Showing posts with label mugello. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mugello. Show all posts

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Biaggi did test for Pramac Ducati MotoGP amid this week

Mugello - Pramac Ducati confirmed that former MotoGP star Max Biaggi will test for the team in the middle of Mugello this weekend.

Biaggi, who left at the end of the MotoGP 2005 season and retired after winning the Superbike last season, it was predicted to do the testing for two days.

"For two days in Mugello Max Biaggi will test the Desmosedici Ducati Pramac Racing Team," said Pramac Ducati team in Crash.

"Tomorrow Max Biaggi will start riding the Ducati Desmosedici GP13 Pramac Racing Team during the two-day test at the Mugello circuit in Tuscany, Italy."

"World Champion four times 250cc Grand Prix World Champion and two-time Superbike Ben Spies will be riding a motorcycle, the shoulder problem that forced him to withdraw from the race berkelanjutkan here last week and from the Ducati MotoGP tests planned this week."

"Therefore the Pramac Racing Team, Ducati, decided to allow the Texas rider riding Max, which has been prepared for the test," said Pramac in a statement.

In addition, also explained that Spies can not go back in the next race weekend. He will be replaced by Michelle Pirro.

"That's where preparations are currently up, and test the Ducati Team rider Michele Pirro will replace Spies on the bike for the race at Catalunya in Barcelona on June 16," the statement straightforward.

Crach at Mugello make Rossi disappointed

Mugello - Shown in front of his own supporters who packed the Mugello Circuit, Valentino Rossi crashed even when the race started not long ago. This makes Rossi disappointed.

Rossi survived until one lap in the race MotoGP Italy, Sunday (02/06/2013) evening hrs. After the second corner, touched with the Yamaha rider Alvaro Bautista. Bike and then drove off the track before crashing into the barrier wall.

Rossi was not injured during the incident. But, he and Bautista could not continue the race.

This is the first time Rossi failed to finish since returning to Yamaha this year. In four previous series, The Doctor always get points.

"In the second corner, I was on the outside and I think Alvaro Alvaro tried to approach the track so he does not lose position. But, I got to the front, so he came to me," said Rossi was quoted Crash.

"He said do not look at me. Was possible," he said.

"I was lucky because it was a bad accident and I hit a wall. But, I am fine," I Rossi.

Because they can not earn points at Mugello, Rossi position in the rider standings down to sixth with 47 points. He closed to within 56 points of Dani Pedrosa in the top.

"We will try next week in Barcelona. But, this is very unfortunate. Firstly because the Mugello and I think we could both just had a good race and maybe on the podium. Nevertheless, it is the race," said Rossi.

Pedrosa pleased to be able to add points and still lead the standings

Mugello - Dani Pedrosa admitted there was a problem with his bike in the middle of the Italian MotoGP race. Nevertheless, he was glad to be able to get extra points and still leads the standings.

Pedrosa was able to maximize the pole position in the qualifying session he get. In the race at Mugello Circuit on Sunday (02/06/2013) night, he was overtaken by Jorge Lorenzo on the first lap.

Entering the 19th lap, turn Marc Marquez who passed on a bend. But, the condition did not last long because on lap-21 accident Marquez.

Pedrosa eventually finished the race in second position. The Repsol Honda rider finished 5.4 seconds behind Lorenzo.

"I do not feel entirely comfortable in the race today, but I was happy because I was able to get points in large numbers," I Pedrosa in MotoGP's official website.

With this result, Pedrosa stay on top of the rider standings with 103 points, a collection of five series that has been running. He's 12-point lead over Lorenzo and 26 points over Marquez.

"In general, this is a tough weekend. Rear tires gave me a lot of problems with a lack of grip, but getting 20 points from this race and still leads the driver standings is something positive," said Pedrosa.

Failed to finish, Marquez ask apologize

Mugello - Repsol Honda rider, Marc Marquez, claimed to not know why he can to have an accident in the Italian MotoGP race. For the accident, he also apologized.

Marquez actually performed very well at the Mugello circuit on Sunday (02/06/2013) evening hrs. Start the race from sixth position, 20-year-old rider was immediately thrust into the third, shortly after the start.

After long behind Dani Pedrosa, Marquez finally got past his teammate on lap 19. He then began to could makes the distance with Pedrosa.

But, two laps before the finish, Marquez had the misfortune. On a bend, he lost control and his bike suddenly slipping gravel. Racing ended for him and second place was floated.

Earlier, in the second free practice session, Marquez also had an accident. Luckily, he was not seriously injured.

"Today was the first time I failed to finish the season, but after three days in advance is difficult and hard work, I finally felt good during the race. I do not fully understand why my crash, I lost control of the front and rear at the same time and can not save, "said Marquez on the official MotoGP website.

"Clearly I made a mistake, but I will not look for excuses. Telemetry and I saw it showed that I was there at the same speed in the same line before out. You learn from these mistakes," he added.

For failing to finish the race this time, Marquez apologized to his team.

"We must not forget that this is my first year in the premier class and I am here to learn how things work in MotoGP," he said.

"I want to apologize to Honda and his team because they have always supported me and worked very hard. Now, we shift focus to Montmelo and I'm looking forward to race there," said Marquez.

