from pole position in the UK and Netherlands. It all ended with the first podium.

Fiat Yamaha rider became the leader after recording the best time of 1m42.046 seconds, followed by Ducati rider Casey Stoner in second position, and Randy de Puniet in the third.
Meanwhile, the Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa is only able to occupy the fourth position, followed by Ben Spies in the fifth.

Wataru Yoshikawa achieved poor results. The riders who replaces Valentino Rossi will start the race from last position on his debut in MotoGP.

Catalunya MotoGP Qualifying Result:

1. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Fiat Yamaha Team 1m 42.046s
2. Casey Stoner AUS Ducati Marlboro Team 1m 42.410s
3. Randy de Puniet FRA LCR Honda MotoGP 1m 42.512s
4. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team 1m 42.592s
5. Ben Spies USA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 1m 42.710s
6. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Repsol Honda Team 1m 42.866s
7. Loris Capirossi ITA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP 1m 42.903s
8. Aleix Espargaro ESP Pramac Racing 1m 42.931s
9. Marco Simoncelli ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini 1m 42.994s
10. Alvaro Bautista ESP Rizla Suzuki MotoGP 1m 43.025s
11. Colin Edwards USA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 1m 43.059s
12. Nicky Hayden USA Ducati Marlboro Team 1m 43.068s
13. Hector Barbera ESP Paginas Amarillas Aspar 1m 43.417s
14. Marco Melandri ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini 1m 43.621s
15. Mika Kallio FIN Pramac Racing 1m 43.685s
16. Kousuke Akiyoshi JPN Interwetten Honda MotoGP 1m 45.577s
17. Wataru Yoshikawa JPN Fiat Yamaha Team 1m 45.759s