Lorenzo complaining about the performance of his bike

Le Mans - Jorge Lorenzo had to settle for finishing in seventh position in the French MotoGP race. Lorenzo describes his performance this time it is not good.

After one win and two third-place finish in three races this season, Lorenzo eventually lose the series of positive results after finishing seventh in the series kempat race in Le Mans circuit on Sunday (19/05/2013) evening hrs.

"At the beginning of the race the bike feels different than when warm, but not too bad, and I was still able to follow Andrea (Dovizioso) and Dani (Pedrosa)," said Lorenzo in the MotoGP website.

"In some areas of the track performaku declined considerably but then improved in several other areas."

"Then after three or four rounds, the bike is getting worse and I'm having a lot of trouble; in braking, due in mid-corner so I could not rely on the rear tire, also in acceleration due to the rear tires spun so many times I lost nearly half a second from another rider , "he complained.

Last year Lorenzo dominated the Le Mans until finally achieve victory. Contrasting results this time he was called could not be separated from bike performance is not okay.

"Race-race sometimes like this: last year I won 20 seconds with a very good bike and this year is really the opposite. I can not do many things without a crash," Lorenzo value.

Marquez was pessimistic to achieve podium

Paris - Honda team rider, Marc Marquez, capable of finishing in the top three at the MotoGP race in France. He admitted that he was pessimistic to reach the podium at the Le Mans circuit.

Started the race in France on Sunday (05/19/2013), from pole possition, Marquez actually slipped in the rankings to eighth after the start.

But, Marquez is able to perform consistently could eventually won the third place after overtaking Andrea Dovizioso on lap 27. He was sure to finish in third position to always end the race on the podium of the four series that have been held.

"In the race crew, and on the first lap, the feeling I was not good enough," said Marquez as reported by Reuters.

"I struggled with grip hard from behind, I almost fell several times. Occasionally I widened, so I did not expect to finish on the podium."

"But, after that I focused on the race, try to do your best and step by step I drove to the next position," he added.

With the podium this time, Marquez was always finishing on the podium in four series that have been held. In the United States he successfully became MotoGP champion, in Jerez finishing in second place, while at the Qatar MotoGP he also is able to end the race in third position.

Best achievement Crutchlow in MotoGP

Le Mans - MotoGP Results France welcomed by Cal Crutchlow. This time in the race, Crutchlow get the best results of his career in MotoGP.

Crutchlow started the race in Le Mans Circuit on Sunday (19/05/2013) night local time, on the fourth position. Had dropped after the start, Yamaha Tech 3 rider was slowly able to improve his position.

Crutchlow was able to pass two factory team rider, Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi. He then went on overtaking maneuver with Andrea Dovizioso for second place.

The second position was successfully defended by Crutchlow to finish. This is the first time Crutchlow on the podium this season.

In his third season in MotoGP, this is the highest finishing position achieved Crutchlow. Previously, 27-year-old rider finished third in the Czech MotoGP and MotoGP Australia last year.

"I'm very, very happy," I Crutchlow was quoted by Autosport.

"It's nice to be here. We did a good job, I think we deserve this podium," he continued.

Crutchlow actually raced in conditions not 100 percent. Shins developing cracks due to an accident in a training session on Saturday. However, Crutchlow grateful for the race took place in wet conditions.

"Of course after a major accident would be difficult to race in dry conditions. Sure I could get in the top five, but to think that a podium will be very difficult," he said.

Unexpected victory for Pedrosa

Le Mans - Dani Pedrosa won his second victory of the season after being the fastest in MotoGP France. Repsol Honda rider was apparently not expecting to win at Le Mans.

Start from positions six, Pedrosa was able to cross the finish line first in a race that began in damp track conditions on Sunday (19/05/2013) evening hrs.

This makes Pedrosa became the first rider who can win two victories in MotoGP in 2013, having previously won in Jerez. Pedrosa wins and make the rider standings with 83 points, six points ahead of his teammate, Marc Marquez.

"It was a good race for me because I did not expect it," said Pedrosa told Eurosport quoted by Reuters.

"I always have a problem here, with the temperature, the tires are still cold for me and I did not get a good grip."

