24 e 25 de Março
São Paulo / Serra do Mar de Paraty / Cunha
- Reuna seus amigos , forme seu grupo e venha participar do maior Enduro de São Paulo.
- As inscrições estão abertas a partir de 21/02, e definem a ordem de largada .
- Percurso de 240 km e 120 km respectivamente sábado e domingo.
- Pilotos de categorias diferentes poderão largar juntos e se ajudar mutuamente.
- Categorias para todos , inclusive Turismo ( 1 dia de prova ) e Expediction ( com monitores especializados )
- Veja as informações da prova em www.endurodasmontanhas.esp.br
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
terça-feira, 11 de novembro de 2008
Venha participar de um grande ENDURO
Venha participar de um grande ENDURO
Vem ai : 4º Enduro das Montanhas Verão
Dias 24 e 25 de Março
São Paulo / Serra do Mar de Paraty
Abertura do Campeonato Paulista de Enduro planilhado
Informações em www.endurodasmontanhas.esp.br
Vem ai : 4º Enduro das Montanhas Verão
Dias 24 e 25 de Março
São Paulo / Serra do Mar de Paraty
Abertura do Campeonato Paulista de Enduro planilhado
Informações em www.endurodasmontanhas.esp.br
JUSTIÇA CONCEDE LIMINAR PARA A
JUSTIÇA CONCEDE LIMINAR PARA A
FEDERAÇÃO PAULISTA DE MOTOCICLISMO.
A justiça de Belo Horizonte concedeu na data de 26 de janeiro, liminar favorecendo a Federação Paulista de Motociclismo contra a Confederação Brasileira de Motociclismo, que, por motivos ainda não esclarecidos, deflagrou uma verdadeira “Guerra Santa” contra a FPM, buscando a desfiliação desta.
O Presidente da FPM, Decio Fantozzi, atento à injustiça que se praticava contra os interesses do motociclismo Paulista e vendo suas demonstrações administrativas de observância à regularidade dos estatutos caírem no vazio, socorreu-se, por meio de sua assessoria jurídica, ao judiciário mineiro, que prontamente atendeu seu apelo e, por meio de uma liminar concedida semana passada em Belo Horizonte, suspendeu a desfiliação da FPM, promovida pela CBM, impondo-lhe inclusive multa diária em caso de descumprimento.
A questão agora será apreciada na Justiça, haja visto que não há a menor imparcialidade da CBM em relação à Federação Paulista, não acarretando assim nenhum prejuízo ao esporte.
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
FEDERAÇÃO PAULISTA DE MOTOCICLISMO.
A justiça de Belo Horizonte concedeu na data de 26 de janeiro, liminar favorecendo a Federação Paulista de Motociclismo contra a Confederação Brasileira de Motociclismo, que, por motivos ainda não esclarecidos, deflagrou uma verdadeira “Guerra Santa” contra a FPM, buscando a desfiliação desta.
O Presidente da FPM, Decio Fantozzi, atento à injustiça que se praticava contra os interesses do motociclismo Paulista e vendo suas demonstrações administrativas de observância à regularidade dos estatutos caírem no vazio, socorreu-se, por meio de sua assessoria jurídica, ao judiciário mineiro, que prontamente atendeu seu apelo e, por meio de uma liminar concedida semana passada em Belo Horizonte, suspendeu a desfiliação da FPM, promovida pela CBM, impondo-lhe inclusive multa diária em caso de descumprimento.
A questão agora será apreciada na Justiça, haja visto que não há a menor imparcialidade da CBM em relação à Federação Paulista, não acarretando assim nenhum prejuízo ao esporte.
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
Motocross amador paulista - final
10/12/2006 - FINAL do Paulista de Motocross Amador 2006
Local : Caucaia do Alto - Cotia
Horários da prova : www.fpm.esp.br/regcross2.htm
Posição do campeonato
Class Num Nome Categoria Pontos
1 259 GUSTAVO PESSOA DE SOUZA 65CC 50
2 51 LUCAS DE FARIA GOMES 65CC 28
3 94 WILGNER FRANCISCO 65CC 26
4 264 MATHEUS B. GRECOV 65CC 22
4 991 RICARDO TADEU JURCA 65CC 22
1 151 RODRIGO GASPAR DE FREITAS 85CC 50
2 154 RAFAELA SPERANDIO FARIA 85CC 36
3 49 BARBBARA FERNANDES 85CC 33
4 118 TAINA UDI PAULINI AGUIAR 85CC 29
1 33 GUILHERME TORRRES DA COSTA INF.A 50
2 8 RENATO PAZ INF.A 36
3 71 CARLOS TAVARES EVANGELISTA INF.A 33
4 6 KELVIN GUILHER INF.A 16
5 10 LUKAS FRIEDERICH INF.A 11
1 3 GUSTAVO PESSOA DE SOUZA INF.B 50
2 99 RICARDO TADEU JURCA INF.B 40
3 30 MATEUS DOMINGUES MENDONCA INF.B 29
4 9 ALBERTO LAWANT INF.B 23
5 20 RAUL RODRIGUES SALMAZO INF.B 19
6 34 LUAN ITALO RAMOS MORAES INF.B 16
7 39 LUCA ROSA VICENTE INF.B 15
8 70 DOUGLAS SOARES BUENO INF.B 11
9 33 GUILHERME TORRES DA COSTA INF.B 9
10 71 CARLOS TAVARES EVANGELISTA INF.B 7
11 8 RENATO PAZ INF.B 6
1 251 CAUE PAULINE AGUIAR INT 50
2 141 THALIS CIRILO PEREIRA INT 36
3 150 HEINZ CHRISPIM INT 20
1 245 MARCELLO BOVE MX-1 41
2 691 JULIO SERGIO BETHKE MX-1 40
3 50 FABIO ALEIXO DOS SANTOS MX-1 25
1 29 RODRIGO RATEIRO NICOLAU MX-2 36
2 992 THIAGO RUBIO SALVIONI MX-2 31
3 22 CAIO ULYSSES T.EVANGELISTA MX-2 29
4 925 FABIO ROBERTO DA SILVA MX-2 25
4 120 ROGERIO GOMES LOURO MX-2 25
5 8 MARCOS DE MORAES MX-2 13
1 5 CLAUDIO APARECIDO PIRES JR NACIONAL 25
1 85 ALVINO T.DA SILVA NACIONAL 25
2 305 CARLOS RODRIGUES DE ALMEIDA NACIONAL 20
1 691 JULIO SERGIO BETHKE SENIOR M1 45
2 159 MARCOS ESDRAS EVANGELISTA SENIOR M1 33
3 50 FABIO ALEIXO DOS SANTOS SENIOR M1 25
4 379 CARLOS VENISS SENIOR M1 16
1 362 ROQUE COLMAN SENIOR M2 36
2 21 CLAUDIO PAIVA TEIXEIRA SENIOR M2 25
2 379 CARLOS VENISS SENIOR M2 25
3 300 EDUARDO ROSA DA SILVA SENIOR M2 24
4 925 FABIO ROBERTO DA SILVA SENIOR M2 20
5 100 DOUGLAS BRANCO DE SOUZA SENIOR M2 16
6 187 REINALDO BOMBARDELA DE CAMARGO SENIOR M2 13
1 83 FRANCISCO VELASCO TORNADO 50
2 12 MARCOS DE MORAES TORNADO 20
3 60 JAN PETER ZACHER TORNADO 16
4 128 MARCELO S. PERES TORNADO 13
5 62 LUCA MARQUES LUCKMANN TORNADO 11
Organização : Verde Rosso Eventos
Supervisão : Federação Paulista de Motociclismo
Produção e Promoção : CRF Produções
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
Local : Caucaia do Alto - Cotia
Horários da prova : www.fpm.esp.br/regcross2.htm
Posição do campeonato
Class Num Nome Categoria Pontos
1 259 GUSTAVO PESSOA DE SOUZA 65CC 50
2 51 LUCAS DE FARIA GOMES 65CC 28
3 94 WILGNER FRANCISCO 65CC 26
4 264 MATHEUS B. GRECOV 65CC 22
4 991 RICARDO TADEU JURCA 65CC 22
1 151 RODRIGO GASPAR DE FREITAS 85CC 50
2 154 RAFAELA SPERANDIO FARIA 85CC 36
3 49 BARBBARA FERNANDES 85CC 33
4 118 TAINA UDI PAULINI AGUIAR 85CC 29
1 33 GUILHERME TORRRES DA COSTA INF.A 50
2 8 RENATO PAZ INF.A 36
3 71 CARLOS TAVARES EVANGELISTA INF.A 33
4 6 KELVIN GUILHER INF.A 16
5 10 LUKAS FRIEDERICH INF.A 11
1 3 GUSTAVO PESSOA DE SOUZA INF.B 50
2 99 RICARDO TADEU JURCA INF.B 40
3 30 MATEUS DOMINGUES MENDONCA INF.B 29
4 9 ALBERTO LAWANT INF.B 23
5 20 RAUL RODRIGUES SALMAZO INF.B 19
6 34 LUAN ITALO RAMOS MORAES INF.B 16
7 39 LUCA ROSA VICENTE INF.B 15
8 70 DOUGLAS SOARES BUENO INF.B 11
9 33 GUILHERME TORRES DA COSTA INF.B 9
10 71 CARLOS TAVARES EVANGELISTA INF.B 7
11 8 RENATO PAZ INF.B 6
1 251 CAUE PAULINE AGUIAR INT 50
2 141 THALIS CIRILO PEREIRA INT 36
3 150 HEINZ CHRISPIM INT 20
1 245 MARCELLO BOVE MX-1 41
2 691 JULIO SERGIO BETHKE MX-1 40
3 50 FABIO ALEIXO DOS SANTOS MX-1 25
1 29 RODRIGO RATEIRO NICOLAU MX-2 36
2 992 THIAGO RUBIO SALVIONI MX-2 31
3 22 CAIO ULYSSES T.EVANGELISTA MX-2 29
4 925 FABIO ROBERTO DA SILVA MX-2 25
4 120 ROGERIO GOMES LOURO MX-2 25
5 8 MARCOS DE MORAES MX-2 13
1 5 CLAUDIO APARECIDO PIRES JR NACIONAL 25
1 85 ALVINO T.DA SILVA NACIONAL 25
2 305 CARLOS RODRIGUES DE ALMEIDA NACIONAL 20
1 691 JULIO SERGIO BETHKE SENIOR M1 45
2 159 MARCOS ESDRAS EVANGELISTA SENIOR M1 33
3 50 FABIO ALEIXO DOS SANTOS SENIOR M1 25
4 379 CARLOS VENISS SENIOR M1 16
1 362 ROQUE COLMAN SENIOR M2 36
2 21 CLAUDIO PAIVA TEIXEIRA SENIOR M2 25
2 379 CARLOS VENISS SENIOR M2 25
3 300 EDUARDO ROSA DA SILVA SENIOR M2 24
4 925 FABIO ROBERTO DA SILVA SENIOR M2 20
5 100 DOUGLAS BRANCO DE SOUZA SENIOR M2 16
6 187 REINALDO BOMBARDELA DE CAMARGO SENIOR M2 13
1 83 FRANCISCO VELASCO TORNADO 50
2 12 MARCOS DE MORAES TORNADO 20
3 60 JAN PETER ZACHER TORNADO 16
4 128 MARCELO S. PERES TORNADO 13
5 62 LUCA MARQUES LUCKMANN TORNADO 11
Organização : Verde Rosso Eventos
Supervisão : Federação Paulista de Motociclismo
Produção e Promoção : CRF Produções
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
QATAR WELCOMES THE FIRST OFFICIAL MOTOGP TEST OF 2007
MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2007
KAWASAKI RACING TEAM PRESS OFFICE
13 FEBRUARY 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
QATAR WELCOMES THE FIRST OFFICIAL MOTOGP TEST OF 2007
The Kawasaki Racing Team resumed their intensive pre-season test schedule with the first of three days of testing at the Losail International Circuit on the outskirts of Doha in Qatar.
