INFO 2009 MotoGP: Italian GP, Casey Stoner Victory welcome the first in Mugello

Since a field of Grand Prix motorcycle eight years ago, Casey Stoner had not even achieve victory in Mugello. Sense that it's finally missed the race on Sunday, May 31, 2009.

Valentino Rossi is a victory with a record seven consecutive times at Mugello that was one of the ganjalan for the drivers to include Stoner triumphant at the motor circuit is owned by Italy.

Years ago in the same series, Stoner could only finis in the second position. Similarly at the time he became world champion in 2007, is Australia's original rider failed only because of increased podium finish in the order of four.

However kedigdayaan Rossi and Stoner in the failure sequence Mugello eventually stop. Drivers aged 23 years this works out as the victor in the tight race is in progress.

The race in position two, Ducati motorcycle rider is successful finis in the first rank. Stoner check after the race in mid-capable passing Loris Capirossi, and maintain its position as the finish line.

"This race is difficult. More than once I had time to think will lose the chance to win this," Stoner said, as quoted Reuters.

Perasaannya matter of achieving the first victory in Mugello, men aged 23 years that this is very pleased. Jangankah win, its atmosphere Mugello only makes it comfortable.

"This is a circuit where I get the first time since the first career start in the 125 cc class. Hasilku Results-here-down ride, but I always enjoy this circuit. I always have fun here," he said.
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MotoGP 2009 INFO: Klasemen (temporary) MotoGP 2009 Series Up to 05

Klasemen (temporary) of up to 2009 MotoGP Series 05/17:

The POSITION TEAM POINTS
1. Casey STONER - TEAM Ducati Marlboro 90
2. Jorge Lorenzo - Fiat YAMAHA TEAM 86
3. Valentino Rossi - Fiat YAMAHA TEAM 81
4. Dani PEDROSA REPSOL HONDA TEAM 57
5. Andrea DOVIZIOSO REPSOL HONDA TEAM 56
6. Marco MELANDRI HAYATE RACING TEAM 48
7. Colin Edwards MONSTER YAMAHA TECH 3 45
8. Loris CAPIROSSI RIZLA SUZUKI MotoGP 38
9. Chris VERMEULEN RIZLA SUZUKI MotoGP 37
10. Randy de PUNIET LCR HONDA MotoGP 34
11. James TOSELAND MONSTER YAMAHA TECH 3 26
12. Toni ELIAS SAN Carlo HONDA GRESINI 23
13. Alex DE ANGELIS SAN Carlo HONDA GRESINI 21
14. Mika KALLIO PRAMAC RACING 19
15. Nicky Hayden Ducati Marlboro TEAM 13
16. Niccolo CANEPA PRAMAC RACING 10
17. After GIBERNAU Grupo Hernando FRANCISCO 8
18. Scot Yuki Takahashi MotoGP RACING TEAM 8

Klasemen (temporary) to the TEAM 2009 MotoGP Series 05/17:

POSITION TEAM POINTS
1. Fiat YAMAHA TEAM 167
2. REPSOL HONDA TEAM 113
3. TEAM Ducati Marlboro 103
4. RIZLA SUZUKI MotoGP 75
5. MONSTER YAMAHA TECH 3 71
6. HAYATE RACING TEAM 48
7. SAN Carlo HONDA MotoGP 44
8. LCR HONDA MotoGP 34
9. PRAMAC RACING 29
10. Grupo Hernando FRANCISCO 8
11. Scot MotoGP RACING TEAM 8

Klasemen (temporary) until the manufacturer MotoGP 2009 Series 05/17:

Manufacturer POSITION POINTS
1. YAMAHA 115
2. Ducati 90
3. HONDA 76
4. SUZUKI 49
5. Kawasaki 48

INFO 2009 MotoGP: Italian GP, Jorge Lorenzo Win Like It!

Although the exploit failed pole position as a capital victory, Jorge Lorenzo confess very satisfied with the results that achieve in the Mugello. Yamaha rider feel this is like the race win.

Is the amount of 'bad luck' that overrides Lorenzo into the cause. After the drop was in the lap warming, Spain is the origin of the race with the very poor.

Impressions of the camera back a motor that is in the back, visible to start with Lorenzo does not convince. Motor had a wobbly wheel rotation as the outside, although he can still maintain a balance so that the motor does not fall.

After a few positions in the rear, dropping Lorenzo successfully cut and drive the vehicle to the stable for a successful finish in the final two positions.

Respond to achieve the results that, drivers aged 22 years this claim is satisfied. Even content that exceeds even fun to get victory.

"I am pleased to reach the victory," accuse him in interviews as the Auto Sport.

"But I worry more lap after the drop in heating. At the start I have a problem with the rotation of wheel motors. Everyone is passing and I was nearly last in the sequence."

So many obstacles that befall him on the track, but can be a podium, do not wonder if Lorenzo expressing happiness with the large portions. "After the race, it seems like a dream, or in film."

This is the fourth podium of the five races that Lorenzo was done in this season, which makes it is in the order of two Klasemen while the value of 86, five of the leaders terpaut competition, Casey Stoner.

INFO 2009 MotoGP: Italian GP, Valentino Rossi Champion Failed Because of Weather

Consecutive victory Valentino Rossi at Mugello stopped at number seven. 'The Doctor' underlines underdog to Italian MotoGP on Sunday (31/05/2009), due to weather factors.

Rossi is the king's palace in Mugello. Since seven years ago Yamaha rider is never absent from the podium first. Efforts to reach eight degrees to be broken Casey Stoner. Appear as a champion. Rossi must be satisfied on the podium three under Jorge Lorenzo.

In response to a failure in the first finis' palace 'own, former Repsol Honda drivers to see weather this is the main factor which is the cause. Confess that he always in trouble with the weather like that. For that reason he is quite satisfied with a podium in the achieve.

"I always have luck with the types of races like this in the past. So you can get the podium here in front of all the Italian supporters, is a good result," he said as dilansir Auto Sport.

"I am very strong in the wet track. But in the dry track we have a problem. I can not as soon as I want."

About rekornya stopped at Mugello in the number seven, of Italian origin that is a little regret, but do not want to get too giddy.

"After winning seven times in a row this result is very be pitied. However, this remains the situation is reasonable."

"This is the weekend which is very difficult, especially in the race and that is quite extraordinary insanity. However, to obtain successful platform is better than not at all."

With the result that Rossi is in third position while Klasemen drivers with 81 digits. At the top there is Lorenzo (86) points and Stoner with 90 points.

Polecat in the distance on points that do not unduly long, the world champion moto GP five remain optimistic. "Acquisition of points in the strict Klasemen. So let's see what happens in Barcelona," his him his agenda next race.

MotoGP 2009 INFO: Preparation Italian GP, Qualifying Results Start Jorge Lorenzo leads

Sequence in the achievement of positive free practice sessions Italian GP successfully forwarded by Jorge Lorenzo in the qualifying session. The Fiat Yamaha this successful start to reach the first position.

Lorenzo to reach the position of the notes are within 1 minute 48.987 seconds. In the first free practice session, Lorenzo also reach foremost position. Origin of this Spanish man to reach runner up in the second free practice session.

Casey Stoner is a strip below the Stoner record time with 1 minute 49.008 seconds.

Tight race between Valentino Rossi and Loris Capirossi in third place of seizure. Rossi who had occupied the third place, must give its position in time because the last Capirossi was 0.027 seconds faster. The Doctor also must start the race tomorrow from the fourth position.

Repsol Honda duo, Andrea Dovizioso and Dani Pedrosa will start from seventh and eighth order. Above them both, there is Randy De Puniet and Colin Edwards in fifth and sixth place.

Tony Elias and Yuki Takahashi complete ten major position.