"Last year I had a very hard time with the condition of the same race but today I had good traction tires, especially the front tires, so the braking was good."

"When I was in front of me made ​​some mistakes, twice almost slipped out," said Pedrosa.

Last season Pedrosa finished in fourth position at Le Mans. Only this time the Spanish rider to win the MotoGP French.

Pedrosa won exciting race at Le Mans

Le Mans - MotoGP Racing Presented exciting in France with Dani Pedrosa emerged victorious. Cal Crutchlow gained his first podium by finishing second and Marc Marquez in the third.

Thanks to this victory, Pedrosa occupy the top of the standings with 83 points acquisition, shifting Marquez is now collecting 77 points. Lorenzo is in third position with 66 points.

At the Le Mans race circuit on Sunday (05/19/2013) night local time, Marquez, who took pole in the middle of the board instead scattered while Andrea Dovizioso some old master Pedrosa seized pole position before.

Crutchlow slowly but surely put pressure on Valentino Rossi passed Dovizioso success before taking over Dovizioso were maintained until the end.

The fate of the less fortunate received by Yamaha duo. Jorge Lorenzo who occupy positions at the beginning of the two actually end the race in mid-table after being overtaken by its opponents while Rossi crashed.

Before grab the pole Marquez had lost confidence

Paris - experienced accident in free practice sessions make Marc Marquez III had lost confidence. But apparently he was able to rise up and instead became the fastest qualifying time held.

Marquez lost control of his motorcycle while the third free practice will end. Fall at the first chicane, the young rider Honda rider was forced to use the motor current reserves fell in the qualifying session.

The condition was recognized Marquez could make his confidence eroded, especially in the qualifying session of his mounts have less grip. But the standings were able to look slick, which record time of one minute 33.187 seconds put Marquez in pole position at the same time make sure he gets the pole.

"Qualifying went really well. After the third free practice, where we had fallen and I lost a bit of confidence, I was able to get up as soon as possible," said Marquez in Crash.

"It is difficult to heat the tires, but a similar condition occurs in all riders. I think that is the reason why a lot of accidents. I am very happy, because I think we live a good session and has speed," continued the 20-year-old rider.

Related to competition in the race on Sunday (05/19/2013) evening, Lorenzo Marquez believes will provide fierce resistance. Which will also make the race hard to predict is because there is a chance the weather conditions rain.

"Jorge had a good rhythm for the race, but we still have to see how tomorrow especially with the weather conditions. If wet, then we must strive as best as we can," he said.

Bad day for Rossi

Paris - Problems with tires called Valentino Rossi failed to make good time record incised in French MotoGP qualifying. The Doctor was so not sure he can compete to enter the top three.

Rossi became only the eighth fastest rider in the MotoGP qualifying session at Le Mans Circuit France, Saturday (05/18/2013) evening hrs. His time of one minute 34.009 seconds which 0.822 seconds adrift of Marc Marquez as the owner of the pole position.

Rossi called, problems with tires has made him fail to get the desired grip in qualifying. In the end he was not able to maximize the potential of the motor and left behind in eighth position.

"Unfortunately today is worse than yesterday. We began badly this morning because we had problems with the rear tire so we are very hard at training sessions," said Rossi.

"Like the other races, in qualifying I was not able to do what I want. Currently I want more to make this again, I bring up the issue on the motor. Rider else better than me to use the extra grip of the new tires, so I had to start from the third row , "he said as reported in Autosport.

Were not far behind the top riders, Rossi was not sure he would be on the podium in the race tonight because its main competitor Jorge Lorenzo, Dani Pedrosa and Marc Marquez has better speed.

"My rhythm was not too bad, so there we have to fix. Unfortunately, especially Lorenzo, Marquez and Pedrosa, had a faster time," said Rossi again.

Failed to get pole, Lorenzo confident better in the race

Paris - Jorge Lorenzo did not dispute his failure to reach the pole position in MotoGP France. But because his condition had improved, Lorenzo pretty sure can be satisfying results at Le Mans.

In a qualifying session that was held on Saturday (05/18/2013) night local time, Lorenzo finished second just behind Marc Marquez. These results improve the appearance-rider Repsol Honda rider is throughout free practice and qualifying sessions have always been at the forefront.