This official test is the first at which all the MotoGP teams and riders have participated, providing everyone with the perfect opportunity to compare progress with their rivals. This is of particular importance for Kawasaki with their new Ninja ZX-RR, as the previous incarnation of their MotoGP racer was not well suited to the Qatar circuit.
After two productive tests in Malaysia, Randy de Puniet and Olivier Jacque were quickly up to speed in Qatar today, as they continued to work on refining the set-up of their Ninja ZX-RR machines. The focus throughout the three-day test will be on identifying the best set-up and race tyre combination for when they return to Qatar for the opening race of the season in three weeks time.
Randy de Puniet and his crew had to overcome minor chatter problems at the start of today's test, but this was successfully dialled out with slight modifications to set-up. After the compulsory midday break, the 25-year-old Frenchman continued with his planned test schedule, finishing with a best time of 1'57.73s after completing 88 laps of the 5.380 km Losail circuit.
Olivier Jacque also spent today working on refining the set-up of his Ninja ZX-RR. Unfortunately, the 33-year-old Frenchman was forced to cut short the opening day of testing after 67 laps, when he banged his head in a crash at turn two and was forced to go to hospital for observation.
Apart from the sore head Jacque was uninjured, but a decision as to whether the Frenchman will continue testing tomorrow will be delayed until his condition has been fully assessed.
Randy de Puniet: 88 Laps - Best Lap 1'57.73
"It was a good test. We focused on working on the set up this morning before doing some rear tyre testing for Bridgestone in the afternoon. The objective is to find a good tyre for the first race of the season, but for this moment we don't know yet which tyre will we going to use neither for the race, nor for tomorrow's race simulation. We still have some more tyres to try though. Tyre endurance is essential here and tomorrow we will check it. We also need to improve the setting as we have mainly focused on tyres today. We have to improve all the set up but mainly front suspension in order to gain more corner speed. I'm pretty fast at the fastest parts of the track but I need to improve on the first part. Today it's been the first day and I'm sure tomorrow I will be able to improve my lap times."
Naoya Kaneko: Technical Manager
"Overall, our objective was finding a good base set up for the first Grand Prix of the year, which will take place here in less than a month. Basically, we started with the best set up that we had from Sepang. First, we confirmed some of the basic set up and then did small modifications to adapt it to Losail, which is also a fast track. We worked as well on tyre choice, which will be very important as well. We worked really close with Bridgestone to find the best tyre to optimize our package. Tyre life is critical here. Apart from that, I'm not worried about lap times because they will come when we find the best set up. We understood from the last test that for us it is more important to focus on tyre life to be able to perform consistently for 22 laps, a race length. At the moment, a couple of the tyres we tried have potential but we need to confirm it tomorrow. First day is still too early to draw conclusions. Especially at this track which is not in perfect conditions yet."
Press Release issued by: Kawasaki Racing Team Press Office
t: +44 2840 624 639
f: +44 8701 325 000
m: +44 7795 660 697
e: press@kawasaki-motogp.com
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
KAWASAKI RACING TEAM PRESS OFFICE
13 FEBRUARY 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
QATAR WELCOMES THE FIRST OFFICIAL MOTOGP TEST OF 2007
The Kawasaki Racing Team resumed their intensive pre-season test schedule with the first of three days of testing at the Losail International Circuit on the outskirts of Doha in Qatar.
This official test is the first at which all the MotoGP teams and riders have participated, providing everyone with the perfect opportunity to compare progress with their rivals. This is of particular importance for Kawasaki with their new Ninja ZX-RR, as the previous incarnation of their MotoGP racer was not well suited to the Qatar circuit.
After two productive tests in Malaysia, Randy de Puniet and Olivier Jacque were quickly up to speed in Qatar today, as they continued to work on refining the set-up of their Ninja ZX-RR machines. The focus throughout the three-day test will be on identifying the best set-up and race tyre combination for when they return to Qatar for the opening race of the season in three weeks time.
Randy de Puniet and his crew had to overcome minor chatter problems at the start of today's test, but this was successfully dialled out with slight modifications to set-up. After the compulsory midday break, the 25-year-old Frenchman continued with his planned test schedule, finishing with a best time of 1'57.73s after completing 88 laps of the 5.380 km Losail circuit.
Olivier Jacque also spent today working on refining the set-up of his Ninja ZX-RR. Unfortunately, the 33-year-old Frenchman was forced to cut short the opening day of testing after 67 laps, when he banged his head in a crash at turn two and was forced to go to hospital for observation.
Apart from the sore head Jacque was uninjured, but a decision as to whether the Frenchman will continue testing tomorrow will be delayed until his condition has been fully assessed.
Randy de Puniet: 88 Laps - Best Lap 1'57.73
"It was a good test. We focused on working on the set up this morning before doing some rear tyre testing for Bridgestone in the afternoon. The objective is to find a good tyre for the first race of the season, but for this moment we don't know yet which tyre will we going to use neither for the race, nor for tomorrow's race simulation. We still have some more tyres to try though. Tyre endurance is essential here and tomorrow we will check it. We also need to improve the setting as we have mainly focused on tyres today. We have to improve all the set up but mainly front suspension in order to gain more corner speed. I'm pretty fast at the fastest parts of the track but I need to improve on the first part. Today it's been the first day and I'm sure tomorrow I will be able to improve my lap times."
Naoya Kaneko: Technical Manager
"Overall, our objective was finding a good base set up for the first Grand Prix of the year, which will take place here in less than a month. Basically, we started with the best set up that we had from Sepang. First, we confirmed some of the basic set up and then did small modifications to adapt it to Losail, which is also a fast track. We worked as well on tyre choice, which will be very important as well. We worked really close with Bridgestone to find the best tyre to optimize our package. Tyre life is critical here. Apart from that, I'm not worried about lap times because they will come when we find the best set up. We understood from the last test that for us it is more important to focus on tyre life to be able to perform consistently for 22 laps, a race length. At the moment, a couple of the tyres we tried have potential but we need to confirm it tomorrow. First day is still too early to draw conclusions. Especially at this track which is not in perfect conditions yet."
Press Release issued by: Kawasaki Racing Team Press Office
t: +44 2840 624 639
f: +44 8701 325 000
m: +44 7795 660 697
e: press@kawasaki-motogp.com
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
OLIVIER JACQUE
MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2007
KAWASAKI RACING TEAM PRESS OFFICE
13 FEBRUARY 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OLIVIER JACQUE
Olivier Jacque will make a welcome return to full time racing as part of Kawasaki's new look MotoGP squad in 2007. The versatile Frenchman is one of the most experienced riders in motorcycling and can count the 250cc world championship in 2000 as the highlight of an outstanding career.
Now 33, Jacque began racing at 17 and has been on two wheels ever since, progressing through the French national 125cc series, the 250cc European championship and then to the 250cc world championship with the Tech3 Yamaha Team. After winning the world title Jacque moved up to the premier 500cc class and then into the four-stroke MotoGP championship, his success rate only hampered by a series of injuries.
