Oppose Honda rider weight limits

Honda will oppose the idea of ​​introducing a combination bike and rider weight limits, which had just raised in a discussion of MotoGP. Marco Simoncelli become "objects" to the most hotly discussed in the introductory campaign motorcycle rider combination and the weight limit, which emerged during discussions at the Spanish GP at Jerez last month.
Rider like Dani has many advantages, but of course he also gets some weight loss due to
- Livio Suppo

Spiky-haired rider from Italy that was worried about the condition of his size a giant bathtub. Because of these postures, he felt the most disadvantaged in terms of acceleration, the rate of tire wear and fuel consumption, compared with a lightweight rider, riders like Dani Pedrosa.

The talks sparked outrage from Pedrosa and HRC, who confirmed that they will try hard to oppose, if the proposal becomes a reality.

"Rider like Dani has many advantages, but of course he also gets a number of disadvantages because of her weight," said HRC boss, Livio Suppo told MCN.

"This is not a horse race where you have to light as possible. If you have an advantage in speed or fuel consumption, it is not so easy to measure because it also affects driving style. And larger riders have an advantage in braking and change direction, it was impossible to measure it. "

"For me, Dani did not fast because of his posture, but she quickly because of his talent. Dani is the only rider who with a small stature, who could be in level as it is now, so it proves that it all depends on the talent in comparison to body size. Honda will say no if it became a formal proposal, but there was nothing to do with the fact we have Dani. "

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Rossi does not want to go to Japan

Former MotoGP world champion, world champion Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo refused to reschedule the Japanese GP on October 2 because it does not want to come there.

Lorenzo Rossi both want to admit any trauma to the news leak about nuclear reactors in Fukushima after the earthquake and tsunami that struck the country last April.

Rossi had just been told by the producer Dorna that 90 percent of Japanese GP will be postponed to October 2. But according to Rossi, not every rider can accept this.

"(Jorge) Lorenzo said he did not want to go. Actually I also do not want," said Rossi, who is now defending the Ducati team. "like any other rider, I kahwatir with this nuclear issue. I asked the people in the paddock. They're all worried about the threat of radiation."

Japanese GP at Motegi supposed to take place April 24.

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Jorge Lorenzo had a chance on the podium

French GP qualifying results, revealing a hierarchy of strength of the MotoGP teams of participants who will compete in the Le Mans circuit. Honda in the top position for four pebalapnya are in pole position, followed by four Yamaha riders, as well as three Ducati riders and one rider in the Suzuki.
We will try to maintain a speed of 34.0 or 34.1 seconds. If you can do it, we can fight for the podium.
- Jorge Lorenzo

Well, if the results of the race on Sunday (15/05/2011) unchanged, the 2011 season is the case of a "revolution" for the French GP because of the status quo demolished. The reason for this Yamaha dominate the circuit. However, this time managed to dominate and defeat RC212V M1 in all paketannya.

Jorge Lorenzo, who must end the achievement of seven times in a row starting from the first row, aware of it. Defending champion from Spain, which this time will start from the second row because there is in fifth place, just hope Yamaha can compete for the podium.

"We will start from second row in the race tomorrow. We will try to maintain a speed of 34.0 or 34.1 seconds. If you can do it, we can fight for the podium. If the other riders made some mistakes and not fast enough, and we can be a little faster, then we can get results even more, "said Lorenzo.

Indeed, Honda appear very dominant all weekend. Since the first practice until the third, the team from Japan's always in front. They enhance his performance in the qualifying session, where Casey Stoner and pole occupies more than half a second ahead of Lorenzo. Meanwhile, Valentino Rossi, who is the fastest rider for the Ducati, 1.053 seconds adrift.

Alvaro Bautista, who is the sole Rizla Suzuki rider, lags even further. Start of the order of the 12th, the Spanish rider was 1.360 seconds adrift of Stoner.

Last five places on the grid-position-13 to the 17th-occupied by the satellite team. Three satellite Ducati team rider clamped by the two satellite Honda team.