Related earned second start position, Lorenzo was not necessarily disappointed. The Spanish Yamaha rider was actually voiced satisfaction with the performance of the bike, which previously complained underpowered when appearing at Jerez until the first day of free practice, Friday (17/05/2013).

"Throughout the weekend we are constantly working to improve the feeling on the front tire, where we got a problem related to it in Jerez, and try to increase the speed of the motor that has a stable, 'he said in Autosport.

"I think we managed to get it," he continued.

"I also concentrate on getting a record lap time is very fast, but unfortunately I could not beat Marc today kareja him very quickly. But our main target is to improve the performance of the motor for the race and I think we've done it. We'll see tomorrow," he said again.

Lorenzo while it still sits in the top three riders standings with 57 points. He's one point behind Dani Pedrosa in second place and closed to within four with Marquez at the top.

Pedrosa leading again, Honda fastest one-two

Paris - Daniel Pedrosa re-recorded the fastest time while diving second free practice ahead of the MotoGP French. Marc Marques able to improve the record time to be able to occupy the second position.

Pedrosa, who became the fastest rider in the first practice session, a nice comeback in the second free practice session at Le Mans Circuit on Friday (17/05/2013) evening hrs. The Honda rider recorded a time of one minute 34.035 seconds.

Marquez, who previously occupied the seventh position, finished runner-up after posting a time 0.134 seconds slower than his team mate.

Yamaha Team rider Valentino Rossi was moved from number three with a record of one minute 34.173 seconds slower after devouring 21 rounds.

Meanwhile, Jorge Lorezo to settle down two places to fourth position after posting a time of one minute 34.201 seconds.

LSC Honda rider, Stefan Bradl, occupy fifth position after carve the best time of one minute 34.299 seconds.

Complete the composition of riders in the top 10 is Cal Crutchlow (Tech 3 Yamaha), Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati). Nicky Hayden (Ducati), Alvaro Bautista (Gresini Honda), Aleix Esparago (Aspar Aprilia).

Pedrosa ahead of Lorenzo and Rossi in first practice

Le Mans - Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa was fastest in the first free practice session of the MotoGP French. Time to beat two Yamaha rider, Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi.

Pedrosa finished a complete session on Friday (17/05/2013) evening hrs with 1 minute 34.645 seconds, ahead of Lorenzo with a thin 0.040 seconds and 0.293 seconds from Rossi.

Nicky Hayden of Ducati's best record fourth time, diikut by teammate Andrea Dovizioso. While Yamaha Tech 3 rider Cal Crutchlow's best time to package the sixth.

Standings while Marc Marquez had to settle for seventh. Different from the three previous series, Le Mans circuit is the only track that has not been tested by Marquez in the MotoGP class at the last pre-season test.

Repsol Honda rider was then followed by Alvaro Bautista (Honda Gresini), Stefan Bradl (LCR Honda) and Hector Barbera (Avintia Blusens), which accomplished 10 rider with the best time in this session.

Marquez starts from zero at Le Mans

Paris - MotoGP standings standings Marc Marquez said he had to start from zero again in the fourth race in the Le Mans Series at the weekend.

Marquez is a debutant in MotoGP, where last season he still competed in Moto2, and win it. But just after three series so far, he manages to look impressive.

After finishing third in the series opener in Qatar, the Repsol Honda rider was then won his first MotoGP victory in Austin. While in Jerez and he finished second.

The fourth series in France on the weekend will now provide the next challenge for Marquez. Unlike the three circuits before this, the circuit of Le Mans is the only one who has not he jajal the MotoGP pre-season test.

"We headed to Le Mans and will start from scratch again because I have not done any testing there," he said in Autosport.

"I will try my best and will try to maximize the situation later. I hope it does not rain so we can prepare the bike on the track dry, it is very important to find the right setting."

"Right now I'm very happy but we have to continue to track the earth for the next circuit was new for me in MotoGP. Biggest part of our success at the beginning of this season is thanks to Honda and the team, and it has helped berkendaraku style," Marquez straightforward.

Yamaha racing boss wants to talk to the director about Marquez maneuver

Paris - The boss Massimo Meregalli Yamaha Racing MotoGP judge that the Director should talk with Marc Marquez on the maneuvers of the Honda rider.