Jacque came to the attention of the Kawasaki Racing Team as a wild card rider and his value as a test and development rider was quickly recognised, a role that has led to the rebirth of his race career in the factory team. As a wild card in the 2005 Chinese Grand Prix, Jacque scored Kawasaki's best MotoGP result with a superb second place. This is just one of the 35 podiums, 17 pole positions and seven victories (in 250cc) that Jacque has scored in all classes of GP racing.
Q: After two years as test rider for Kawasaki, what was your reaction when you were asked to become a full time race rider in MotoGP for the 2007 season?
A: It was a dream come true, and in some ways it was a complete surprise, but a very pleasant surprise. Actually, I was hoping to have been a race rider with Kawasaki in 2006 but they selected a young guy instead and I can understand the reasons for that decision. At the end of the 2005 season my performances were not that strong so it made sense for Kawasaki to sign a young rider for the future. But now this race contract is like a new beginning in my career.
Q: You stayed in the Kawasaki family as a test rider in 2006, but had you given up hope that one day you could return to MotoGP racing?
A: Not really, but I was happy to accept the position of test rider which has been a very interesting experience. But I did become a little bored by not racing. I was doing many, many laps which was important for Kawasaki to improve the bike but this is not like the challenge of racing, which is a great personal satisfaction. And then, at the end of last season when I knew that Shinya Nakano was leaving Kawasaki I told the team that, if there was an opportunity, I wanted to race again, because I missed racing.
Q: So you never lost the motivation to be back racing full time?
A: No. I had a very strong motivation to race again, and a very strong desire that it should be with Kawasaki because I really like the way they work in MotoGP. Plus Kawasaki is a relatively new team to MotoGP and this project, now with the 800cc regulations, is very interesting. It was also an attraction to work with people I knew from my 250cc career, like Ichiro Yoda (Racing Director), who trusts in me. And the grand prix team is a young team, with a good outlook, this appealed to me.
Q: Do you think your background as a test and development rider with Kawasaki will be of benefit now you are in the race team?
A: Yes, this experience is an advantage for me because it will assist in better understanding the direction of the technical development of the bike.
Q: And the new 800cc MotoGP class, what do you think?
A: I like the concept, it's an exciting new rule for MotoGP.
Q: And what about riding style, is there any difference between the new 800cc bikes and the previous 990cc machines?
A: I don't think there is such a big difference in riding style between the bikes. When the 800cc machines first appeared there were actually many comparisons to the riding style of a 250cc two-stroke, but now I think this comparison is not so valid. At the beginning the relative lack of power with an 800, compared to a 990, is perhaps why some riders were comparing the bikes to 250s, but not anymore.
Q: What do think is the potential of the 800cc Ninja ZX-RR and the Kawasaki team this year?
A: I think the potential will be strong, and perhaps surprise a few people. When I first rode the 800cc ZX-RR in testing it was already a very good motorcycle and during the winter programme we have developed a strong base for this season. There have not been any major problems, but as always in racing it is difficult to make predictions, especially compared to your rivals before the season has started. What is certain is that we will have to continue to work hard to constantly improve the level of our own performance.
Q: It appears there is now a lower level of electronic control on the new 800cc motors, compared to the more powerful 990s. What impact will this have on the riders?
A: Yes, that's correct. One outcome of this will be to make the competition closer between all of the manufacturers. And for the riders it will mean less electronics to deal with, and put more importance on rider input, especially over a race distance.
Q: Your teammate this year is another French rider, the emerging MotoGP star Randy de Puniet. What do you think this all-French combination?
A: For me this is a very good situation, and I have a good relationship with Randy. We have had some good times together socially, most recently in Japan. At the racetrack we have a strong working relationship, very professional. We can talk about the bike and compare our information and try to increase our speed together. It's a friendly atmosphere, this is important.
Q: How have you been preparing for the new season?
A: As soon as it was confirmed that I would be a race rider in MotoGP this year I have been doing a lot of hard training over the winter; I want to show faith in Kawasaki for this opportunity. Mainly just a lot of fitness work in the gymnasium. Unlike many riders I don't use bikes in my training, such as motocross or supermotard, I ride bikes enough during the grand prix season.
Q: Long and exhausting pre-season test days are part of the MotoGP season. Is there a difference in the approach to testing and racing?
A: In testing you have to use your experience and work time with the team in a different way, obviously to maximise the performance of the bike, and there is more time available. But during a grand prix weekend there are only two hours per day on the track before the race, so the focus is more on lap times and being ready for the race. It is more intense.
Q: You have had a long and varied grand prix career, including winning the 250cc world championship in 2000. What are some of your personal highlights?
A: The first would be winning the 250cc world championship, which was a very satisfying result for me. And the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai in 2005 was also a special moment, one that I could share with Kawasaki. It was a wet race, a lot of rain, and I finished second which was Kawasaki's best result in MotoGP. And then signing on as a factory race rider with Kawasaki was a very happy moment for me.
Q: In 2007 there are 18 races on the calendar, the longest ever GP season. What do think about this schedule?
A: I'll tell you at the end of the season, but for sure it is a lot of work!
Q: Racing motorcycles has been your life, but if were not a professional rider, what would you be doing?
A: I would like to open a sushi bar, because I love Japanese food. And I would probably be involved in the sport in some way, perhaps in a technical area with a team.
Q: You live in London, what's that like?
A: I enjoy London a lot, although it can be quite cold in winter. And there are some good sushi restaurants there, and clubs to go to with my friends. There also are some great places, like Portobello, away from the tourist areas plus the theatre - I like musical comedy. I live near the King's Road in Chelsea, the Sloane Street area, and there are always a lot of interesting things to do.
Q: You have a new helmet design this year, is that of special significance?
A: No, not really, there is no special meaning. I got together with my designer and we just wanted to make something very different for this season.
Q: What are your personal goals for the 2007 season?
A: Just to be racing at my top level, to get the best out of myself and the Kawasaki ZX-RR - that's it. If I do that I'm sure some positive results will flow during the season.
Press Release issued by: Kawasaki Racing Team Press Office
t: +44 2840 624 639
f: +44 8701 325 000
m: +44 7795 660 697
e: press@kawasaki-motogp.com
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
KAWASAKI RACING TEAM PRESS OFFICE
13 FEBRUARY 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OLIVIER JACQUE
Olivier Jacque will make a welcome return to full time racing as part of Kawasaki's new look MotoGP squad in 2007. The versatile Frenchman is one of the most experienced riders in motorcycling and can count the 250cc world championship in 2000 as the highlight of an outstanding career.
Now 33, Jacque began racing at 17 and has been on two wheels ever since, progressing through the French national 125cc series, the 250cc European championship and then to the 250cc world championship with the Tech3 Yamaha Team. After winning the world title Jacque moved up to the premier 500cc class and then into the four-stroke MotoGP championship, his success rate only hampered by a series of injuries.
Jacque came to the attention of the Kawasaki Racing Team as a wild card rider and his value as a test and development rider was quickly recognised, a role that has led to the rebirth of his race career in the factory team. As a wild card in the 2005 Chinese Grand Prix, Jacque scored Kawasaki's best MotoGP result with a superb second place. This is just one of the 35 podiums, 17 pole positions and seven victories (in 250cc) that Jacque has scored in all classes of GP racing.
Q: After two years as test rider for Kawasaki, what was your reaction when you were asked to become a full time race rider in MotoGP for the 2007 season?
A: It was a dream come true, and in some ways it was a complete surprise, but a very pleasant surprise. Actually, I was hoping to have been a race rider with Kawasaki in 2006 but they selected a young guy instead and I can understand the reasons for that decision. At the end of the 2005 season my performances were not that strong so it made sense for Kawasaki to sign a young rider for the future. But now this race contract is like a new beginning in my career.
Q: You stayed in the Kawasaki family as a test rider in 2006, but had you given up hope that one day you could return to MotoGP racing?
A: Not really, but I was happy to accept the position of test rider which has been a very interesting experience. But I did become a little bored by not racing. I was doing many, many laps which was important for Kawasaki to improve the bike but this is not like the challenge of racing, which is a great personal satisfaction. And then, at the end of last season when I knew that Shinya Nakano was leaving Kawasaki I told the team that, if there was an opportunity, I wanted to race again, because I missed racing.
Q: So you never lost the motivation to be back racing full time?
A: No. I had a very strong motivation to race again, and a very strong desire that it should be with Kawasaki because I really like the way they work in MotoGP. Plus Kawasaki is a relatively new team to MotoGP and this project, now with the 800cc regulations, is very interesting. It was also an attraction to work with people I knew from my 250cc career, like Ichiro Yoda (Racing Director), who trusts in me. And the grand prix team is a young team, with a good outlook, this appealed to me.
Q: Do you think your background as a test and development rider with Kawasaki will be of benefit now you are in the race team?
A: Yes, this experience is an advantage for me because it will assist in better understanding the direction of the technical development of the bike.
Q: And the new 800cc MotoGP class, what do you think?
A: I like the concept, it's an exciting new rule for MotoGP.
Q: And what about riding style, is there any difference between the new 800cc bikes and the previous 990cc machines?
A: I don't think there is such a big difference in riding style between the bikes. When the 800cc machines first appeared there were actually many comparisons to the riding style of a 250cc two-stroke, but now I think this comparison is not so valid. At the beginning the relative lack of power with an 800, compared to a 990, is perhaps why some riders were comparing the bikes to 250s, but not anymore.
