GP of Catalunya. Did you know
TOO MUCH CHASSIS, few horses – Michele Pirro, in his first season in Moto2, says on its category which replaced the 250. “Chassis, brakes and tires are excellent, even too much for just 130 horses. And ‘This is the largest limit of Moto2. A perfect synthesis.
320 GP Capirossi – Loris Capirossi celebrated at the Catalunya GP 320esimo champion. Here is the curriculum of the Ducati rider:
World Titles: 3 (2 in 125, 1 in 250);
Wins: 29 (9 500/MotoGP, 12 in 250, 8 in 125);
Podiums: 99 (42 + 37 + 20);
Pole positions: 41 (13 + 23 + 5);
Fastest race laps: 32 (10 + 18 + 4).
This interesting fact: Loris won his first GP in 1990 in 125 in Britain, the last in 2007 in Japan in MotoGP, that 17 years later!.
MOTO2: CHANGE IN 2013 – It is not official, but is virtually certain that from 2013 Moto2 will no longer be single-engine, but will be liberalized, with the only limit on engine capacity (600 cc). Series: better late than never …
ROSSI IN MOTORHOME OF LORENZO – Friday afternoon, Valentino Rossi has even received a call from Jorge Lorenzo, the Spanish left is to get in the motorhome to talk about the Japanese Grand Prix. For once, the two bitter rivals agree: both do not want to go to Motegi and could reach a joint agreement of the MotoGP riders. Lorenzo seems obsessed and even revealed Saturday that he saw a film on television about the consequences of Chernobyl accident 25 years old and be pretty upset. Meanwhile, she moved to Ducati, who wrote a letter to Dorna: the Italian team calls for precise guarantees.
STONER debilitated – When Thursday arrived at the circuit, Casey Stoner was pale in the face. “Guilt of air conditioning the aircraft,” said the Australian, who after the French Grand Prix and after trying the 1000 Honda at the 2012 Jerez was in Australia, but “the 19-hour flight I have weakened.” Nono too, judging by the results.
ROSSI: “LA BELLA 1000″ – After the French Grand Prix, Valentino Rossi has tested the GP12, Ducati 2012, at Mugello. “First – That said – it was exciting to go back to Mugello to a year after the accident his right leg. The circuit was completely resurfaced and was really done a great job: now it’s even better than before. ” Then the assessment of the 1000. “This is very different from GP12 GP11, particularly in the rear, which is a step forward. For the rest it is difficult to make a comparison because the 1000, because of the characteristics of the engine is overall easier to drive. The front is more stable, but the character is similar to 800: in short, there is still work. ”
NEW ‘DE ANGELIS – In Barcelona, ??the team Motobi Gianluca Montiron brought several innovations to make it more competitive TSR Alex De Angelis. In particular, three variants were tested for the exhaust pipe, with the aim of improving the acceleration and performance in midrange. Also modified the air box, and the whole bike has been streamlined and now weighs 142 kg. The minimum weight imposed by regulation is 135 kg, but no bike is approaching this limit.
HONDA NSF250R – As promised, the HRC has submitted to the Montmelo NSF250R, the bike that will race in next year Moto3, the category that will replace the 125. This is a prototype bike in effect, created specifically for this league and on sale across Europe to ? 20,000 + VAT. Part A, you can buy a kit, made ??by Geo Technique, Osamu Goto, the company that currently manages the CBR600 engine for Moto2. Here are facts stated, weight 88 kg, power 35.5 kW (48 hp) at 13,000 rpm (for regulation may be up to 14,000), 28 Nm torque at 10,500 rpm.
DUNLOP AND IN MOTO2 MOTO3 – The Dunlop will continue to be the sole supplier of Moto2 until 2014 and next year, again until 2014, will also be the sole supplier of Moto3.
DOVIZIOSO WITH ABS – The Thursday before the Grand Prix, Andrea Dovizioso and Casey Stoner, with the champion Toni Bou trial, visited the Honda Institute, Security Fund, where he attended a meeting with the children on safety. The Dovi has also tested the ABS on a Honda Fireblade, enjoying a great deal to curb safely on the water.
COUNCIL HAS NOT HEARD – Valentino Rossi has revealed, funnier and Saturday night at Le Mans, “I had recommended Marco Simoncelli to feel comfortable, not to exaggerate too much. He seemed convinced, has proved me right, did so with his head, but obviously I was listening …. ”
Poncharal, “AS Crutchlow SIMONCELLI” – Erve Poncharal, team manager of Team Tech 3, Cal Crutchlow believes that it is a very good driver. “I do not know any track, but quickly adapted. It ‘s very aggressive, must learn to focus more on the development of the bike, but next year I will make a quantum leap as it did Simoncelli in the second year in MotoGP. ”
A CASA DE ROSA – Raffaele De Rosa was unfortunately on foot from the team of brothers and replaced by Carmelo Morales Nieto, Spanish champion and testing Suter Bike 1. “For lack of results – has been the justification of the team -: we need a Spaniard to find sponsors.” Episodes already happened in the past and, unfortunately, will continue to happen, especially in smaller categories.
PARIS HILTON IN GRID – She had never seen so many people on the grid of 125. E ‘was Paris Hilton, heiress to the owner of the team where they run Maverick Vinales and Sergio Gadea, to unleash the uproar and to animate a grid usually empty. Then the Hilton and her entourage made ??gangway on the grid in MotoGP: Valentino Rossi missed the greeting.
BRADL RECORD – Five consecutive pole: Stefan Bradl enters the record books equaling the company of Toni Elias in 250 in 2003.
Gresini IN POLE AFTER SIX YEARS – The amazing pole position by Marco Simoncelli has allowed the team to return to Gresini MotoGP in front of everyone in test after six years: the last to succeed was Sete Gibernau in 2005.
Pramac with Honda in 2012? – have already started, of course, the negotiations for 2012. After so many years with Ducati, the Pramac team next year could go to Honda, with whom he debuted in the World Championship. The intention of the Tuscan team to field a single motion.
MARTINEZ DUAL IN MOTOGP – The negotiation is at an advanced stage and almost certainly in 2012 the team Aspar Martinez will double efforts in MotoGP, Ducati fielding two instead of one. The team Cardion Karel Abraham is considering two bikes for next season.
FUTURE UNCERTAIN – According to an official statement, the IRTA, the association of the team, he should disclose the names of the teams participating in the so-called Claiming Rules Team, or motorcycles with an engine derived from the 1000 series. In reality it was not made ??any announcements, simply because very few teams are interested, no more than three at the time, including the team SpeedMaster Andrea Iannone. In short, when the future of MotoGP remains uncertain.
I told you – Andrea Dovizioso after practice: “Spies do not have the pace to get on the podium.” Catalunya GP Standings: 1. Stoner, 2. Lawrence, 3. Spies.
Source: http://www.zimbio.com/MotoGP/articles/LvWt-M0arPl/GP+of+Catalunya+Did+you+know
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