Meregalli statement that he hurled associated with the race in Jerez, where Marquez finished in second position after passing the Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo before the finish line. In the action at that time, was touched with Lorenzo Marquez, although not the action that invite concerns from Meregalli.

"For me, that happened in the last round was a race. Gap is quite open and Marc to do just try and that's what he did," he told MCN.

Meregalli call, Marquez maneuvers are judged risky of which occurred in Turn 6 when he was put pressure on Lorenzo. Another incident also calls occurred on the final lap.

"Personally I rate the races he has done some things that are on the limit, so I hope someone is talking to him because there are some things that risk."

"There were two or three moments braking in Turn 6, which is very on the edge of the line and luckily he did not nudge Jorge. Maybe it's a little risky and dangerous," Meregalli value.

Asked about how Lorenzo will respond to incidents in the last race when the face again with Marquez at Le Mans, Meregalli replied, "He (Lorenzo) is a professional rider and you can imagine that when he was upset because the tension is definitely high after the race."

"Marc pass in the last corner and he did not expect it, but I do not expect any response or action from him. I just hope Race Director will talk to him (Marquez)," he said.

Rossi is still considered comfortable on the YZR-M1

Milan - Returning to Yamaha this season, Valentino Rossi reaping the results have not been consistent. Rossi was assessed still not comfortable on the horse right now.

After two disappointing seasons with Ducati, Rossi Yamaha this season back to defend her to the fourth ever MotoGP title.

Three series already elapsed, Rossi who started his comeback with the promise that after finishing second at the Losail then it can not be on the podium again, because it's just finishing in the top six and four in a row in Austin and Jerez.

According to former boss Rossi at Yamaha's Davide Brivio, the Italian rider is still not completely comfortable with his mount at the moment so still searching for his best performance.

"I think he's still having trouble finding a good setting for the bike," said Brivio to MCN.

"He was not comfortable on the bike, except possibly in Qatar, but there too he had trouble in the first half of the race and then maybe a new feel comfortable at the end and be able to recover position. But the main problem is that he is not comfortable on the bike throughout the race , "he added.

In preseason testing with Yamaha, Rossi actually appeared promising. However, Brivio confirmed that the test session is not the same as the actual race.

"In balapanlah you really understand and learn everything, and that's what happened. Suda three races so far show that it is not comfortable at all races, so that means there should he do with the bike," Brivio value.

Rossi pursue maximum results at Le Mans

Even when I was riding a Ducati Valentino Rossi on the podium in MotoGP France. On the basis that The Doctor optimistic to achieve maximum results while performing at Le Mans this weekend.

Two seasons with Ducati to be the worst period Rossi in MotoGP because not even he managed to win. However, the Italian rider was always getting good results while competing in MotoGP France with their salty finish third and second in 2011 and 2012.

Based on this, Rossi believes that he can achieve maximum results in Le Mans Circuit on Sunday (05/19/2013) future. Moreover, the track is one of his favorites, with a total of three times a champion and nine podium finishes.

"Le Mans is a good track for me, because in the last two years I was able to race on the podium in dry and wet conditions," Rossi said as quoted by Crash.

"We expect the same thing and even better with the Yamaha because this is a good track for the M1," he continued.

Nine-times world champion was also added that the race weekend will be greatly influenced by the weather.

"At Le Mans the weather will be very important, because the weather is usually pretty bad there. In there could have been a cold and wet (rain) so we'll see. We should work fine as usual and try to understand the weather and track conditions. We will try to make a maximum effort as usual, "he added.

In three earlier races, Rossi on the podium only once in the opening race in Qatar. The next two series he was just being in the top six and four. He currently ranks fourth rider in the overall standings with 43 ​​points, behind 18 points from Marc Marquez in the first place.

Lorenzo face to Le Mans with high motivation

Le Mans - Jorge Lorenzo has forgotten his defeat of Honda duo in the last two races. Yamaha rider was deeply motivated ahead of the French MotoGP to be held this weekend.