Italian GP Qualifying results on Saturday (30/05/2009):

1. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha 1m48.987s
2. Casey Stoner Ducati 1m49.008s + 0.021s
3. Loris Capirossi Suzuki 0.134s + 1m49.121s
4. Valentino Rossi Yamaha 1m49.148s + 0.161s
5. Randy de Puniet LCR Honda 1m49.499s + 0.512s
6. Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha 1m49.547s + 0.560s
7. Andrea Dovizioso Honda 1m49.648s + 0.661s
8. Dani Pedrosa Honda 1m50.073s + 1.086s
9. Toni Elias Gresini Honda 1m50.078s + 1.091s
10. Scot Yuki Takahashi Honda 1m50.305s + 1.318s
11. Chris Vermeulen Suzuki 1m50.405s + 1.418s
12. Gresini Alex de Angelis Honda 1m50.448s + 1.461s
13. Niccolo Canepa Pramac Ducati 1m50.528s + 1.541s
14. James Toseland Tech 3 Yamaha 1m50.537s + 1.550s
15. Marco Melandri Hayate Kawasaki 1m50.710s + 1.723s
16. Nicky Hayden Ducati 1m50.924s + 1.937s
17. Mika Kallio Pramac Ducati 1m51.008s + 2.021s

MotoGP 2009 INFO: Preparation Italian GP, Casey Stoner fastest Exercise II

Casey Stoner remove the power of Yamaha on the Mugello circuit. Ducati is a champion of the fastest in second free practice session, the Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi.

In the second free practice session is held Saturday (30/05/2009), Stoner became the fastest time recorded after one minute 49.323 seconds. With the results, Stoner remove Yamaha domination of the first session yesterday to place Lorenzo and Rossi in the position and two Datu.

Two of Yamaha's still competitive in the free exercise ranks last after two and three. Same as yesterday, Lorenzo noted that within one minute 49.350 seconds surpass the world champion, Rossi, the fastest time in a one minute 49.517 seconds.

Appear surprising in this session is one of Honda Gresini, Toni Elias who jumped to fourth position. Note that the best one minute 49.954 seconds, obtained in the last lap he was doing the exercise, the results that kick Loris Capirossi and Colin Edwards to order five and six.

Sitting position in the seven Andrea Dovizioso is the best time of one minute and recorded 50.036 seconds. He surpass Dani Pedrosa, Alex de Angelis and Randy de Puniet completed the position of 10.

If Stoner can sit at the top, not the case with colleagues setimnya, Nicky Hayden. Former world champion is the most recent position, 17, after the best time just one minute 52.108 seconds.

Results Free Practice Session II Italian MotoGP on Saturday (30/05/2009):

1. Casey Stoner Ducati 1m49.323s
2. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha 1m49.350s + 0.027s
3. Valentino Rossi Yamaha 1m49.517s + 0.194s
4. Toni Elias Gresini Honda 1m49.954s + 0.631s
5. Loris Capirossi Suzuki 0.658s + 1m49.981s
6. Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha 1m50.034s + 0.711s
7. Andrea Dovizioso Honda 1m50.036s + 0.713s
8. Dani Pedrosa Honda 1m50.154s + 0.831s
9. Gresini Alex de Angelis Honda 1m50.364s + 1.041s
10. Randy de Puniet LCR Honda 1m50.617s + 1.294s
11. James Toseland Tech 3 Yamaha 1m51.017s + 1.694s
12. Niccolo Canepa Pramac Ducati 1m51.313s + 1.990s
13. Chris Vermeulen Suzuki 1m51.342s + 2.019s
14. Scot Yuki Takahashi Honda 1m51.392s + 2.069s
15. Marco Melandri Hayate Kawasaki 1m51.400s + 2.077s
16. Mika Kallio Pramac Ducati 1m51.723s + 2.400s
17. Nicky Hayden Ducati 1m52.108s + 2.785s

INFO MotoGP 2009: GP preparation Italy, Dani Pedrosa Record New Top Speed record

MotoGP top speed record that has survived three years to finally broken. In the first free practice sessions Italian MotoGP, Dani Pedrosa who can only sit in the fourth position to measure a new note.

In the free practice sessions held the first Friday (29/05/2009) yesterday, Pedrosa less quickly from Jorge Lorenzo, Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner is to make him sit in the position four. However, one of Spain was able to be in the top position in the case of a top speed that was successfully created.

Pedrosa is not only the competitors on the track because he is able to record a new record top speed MotoGP. In training sessions, and Repsol Honda blade that had a race with a speed of 349.3 km / hr, far beat the previous record belonging to Makoto Tamada of 343.7 km / h time in my Honda 990 cc motorcycle in the Chinese MotoGP qualifying session in 2006.

Pedrosa made a note that also break top speed record for 800 cc motorcycles previously owned by Stoner. When the fight China MotoGP season yesterday, the race drivers in Australia speed 343.2 km / hr on the Ducati GP8 own. So be Motorcycle News.

In the free practice session yesterday, Pedrosa not only break the record top speed Tamada property. Rossi is sitting in second position on the record 344.3km/jam session, while Mika Kallio melesat in 348.1km/jam, although results are still less of what ditorehkan Pedrosa.

Mugello circuit's famous characters have a quick notes before Alex Barros as the drivers with the highest top speed of 343km/hour time defending Honda in the race in 2004.

Pedrosa waiting confirmation from the team of specialist registrar time to ensure that Dorna has himself a new record-breaking. Crash made, in some motor telemetry not provide the same speed records measured with the official.

MotoGP 2009 INFO: Preparation Italian GP, Alex de Angelis Open expectancy HONDA GRESINI

Alex de Angelis be happy. The San Carlo Honda Gresini successfully penetrate this large number 10 and is sixth in the order of the free practice sessions the first Italian Grand Prix, yesterday.
The San Marino is the second fastest RCV rider, after the only difference between the time stamp of 0:09 seconds of Repsol Honda, Dani Pedrosa. However, success is not without complaint.

"Great progress," such as cetus Alex Crash in interview, "although we still experience problems with the same season ago, the electric power on the back of the motor."

"Our machine is very strong, and it was the most important thing here. Since last year, setting motor perfect our approach, and work well in practice sessions.

"But we still have to struggle in the next session as well grab a good position," he said.

INFO 2009 MotoGP: Italian GP preparation, James Toseland arms feel Injury

Failed to touch the position of the six sessions of the first free practice, James Toseland complain. He then point arm injury as a ringleader.
The Tech 3 Yamaha already does not feel comfortable after the initial experience with the motorcycle before the training session. Moreover, a pain in the hand during tilt motor.

"I'm hard to move with the kind of motor. Forced, vengeance I press gas, and it's very sick," I like the interview Toseland Crash.

"If I do not feel sick, I sure can penetrate six large order," regret.

Now, the task Toseland to stay one that is restoring the physical condition. For, he is not at all problematic issues with the technical or engine.

"I am optimistic for the rest of the time this weekend," specifically, "because I left behind because of arm injury, not motornya the problem."

INFO 2009 MotoGP: Casey Stoner Stop determined dominance Valentino Rossi in Mugello

Valentino Rossi always achieve victory when the race in Italy. Therefore, Casey Stoner are working tooth and nail to stop the domination Rossi in Mugello this weekend.
Currently, Stoner and Rossi have the same points in the drivers Klasemen MotoGP in 2009. However, Stoner still left one points from the highest point Klasemen who also co-setim Rossi in the Fiat Yamaha.

Stoner tried to make history in the race in Italy this weekend. 2007 MotoGP world champion is trying to become one of the first Ducati that came out as winners in the Mugello.

"I can not wait to do the race again at Mugello, a circuit where I have good results and some moments that do not forgotten," said Stoner cited MCN.