Q: What do think is the potential of the 800cc Ninja ZX-RR and the Kawasaki team this year?
A: I think the potential will be strong, and perhaps surprise a few people. When I first rode the 800cc ZX-RR in testing it was already a very good motorcycle and during the winter programme we have developed a strong base for this season. There have not been any major problems, but as always in racing it is difficult to make predictions, especially compared to your rivals before the season has started. What is certain is that we will have to continue to work hard to constantly improve the level of our own performance.
Q: It appears there is now a lower level of electronic control on the new 800cc motors, compared to the more powerful 990s. What impact will this have on the riders?
A: Yes, that's correct. One outcome of this will be to make the competition closer between all of the manufacturers. And for the riders it will mean less electronics to deal with, and put more importance on rider input, especially over a race distance.
Q: Your teammate this year is another French rider, the emerging MotoGP star Randy de Puniet. What do you think this all-French combination?
A: For me this is a very good situation, and I have a good relationship with Randy. We have had some good times together socially, most recently in Japan. At the racetrack we have a strong working relationship, very professional. We can talk about the bike and compare our information and try to increase our speed together. It's a friendly atmosphere, this is important.
Q: How have you been preparing for the new season?
A: As soon as it was confirmed that I would be a race rider in MotoGP this year I have been doing a lot of hard training over the winter; I want to show faith in Kawasaki for this opportunity. Mainly just a lot of fitness work in the gymnasium. Unlike many riders I don't use bikes in my training, such as motocross or supermotard, I ride bikes enough during the grand prix season.
Q: Long and exhausting pre-season test days are part of the MotoGP season. Is there a difference in the approach to testing and racing?
A: In testing you have to use your experience and work time with the team in a different way, obviously to maximise the performance of the bike, and there is more time available. But during a grand prix weekend there are only two hours per day on the track before the race, so the focus is more on lap times and being ready for the race. It is more intense.
Q: You have had a long and varied grand prix career, including winning the 250cc world championship in 2000. What are some of your personal highlights?
A: The first would be winning the 250cc world championship, which was a very satisfying result for me. And the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai in 2005 was also a special moment, one that I could share with Kawasaki. It was a wet race, a lot of rain, and I finished second which was Kawasaki's best result in MotoGP. And then signing on as a factory race rider with Kawasaki was a very happy moment for me.
Q: In 2007 there are 18 races on the calendar, the longest ever GP season. What do think about this schedule?
A: I'll tell you at the end of the season, but for sure it is a lot of work!
Q: Racing motorcycles has been your life, but if were not a professional rider, what would you be doing?
A: I would like to open a sushi bar, because I love Japanese food. And I would probably be involved in the sport in some way, perhaps in a technical area with a team.
Q: You live in London, what's that like?
A: I enjoy London a lot, although it can be quite cold in winter. And there are some good sushi restaurants there, and clubs to go to with my friends. There also are some great places, like Portobello, away from the tourist areas plus the theatre - I like musical comedy. I live near the King's Road in Chelsea, the Sloane Street area, and there are always a lot of interesting things to do.
Q: You have a new helmet design this year, is that of special significance?
A: No, not really, there is no special meaning. I got together with my designer and we just wanted to make something very different for this season.
Q: What are your personal goals for the 2007 season?
A: Just to be racing at my top level, to get the best out of myself and the Kawasaki ZX-RR - that's it. If I do that I'm sure some positive results will flow during the season.
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RANDY DE PUNIET
MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2007
KAWASAKI RACING TEAM PRESS OFFICE
12 FEBRUARY 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RANDY DE PUNIET
Randy de Puniet is one of the emerging young stars of MotoGP, entering his second season at the elite level of racing with Kawasaki. By his own judgement his rookie season in 2006 was not easy, a learning year slowed by some unlucky crashes and injuries.
But, having achieved a childhood dream of reaching MotoGP, the five-time 250cc GP winner is now aiming for success in the premier class. He is intent on improving on his rookie season result of 16th in the championship standings, and the 25 year-old Frenchman has shown impressive speed in pre-season testing, with a smooth transition to the new 800cc ZX-RR.
In 2007 he will race alongside the experienced Olivier Jacque in an all-French squad at Kawasaki. From scooter racing as a youngster to the ZX-RR in 2007, De Puniet is out show to that he has a winning future with Kawasaki in MotoGP.
Q: What are your feelings in advance of your second season in MotoGP with Kawasaki?
A: I'm feeling very positive about the new season, I feel very settled now with the Kawasaki team. One of the most important things for me as a rider is that my crew chief and mechanics are same as last year; it is very good to have the same staff. We did a lot of hard work last year, even though my results were not that satisfying, and I'm looking forward to a much stronger season.
Q: Looking back, what were some of the problems you encountered last year?
A: As a rookie I had a lot to learn and everyone understood that, but even so I thought I was unlucky with some crashes and injuries. I was an innocent victim of that big, six-rider crash in the Barcelona race and those things do not help in your rookie season. But I'm looking ahead, not back, this is a new year and I'm very positive.
Q: Have you set any goals that you would like to achieve?
A: My first target is to improve at every race and improve my consistency over the race distance, which is what I have been working on during the winter testing. We have a very good base with the new 800cc ZX-RR and I'm looking to go a step forward with my own riding performance. But there are now a lot of factory bikes and very good riders in MotoGP, so it will not be easy.
Q: How have you had to adapt your style to riding the new 800cc machine?
A: Without the same level of power as with the previous 990cc bike you brake later and carry more corner speed, so I have done a lot of work on adjusting my style to suit the new bike. For me, it's a nice feeling as a rider on the 800, my first impression was very positive and after many laps in testing I'm enjoying it even more.
Q: What do you feel will be the important areas for a fast lap time on the 800?
A: Perhaps the key factor this season will be good tyre life and durability, especially at the end of the races because of the close competition. And braking stability will also be very important, as this will assist in carrying higher corner speeds.
Q: You come from a background of 250cc grands prix, has this helped in the transition to the 800cc concept?
A: Not so much, because I don't think the 250cc riding style is exactly what is required on the 800. Now on the 800cc ZX-RR I'm working on moving my weight around to able to pick the bike up earlier on corner exit, and get on the throttle earlier. And during the winter tests I have been concentrating on doing race simulations, so that I can understand how to change my style towards the end of race when the tyre performance is going down, to be more consistent. At some of the tests I have done a long race run each day.
Q: How have you prepared for the 2007 season?
A: I have done a lot of cycling and motocross, and also some supermotard riding. In the winter break I have been out with some other French riders, Regis Laconi and Fabien Foret, and we do 45 minute runs on motocross bikes, which I think is more exhausting than a MotoGP race. I'm hoping this will help my endurance over the race distance this season. I've also done some work in the gym, but once the season starts you need to balance fitness with recovery time, because it's a long year.
Q: For the first time there will 18 races in the MotoGP championship, what do think about this?
A: I like racing so this is not a problem for me. The difficult part will be in May and until the end of June, that is a busy period on the calendar, but it's the same for everyone. This season will be an important one for me, so I hope there are not too many surprises.
Q: Did you get some time for holidays and to relax during the winter break?
A: Yes, I was in Ireland with my girlfriend for ten days and then mainly at home training, maintaining my fitness and just relaxing.
Q: And where is home for you?
A: I live in Andorra. It's a nice place and in the winter there is snow, which is a lot of fun, plus I have many friends there.
Q: And this year there are two French riders in the Kawasaki team...
A: It's great, the more French riders in MotoGP the better. For Kawasaki this was the best choice this season because Olivier has been the test rider and doing a lot of work with the team. I already had a two year contract and I'm happy OJ will be racing with us this year.
Q: With less electronic control on the 800cc motors this year will this mean the opportunity for greater rider input?
A: Yes, there will be more influence from the rider and I prefer that, especially towards the end of a race when you have to manage the tyres. Fortunately it is not like F1, this is important, because in MotoGP the rider can make the difference.
Q: What is the difference between testing and racing?
A: Testing is more relaxed even though it is an eight hour day at the track, which can sometimes mean 85 laps. But you do not have the same pressure as a race weekend when there is less time. At the race weekends I try to carry over that relaxed approach because when you are relaxed it is easier to perform at your maximum.
Q: Do you have some favourite tracks in MotoGP?
A: I like the fast circuits, like Mugello, Sepang and Barcelona but not so much tracks like China and Estoril.
Q: What is the best part of being a MotoGP rider?
A: Just to be able to ride these bikes, which are at the top level of performance in motorcycling. My dream is keep doing this for a long time and become one of the top riders in the world.
Q: This year you will race with number 14, not your usual number 17. Why?
A: Last year was not a good season for me so I thought I would change from number 17. I wanted to use number 7 but Carlos Checa uses this number - so it is 14, two times seven.
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KAWASAKI RACING TEAM PRESS OFFICE
12 FEBRUARY 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RANDY DE PUNIET
Randy de Puniet is one of the emerging young stars of MotoGP, entering his second season at the elite level of racing with Kawasaki. By his own judgement his rookie season in 2006 was not easy, a learning year slowed by some unlucky crashes and injuries.
But, having achieved a childhood dream of reaching MotoGP, the five-time 250cc GP winner is now aiming for success in the premier class. He is intent on improving on his rookie season result of 16th in the championship standings, and the 25 year-old Frenchman has shown impressive speed in pre-season testing, with a smooth transition to the new 800cc ZX-RR.
In 2007 he will race alongside the experienced Olivier Jacque in an all-French squad at Kawasaki. From scooter racing as a youngster to the ZX-RR in 2007, De Puniet is out show to that he has a winning future with Kawasaki in MotoGP.
