Showing posts with label sepang. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sepang. Show all posts

Friday, February 22, 2013

Ducati Need Lots of Improvement

The Ducati rider recorded a time that is less satisfying when the official tests at the Sepang Circuit. Nicky Hayden and Andrea Dovizioso claimed steeds they need a lot of improvement.

There are four riders who use motorcycles Ducati in MotoGP 2013. All four seem to compete with top-tier rider-rider while undergoing tests on 5-7 February.

From the factory team, Hayden recorded a best position nine. Meanwhile, Dovizioso is one level below the rider from the United States.

While the satellite Pramac Ducati team, Ben Spies and Andrea Ianonne posted the best position in the 13th position when the three day test.

After a series of trials in Malaysia yesterday, Hayden pleaded not happy with his time with the Italian manufacturer. He also demanded Ducati did a lot of repairs.

"We're obviously not happy when the record of our time away from the rider at the top, but we knew it would be tough," said Hayden in Autosports.

"We found a few small things during the test, which allows us to improve the consistency of the third day, but I think we need a great thing," added the 2006 world champion.

Replied his teammate, Dovizioso also revealed the same thing.

"We are here to rectify the situation and everyone knows where the level we are now. So, we have to improve," said Dovizioso.

"We tried a lot of things we can, because we focus on the development of the motor. Difference with other riders is very large, and we are encouraged to understand the bike," he said.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Fastest, Pedrosa outperform Lorenzo Again

For the second time rider Dani Pedrosa managed to be fastest in the second session held MotoGP test at Sepang. Pedrosa back to winning the Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo.The second session held on Thursday (06/02/2013) evening local time, Pedrosa Repsol Honda motorcycle drove his best with a time of 2 minutes 00.549 seconds, 0.019 seconds ahead of Lorenzo in second place.Pedrosa's teammate, Marc Marquez, also show off again with the fastest rider finished third, which stood at 2 minutes 00, 803 sec. Valentino Rossi back in fourth followed by Cal Crutchlow to complete the top five.Stefa Bradl, Alvaro Bautista, Bradley Smith, Nicky Hayden and Andrea Dovizioso sixth consecutive sit until the tenth.Complete results of the second test at Sepang MotoGP

Marquez not Want Fast Satisfied

Marc Marquez get impressive results on the first day of Sepang MotoGP test. Although pleased with the achievements, it was Repsol Honda rider was still able to grow and do not want immediate satisfaction.

Marquez, Moto2 champion diving season debut in the MotoGP class, posting a best time of 2 minutes 01.201 seconds in session at the Sepang Circuit on Tuesday (02/05/2013). Note the time Marquez odds just 0.044 seconds over Dani Pedrosa owned, teammate who became the fastest rider.

"I am very pleased with how the first day of a test run because you've always got nervous after a few months off," I Marquez on the official MotoGP website.

"I think it will take a little longer to tune, but right from the early laps I felt very comfortable on the bike. We gain confidence from the start, though of course we can still grow," he continued.

Although his appearance looks promising, Marquez is not conceited. As a debutant, 19-year-old Spaniard is feeling still have much to learn.

"I do not think today's results can be used as a reference point because we were all trying out new things," said Marquez.

"I focus on finding a good setting and get comfortable on the bike.'m Trying to record a good time so that testing today has a purpose," he said.

Relieved Himself Rossi Still Competitive

Relieved be the most perceived Valentino Rossi after his first official tests with Yamaha. After two dismal years with Ducati, The Doctor proves he still has a competitive edge.

The series 2013 MotoGP season starts at the Sepang Circuit on Monday (05/02/2013) yesterday after convening the first official practice this season. As the fastest on the inaugural day was a whiz Repsol Honda's Dani Pedrosa.

Although he was only at the end of the session in fourth as the best timekeeper, Rossi was deeply satisfied with the results obtained. Rider 33-year losing only 0.264 seconds from the fastest rider in the morning session, while at a session during the day he just might be the fastest.

"It was a great relief, because after two seasons that you had so many questions, many doubts. Am I still a top rider? Will I still be able to maximize the motor up to the limit?" Rossi said as quoted by Crash.

"In the last two seasons the results are really bad, especially with the range-rider leading rider enormous.'s Not just a half-second, but up to 1.5 to two seconds. So for me this is a big relief today," said Rossi.

Two seasons defend Ducati, Rossi had failed to win, the best performance only finish second in San Marino and Prancis.Dua year Rossi also be the worst period in the Grand Prix series, in addition to his debut season in the 125 cc class in 1996 where he occupied ninth in the final standings.

"What I understand from my career is the feeling that comes after 10 rounds is very important ... and I immediately was in the top three this morning. When I try to Ducati in Valencia, after three laps I realized that it would be very difficult. You never give up, but first impressions are very important, "he continued again.

Pedrosa: Still Need Many Tested

Finished the first day of testing at Sepang as the fastest rider, Dani Pedrosa indirect complacent because this is a new test just beginning and much remains to be done.

Repsol Honda rider finished the first day of testing at Sepang on Tuesday (02/05/2013), with a score as the fastest time of 2 minutes 01.157 seconds.

Pedrosa managed to outperform the Yamaha rider who last season beat in the race for the championship, Jorge Lorenzo, which finished the test today in second place by a margin of 0.008 seconds.

"It's basically the same motor as in Valencia. Difference from last year is the weight and today more to try to change the weight of the bike and it went well," said Pedrosa in Crash.

"We also do a test engine durability concerns. I'ma bit tired but the day is not too hot. Still there are many things to be tested such as shock, suspension, something with the brakes."

"Today, more to the test function. Tomorrow we will go into more suspension, speed, and other things. The track is pretty good and today is cloudy; here if the conditions are too hot then traction will be reduced," he said.