"Moment was when I reach the first pole position back in 2003 and my first pole with Ducati in 2007, set. Although, we failed to achieve victory in that race," continued the origin of the Australia.

"Last year I only able to finish second and remember that we experienced an increase since that time, I believe this time we can fight to achieve victory," firm of 23 years.

"However, the race will be tight because the competition level is very high, you can see the position of Klasemen at this time and all drivers will host the fight to achieve victory," his him.

INFO 2009 MotoGP: Casey Stoner impressed HONDA RC212V

At the beginning of the season many of the doubts the ability Repsol Honda. However, Casey Stoner saw motor Repsol Honda RC212V property does not have weaknesses. Really?
Yes, in the early season performance of the Repsol Honda was overcast. Practical, the two drivers is the manufacturer of Japanese origin, Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso, requested the HRC to develop the motor performance.

Pedrosa became the most vocal of which criticize the performance of the performance of Repsol Honda. The source said that Spain itself is very tired with no increase in performance from the motor.

Although the opportunity was frustrating, but it is surprising that the performance v4 brilliant Pedrosa bring competition to grab the throne for the champion title in 2009. That he was successful after three consecutive - consecutive podium to rise.

Achieve a podium in the MotoGP Pedrosa Japan, Spain and France is making itself only in the position of nine points from the peak of highest point holder Jorge Lorenzo. Stoner also believe Honda motor ability is not a person is like.

"When Dani does not do testing, all people think that the Honda motorcycle and all the garbage they direct drivers to complain," said Stoner to MCN.

"But, so Dani and drive the motor he successfully close the mouth of all competitors. They successfully showed the capability of all motorcycle drivers and can start menggeber Honda motorcycles," information of the origin of Australia.

"I think they have a very good motor. But, when the motor does not indicate a good quality, they immediately respond," the cesspool of Ducati.

INFO 2009 MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso want quick Racing At Mugello

Andrea Dovizioso of Italy will appear on this weekend. The new Repsol Honda is trying to achieve results better than last year, where he was only able to finish eighth in the order.

Two weekends ago, Dovizioso failed to reach the podium again prime. It was only after he lost colleagues from the 0562 second setim Daniel Pedrosa races in the French GP at Le Mans.

"I'm really not patient race in Italy. Although a part of the championship, but the Mugello circuit is very unique. For me, such as Mugello get lonely place," said Dovi.

"As a ritual with the memory of many recent years. Tuscany, color and community, food and desires so big fans," continued the Italian drivers origin.

"Even though I was the original Italian, but I do not race too often at this track because we do not test here. So, we return to the track after this long time away," added the former of the JiR Scot Honda.

"As host of drivers, support staff to provide additional fans and a very special race. It is important to use it to lift your performance and that it will try to do," he said.

INFO 2009 MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo Mugello Love!

Jorge Lorenzo MotoGP Italy contemplate with confidence. How Lorenzo does not broaden the benefits of a peak in Klasemen MotoGP racer.
Mugello circuit has a distinctive history notes Lorenzo. The origin of the Spanish successfully achieve victory, while the title of world champion for the 250cc class in 2006.

Unfortunately, Lorenzo failed to start the MotoGP class debut at the Mugello circuit in the signal. That should fall after himself out on the track when entering the seventh lap.

"Mugello with the Phillip Island track is the most beautiful that we never skip. Mugello I really love," said Lorenzo who reach of victory in France two weekends ago.

"I feel more confident after a good race at Le Mans us. We had some strange race with the weather conditions are bad and I do not expect to reach 24 points," about 22 of that year.

"Now, we arrived in Italy, where I hope the weather is better. But, most importantly I feel more confident and fit," the former firm of the 250cc class quoted Crash.

"Last year was not easy for me. I have a problem with the ankle. Then I collide with Andera Dovizioso. Mugello sangay bad for me after reaching the finish without any points," he said.

Hayden promised Max Show in Mugello

MUGELLO, Wednesday - Nicky Hayden intends to secure a position in the vanguard in the series fifth MotoGP Italy, Sunday (31/5/2009). Ducati fans are sure he does not want to see their champion to appear bad when crossing the tracks in their own home.

Long-Hayden, who almost give up after GP9 difficult to adapt to this, forward the first race in Italy as of Ducati.

"It's nice to be in Mugello for Ducati racer. Because, I still remember how the fans with red costumes try stimulating jagoannya," said Hayden as dilansir autosport, Tuesday (26/5/2009).

"Honorary big for me, become part of a team and feel the atmosphere that has become a tradition. I hope to show the competitiveness and the best present for the fans," he added.

Reasonable, Hayden a little worried. In the last few fight, The Kentucky Kid difficulty controlling the race due to the influence of the rate the bad weather. He hopes, this time the condition will be much better, so that it can be qualified through the session with the preparation well.

Meanwhile, team boss Livio Suppo optimistic prospects for Ducati in Mogello. Moreover, with the power to support the team, Superbike legend Troy Bayliss and Vitto Guareschi in the drivers seat tester. A / A

Valentino Rossi new helmet " my face" at Mugello

posted: Sunday 01 June 2008 by Gianluca Pezzi in: Various Accessories Championships

Seven-time world champion Valentino Rossi won his home Grand Prix at Mugello for the seventh time in a row. But what about
his new helmet? The design by Aldo Drudi features his shocked face on the top…

Video: Valentino Rossi unveiled a special helmet design for the final Italian Free Practice session at the on Saturday.

Italian MotoGP preparation Bridgestone face pressure

Mugello - Manufacturers are in a Bridgestone tire pressure to show the best performance in the Italian MotoGP. Moreover, original Japanese tire manufacturer, this has never really felt the victory at Mugello.

Italian MotoGP weekend this will be the challenge for Bridgestone. Japanese tire manufacturer, the original supply of three of the four plus four Italian teams and the Italian team Ducati that will appear in kandangnya own.

The Bridgestone is also aware akan it. "Mugello is a fantastik track races and the pressure has always been to contribute in a special event in front of the Italian audience," said Bos Bridgestone Hiroshi Yamada dilansir as Crash.

"We have a team that will appear in the shed this weekend that they Ducati, Honda Gresini, Alice, Fiat Yamaha, as well as Italian racer Valentino Rossi, Marco Melandri and Loris Capirossi all want to appear good in front of their fans in the enclosure," he said.

Bridgestone tires look forward to give a competitive and able to pass the challenge. "I hope we can pass this challenge. We have never had experience of winning at Mugello, but we can expect through this situation," accuse him.

Back Pedrosa drill platform

Rome - The threat to Valentino Rossi seems not only from Jorge Lorenzo. Dani Pedrosa Honda drivers also can be a serious competitor for Rossi at Mugello.

Rossi has proven itself as the king in the Mugello and pursue victory ketujuhnya. Fiat Yamaha but the drivers still had to be cautious this threat of the other drivers, including from Pedrosa.

The Repsol Honda this is not removed in the MotoGP competition in Italy this weekend. Seasons ago, Pedrosa also become the nearest competitor Rossi and finally in the second position.

This season also return zero Pedrosa podium in Italy. "We will work harder to be back in front at Mugello in the future," said Pedrosa Crash dilansir like.

"It's important to get the rhythm back and also a good mempertahankannya. Mugello circuit is the valley that was filled with spectators where atmosfirnya fantastik," he said.

Not only the preparation diakukan Pedrosa but he also had to know well karateristik at Mugello. "This circuit is one of the most complex in this competition," accuse him.

"This is a very fast track, and you must still concentrate 100 percent. You must get the balance during the race with aggressive and subtle and also the tires are hard," said Pedrosa.

Due Rossi, Lorenzo Champion Le Mans

World champion Valentino Rossi failed to record a record 99 times MotoGP champion after a drop in the Le Mans circuit, Sunday (17 / 5), in the French MotoGP race. But Rossi is already in position when the second drop in the track is wet, dry mixed. While peer Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, appear as a champion.