Q: What are your feelings in advance of your second season in MotoGP with Kawasaki?
A: I'm feeling very positive about the new season, I feel very settled now with the Kawasaki team. One of the most important things for me as a rider is that my crew chief and mechanics are same as last year; it is very good to have the same staff. We did a lot of hard work last year, even though my results were not that satisfying, and I'm looking forward to a much stronger season.
Q: Looking back, what were some of the problems you encountered last year?
A: As a rookie I had a lot to learn and everyone understood that, but even so I thought I was unlucky with some crashes and injuries. I was an innocent victim of that big, six-rider crash in the Barcelona race and those things do not help in your rookie season. But I'm looking ahead, not back, this is a new year and I'm very positive.
Q: Have you set any goals that you would like to achieve?
A: My first target is to improve at every race and improve my consistency over the race distance, which is what I have been working on during the winter testing. We have a very good base with the new 800cc ZX-RR and I'm looking to go a step forward with my own riding performance. But there are now a lot of factory bikes and very good riders in MotoGP, so it will not be easy.
Q: How have you had to adapt your style to riding the new 800cc machine?
A: Without the same level of power as with the previous 990cc bike you brake later and carry more corner speed, so I have done a lot of work on adjusting my style to suit the new bike. For me, it's a nice feeling as a rider on the 800, my first impression was very positive and after many laps in testing I'm enjoying it even more.
Q: What do you feel will be the important areas for a fast lap time on the 800?
A: Perhaps the key factor this season will be good tyre life and durability, especially at the end of the races because of the close competition. And braking stability will also be very important, as this will assist in carrying higher corner speeds.
Q: You come from a background of 250cc grands prix, has this helped in the transition to the 800cc concept?
A: Not so much, because I don't think the 250cc riding style is exactly what is required on the 800. Now on the 800cc ZX-RR I'm working on moving my weight around to able to pick the bike up earlier on corner exit, and get on the throttle earlier. And during the winter tests I have been concentrating on doing race simulations, so that I can understand how to change my style towards the end of race when the tyre performance is going down, to be more consistent. At some of the tests I have done a long race run each day.
Q: How have you prepared for the 2007 season?
A: I have done a lot of cycling and motocross, and also some supermotard riding. In the winter break I have been out with some other French riders, Regis Laconi and Fabien Foret, and we do 45 minute runs on motocross bikes, which I think is more exhausting than a MotoGP race. I'm hoping this will help my endurance over the race distance this season. I've also done some work in the gym, but once the season starts you need to balance fitness with recovery time, because it's a long year.
Q: For the first time there will 18 races in the MotoGP championship, what do think about this?
A: I like racing so this is not a problem for me. The difficult part will be in May and until the end of June, that is a busy period on the calendar, but it's the same for everyone. This season will be an important one for me, so I hope there are not too many surprises.
Q: Did you get some time for holidays and to relax during the winter break?
A: Yes, I was in Ireland with my girlfriend for ten days and then mainly at home training, maintaining my fitness and just relaxing.
Q: And where is home for you?
A: I live in Andorra. It's a nice place and in the winter there is snow, which is a lot of fun, plus I have many friends there.
Q: And this year there are two French riders in the Kawasaki team...
A: It's great, the more French riders in MotoGP the better. For Kawasaki this was the best choice this season because Olivier has been the test rider and doing a lot of work with the team. I already had a two year contract and I'm happy OJ will be racing with us this year.
Q: With less electronic control on the 800cc motors this year will this mean the opportunity for greater rider input?
A: Yes, there will be more influence from the rider and I prefer that, especially towards the end of a race when you have to manage the tyres. Fortunately it is not like F1, this is important, because in MotoGP the rider can make the difference.
Q: What is the difference between testing and racing?
A: Testing is more relaxed even though it is an eight hour day at the track, which can sometimes mean 85 laps. But you do not have the same pressure as a race weekend when there is less time. At the race weekends I try to carry over that relaxed approach because when you are relaxed it is easier to perform at your maximum.
Q: Do you have some favourite tracks in MotoGP?
A: I like the fast circuits, like Mugello, Sepang and Barcelona but not so much tracks like China and Estoril.
Q: What is the best part of being a MotoGP rider?
A: Just to be able to ride these bikes, which are at the top level of performance in motorcycling. My dream is keep doing this for a long time and become one of the top riders in the world.
Q: This year you will race with number 14, not your usual number 17. Why?
A: Last year was not a good season for me so I thought I would change from number 17. I wanted to use number 7 but Carlos Checa uses this number - so it is 14, two times seven.
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SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION TO SECOND SEPANG TEST FOR KAWASAKI
MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2007
KAWASAKI RACING TEAM PRESS OFFICE
07 FEBRUARY 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION TO SECOND SEPANG TEST FOR KAWASAKI
Randy de Puniet and Olivier Jacque confirmed during three more days of testing at the Sepang circuit this week that Kawasaki's new 800cc Ninja ZX-RR is on track for a competitive race debut at the Grand Prix of Qatar in just four weeks time.
Both Kawasaki riders used three uninterrupted days of track time in Malaysia to focus on chassis and suspension set-up, as well as evaluating new tyres from Bridgestone that have been developed specifically for the new 800cc MotoGP racers.
This intensive test schedule included a race simulation for both riders on each of the three days, during which they completing more than 400 laps of the 5.543 km Sepang circuit.
Both riders reported a noticeable improvement as rear tyre grip deteriorated towards the end of their race simulations, with the performance drop off due to reduced rear traction seen during the last Sepang test being noticeably reduced.
For Olivier Jacque, this second test provided another opportunity to prepare for his first full season in the MotoGP class since 2003. One of the most experienced riders on this year's MotoGP grid, the former World Champion has quickly settled in to the role of factory rider again, and has built up a good working relationship with his new crew, and his new crew chief, Fiorenzo Fanali.
With a year of experience on the 990cc Ninja ZX-RR and Bridgestone tyres, Randy de Puniet was again the faster of the two Kawasaki riders during this second three-day test.
The 24-year-old Frenchman completed a marathon 237 laps of the Sepang circuit over the course of the test, refining both the set-up of the bike and adapting his riding style to post consistent lap times throughout.
The Kawasaki Racing Team will now move on to the Doha International Circuit in Qatar for their third pre-season test, which will run from 13-15 February.
Randy de Puniet: 237 Laps - Best Lap 2'02.05
"We've had a good three days. The consistency of my lap times has improved with each race simulation, which I'm obviously happy about. This is basically down to small changes in the set-up of the bike, but I've also adapted slightly my riding style to get the best from the bike as well. Ideally I would have liked to set my fastest lap of the test on the final day, but it was at least 10 degrees hotter today than it was for the first two days, which meant it just wasn't possible. Now, after two successful tests at Sepang, I'm looking forward to riding the bike at Qatar and Jerez, where I'm confident that we will be able to confirm we have found a good base set-up on the new Ninja ZX-RR."
Olivier Jacque: 193 Laps - Best Lap 2'02.58
"It's been a pretty exhausting test. We've run a few race simulations to check reliability, and that's always hard physically in the heat here in Malaysia. But, while it has been hard work, I'm very happy with what we've achieved over the three days. I understand better the set-up of the bike, and also the effect that changes to the set-up have on overall performance. This is important for the future. I felt better and better on the bike with each day, and that could be seen in the improvement of my lap times, but there is definitely still more to come. I'm not pushing so hard right now, as I'm still adapting to being a racer again after spending so long as a development rider, but I know what I am capable of and I know the speed will be there come the first race. So, overall, a very positive test for us."
Naoya Kaneko: Technical Manager
"Our main focus has been on the performance of our bike over race distance. We have run several race simulations over the three days and we've seen significant improvements as a result of set-up changes and new tyres from Bridgestone. The fact that we had three uninterrupted days of testing, with the riders out on track from ten in the morning until six at night, means that we've also managed to collect plenty of data that we will now feed into our development process. Yes, we still have some work to do ahead of the first race, but this second successful test confirms that we are definitely moving in the right direction with the bike."
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KAWASAKI RACING TEAM PRESS OFFICE
07 FEBRUARY 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION TO SECOND SEPANG TEST FOR KAWASAKI
Randy de Puniet and Olivier Jacque confirmed during three more days of testing at the Sepang circuit this week that Kawasaki's new 800cc Ninja ZX-RR is on track for a competitive race debut at the Grand Prix of Qatar in just four weeks time.
Both Kawasaki riders used three uninterrupted days of track time in Malaysia to focus on chassis and suspension set-up, as well as evaluating new tyres from Bridgestone that have been developed specifically for the new 800cc MotoGP racers.
This intensive test schedule included a race simulation for both riders on each of the three days, during which they completing more than 400 laps of the 5.543 km Sepang circuit.
Both riders reported a noticeable improvement as rear tyre grip deteriorated towards the end of their race simulations, with the performance drop off due to reduced rear traction seen during the last Sepang test being noticeably reduced.
For Olivier Jacque, this second test provided another opportunity to prepare for his first full season in the MotoGP class since 2003. One of the most experienced riders on this year's MotoGP grid, the former World Champion has quickly settled in to the role of factory rider again, and has built up a good working relationship with his new crew, and his new crew chief, Fiorenzo Fanali.
With a year of experience on the 990cc Ninja ZX-RR and Bridgestone tyres, Randy de Puniet was again the faster of the two Kawasaki riders during this second three-day test.