After the triumph in the series opener in Qatar, Lorenzo overwhelmed compete with Dani Pedrosa and Marc Marquez. The defending champion must be willing smoked two rivals was in Austin and Spain with a third straight podium.

Lorenzo got a good record at Le Mans. In five races in the MotoGP class, the 26-year-old rider won three of them successful with twice finished runner-up.

"Now we headed to France, to Le Mans, a special circuit that is very different from Jerez. I'm looking forward to racing there," said Lorenzo in Crash. "I came with high mtivasi after the results at Jerez."

"I always had a very good race at Le Mans and brought me good memories. Fact in the past year, I successfully won the wet race with enough distance away from the other riders-riders. Race I through perfectly, without making a single mistake in the track condition that bad. "

After the race at Jerez, Lorenzo undergoing trials in the same circuit and ranks third behind Marc Marquez and Cal Crutchlow and over Dani Pedrosa. Yamaha used the moment to look for the cause of lost time with Repsol Honda.

"Maybe we were expecting better results (in Jerez) but we had enough trouble than we expected because of the high temperatures on the track," said Lorenzo.

"Untugnya we have a lot to clean up in the test later to address a number of minor problems. Session that helped us understand the major problems that occur in the (race) on Sunday."

Incident with Marquez in Jerez be a lesson for Lorenzo

Jorge Lorenzo reiterated that he accepted the defeat of Marc Marquez in MotoGP Spain. Incident involving himself with the Honda rider was to be a lesson to the world champion.

Lorenzo will likely end the Spanish MotoGP race in second position, behind Dani Pedrosa in Jerez appear dominant. But in the last corner before the finish line he was overtaken by the rookie, Marquez, through an action that almost makes the two are touched.

The incident was reportedly involved in making both riders tension. Came into effect on Marquez apologized Lorenzo, despite calling himself never saw Valentino Rossi did the same thing. Lorenzo himself chose not to prolong the problem, admitting that he had made a mistake so that its position can be overtaken.

When asked about the incident back at the last corner, Lorenzo re-called if it is something that is common in motor racing. Do not want to blame the race director for not punishing Marquez, he chose to make the incident as a lesson.

"I lost second place and circumstances such as these. Race Direction decided not to do anything, and that was that. We do not collide and that's important and I failed to get the four points standings and losing the top spot," said Lorenzo.

"But it's a valuable lesson to be obtained again because after Montmelo in 2009, I think I've learned something. Different this time because in Montmelo I knew Valentino was there (behind me). But in Jerez, I think he (Marquez) was far behind when he was much closer than I expected. "

"I do not defend my point.'s My fault and this is a lesson to be learned in the future, for not too confident of the distance to the rider in the back," said Lorenzo in MCN.

Faced with a rookie rider still has guts on his motorcycle, Lorenzo began to think to change the style of racing. One is for sure he will try to do is to improve driving skills.

"We'll see what will happen in the future. I do not know how I would act on the motor. Sometimes you can act differently than when you are not on the motor. I can only improve my driving ability this season and I think what happening is a positive thing, "she said again.

Marquez had a good start, Honda was reluctant to talk about the championship title

Jerez - Marc Marquez look impressive early in his debut season in MotoGP. Nevertheless, Repsol Honda still not willing to discuss the potential of the young Spanish rider champion.

Marquez has never failed on the podium. After a third place finish in Qatar, Casey Stoner's successor record with a win in Austin. Marquez then continues on a successful weekend with a runners-up MotoGP Spain.

Over the scintillating performance, Marquez now leads the standings with 61 points acquisition, three points ahead of his team mates Dani Pedrosa, four points ahead of defending champion Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi 18 points.

So far this is definitely a sensational debut season for the rider who's 20 years old. However, the Repsol Honda team principal Livio Suppo said that Marquez was the main target of study.

"Frankly, at this time we do not want to think about the title. He is a rookie and he needs to learn," said Suppo on the official MotoGP website.

"It is true he has made ​​a remarkable debut, he now leads the standings and always finish on the podium in three consecutive races, so we could not ask for more," he continued.

"On the other hand, we need to keep the same approach as we know he can have a bad weekend with the problem of setting the motor or anything so in the end nothing has changed. Most important thing is we have two riders who are very happy with the machine and working with a very good team. "

Why Lorenzo refuses Marquez handshake?