Lorenzo became the winner after the lead lap 28 times with 47 minutes 52.678 seconds. Fiat Yamaha pebalap victory was the second time in the 2009 racing season, after victory be the first in the Motegi circuit, Japan.

Victory was also the leader Klasemen Lorenzo occupied while the total number 66. Meanwhile, Rossi terlempar to two positions with a value of 65.

In a fight Sunday afternoon WIT Lorenzo is the start position in front with Dani Pedrosa (pole position) and Casey Stoner, has not yet completed when the lead lap one. Match dipertengahan tracks, origin pebalap Spain Pedrosa is capable of passing.

Lorenzo the lead with a high risk of wet tires on lap 16 to. Pebalap while others had been to pit to replace the motor in the sixth lap. Motor skills and settings that fit that makes Lorenzo pebalap able to surpass others.

Second place the position of former Ducati, Marco Melandri. With his Kawasaki motorcycle, Melandri quite surprising because it is in the fifth sequence, although a new four lap. When he start from the back position. Finally, this pebalap Italian finish second. Achieve third place pebalap Honda, Dani Pedrosa.

Meanwhile, Rossi is exposed to punishment

Splash of water due to rain, the track circuit to be a wet Le Mans. However, there is also the dry. This is quite confusing the pebalap. Rossi did not want to take the risk of forced entry pit at the fifth lap to change his Yamaha M1 with a berban dry. Similarly, with Dani Pedrosa of Honda RC212V.

Rossi for the underdog, because not long after the exit pit, the Doctor fall. Although race can proceed with the re-entry pit to replace the motor, the world champion should be a drive through penalty. The motornya speed exceeds the maximum travel time in the pit.

After the punishment, on lap 15 Rossi back entry pit to replace the motor, which is the setting for the track dry. Position is off to a remote position to-16. (Lucky O)

Race results
1. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha Factory 47:52.678
2. Hayate Marco Melandri Kawasaki 48:10.288
3. Daniel Pedrosa Honda HRC 48:12.571
4. Andrea Dovizioso Honda HRC 48:13.133
5. Casey Stoner Ducati MotoGP 48:23.217
6. Chris Vermeulen Suzuki MotoGP 48:30.140
7. Colin Edwards Yamaha Tech3 48:32.869
8. Loris Capirossi Suzuki MotoGP 48:38.099
9. James Toseland Yamaha Tech3 48:42.985
10. Antonio Elias Honda Gresini 48:45.896
11. Alex De Angelis Honda Gresini 48:46.228
12. Nicky Hayden Ducati MotoGP 48:49.325
13. Yuki Takahashi Honda Scot 48:49.366
14. Randy De Puniet Honda LCR 49:03.977
15. Niccolo Canepa Ducati Pramac 49:08.063
16. Valentino Rossi Yamaha Factory 49:28.685

Klasemen while MotoGP

1 Jorge Lorenzo 66
2 Valentino Rossi 65
3 Casey Stoner 65
4 Daniel Pedrosa 57
5 Marco Melandri 43
6 Andrea Dovizioso 43
7 Colin Edwards 35
8 Chris Vermeulen 31
9 Loris Capirossi 27
10 Randy De Puniet 26
11 Antonio Elias 21
12 Alex De Angelis 20
13 James Toseland 17
14 Mika Kallio 16
15 Nicky Hayden 9
16 after Gibernau 8
17 Yuki Takahashi 8
18 Niccolo Canepa 3

Pedrosa takes pole in French MotoGP

Spain's Dani Pedrosa grabbed pole position for the French Grand Prix for the second successive season here on Saturday.

LE MANS, France (AFP) -

Spain's Dani Pedrosa grabbed pole position for the French Grand Prix for the second successive season here on Saturday.

The Honda rider timed 1min 33.974sec to edge out compatriot Jorge Lorenzo, on a Yamaha, and Australian Casey Stoner was third fastest on a Ducati.

"My aim was to be on the front row. Pole position is great, but the race will depend on the weather," said Pedrosa after grabbing his first pole of the season on a day where conditions switched from heavy rain to a dry surface.

Lorenzo just missed out on what would have been a second successive pole position.

"I was a tiny bit unlucky on my last lap," said the Spaniard.

"But the important thing is that were on the first row and now we can try to get the good start that we need. We came second but we were very close to the first position, only five thousandths of a second down and I feel good on the bike."

Former world champion Stoner is hoping rain won't be a factor on Sunday.

"It looks like 50/50, it could be wet, could be dry. It would be nice to think we could have another dry race, as there is less pressure and it is more fun," said Stoner.

"We look close in terms of lap times but I think there are only five of us who are close enough to win the race. If it is dry I expect a battle at front."

Championship leader Valentino Rossi, seeking a 99th career win, was fourth fastest on a Yamaha while fellow Italian Marco Melandri will start on the third line of the grid despite suffering a spectacular fall in qualifying.

He was more fortunate than Spanish veteran Sete Gibernau who will not race at all after fracturing his left collarbone during the second session on Saturday morning.

"It is a real shame and it is very bad luck because Sete was already coming back from a shoulder injury and had been improving steadily," said team manager Pablo Nieto.

"Obviously what we do next will all hinge on how much time he needs to recover which could be longer than for a young rider. It is really tough for the whole team to accept, including for Sete himself of course, because we are all giving so much effort to this project."

Lorenzo storms to victory in French MotoGP

panish rider Jorge Lorenzo won the French MotoGP here on Sunday just a year after he finished second despite riding with two broken ankles.

LE MANS, France (AFP) -

Spanish rider Jorge Lorenzo won the French MotoGP here on Sunday just a year after he finished second despite riding with two broken ankles.

The 22-year-old - a two-time 250cc world champion - enjoyed a trouble free ride on his Yamaha to coast home ahead of Italian Marco Melandri on a Kawasaki while pole sitter Dani Pedrosa of Spain was third on a Honda.

Lorenzo's joy was the reverse of Yamaha team-mate Valentino Rossi who had a nightmare as he sought his 99th career victory but in the end trailed in in 16th position without scoring a point.

That allowed Lorenzo to take over at the top of the standings where he leads Rossi by a point as well as Australia's Casey Stoner.

"It was a crazy race," gasped Lorenzo.

"The pivotal point came when we decided to change the tyres. After that I was riding confidently and it was easy from then on."

For Melandri it was a surprising but welcome change of fortune after a dire season last year for the former 250cc world champion.

"It's been a very tough time," said the 26-year-old.

"I just came here to do my best and I knew the weather would be a factor in the race.

"It is a very, very nice day for me."

Pedrosa was relieved to have grabbed third spot.

"I am very happy to be on the podium because I stopped to change the tyres too early.

"However, I was scared on the dry tyres after racing the first lap."

Lorenzo took the lead off his compatriot Pedrosa after the first lap passing both him and Australia's former world champion Casey Stoner in an audacious manoeuvre.

Stoner was suffering the most of the contenders as he then was passed by Rossi with 26 of the 28 laps remaining and the Italian great - known affectionately as the 'Doctor' - then overtook Pedrosa.

Lorenzo - who enjoys a difficult relationship with Rossi - held a lead of just over two seconds on the Italian.

However, disaster struck for Rossi with 23 laps remaining as having just come into the pits to change bikes and go on to dry tyres he came to grief on a corner and with his bike damaged he guided it back to the pits to get on a new one.

His day went from bad to worse as he was then penalised with a ride through penalty for speeding in the pit lane in his evident haste to try and rejoin the fray.

While he was enduring his nightmare Lorenzo looked serene out in front ahead of Andrea Dovizioso - who he led by over 11 seconds with 17 laps remaining - and he could afford to come into the pits with 16 laps to go.