The 24-year-old Frenchman completed a marathon 237 laps of the Sepang circuit over the course of the test, refining both the set-up of the bike and adapting his riding style to post consistent lap times throughout.
The Kawasaki Racing Team will now move on to the Doha International Circuit in Qatar for their third pre-season test, which will run from 13-15 February.
Randy de Puniet: 237 Laps - Best Lap 2'02.05
"We've had a good three days. The consistency of my lap times has improved with each race simulation, which I'm obviously happy about. This is basically down to small changes in the set-up of the bike, but I've also adapted slightly my riding style to get the best from the bike as well. Ideally I would have liked to set my fastest lap of the test on the final day, but it was at least 10 degrees hotter today than it was for the first two days, which meant it just wasn't possible. Now, after two successful tests at Sepang, I'm looking forward to riding the bike at Qatar and Jerez, where I'm confident that we will be able to confirm we have found a good base set-up on the new Ninja ZX-RR."
Olivier Jacque: 193 Laps - Best Lap 2'02.58
"It's been a pretty exhausting test. We've run a few race simulations to check reliability, and that's always hard physically in the heat here in Malaysia. But, while it has been hard work, I'm very happy with what we've achieved over the three days. I understand better the set-up of the bike, and also the effect that changes to the set-up have on overall performance. This is important for the future. I felt better and better on the bike with each day, and that could be seen in the improvement of my lap times, but there is definitely still more to come. I'm not pushing so hard right now, as I'm still adapting to being a racer again after spending so long as a development rider, but I know what I am capable of and I know the speed will be there come the first race. So, overall, a very positive test for us."
Naoya Kaneko: Technical Manager
"Our main focus has been on the performance of our bike over race distance. We have run several race simulations over the three days and we've seen significant improvements as a result of set-up changes and new tyres from Bridgestone. The fact that we had three uninterrupted days of testing, with the riders out on track from ten in the morning until six at night, means that we've also managed to collect plenty of data that we will now feed into our development process. Yes, we still have some work to do ahead of the first race, but this second successful test confirms that we are definitely moving in the right direction with the bike."
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Uma volta na pista com Miguel Praia no autódromo de Estoril
Uma volta na pista com Miguel Praia no autódromo de Estoril
Que tal um pouco de adrenalina nas pistas?
Uma volta com uma Honda CBR 600 RR com Miguel Praia no autódromo de Estoril no dia 17 de Dezembro. O evento será realizado com a mesma moto que Miguel dicputou o Campeonato do Mundo de Supersport.
Mais detalhes em: www.miguel-praia.com
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
Que tal um pouco de adrenalina nas pistas?
Uma volta com uma Honda CBR 600 RR com Miguel Praia no autódromo de Estoril no dia 17 de Dezembro. O evento será realizado com a mesma moto que Miguel dicputou o Campeonato do Mundo de Supersport.
Mais detalhes em: www.miguel-praia.com
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
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10/03/2007 - Losail - Qatar
O CIRCUITO
Localizado nos arredores da capital do Qatar, Doha, o Circuito Internacional de Losail teve um custo de 47 milhões de euros (quase R$ 185 milhões), e recebeu o Campeonato do Mundo da MotoGP pela primeira vez em 2004.
O circuito foi aberto oficialmente no dia 9 de julho de 2004, em uma cerimônia especial na qual Randy Mamola teve o privilégio de dar as primeiras voltas históricas, as obras foram completadas com a construção do paddock.
Situado nos arredores da capital do país, Doha, o ex-piloto do Campeonato Mundial da 500cc, Randy Mamola fez história ao ser o primeiro piloto a realizar uma volta completa no Circuito Internacional de Losail do Qatar em uma moto da MotoGP, e ficou encantado com o circuito, cenário da 1ª etapa da temporada 2007.
Mamola foi por quatro vezes vice-campeão da categoria máxima no Campeonato Mundial, ele completou várias voltas no circuito, que tem uma extensão de 5.4 km, a bordo de uma Ducati Desmosedici. "Ser o primeiro piloto a rodar neste circuito em uma moto da MotoGP é uma grande honra para mim e para toda a equipe Ducati Marlboro", comentou Mamola. " Fiquei muito impressionado, o circuito é realmente fantástico. Há algumas curvas muito interessantes, parecidas com a de outros circuitos do mundial, assim como diversos pontos para ultrapassagem".
"Por exemplo, a primeira curva é muito similar a de Sepang, e depois há uma chicane que me lembra muito Estoril. Depois há uma série de curvas a direita, similares as de Welkom. O traçado ajuda a entrar rápido nas curvas e em função das diferentes formas de pilotagem do pilotos ".
Pole Position - Esquerda * Extensão - 5.400 metros * Maior Reta - 1.086 metros * Curvas para esquerda - 6 * Curvas para direita -10 * Largura - 12 metros
MOTOGP
STONER VENCE NO QATAR
Casey Stoner esteve impressionante neste primeiro Grande Prêmio com as motos de 800cc, passando Valentino Rossi nos momentos iniciais da prova e vencendo a primeira corrida da categoria máxima com grande categoria e sem se deixar afetar pela pressão imposta por Valentino Rossi.
Os dois pilotos travaram uma grande batalha ao longo de toda a corrida, com Rossi conseguindo recuperar a liderança por breves momentos, mas a velocidade de ponta da Desmosedici GP7 foi determinante na vitória de Stoner.
Enquanto isso, Dani Pedrosa apossou-se da terceira posição, chegando mesmo a importunar o italiano no início da corrida, mas um erro do espanhol acabou por fazer com que abrisse muita distância do italiano, tornando impossível uma recuperação para poder conquistar o segundo posto. John Hopkins tentou tirar o melhor proveito do erro de Pedrosa, mas a verdade é que a Rizla Suzuki não apresentou o rendimento necessário nesta primeira corrida da temporada.
Marco Melandri terminou na quinta posição, o segundo melhor entre as Honda, e bateu Colin Edwards que não conseguiu uma performance similar as sessões de treinos. Chris Vermeulen levou a outra Suzuki ao sétimo posto, ficando à frente do Campeão do Mundo de MotoGP Nicky Hayden, que começou a defesa do título de forma pouco positiva. O brasileiro Alex Barros levou a Ducati da equipe satélite Pramac d'Antin ao nono posto, fechando o TOP 10 ficou Shinya Nakano.
Pos.| Piloto | Pais | Equipe | Marca | Tempo
1 Casey STONER AUS Ducati Marlboro Team DUCATI 43'02.788
2 Valentino ROSSI ITA Fiat Yamaha Team YAMAHA 43'05.626
3 Dani PEDROSA SPA Repsol Honda Team HONDA 43'11.318
4 John HOPKINS USA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP SUZUKI 43'11.859
5 Marco MELANDRI ITA Honda Gresini HONDA 43'20.221
6 Colin EDWARDS USA Fiat Yamaha Team YAMAHA 43'21.435
7 Chris VERMEULEN AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP SUZUKI 43'25.704
8 Nicky HAYDEN USA Repsol Honda Team HONDA 43'25.845
9 Alex BARROS BRA Pramac d'Antin DUCATI 43'28.749
10 Shinya NAKANO JPN Konica Minolta Honda HONDA 43'31.244
11 Alex HOFMANN GER Pramac d'Antin DUCATI 43'37.817
12 Olivier JACQUE FRA Kawasaki Racing Team KAWASAKI 43'45.736
13 Kenny ROBERTS JR USA Team Roberts KR212V 43'45.765
14 Toni ELIAS SPA Honda Gresini HONDA 43'45.777
15 Sylvain GUINTOLI FRA Dunlop Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 43'54.427
16 Makoto TAMADA JPN Dunlop Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 44'00.641
Não Terminaram:
Andrew PITT AUS Ilmor GP ILMOR GP 30'31.099
Carlos CHECA SPA Honda LCR HONDA 15'53.958
Randy DE PUNIET FRA Kawasaki Racing Team KAWASAKI 13'56.908
Loris CAPIROSSI ITA Ducati Marlboro Team DUCATI 11'53.279
Jeremy McWILLIAMS GBR Ilmor GP ILMOR GP
250CC
Lorenzo inicia defesa do título com vitória no Qatar
Tirando os primeiros metros da corrida em que começou por ser surpreendido por Thomas Lüthi após a largada, a verdade é que Jorge Lorenzo (Fortuna Aprilia) não podia ter começado a defesa do título da 250cc de melhor forma, já que conseguiu a pole, volta mais rápida e uma incontestável vitória no Qatar, numa corrida onde rodou sempre isolado. Fechando o pódio ficaram Alex de Angelis, da Aprilia Master MVA Aspar, e Hector Barberá (Team Toth).
Na quarta posição ficou o estreante e ex-campeão do Mundo da 125cc Thomas Lüthi (Emmi Caffé Latte), que bateu a primeira Honda, a de Andrea Dovizioso (Humangest Honda), que não ficou muito satisfeito com o resultado. Logo atrás ficou Roberto Locatelli (Metis Gilera), seguindo-se o companheiro de equipe de Dovizioso, o japonês Yuki Takahashi. Julian Simón (Repsol Honda), Marco Simoncelli (Metis Gilera) e Shuhei Aoyama (Repsol Honda) fecharam o Top 10.
O Campeão do Mundo em título da 125cc, Álvaro Bautista (Master MVA Aspar), abandonou a prova devido a queda na fase final da corrida.
