Showing posts with label MotoGP. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MotoGP. Show all posts

Sunday, April 8, 2012

The results of Qatar MotoGP: Lorenzo Champion


Jorge Lorenzo eventually beat Casey Stoner in Losail Circuit, Qatar. In a race exciting the 22 series in the desert circuit on Sunday (04.08.12) night, the Yamaha rider beat defending champion. In fact, Stoner, who won the previous five seasons at four wins, also lost in the Repsol Honda teammate Dani Pedrosa.

When the race three laps remaining, Stoner, Lorenzo and Pedrosa dilibas, so the 2007 and 2011 world champion had to settle for number three on the podium. Qatar GP series opener was a prime era MotoGP 1000 cc engine. In this matter, MotoGP comes with an additional nine new face of the CRT team, which is a new category in the most prestigious class.

Qatar GP Results (Post-Rider-Team/Car-Time/Gap)
1. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha 42m44.214s
2. Dani Pedrosa Honda 0.852s
3. Casey Stoner 2.908s Honda
4. Cal Crutchlow Tech 3 Yamaha 17.114s
5. Andrea Dovizioso Tech 3 Yamaha 17.420s
6. Nicky Hayden Ducati 28.413s
7. Alvaro Bautista Gresini Honda 28.446s
8. Stefan Bradl LCR Honda 29.464s
9. Hector Barbera Pramac Ducati 31.384s
10. Valentino Rossi Ducati 33.665s
11. Ben Spies Yamaha 56.907s
12. Colin Edwards Forward Suter-BMW 58.088s
13. Randy de Puniet Aspar Aprilia 1m10.650s
14. Yonny Hernandez Avintia FTR-Kawasaki 1m15.943s
15. Aleix Espargaro Aspar Aprilia 1m26.733s
16. Ivan Silva Avintia FTR-Kawasaki 1m43.327s
17. Mattia Pasini Aprilia 1m47.419s Speed ​​Master
18. James Ellison Paul Bird Aprilia 1m51.882s
19. Michele Pirro Gresini-Honda FTR 7 laps

Retirements:
Danilo Petrucci Ioda-Aprilia 15 laps
Karel Abraham Cardion Ducati 7 laps
(tribunnews.com)

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Ducati GP12 Launches on Facebook


After being in limbo, Ducati has finally released its latest bike, the Desmosedici GP12 for the 2012 MotoGP season. Although only through the social networking site Facebook, the introduction of approximately 100 thousand fans witnessed around the world via streaming link.

In fact, the two flagship Ducati rider, Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden did not want to miss new appearance to comment on their mounts.

Who first commented on The Doctor is a new color to the GP12 motorcycle that combines red, white and green as the color of the Italian national flag. "This motor is beautiful, you feel something special when I saw this bike, especially if you are Italian. This is a motor that crave the honor, "he said.

Seven-time MotoGP world champion was also tested GP12 reveals his experiences in pre-season MotoGP test session held at the Sepang Circuit, Malaysia.

"The first test at Sepang went so well. Although there are still some problems at the back, we tried to resolve the issue during the second test in Sepang, but we can not completely solve it, so a second test is worse than the first test, "he regrets.

However, Rossi still optimistic, and realistic, about the new season later. He said that Ducati must be constantly evolving, so that it can achieve better results from the 2011 season, which is his debut with Ducati.

Jorge Lorenzo was not patiently to riding the YZR-M1


Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo claimed'm looking forward to riding the YZR-M1 MotoGP series opener at the Losail Circuit, Qatar, 8 April. Spanish rider on the podium is optimistic.

One that makes Lorenzo is confident with a capacity of 1000cc motorcycle is a motorcycle pride. "I am delighted to be the official start of the race this season. I can not wait to test the capabilities of the latest Yamaha motorcycle, "said Lorenzo.

"Qatar has always been a good series for us, like last year. Moreover, I think this season we have a more competitive bike, so I expect positive results to occur, "he continued.

If the count is calculated, has been a while Lorenzo was paved in a competitive event. Coming to the end of last season, injuries plagued Lorenzo fingers and make it miss the final three series last season.

"Due to a hand injury, I could not go back to the old racecourse, so I'm really not looking forward to racing on Sunday. Throughout the beginning of this year, I've been doing a lot of practice sessions. I feel great now and was pleased that my bike had the same spirit, "he said.

Meanwhile, his nemesis on the track, Casey Stoner also expressed keoptimistisannya 2012 MotoGP ahead this time. Repsol Honda rider is very confident, after pre-season test results with the best value.

"After a good pre-season test in Sepang and Jerez, we headed to Qatar with a positive feeling," said the Australia rider was quoted as saying by Autosport.

"I can not wait to start the season and fight for world title, but this is a new season and there are more competitors this year," he said.

To note, the Series opener will be held at the Losail Circuit, Qatar, Sunday (04/08/2012). Sto-ner have a good record in the sir-these biscuits. He became the fastest in four of the Qatar GP last five, including the leading place finish last season. (RMOL.co)