After overtaken Marc Marquez in the last corner Jerez, the Spanish MotoGP title, Jorge Lorenzo refuses handshake from his opponent. What is the reason Lorenzo doing so?

Lorenzo will likely finish in the top two Spanish MotoGP weekend, behind Dani Pedrosa in Jerez appear dominant. But in the last corner before the finish line he was overtaken Marquez, through an action that make motors both brushed and Lorenzo's YZR-M1 belongs wide and almost out tracks.

After the race, Lorenzo Marquez looks came and extended his hand to shake. But Lorenzo However when it chose to ignore it. This then led to the news that both the tension involved.

About the refusal, Lorenzo has the answer. The Spaniard could not deny that he is still ignited emotions of losing the runner-up at the last moment.

"On the one hand, let's just say I was being very hot. Just three minutes before the Parc Ferme I lost the second position and the opportunity to lead the rider standings after undergoing a very difficult race, where I fought hard to be away from them (Honda)," Lorenzo said in MCN.

"It was a human reaction and all the (then) criticized me for not accepting an apology from Marc, (but) they certainly would do the same if you are in a situation like that."

"When I was hot I did not shake his hand was a natural thing for me, but if I think the cooler will probably be different. I could understand him," said the two owners of the MotoGP world title.

Wait four winners, Rossi turns at Le Mans?

Paris - Three races that have been held this season produced three different riders as the winner. In the fourth series to be held at Le Mans, this weekend, Valentino Rossi could have been able to turn.

In the opening race of the 2013 season, which was held in Doha, Qatar, Jorge Lorenzo established himself as a champion. Appears dominant from the beginning to the end, beat the Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi, Dani Pedrosa and Marc Marquez who successively occupy positions two to four.

While in the next race which was held in Austin, Marquez wrote the record as the youngest rider to win the MotoGP series. Successful young Honda rider was followed by Dani Pedrosa, who became the owner of the top podium in MotoGP Spain two weeks ago.

For a race that will be held at the Le Mans circuit this weekend, the emergence of a new champion is considered likely to occur. If there are other riders out Lorenzo, Marquez and Pedrosa are deemed worthy and able to be champions then he is Valentino Rossi.

Even when riding a Ducati, who repeatedly complained of is not competitive, Rossi could still finish in the top of the podium each in sequence 3 and 2 in the 2011 and 2012 seasons. By now berganbung with Yamaha, and had okay performances early in the season, it is quite likely the Doctor will be a champion again.

Quoted from the official website of the MotoGP, the last time there are four different riders won the first four races in the 2008 season are. Interestingly, it was Rossi also likely to be the winner of the fourth, after three races earlier in the beginning led to Casey Stoner, and Lorenzo Pedros as a podium standings.

How, Rossi?

MotoGP riders complaining about tire performance

Jerez - MotoGP Three races earlier this season turns out dissatisfaction of the riders left. They said he was disappointed with the performance of hard tires provided by Bridgestone.

This raised the issue of the tire when the riders follow the riders safety committee meeting in Spain. Is a world champion last season, Jorge Lorenzo, who expressed the tire problem.

According to him, hard tires supplied by Bridgestone tire manufacturer in this season is not as good as the performance of the soft tires. Yet to wade through any number of laps in the race series, the riders are more in need of this type of tire for its durability.

While more commonly used soft tires for the qualifying session, or when the weather is not too hot on the circuit given the higher rate of degradation.

Riders Comment Related Lorenzo-Marquez Incidents

Jerez - Incidents between Jorge Lorenzo and Marc Marquez in MotoGP last weekend got a response from their peers-fellow riders. How can they comment?

Previously, in racing series MotoGP Jerez, Spain last weekend there was a controversial incident involving the Spanish duo, and Lorenzo Marquez. On the final lap, Lorenzo, who was then in front of Marquez being started entering the final corner, but Marquez came suddenly from the side of the bend.

They touched each other in the final corner on the last lap. Marquez then managed to finish in second place and Lorenzo had to settle for third on the podium.

This incident alone raises a variety of opinions from many quarters, not least his fellow riders, including teammate Marquez, Dani Pedrosa.