Pos.|Piloto | Pais | Equipe | Marca | Tempo
1 Jorge LORENZO SPA Fortuna Aprilia APRILIA 40'23.753
2 Alex DE ANGELIS RSM Master - MVA Aspar APRILIA 40'24.977
3 Hector BARBERA SPA Team Toth Aprilia APRILIA 40'26.664
4 Thomas LUTHI SWI Emmi - Caffe Latte Aprilia APRILIA 40'26.987
5 Andrea DOVIZIOSO ITA Humangest Racing Team 250cc HONDA 40'36.451
6 Roberto LOCATELLI ITA Metis Gilera GILERA 40'45.321
7 Yuki TAKAHASHI JPN Humangest Racing Team 250cc HONDA 40'55.293
8 Julian SIMON SPA Repsol Honda 250cc HONDA 41'04.220
9 Marco SIMONCELLI ITA Metis Gilera GILERA 41'09.945
10 Shuhei AOYAMA JPN Repsol Honda 250cc HONDA 41'22.431
11 Aleix ESPARGARO SPA Blusens Aprilia APRILIA 41'26.515
12 Fabrizio LAI ITA Campetella Racing APRILIA 41'31.468
13 Anthony WEST AUS Team Sicilia APRILIA 41'34.375
14 Ratthapark WILAIROT THA Thai Honda PTT-SAG HONDA 41'35.347
15 Dirk HEIDOLF GER Kiefer - Bos - Sotin Racing APRILIA 41'36.252
16 Jules CLUZEL FRA Angaia Racing APRILIA 41'47.504
17 Alex BALDOLINI ITA Kiefer - Bos - Sotin Racing APRILIA 41'56.896
18 Eugene LAVERTY IRL Honda LCR HONDA 42'02.211
19 Imre TOTH HUN Team Toth Aprilia APRILIA 42'02.301
Não terminaram:
36 Mika KALLIO FIN Red Bull KTM 250 KTM 36'43.436
9 Arturo TIZON SPA Blusens Aprilia Germany APRILIA 29'21.099
44 Taro SEKIGUCHI JPN Campetella Racing APRILIA 21'11.863
17 Karel ABRAHAM CZE Cardion AB Motoracing APRILIA 14'42.349
19 Alvaro BAUTISTA SPA Master - MVA Aspar APRILIA 4'12.302
4 Hiroshi AOYAMA JPN Red Bull KTM 250 KTM 4'12.914
125CC
Faubel vence primeiro duelo do ano na 125cc
Héctor Faubel foi o primeiro grande vencedor da temporada 2007 do Campeonato do Mundo da 125cc disputado hoje (10/03) no Qatar, batendo seu companheiro de equipe da Bancaja Aspar, Gabor Talmacsi, quase em cima da linha de chegada. Um resultado que permitiu ao espanhol converter-se assim no primeiro piloto a vencer a última corrida de uma temporada e a primeira da temporada seguinte, desde Masao Azuma em 2000 e 2001.
A prova começou com Talmacsi largando da pole, seguido por Héctor Faubel, Mattia Pasini e Lukas Pesek. Faubel não esperou sequer pela primeira volta para assumir e superar o húngaro. De forma gradativa, os dois pilotos da Aspar foram construindo a primeira vantagem face ao pelotão. Mattia Pasini, que largou do terceiro posto do grid, teve de entrar nos boxes devido a um problema com a sua Aprilia.
Já no meio da corrida, Héctor Faubel e Gabor Talmacsi já tinham uma vantagem de quase dez segundos sobre os demais adversários e acabaram com uma luta direta pela vitória na última volta. Lukas Pesek (Valsir Seedorf Racing) completou o pódio superando o italiano Raffaele de Rosa. Simone Corsi, Tomoyoshi Koyama, Pol Espargaré, Esteve Rabat, Pablo Nieto e Alexis Masbou completaram o Top 10.
Pos.| Piloto | Pais | Equipe | Marca | Tempo
1 Hector FAUBEL SPA Bancaja Aspar APRILIA 38'12.029
2 Gabor TALMACSI HUN Bancaja Aspar APRILIA 38'12.102
3 Lukas PESEK CZE Valsir Seedorf Derbi DERBI 38'29.528
4 Raffaele DE ROSA ITA Multimedia Racing APRILIA 38'29.783
5 Simone CORSI ITA Skilled Racing Team APRILIA 38'37.671
6 Tomoyoshi KOYAMA JPN Red Bull KTM 125 KTM 38'37.906
7 Pol ESPARGARO SPA Belson Campetella Aprilia APRILIA 38'40.466
8 Esteve RABAT SPA Repsol Honda 125cc HONDA 38'40.556
9 Pablo NIETO SPA Blusens Aprilia APRILIA 38'40.737
10 Alexis MASBOU FRA FFM Honda GP 125 HONDA 38'45.698
11 Joan OLIVE SPA Polaris World APRILIA 38'52.694
12 Bradley SMITH GBR Repsol Honda 125cc HONDA 38'52.708
13 Michael RANSEDER AUT Ajo Motorsport DERBI 38'52.944
14 Mike DI MEGLIO FRA Humangest Racing Team 125cc HONDA 38'53.700
15 Andrea IANNONE ITA WTR Team APRILIA 38'53.793
16 Nicolas TEROL SPA Valsir Seedorf Derbi DERBI 39'00.672
17 Sandro CORTESE GER Emmi - Caffe Latte Aprilia APRILIA 39'00.685
18 Lorenzo ZANETTI ITA Team Sicilia APRILIA 39'00.887
19 Randy KRUMMENACHER SWI Red Bull KTM 125 KTM 39'15.189
20 Dominique AEGERTER SWI Multimedia Racing APRILIA 39'35.103
21 Joey LITJENS NED Arie Molenaar Racing HONDA 39'35.176
22 Steve BONSEY USA Red Bull KTM 125 KTM 39'43.550
23 Roberto TAMBURINI ITA Team Sicilia APRILIA 40'11.181
24 Hugo VAN DEN BERG NED Blusens Aprilia APRILIA 40'12.069
Não Terminaram:
Daniel WEBB GBR Arie Molenaar Racing HONDA 35'22.317
Mattia PASINI ITA Polaris World APRILIA 32'57.330
Stefano BIANCO ITA WTR Team APRILIA 30'34.494
Sergio GADEA SPA Bancaja Aspar APRILIA 26'00.652
Simone GROTZKYJ ITA Multimedia Racing APRILIA 15'58.480
Federico SANDI ITA Skilled Racing Team APRILIA 8'46.936
Robert MURESAN ROU Ajo Motorsport DERBI 7'19.450
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10/03/2007 - Losail - Qatar
O CIRCUITO
Localizado nos arredores da capital do Qatar, Doha, o Circuito Internacional de Losail teve um custo de 47 milhões de euros (quase R$ 185 milhões), e recebeu o Campeonato do Mundo da MotoGP pela primeira vez em 2004.
O circuito foi aberto oficialmente no dia 9 de julho de 2004, em uma cerimônia especial na qual Randy Mamola teve o privilégio de dar as primeiras voltas históricas, as obras foram completadas com a construção do paddock.
Situado nos arredores da capital do país, Doha, o ex-piloto do Campeonato Mundial da 500cc, Randy Mamola fez história ao ser o primeiro piloto a realizar uma volta completa no Circuito Internacional de Losail do Qatar em uma moto da MotoGP, e ficou encantado com o circuito, cenário da 1ª etapa da temporada 2007.
Mamola foi por quatro vezes vice-campeão da categoria máxima no Campeonato Mundial, ele completou várias voltas no circuito, que tem uma extensão de 5.4 km, a bordo de uma Ducati Desmosedici. "Ser o primeiro piloto a rodar neste circuito em uma moto da MotoGP é uma grande honra para mim e para toda a equipe Ducati Marlboro", comentou Mamola. " Fiquei muito impressionado, o circuito é realmente fantástico. Há algumas curvas muito interessantes, parecidas com a de outros circuitos do mundial, assim como diversos pontos para ultrapassagem".
"Por exemplo, a primeira curva é muito similar a de Sepang, e depois há uma chicane que me lembra muito Estoril. Depois há uma série de curvas a direita, similares as de Welkom. O traçado ajuda a entrar rápido nas curvas e em função das diferentes formas de pilotagem do pilotos ".
Pole Position - Esquerda * Extensão - 5.400 metros * Maior Reta - 1.086 metros * Curvas para esquerda - 6 * Curvas para direita -10 * Largura - 12 metros
MOTOGP
STONER VENCE NO QATAR
Casey Stoner esteve impressionante neste primeiro Grande Prêmio com as motos de 800cc, passando Valentino Rossi nos momentos iniciais da prova e vencendo a primeira corrida da categoria máxima com grande categoria e sem se deixar afetar pela pressão imposta por Valentino Rossi.
Os dois pilotos travaram uma grande batalha ao longo de toda a corrida, com Rossi conseguindo recuperar a liderança por breves momentos, mas a velocidade de ponta da Desmosedici GP7 foi determinante na vitória de Stoner.
Enquanto isso, Dani Pedrosa apossou-se da terceira posição, chegando mesmo a importunar o italiano no início da corrida, mas um erro do espanhol acabou por fazer com que abrisse muita distância do italiano, tornando impossível uma recuperação para poder conquistar o segundo posto. John Hopkins tentou tirar o melhor proveito do erro de Pedrosa, mas a verdade é que a Rizla Suzuki não apresentou o rendimento necessário nesta primeira corrida da temporada.