Dovizioso's stay in second was shortlived and it was Melandri that became the biggest threat to Lorenzo as he trailed him by four seconds with 12 laps remaining.

Lorenzo never was in trouble after that and the main excitement came at the final lap when Pedrosa passed Honda team-mate Dovizioso to take the final podium spot.

Earlier reigning 250cc world champion Italian rider Marco Simoncelli won the 250cc Grand Prix. The Gilera rider beat home Hector Faubel of Spain while another Italian Roberto Locatelli was third.

Julian Simon of Spain on an Aprilia won the 125cc race ahead of Germany's Jonas Folger and Sergio Gadea of Spain.

Weather is not afraid to make Rossi Racing

The Fiat Yamaha Valentino Rossi ready to get off on that second series circuit in MotoGP Motegi, Japan, Sunday (26/4/2009). However, he did not believe that will be able to drive the motor is maximum. Why?

Duration Heating MotoGP Extended Session

MotoGP qualifying session was canceled because the official has been heavy rain. instead, race committee decided to extend the duration of the session before the race was held heating, Sunday (26/4/2009) tomorrow.

Vermeulen Happy Fourth Start

Cancellation Japanese GP qualifying session, Sunday (26/4/2009), the blessings for Chris Vermeulen had the right start in the grid of the four races. In response to the results, the drivers that claim to SUSUKI Rizla happy.

Stoner: All The balanced chance!

The Ducati Marlboro Casey Stoner was frustrated because the claim fails to secure the pole position at Japanese GP Sunday (26/4/2009). Despite that, Stoner claims remain confident can win, according to him because all drivers have the same opportunity.

Happy to lead the competition

Although the change was disappointed with the schedule in Japan GP title, but Valentino confess pleased with the race committee decision that put them in the first race at the Motegi Circuit on Sunday (26/4/2009).

preparation MotoGP Japan Stoner Rossi Making Motivation increases

Tokyo - Valentino Rossi remained vibrant in the title in his career. The Fiat Yamaha recognizes that rivalitas with Casey Stoner made her more motivated.

Throughout his career Rossi in the 500 cc class and also MotoGP, he has been held six times a world champion. But the spirit of Italy is still strong enough to add titles to the front.

However, Rossi is now obtained from the resistance strict Casey Stoner is the 2007 MotoGP world champion. Stoner again this season appear promising after successfully defeated Rossi in Losail.

Rossi also admitted although Stoner is the new generation of drivers, but this team Ducati enough respite. However, for drivers aged 30 years this is the motivation Stoner pursue a degree.

"Stoner is the new generation.'s Always difficult to maintain concentration and motivation. But Casey has a rival as the motivation is strong," Rossi said in an interview such as Eurosport.

"It seems like Casey moment for me and the drivers again with the best speed. He was always difficult but this is defeated big passion for me, to try to bike to the limit," said The Doctor.

Rossi is also very enthusiastic to compete again with Stoner at Motegi this weekend. "I have the same feeling as when the first race. If I can not enjoy them anymore, it's time to stop," said Rossi. (Key / KRS)

preparation MotoGP Japan Toseland Need Luck & Speed

Tokyo - James Toseland was less fortunate at the Losail. However, drivers Monster Tech 3 Yamaha is also aware that speed is also needed for good results at Motegi.

Toseland to appear less so after the opportunity to exit the track in the Gravel at the first series in Qatar. The UK is finally finis must be satisfied in the position to 16-points and does not reach.

"Qatar is a heavy weekend for me and said can we have a long road to pursue. I do not have much luck, especially when Toni Elias into me to Gravel," said Toseland.

Toseland was not successful three other drivers, such as Yamaha Valentino Rossi (second position), Jorge Lorenzo (third position) and Colin Edwards (fourth position) in Qatar. But it sure will get good results at Motegi.

"I just need time to motor and a little luck my way for me. I am sure we can get good results in Japan for the team," said the age of 28 this year.

preparation MotoGP Japan Capirossi To Repeat Success

Liverpool - Loris Capirossi has become a champion three times in Motegi. Italian drivers now want to repeat this success for the first time with Rizla Suzuki.

Capirossi the season with less satisfactory results after an accident at Losail, Qatar. However, he is now more confident to face the second in the series this season at the Twin Ring Motegi, Japan.

Capirossi on the circuit is indeed a star jockey after winning three times in succession from 2005 to 2007. Whereas years ago to become the champion is in Motegi Valentino Rossi.

However, the veteran drivers are now excited to repeat the success. Moreover, he wanted to present a victory for the Japanese manufacturer of origin, Rizla Suzuki will be appearing in front of the supporting.

"I hope can get a good result for Suzuki in Japan who has been working hard in the winter to our motor, so now we can be competitive," said in an interview Capirex such as MotoGP.

"I never win here before and want to do that again. So I will make sure we get everything right for the race day to give our best possible to reach that," Italy is one of hope.

preparation MotoGP Japan Ready to satisfy Fansnya Takahashi

Tokyo - Yuki Takahashi have not patient to fight in Motegi. The Scot Racing Team is ready to satisfy the suporter appear in the home race.

Rookie of origin Japan through this series with the first points after a finis in the position to-15 in Qatar. Takahashi will now appear in front of the supporting end in Japan this weekend.

Drivers aged 24 years this result has a fairly good fight on the track at Twin Ring Motegi. While still in the race 250 cc class, Takahashi is able to be in the position of the six large.

"Motegi is my home race and I have fans here. So you can imagine how important this race for me," Takahashi said in the interview as eurosport.

However, Takahashi hope the weather is quite friendly. "We should come to Japan at the end of the season while it is warm. I hope the weather will be good and not too cold," he said.

"In Qatar I already know about a few things about Honda. Fajkta If you add that I know the track well. You can understand why I believe in themselves can have a good race," said Takahashi. (Key / KRS)

Preparation MotoGP Japan Capirossi Really Better

Motegi - Failed total in Qatar does not weaken the optimism Loris Capirossi in the Japanese series. History victory in Motegi circuit Capirex make sure that the results obtained significantly.

Only seven lap race Capirossi completed the race in the opener at the Losail year, almost two weeks back. The Suzuki was an accident and could not continue the race. This result is disappointing because Capirossi appear quite good at doing the test.

When the Japanese MotoGP title, Sunday (26/4/2009), Capirossi believes the failure in the first series will not be repeated. The Motegi ever win three times.

Competition in 2005, 2006 and 2007 so the property Capirossi is still a mare spur Ducati. Years ago, of Italian nationality could not prevent the peer countries, Valentino Rossi, a winner.

"Years ago I can not do much because we are too slow," Capirossi such as deception dilansir Autosport.

Capirossi claimed failure in Qatar is due to a problem in the motor because the teammates, Chris Vermeulen, is not worrisome issue. The 36 years that his motorcycle sasis cracked and made wretched.

"But now our bike is completely different and I am sure I can repeat appearance in Qatar. If only I did not have a problem there, I certainly can fight with (Jorge) Lorenzo for three positions," said Capirex.

Capirossi next ward competition in Japan that will happen only in the drivers between Rossi and Ducati, Casey Stoner. In Qatar, Stoner finis at the forefront of follow by Rossi.

"It is true that they are far faster than anyone in Qatar. But I think history will not recur. I believe we have more to them and I will be in the vanguard," Capirossi thoroughly.

Preparation MotoGP Japan Pedrosa 10% more free

Injury suffered as a result of accidents Dani Pedrosa failed to make it appear a maximum of GP in Qatar. Contemplate Japan GP, Pedrosa movement that has 10 percent more freely.

Preparation MotoGP Japan Who Want to Sign In History Books?