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Feel like a champion Rossi

Valentino Rossi absurdly pleased with the results of the French GP. The wait has been finally realized, where for the first time in her career could be on the podium with Ducati.
I am very happy that Ducati's first podium with a tremendous emotional cause, especially since I went there after experiencing a difficult period.
- Valentino Rossi

Indeed, "The Doctor" worth celebrating small successes because he and the Ducati is not a favorite in the 2011 season. This is because the performance of the Desmosedici GP11 is far short of expectations because of competition from its rivals from Honda and Yamaha teams. Moreover, his physical condition did not support the postoperative shoulder in November last year.

However, in the race for 28 laps at Le Mans Circuit, France, Rossi showed the appearance of a very impressive and fantastic. Start of the ninth, seven times MotoGP world champion was slowly pushed forward and was in second before being beaten by Repsol Honda rider Andrea Dovizioso, on the last few laps. Rossi is also the second defeat of Portugal GP Dovizioso after the beginning of this month he was beaten into the finish line ahead in the race for fourth spot.

"I am very pleased, with Ducati's first podium pose a tremendous emotional, especially since I went there after experiencing a difficult period when we were struggling to cope with a lot of my physical condition and must also be able to better understand the bike," said 33-year-old rider .

"But it is getting better and the race today was fun. I did a pretty good start, a few times to overtake the opponent, and I engage battle with Dovi and (Jorge) Lorenzo. We have a different setting and I am faster than them the rest of the weekend. "

"At the end of fun because I did some laps with the good to fight with Jorge and I can pass it. Then, when Dovi came, there was another fight again."

"We are on a good path, but in some places we are still a lot to lose. When I tried to overtake Dovi, I thought it was the last lap, but there was still one more, I'm not sure. However, it is difficult and survived for Dovi. "

Despite failing to number two, Rossi still happy. In fact, at the podium, the former Honda and Yamaha rider was celebrated as a new winner.

"Third place is certainly not like a winner, but similar," he said.

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This time Simoncelli Too Hard

Valentino Rossi believes, Marco Simoncelli riding "too hard" at the French Grand Prix on Sunday (05.15.11), which cause accidents with Dani Pedrosa. The incident made ​​Pedrosa crashed and broke his right collarbone, while the "Super Sic 'penalty.
He did not give room for Dani. Coming from the outside, maybe he braked too hard, but it may also be too aggressive because Dani does not have a little room to do something
- Valentino Rossi

Actually, Rossi including those involved to support and defend his fellow Italian rider such as a severe criticism in recent weeks - including from Jorge Lorenzo, who say that the spiky driving style is too aggressive and dangerous. But after seeing the events in Le Mans Circuit that, "The Doctor" rate Simoncelli too aggressive so that the accident was unavoidable.

"I see a problem between Marco and Dani just one time. But for me, this time Simoncelli (race) is too hard," said Rossi, who climbed the podium number three on the fourth series of MotoGP 2011.

"He does not give room for Dani. Coming from the outside, maybe he braked too hard, but also perhaps a little too aggressive because Dani does not have a little room to do something.

"I think it's also a mistake because I think Simoncelli on the race was tough, so it probably should not overtake Dani at the braking point - but to overtake Dani on the next lap."

Seven times MotoGP world champion added that he was very sympathetic to Pedrosa, who was recovering a broken collarbone injury left at Motegi last year, before the injury again on the right collarbone in the race.

"Specifically, I am also very concerned with Dani because of other injuries are very bad. May he recover fast and lucky," concluded the former Honda and Yamaha rider.

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Valentino Rossi Try Trek Silverstone

Valentino Rossi at the Silverstone Circuit, UK, in association with the inauguration of "Wing Silverstone" new, which spent Rp 350 billion, On occasion, it appeared gush Ducati rider motorcycle 2009 Ducati Superbike type and only ate four laps because of engine conditions do not support .

"I'm happy. After a few laps around the track in Superbike racing motorcycles in 1198, we got a problem with the electronic system," Rossi said before turning to Italy. He then changed the standard road bike borrowed from Ducati UK.

"The Doctor" recognizes the great gush like motor at Silverstone. "Panorama of good, hard, and very technical. That's what makes you work harder because there is a very fast, while other parts of the narrow and you must have a good grip when accelerating," said the man from Urbino, Italy, this.

He went on that first corner was completely blind and had to right in the racing line. "Anyway, overall, part (section) first at this track is really great and I love it," said Rossi.