Having failed to get points in Mugello, the position of the rider down Marquez in the standings. He is in third position with a collection of 77 points, 14 points adrift of Jorge Lorenzo and 26 points from Pedrosa.

Another podium, Crutchlow: a fantastic achievement

Mugello - Cal Crutchlow very satisfied with third place in the MotoGP Italy. He considers the podium he achieved in the last two races as a fantastic achievement.

In almost throughout the race at the Circuit Mugello, Sunday (6/2/2013) night WIB, Crutchlow occupies the fourth position. He was behind Jorge Lorenzo, Marc Marquez, and Dani Pedrosa.

But, two laps before finis, Marquez experiencing an accident and could not continue the race. It automatically positions Cructhlow was up to third. This condition lasted until the finish.

For Crutchlow, the third podium in Mugello continue the positive results achieved in previous races. At Le Mans, the Tech 3 Yamaha rider finished second.

"I'm sorry Marc had an accident because he did an awesome job again. But, to be honest, I felt could have to overtake Dani and take third position," said Crutchlow in Crash.

"When I saw Marc had an accident, I slow down the motor so as not to lose the second podium in a row, which is a fantastic achievement for the team Monster Yamaha Tech 3 and I," he said.

"I am very excited to be returning to the podium because Mugello is one of racing's most prominent calendar and it makes it feel a little more special. This is awesome results and I have to commend the crew Yamaha Tech 3 who have worked wonderfully this weekend," added Crutchlow.

This result puts Crutchlow fourth in the rider standings with 71 points from five collection series. He's 24 points lead over Valentino Rossi who finished sixth.

Lorenzo's second win of the season

Mugello - After failing to win in three previous series, Jorge Lorenzo top end back on the podium in MotoGP Italy. It was the second victory of the Yamaha rider in the 2013 season.

Lorenzo finished ahead of the race at Mugello Circuit on Sunday (06/02/2013) evening hrs. Although the start of the second, he could lead the race from the first lap to the last.

Lorenzo outperform rivals from the Repsol Honda, Dani Pedrosa, who finished second. Captured third podium Tech 3 Yamaha rider, Cal Crutchlow.

This result makes Lorenzo has collected two wins this season. Previously, he triumphed in the first series that was held in Qatar.

"I know this will be a very tough race because the conditions are much warmer than in the morning," said Lorenzo in the MotoGP official website.

"In the morning we were pretty fast. We also fast during the day, but not the same - 0.3 or 0.4 seconds slower," he explained.

"Dani I stick around 13 laps, but on lap 13, I worked a little harder - for 0.3 seconds faster - and it seems he's a little give. So, after that much easier," said the 2010 world champion and this 2012.

Lorenzo were second rider standings with 91 points from five collection series. He's 12 points adrift of Pedrosa who topped the standings.

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Lorenzo never thought Pedrosa would outperformed him

Mugello - rate and record the time Jorge Lorenzo in the Italian MotoGP qualifying actually fairly sip. That's why he was quite surprised when Dani Pedrosa finally defeated.

The Yamaha rider immediately start the qualifying session on Saturday (01/06/2013) night local time, with shiny after packing time of 1 minute 47.6 seconds in the first round.

The time was then Lorenzo sharpen twice. But it apparently was not enough. Pedrosa the race for the Repsol Honda on record as the fastest process, and is entitled to the pole position.

"I really did not expect when making (one minute) 47.6 (seconds) on the first lap," he said in Crash.

"I did not expect to go as fast as it is, but I also do not think Dani could be so fast in the last lap. Would suspect I was still able to pole. But sometimes it's like that," said Lorenzo

Over the last two seasons Lorenzo managed to perform so winning at Mugello. Given the current pace of Pedrosa, Lorenzo knows will not be easy for him to be able to complete the "hat-trick" on the track.

"The important thing is to make a good start tomorrow (Sunday), bolted to the front and then stay away if you can. If that is not possible, the race runs long and we have to be consistent."

"We must improve the small details, but in general the bike is better here than in other trajectories."

"We are still a little less okay when the weather is a bit hot, we do not have the same grip. Yet even with that problem, we still remain competitive, in free practice and in qualifying," he said.

Tense qualification for Pedrosa

Mugello - Dani Pedrosa moments tells Italian MotoGP qualifying, when he managed to turn a difficult situation and successfully finished the fastest, as well as the speed record on the track.

Pedrosa had such difficulty showing its best performance in the qualifying session on Saturday (06/01/2013) night local time, where the number of riders tried to take advantage of slipstream looks better rider in front of him rather than aggressive.

In the process, Pedrosa managed to advance to the good in the last lap. Here the Repsol Honda rider clocked a fastest time, past time Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha), as well as a new record qualifying time at Mugello.

Pedrosa had the right to lead the race on Sunday (2/6) tomorrow from pole position, which is also the 25th for her pole in the MotoGP class.

"In the end it is difficult because I knew the time was not good before the rag. My position at the bottom and at the time I only had one more chance," said Pedrosa in Crash.

"I was also disappointed that a lot of riders who just want to follow behind and no one wants to maneuver forward."

"I know one mistake (would make) could not improve my time, but I remained calm and focused, and I finally recorded a lap time good, faster than last year.'s Good, today (Saturday) we've made ​​a better bike again and I hope tomorrow (Sunday) could undergo a good race, "he said.