Motegi circuit will make a special note in the history of the world MotoGP. Who will solve the drivers who record their name in the history books as a winner-700 series to this?

MotoGP Free Practice I Japan Skip Time Stoner, Rossi fastest

Valentino Rossi became the drivers with the best record in the free practice sessions I MotoGP Japan. Rossi surpass Casey Stoner was the fastest recorded time.

MotoGP Japan Rossi confident & not disappointed

Casey Stoner dominated the series opener. That's why time can be the fastest in free practice sessions the first two series in Motegi, Valentino Rossi also be more confident.

MotoGP Japan Optimistic, Lorenzo would like to try in the rain

Jorge Lorenzo is not too happy with the speed Yamaha YZR-M1 in the first series. But now he is relieved because the promise to appear in the initial series of the second session.

MOTO GP: Rossi Stoner estimate strong in Motegi Japan

Motegi | SURYA-dominance Casey Stoner with his Ducati motorcycle in Qatar, two weekends back, really make Valentino Rossi impressed. MotoGP world champion is no doubt this estimate Stoner wins second race series in Motegi, Japan, this weekend.

"I estimate the Stoner will appear very strong again. We need to reduce the gap with it so that it can provide a more fierce resistance, "said Rossi, of Yamaha, Tuesday (21 / 4), as quoted motogp.com.

Stoner impressive showing in the series opener at the Losail circuit, Qatar. Starting the race from pole position, he led the race since the start to finis. Youth Australia is home even with the advantage to win by 7 seconds over a rather Rossi ranks second.

Rossi Stoner estimate the Motegi circuit in itself because it is not too compatible with circuits that are located in Japan. "I serve a number of races that bad over there," said Rossi, kampiun six times in the main class of the world championship motorcycle racing.

Racing was held at Motegi since 2004. Many times a world champion, Rossi win in the new season at Motegi ago. "I hope we can be successful again as season ago," he said.

Rossi optimistic Yamaha motor that will be taken much faster rather than fight two weekends back. "In Qatar, there are two aspects that should be better. We will strive to improve the motor during the exercise so that it can be in front of the race on Sunday, "said Rossi.

Motegi circuit, in accordance with the full name, Twin Ring Motegi, which has two adjacent circuits. One oval-shaped circuit, used to race formula cars or Indy Racing League IndyCar.

One other circuit that has a blueprint, as is often most circuits, the serpentine. This is the racing circuits in the MotoGP race and held in addition to IndyCar. ato / compass

moto gp 2009 only using one brand tires

Well ... the decision to use a single tire brand has been taken in the MotoGP Motegi, Japan ...! The decision is taken by the absolute Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna), Claude Danis (FIM), Herve Poncharal (IRTA) and Takanao Tshubouchi (MSMA) ... the basic safety considerations and the cost ...! Proposals from the tire supplier must enter at least 3 October 2008 ...! Decision will be taken by the GP Commission not later than 18 October 2008 ...! Yaagh ... well ... see if I could almost be a potential Bridgestone win ...! Because the tires are used by the top 3 riderz, namely Rossi, Stoner and Pedrosa

Fiat Yamaha heads to happy hunting grounds

Posted on 20 April 2009

Twin Ring Motegi

Fiat Yamaha riders Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo head to Japan this weekend for the second Grand Prix of 2009 at Motegi. In the past the race has always come close to the end of the season and last year it was the scene of victorious celebrations for the squad as Rossi wrapped up the World Championship with a stunning race win and Lorenzo finished fourth, helping to secure the Teams’ and Manufacturers’ titles to give Yamaha the coveted Triple Crown.

With just one race run so far this season there will be no repeat of last year’s championship-winning party, but the Italian and the Spaniard will be keen to keep the momentum high after finishing second and third under the Qatar floodlights. The pair were happy to open their season account with a podium apiece but will be hoping for an even better result in Yamaha’s home country. Both riders will make a stop in Tokyo on the way, where they will be helping Yamaha to launch a new R1.

Prior to last year’s winning bonanza, Rossi had taken just a single victory at the Twin Ring Motegi, back in 2001 before the advent of four-stroke MotoGP machinery. Lorenzo has scored only one podium before at the track with a third in 2006 on the way to the first of his two 250cc titles. MotoGP tyre suppler Bridgestone has traditionally been very strong at the circuit and with all the riders now on the Japanese rubber, hopes are high for an entertaining race.

Designed in 1997 as a test venue, Motegi features a somewhat geometric track layout. The surface offers good levels of grip without being overly abrasive but the proliferation of second gear turns, linked for the most part by mini-drag strips, means braking and acceleration are the main prerequisite to a fast lap time.

Valentino Rossi - “Incredible memories”
“My memories of last year at Motegi are incredible, because it was such a special victory after two year’s without the championship. This year of course will be very different, it’s only the second race and it will be quite strange going there so early in the championship. In Qatar we had one or two small areas that could have been better, so we will be trying hard to improve our setting during the practice time so that we’re able to run at the front on Sunday. I expect that Stoner will be strong again, so we just need to reduce the gap to him so that we can put up more of a fight. In the past Motegi hasn’t been a great track for me and I’ve had some bad races there, but I think last year cancelled that all out so I hope it can be successful for us once again this year.”

Jorge Lorenzo - “Hoping to close the gap”
“This is my second year with Yamaha in MotoGP and the second time going to our home! I feel very motivated about racing in Japan. Qatar was a huge beginning for us although I couldn’t keep the same pace as Valentino and Casey. I will try to be much closer to them in Motegi; that is the main aim for this race. Last year I took my last pole position of 2008, but in the race I was fourth after a nice battle with Pedrosa, fighting until the last lap. I hope that this year I will be fighting right at the front.”

Davide Brivio - “The target is to remain consistent”
“This year Motegi comes at the start of the season, so it will be a very different race to last year, when we had the chance to achieve all of our season goals there. Of course we did that and we have wonderful memories in our team of that race. This year we go there with different targets and the first one will be to improve our setting in order to allow us to remain consistent for the whole race, which wasn’t possible in Qatar. We will work hard in practice and hopefully we can give Valentino the tools to fight on Sunday.”

Daniele Romagnoli - “Building on a good start”
“We were very happy with the result from the first race, because to start the season with a podium shows that we are strong and have a good package, now we need to build on this. The gap to the leaders showed that we have some work to do to further improve Jorge’s setting, so this will be our target in Motegi. Hopefully we can make some more steps forward and be at the front in the race. Japan is a very important race for Yamaha and we’re looking forward to putting on a good show.”

Valentino Rossi : Information
Age: 30
Lives: Tavullia, Italy
Bike: Yamaha
GP victories: 97 (71 x MotoGP/500cc, 14 x 250cc, 12 x 125cc)
First GP victory: Czech Republic, 1996 (125cc)
First GP: Malaysia, 1996 (125cc)
GP starts: 210 (149 x MotoGP/500cc, 30 x 250cc, 30 x 125cc)
Pole positions: 51 (41 x MotoGP/500cc, 5 x 250cc, 5 x 125cc)
World Championships: 8 Grand Prix (1 x 125cc, 1 x 250cc, 1 x 500cc, 5 x MotoGP)

INFO 2009 MotoGP: Qatar GP, Colin Edwards Excellent Results After Bad Start

The Monster Yamah Tech 3 Colin Edwards was the bad start with the Qatar GP in the early days earlier. Despite that, Edwards is able to confess appear satisfied because mengakhirinya trim and finish with the four position.

Pambalap United States is the sixth race of the grid. But as the bad start, Edwards must terlempar to position nine in the first lap. Luckily, he rose and pursue success mengakhirinya even dropping in the fourth position, 8 seconds behind as much of the three champion Jorge Lorenzo (Fiat Yamaha).