Last year, Rossi did not appear at Silverstone due to prolonged injury. Hence, he did not waste this opportunity.

Renovation

Silverstone Circuit which will host the MotoGP and F1 for 2011 has been renovated on the various sides to spend Rp 350 billion. Inauguration by HRH Duke of Kent and the President of the British Racing Drivers Club (BRDC) was attended by five of the six former F1 world champion from England, which John Surtees, Jackie Stewart, Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill, and Jenson Button.

Improvements at the complex include the Silverstone Circuit which now has 41 pit garages, race control houses, media space, hotels, hospitality, VIP spectator zones, podium, three large rooms, business center, and auditorium with a capacity of 100 seats.

"Today (05/17/2011) becomes an important day," said BRDC president Damon Hill. Silverstone, he continued, has a significant historical heritage. "But we retain this place always at the front line in the arena of international motor sport," he said.

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Rossi and Ducati After 4 Series

Valentino Rossi still have difficulties to "conquer" the Ducati Desmosedici GP11 riding on this season. Evidently, after passing four 2011 MotoGP series, "The Doctor" has collected 47 points and is ranked fifth standings.

This may be the worst achievement in the classroom Rossi's most prestigious. Because, in previous seasons with Honda and Yamaha, seven-time MotoGP world champion is always reap the high points and are in a better position, after passing through the fourth series.

However, in his debut season with Ducati, Rossi can not be on fire so that acquisition point lower than previous seasons, except 2000 and 2006.

Nevertheless, compared with the previous Ducati riders, Rossi was one of the nicer. Only Loris Capirossi (in 2006) and Casey Stoner (2007-2009) which is above the 32-year-old Italian rider in terms of collection points.

Here is a list of positions and Rossi points:
Valentino Rossi - Points and a position after four series:
2011 (Ducati) 47 points - 5th
2010 (Yamaha) 61 points - 3rd *
2009 (Yamaha) 65 points - 2nd
2008 (Yamaha) 72 points - 3rd
2007 (Yamaha) 71 points - 2nd
2006 (Yamaha) 40 points - 6th
2005 (Yamaha) 95 points - 1st
2004 (Yamaha) 76 points - 2nd
2003 (Honda) 90 points - 1st
2002 (Honda) 95 points - 1st
2001 (Honda) 91 points - 1st
2000 (Honda) 21 points - 11th
* In the fourth series Rossi broke his leg at practice

Ducati (Best Rider) - Points and a position after four series:
2011 (Rossi) 47 points - 5th
2010 (Hayden) 39 points - 5th
2009 (Stoner) 65 points - 3rd *
2008 (Stoner) 56 points - 4th
2007 (Stoner) 86 points - 1st
2006 (Capirossi) 59 points - 2nd
2005 (Capirossi) 23 points - 10th
2004 (Capirossi) 28 points - 7th
2003 (Bayliss) 40 points - 5th
* Lorenzo, Rossi and Stoner have the same points and is ranked 1

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Convinced Ducati GP12 Better

Ducati confident, new motor 1.000cc to MotoGP next season will be more suited to a variety of styles and would not be extreme and difficult to be conquered, just like the previous series. Italian team is optimistic, the Desmosedici GP12 will be more "benign".

Two Ducati rider, Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden, already tried the prototype GP12 at Jerez last month. They tried to dispel the myth that only Casey Stoner can win consistently with the machine.

Ducati boss, Vittoriano Guareschi, said Rossi was immediately impressed with the new motor. Because the power GP12 nicer and not as wild as GP11.

"He really liked the engine. Character is much easier to overcome and the torque away and do not need no much change in a single corner to have a good acceleration. With 1.000cc, every pengegasan feels good," said Guareschi.

"1.000cc very fun and very easy to drive compared to the 800. For me, this would be a major step to open the door for the rider to be competitive. Motor 1.000cc will not be as extreme as 800," he said.

Indeed, throughout the history of Ducati in the MotoGP arena Stoner only the most successful being the 2007 world champion. The Australian rider, who last summer moved to Honda, incised 23 victories since 2007 to strengthen the Ducati last season. In the 800cc era, in addition to Stoner, the team based in Bologna was also only recorded one victory when Loris Capirossi won the Japanese GP.

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