Pancapaiannya top of that, if Edwards felt reasonably proud. The 35 years that is sesumbar Lorenzo able to compete if the race with a brilliant start.

"This is the beginning of the season after I start with the good. At first I thought the race started well, but the fact I see other drivers precede me. It was down, I lost hope and are able to end the race in the podium," he said.

"I do not dare say I can compete with Lorenzo, as he is showing very good. However, if I am able to start the race well, then I may not not be menyainginya," he added as quoted Crash.

In the series opener Losail MotoGP circuit in which it was pending, Edwards failed to stick to the strict Lorenzo superior to 8 seconds. However, at least, he succeeded in passing other potential young drivers Andrea Dovizioso (Repsol Honda) and secure the fourth rank.

INFO MotoGP 2009: Randy De Puniet expect Good Results In Japan GP

Randy De Puniet is only able to finish in order to-10 in the inaugural MotoGP race in Qatar, on Tuesday (14/4/2009) yesterday. For that, De Puniet expects better results in the next race at Motegi, Japan.

De Puniet is not without reason disappointed with the results of the Losail circuit, Qatar. RC212V ride, he was successful was ranked seventh in the MotoGP qualifying session Saturday before.

In fact, De Puniet had to maintain that position until the seventh lap. Unfortunately, motorcycle tires front LCR Hondanya few problems throughout the race, De Puniet, so only able to finish in order to-10.

"I'm a little disappointed with the results of the race because I expect better results, after seeing how the exercises in the previous session," said De Puniet dilansir Motosport.

"I work good with the race, after that I had to think the race will be easy for me. But, the sudden problem with the front tire and it is very dangerous," information of the original French.

"Target is my finish in the 10 big races, but I can achieve better results when it's slightly different conditions. We will analyze data in order to compete in Japan later on," he said.

INFO 2009 MotoGP: Toni Elias Can Important Points from Qatar GP

Toni Elias was successfully completed in the race ranked ninth in the Qatar MotoGP. However, of San Carlo Honda Gresini emphasize that these points are very important for his team.

Elias disappointed with the results worth it. Section, he defeated fellow setimnya with Alex de Angelis who occupied the sixth rank in the Losail International Circuit, in the race, on Tuesday (14/4/2009) yesterday.

Elias menuturkan, kesultan adapt himself to the Honda engine stelan throughout the weekend yesterday in Qatar. So, no wonder if the former 250cc drivers are not happy with the results of the race.

"If you look at where we started the race and the problems that we face this weekend, the results are quite exciting and I am quite satisfied," said Elias cited MotoGP site.

"I make the race better than at the time in training sessions. This is not the result we expected. But, see the situation that we experienced, we take the important points," cesspool of origin is Spain.

INFO 2009 MotoGP: Mika Kallio and Niccolo Canepa, Beda Qatar GP Results

Mika Kallio and Niccolo Canepa reach different results in the MotoGP race of Qatar. Kallio as immigrants, capable finish eighth in the order. While Canepa, must be satisfied in the position to strand 17.

Kallio is one of the drivers who act debutan in MotoGP in 2009. The origin is in Finland capable of surprising finish in eighth position in the race at the Losail circuit.

"Before coming here I had thought, if I can finish 10 large, then I will be very satisfied. Finish the eighth order is the result of the good," says Kallio cited Crash.

"I am not able to start the race well, but is able to maintain my rhythm race. Actually, I try to pursue leads drivers. However, I decided just to maintain the rhythm and terbayar," specifically.

Meanwhile, the poor fellow be setim in the Pramac Racing Kallio, Canepa. Starting the race from the to-18 ranking, Canepa only able to finish the race in 17th position. He rose one rank as Loris Capirossi's decided to stop racing.

"I had hope to achieve better results. But, I have heavy weekend since the first session and we can not expect miracles at the race," cetus Canepa.

"On the last lap, I was trying to survive with Toseland and I learn many things. We will try to improve performance in Japan. Even though the fight of the Japanese, but I will try to appear aggressive in there," cesspool of origin is Italy.

INFO 2009 MotoGP: Fiat YAMAHA TEAM Additional Sponsors New Can More!

Fiat Yamaha support new sponsor for 2009 MotoGP season this time. Exedy Corporation is to become a sponsor for the duo Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo.

According to the plan, the Japanese company's home will work with Fiat Yamaha during the year. Exedy Corporation will provide material for the motor akan ditunggangi Rossi during the 2009 season.

"Exedy Corporation will begin business to become world champion MotoGP in cooperation with Yamaha Motor Co.," the statement quoted the company's Sportsprodailydeal.

Say, the engine that will give a donation to the Fiat Yamaha Team to provide as much funds USD 200,000, for one year. This is certainly a good news for Rossi.

The Italian origin that requires support from all parties to defend the champion title. In the fight of the Qatar MotoGP, Rossi failed rival Casey Stoner's Ducati team that finally come out as winners.

Schedule Moto GP 2009 season (days + hours)

After waiting many months since the end of 2008 Moto GP season, the schedule finally out official version of the race day and also have time to terkonversi Indonesia Bagian Barat (WIB). However, more and more need to remember that the withdrawal schedule Moto GP that year I had yesterday, this schedule also is not your race schedule by Trans7. This schedule can only be so for standard delivery of live alias directly.

Qatar - Losail (night race)
Sunday, April 12, 2009
125 WUP 21:40 - 22:00
250 WUP 22:10 - 22:30
MotoGP WUP 22:40 - 23:05
RAC 125 Sat-00: 00
250 RAC 01:15
MotoGP RAC 03:00

Japan - Motegi
Sunday, April 26, 2009
125 WUP 06:40 - 07:00
250 WUP 07:10 - 07:30
MotoGP WUP 07:40 - 08:05
125 RAC 09:00
250 RAC 10:15
MotoGP RAC 12:00

Spain - Jerez
Sunday, May 03, 2009
125 WUP 13:40 - 14:00
250 WUP 14:10 - 14:30
MotoGP WUP 14:40 - 15:05
125 RAC 16:00
250 RAC 17:15
MotoGP RAC 19:00

France - Le Mans
Sunday, May 17, 2009
125 WUP 13:40 - 14:00
250 WUP 14:10 - 14:30
MotoGP WUP 14:40 - 15:05
125 RAC 16:00
250 RAC 17:15
MotoGP RAC 19:00

Italy - Mugello
Sunday, May 31, 2009
125 WUP 13:40 - 14:00
250 WUP 14:10 - 14:30
MotoGP WUP 14:40 - 15:05
125 RAC 16:00
250 RAC 17:15
MotoGP RAC 19:00

Catalunya - Catalunya
Sunday, June 14, 2009
125 WUP 13:40 - 14:00
250 WUP 14:10 - 14:30
MotoGP WUP 14:40 - 15:05
125 RAC 16:00
250 RAC 17:15
MotoGP RAC 19:00

Netherlands - Assen (Saturday Race)
Saturday, June 27, 2009
125 WUP 13:40 - 14:00
250 WUP 14:10 - 14:30
MotoGP WUP 14:40 - 15:05
125 RAC 16:00
250 RAC 17:15
MotoGP RAC 19:00

United States - Laguna Seca (MotoGP Race Only)
Sunday, July 05, 2009
MotoGP WUP 23:40 - Sen-00: 05
MotoGP RAC 04:00 (Monday)
Germany - Sachsenring
Sunday, July 19, 2009
125 WUP 13:40 - 14:00
250 WUP 14:10 - 14:30
MotoGP WUP 14:40 - 15:05
125 RAC 16:00
250 RAC 17:15
MotoGP RAC 19:00

Great Britain - Donington Park
Sunday, July 26, 2009
125 WUP 15:40 - 16:00
250 WUP 16:10 - 16:30
MotoGP WUP 16:40 - 17:05
125 RAC 18:30
250 RAC 19:45
MotoGP RAC 21:30

Czech Republic - Brno
Sunday, August 16, 2009
125 WUP 13:40 - 14:00
250 WUP 14:10 - 14:30
MotoGP WUP 14:40 - 15:05
125 RAC 16:00
250 RAC 17:15
MotoGP RAC 19:00

Indianapolis - Indianapolis
Sunday, August 30, 2009
125 WUP 19:40 - 20:00
250 WUP 20:10 - 20:30
MotoGP WUP 20:40 - 21:05
125 RAC 23:00
250 RAC Sen-00: 15
MotoGP RAC 02:00 (Monday)

San Marino & Riviera di Rimini - Misano
Sunday, September 06, 2009
125 WUP 13:40 - 14:00
250 WUP 14:10 - 14:30
MotoGP WUP 14:40 - 15:05
125 RAC 16:00
250 RAC 17:15
MotoGP RAC 19:00

Hungary - Balaton
Sunday, September 20, 2009
125 WUP 13:40 - 14:00
250 WUP 14:10 - 14:30
MotoGP WUP 14:40 - 15:05
125 RAC 16:00
250 RAC 17:15
MotoGP RAC 19:00

Portugal - Estoril
Sunday, October 04, 2009
250 WUP 14:55 - 15:15
MotoGP WUP 15:25 - 15:50
125 WUP 16:00 - 16:20
250 RAC 17:15
MotoGP RAC 19:00
125 RAC 20:30

Australia - Phillip Island
Sunday, 18 October 2009
125 WUP 05:40 - 06:00
250 WUP 06:10 - 06:30
MotoGP WUP 06:40 - 07:05
125 RAC 09:00
250 RAC 10:15
MotoGP RAC 12:00

Malaysia - Sepang
Sunday, 25 October 2009
125 WUP 08:40 - 09:00
250 WUP 09:10 - 09:30
MotoGP WUP 09:40 - 10:05
125 RAC 11:00
250 RAC 12:15
MotoGP RAC 14:00

Valencia Ricardo Tormo - Valencia
Sunday, November 08, 2009
125 WUP 14:40 - 15:00
250 WUP 15:10 - 15:30
MotoGP WUP 15:40 - 16:05
125 RAC 17:00
250 RAC 18:15
MotoGP RAC 20:00

Superb win for stoner in qatar monday night race

The re-scheduled first MotoGP race of 2009 saw Casey Stoner take victory at the Commercialbank Grand Prix of Qatar.

As the action in the premier class of the 2009 FIM MotoGP World Championship finally got underway, at the spectacular Losail International Circuit on Monday night, it was Casey Stoner who took the headlines, completing a hat-trick of season-opening wins in Qatar.

Following the exceptional postponement of the opening MotoGP contest of the year due to rain in the Arabian desert, Monday evening witnessed the first race in the new single tyre supplier era, but it was a familiar story with Stoner crossing the line first, ahead of World Champion Valentino Rossi.

A ruthless Stoner took the holeshot from pole and had built up a two second gap at the end of the first lap. The 2007 World Champion’s victory never looked in serious doubt as he controlled the race from the front, having been the fastest rider in every session over the weekend. Stoner’s winning margin was more than seven seconds at the end of a brilliant performance, casting aside any doubts about his fitness after winter surgery on his left wrist.

Completing the podium behind the front two was Rossi’s Fiat Yamaha colleague Jorge Lorenzo repeating his rostrum result from his MotoGP debut in the opening race of 2008, in his first race on Bridgestone tyres.

Monster Yamaha Tech 3’s Colin Edwards started his seventh season in MotoGP riding solidly from sixth on the grid to finish fourth on his own Bridgestone debut, making it three Yamahas in the top four.

Also on new tyres and with a new factory bike Repsol Honda’s 2009 signing Andrea Dovizioso was fifth, fading slightly in the second half of the race having run in third place for several laps.

There was a good performance from Alex de Angelis, crossing the line sixth having qualified ninth at the start of his second year with the San Carlo Honda Gresini team. Rizla Suzuki’s Chris Vermeulen also made a decent start to the year with his improved GSV-R machine in seventh.

An excellent MotoGP debut from satellite Ducati rider Mika Kallio, meanwhile, saw him end up as the best placed rookie in eighth for the new look Pramac Racing outfit.

On factory machinery and returning to the Honda Gresini team this year, Toni Elías may be disappointed not to have done better than ninth, whilst Frenchman Randy de Puniet brought the satellite LCR Honda RC212V home three seconds behind the Spaniard to complete the top ten.

Dani Pedrosa, riding with knee and wrist injuries, battled through the pain barrier to pick up some important points in eleventh spot. On his Ducati debut, Pedrosa’s former team-mate Nicky Hayden also did well to complete the race in twelfth, given the back and chest injuries he suffered in a huge highside crash in qualifying on Saturday. The brave 2006 World Champion even set his best time on the last lap.

Sete Gibernau finished 13th on his MotoGP comeback with the satellite Ducati Grupo Francisco Hernando team, unable to push into the top ten due to his ongoing shoulder injury.

Marco Melandri made his first appearance for the Hayate Racing Team and ran off track early on but battled back well to finish in the points in 14th.

Commencing his 20th Grand Prix season Rizla Suzuki’s Loris Capirossi crashed out on lap eight and was unable to rejoin the race.

After a weekend off the MotoGP riders next reconvene at the Polini Grand Prix of Japan for round two, which takes place at the Motegi circuit from 24th-26th April.

Nieto advises Rossi stalling strategy to stop Stoner

Sunday, 12 April 2009

Do your predictions for Qatar match those of the MotoGP Legend?

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There is still time to make your picks for the Commercialbank Grand Prix of Qatar, and this weekend you can also match your hunch against that of MotoGP Legend Angel Nieto, who spoke to motogp.com on Sunday afternoon.

“Stoner is very strong, but Rossi is very close and Lorenzo could get there,” analysed the Spaniard from inside the Losail International Circuit paddock, before indicating that a ‘Laguna Seca-esque’ strategy from Rossi would be needed to tame Stoner and prevent an Australian victory.

”Rossi needs to use a tactic to stop Stoner from escaping, because if he goes away from the start it will be hard to stop him. For the podium I think they will both be there, and also Lorenzo if he pushes very hard.”

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Joint statement on Qatar race postponement

Sunday, 12 April 2009

FIM, IRTA, Dorna and the QMMF (Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation) have released the following statement on the MotoGP race postponement at the Commercialbank Grand Prix of Qatar.

Due to adverse weather conditions, the MotoGP race at the Commercial bank Grand Prix of Qatar has been postponed.

Following discussions between FIM, IRTA, Dorna and the QMMF, a proposal was put to the MotoGP teams to run the race tomorrow evening. Thanks to a huge effort from all parties concerned, and out of respect to fans of motorsport around the world, it has been decided that the race will take place on Monday 13th April, 2009.

The warm-up will run at 6.30pm local time (GMT+3), with the race scheduled to start at 9pm.

FIM Road-racing Commission President, Mr. Claude Danis stated, “For safety reasons it was not possible to race in the night due to the reflection of the lights on the track. This decision had already been taken a few years ago when we first decided to run a night race in Qatar. On behalf of the FIM I am very happy that we could postpone the race until tomorrow. It is important for the championship, especially at the first race, and I would like to thank Dorna, QMMF, IRTA and the MotoGP teams for helping reach this decision together.”

Dorna Sports CEO, Mr. Carmelo Ezpeleta added, “After the arrival of a large storm we had to cancel the race as it was unsafe. The QMMF offered us the choice to run the race tomorrow, and as it was a very important decision we wanted to consult with all the team managers. The postponement was accepted by a large majority. This has been an extraordinary decision in extraordinary circumstances.”