Marco Melandri terminou na quinta posição, o segundo melhor entre as Honda, e bateu Colin Edwards que não conseguiu uma performance similar as sessões de treinos. Chris Vermeulen levou a outra Suzuki ao sétimo posto, ficando à frente do Campeão do Mundo de MotoGP Nicky Hayden, que começou a defesa do título de forma pouco positiva. O brasileiro Alex Barros levou a Ducati da equipe satélite Pramac d'Antin ao nono posto, fechando o TOP 10 ficou Shinya Nakano.
Pos.| Piloto | Pais | Equipe | Marca | Tempo
1 Casey STONER AUS Ducati Marlboro Team DUCATI 43'02.788
2 Valentino ROSSI ITA Fiat Yamaha Team YAMAHA 43'05.626
3 Dani PEDROSA SPA Repsol Honda Team HONDA 43'11.318
4 John HOPKINS USA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP SUZUKI 43'11.859
5 Marco MELANDRI ITA Honda Gresini HONDA 43'20.221
6 Colin EDWARDS USA Fiat Yamaha Team YAMAHA 43'21.435
7 Chris VERMEULEN AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP SUZUKI 43'25.704
8 Nicky HAYDEN USA Repsol Honda Team HONDA 43'25.845
9 Alex BARROS BRA Pramac d'Antin DUCATI 43'28.749
10 Shinya NAKANO JPN Konica Minolta Honda HONDA 43'31.244
11 Alex HOFMANN GER Pramac d'Antin DUCATI 43'37.817
12 Olivier JACQUE FRA Kawasaki Racing Team KAWASAKI 43'45.736
13 Kenny ROBERTS JR USA Team Roberts KR212V 43'45.765
14 Toni ELIAS SPA Honda Gresini HONDA 43'45.777
15 Sylvain GUINTOLI FRA Dunlop Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 43'54.427
16 Makoto TAMADA JPN Dunlop Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 44'00.641
Não Terminaram:
Andrew PITT AUS Ilmor GP ILMOR GP 30'31.099
Carlos CHECA SPA Honda LCR HONDA 15'53.958
Randy DE PUNIET FRA Kawasaki Racing Team KAWASAKI 13'56.908
Loris CAPIROSSI ITA Ducati Marlboro Team DUCATI 11'53.279
Jeremy McWILLIAMS GBR Ilmor GP ILMOR GP
250CC
Lorenzo inicia defesa do título com vitória no Qatar
Tirando os primeiros metros da corrida em que começou por ser surpreendido por Thomas Lüthi após a largada, a verdade é que Jorge Lorenzo (Fortuna Aprilia) não podia ter começado a defesa do título da 250cc de melhor forma, já que conseguiu a pole, volta mais rápida e uma incontestável vitória no Qatar, numa corrida onde rodou sempre isolado. Fechando o pódio ficaram Alex de Angelis, da Aprilia Master MVA Aspar, e Hector Barberá (Team Toth).
Na quarta posição ficou o estreante e ex-campeão do Mundo da 125cc Thomas Lüthi (Emmi Caffé Latte), que bateu a primeira Honda, a de Andrea Dovizioso (Humangest Honda), que não ficou muito satisfeito com o resultado. Logo atrás ficou Roberto Locatelli (Metis Gilera), seguindo-se o companheiro de equipe de Dovizioso, o japonês Yuki Takahashi. Julian Simón (Repsol Honda), Marco Simoncelli (Metis Gilera) e Shuhei Aoyama (Repsol Honda) fecharam o Top 10.
O Campeão do Mundo em título da 125cc, Álvaro Bautista (Master MVA Aspar), abandonou a prova devido a queda na fase final da corrida.
Pos.|Piloto | Pais | Equipe | Marca | Tempo
1 Jorge LORENZO SPA Fortuna Aprilia APRILIA 40'23.753
2 Alex DE ANGELIS RSM Master - MVA Aspar APRILIA 40'24.977
3 Hector BARBERA SPA Team Toth Aprilia APRILIA 40'26.664
4 Thomas LUTHI SWI Emmi - Caffe Latte Aprilia APRILIA 40'26.987
5 Andrea DOVIZIOSO ITA Humangest Racing Team 250cc HONDA 40'36.451
6 Roberto LOCATELLI ITA Metis Gilera GILERA 40'45.321
7 Yuki TAKAHASHI JPN Humangest Racing Team 250cc HONDA 40'55.293
8 Julian SIMON SPA Repsol Honda 250cc HONDA 41'04.220
9 Marco SIMONCELLI ITA Metis Gilera GILERA 41'09.945
10 Shuhei AOYAMA JPN Repsol Honda 250cc HONDA 41'22.431
11 Aleix ESPARGARO SPA Blusens Aprilia APRILIA 41'26.515
12 Fabrizio LAI ITA Campetella Racing APRILIA 41'31.468
13 Anthony WEST AUS Team Sicilia APRILIA 41'34.375
14 Ratthapark WILAIROT THA Thai Honda PTT-SAG HONDA 41'35.347
15 Dirk HEIDOLF GER Kiefer - Bos - Sotin Racing APRILIA 41'36.252
16 Jules CLUZEL FRA Angaia Racing APRILIA 41'47.504
17 Alex BALDOLINI ITA Kiefer - Bos - Sotin Racing APRILIA 41'56.896
18 Eugene LAVERTY IRL Honda LCR HONDA 42'02.211
19 Imre TOTH HUN Team Toth Aprilia APRILIA 42'02.301
Não terminaram:
36 Mika KALLIO FIN Red Bull KTM 250 KTM 36'43.436
9 Arturo TIZON SPA Blusens Aprilia Germany APRILIA 29'21.099
44 Taro SEKIGUCHI JPN Campetella Racing APRILIA 21'11.863
17 Karel ABRAHAM CZE Cardion AB Motoracing APRILIA 14'42.349
19 Alvaro BAUTISTA SPA Master - MVA Aspar APRILIA 4'12.302
4 Hiroshi AOYAMA JPN Red Bull KTM 250 KTM 4'12.914
125CC
Faubel vence primeiro duelo do ano na 125cc
Héctor Faubel foi o primeiro grande vencedor da temporada 2007 do Campeonato do Mundo da 125cc disputado hoje (10/03) no Qatar, batendo seu companheiro de equipe da Bancaja Aspar, Gabor Talmacsi, quase em cima da linha de chegada. Um resultado que permitiu ao espanhol converter-se assim no primeiro piloto a vencer a última corrida de uma temporada e a primeira da temporada seguinte, desde Masao Azuma em 2000 e 2001.
A prova começou com Talmacsi largando da pole, seguido por Héctor Faubel, Mattia Pasini e Lukas Pesek. Faubel não esperou sequer pela primeira volta para assumir e superar o húngaro. De forma gradativa, os dois pilotos da Aspar foram construindo a primeira vantagem face ao pelotão. Mattia Pasini, que largou do terceiro posto do grid, teve de entrar nos boxes devido a um problema com a sua Aprilia.
Já no meio da corrida, Héctor Faubel e Gabor Talmacsi já tinham uma vantagem de quase dez segundos sobre os demais adversários e acabaram com uma luta direta pela vitória na última volta. Lukas Pesek (Valsir Seedorf Racing) completou o pódio superando o italiano Raffaele de Rosa. Simone Corsi, Tomoyoshi Koyama, Pol Espargaré, Esteve Rabat, Pablo Nieto e Alexis Masbou completaram o Top 10.
Pos.| Piloto | Pais | Equipe | Marca | Tempo
1 Hector FAUBEL SPA Bancaja Aspar APRILIA 38'12.029
2 Gabor TALMACSI HUN Bancaja Aspar APRILIA 38'12.102
3 Lukas PESEK CZE Valsir Seedorf Derbi DERBI 38'29.528
4 Raffaele DE ROSA ITA Multimedia Racing APRILIA 38'29.783
5 Simone CORSI ITA Skilled Racing Team APRILIA 38'37.671
6 Tomoyoshi KOYAMA JPN Red Bull KTM 125 KTM 38'37.906
7 Pol ESPARGARO SPA Belson Campetella Aprilia APRILIA 38'40.466
8 Esteve RABAT SPA Repsol Honda 125cc HONDA 38'40.556
9 Pablo NIETO SPA Blusens Aprilia APRILIA 38'40.737
10 Alexis MASBOU FRA FFM Honda GP 125 HONDA 38'45.698
11 Joan OLIVE SPA Polaris World APRILIA 38'52.694
12 Bradley SMITH GBR Repsol Honda 125cc HONDA 38'52.708
13 Michael RANSEDER AUT Ajo Motorsport DERBI 38'52.944
14 Mike DI MEGLIO FRA Humangest Racing Team 125cc HONDA 38'53.700
15 Andrea IANNONE ITA WTR Team APRILIA 38'53.793
16 Nicolas TEROL SPA Valsir Seedorf Derbi DERBI 39'00.672
17 Sandro CORTESE GER Emmi - Caffe Latte Aprilia APRILIA 39'00.685
18 Lorenzo ZANETTI ITA Team Sicilia APRILIA 39'00.887
19 Randy KRUMMENACHER SWI Red Bull KTM 125 KTM 39'15.189
20 Dominique AEGERTER SWI Multimedia Racing APRILIA 39'35.103
21 Joey LITJENS NED Arie Molenaar Racing HONDA 39'35.176
22 Steve BONSEY USA Red Bull KTM 125 KTM 39'43.550
23 Roberto TAMBURINI ITA Team Sicilia APRILIA 40'11.181
24 Hugo VAN DEN BERG NED Blusens Aprilia APRILIA 40'12.069
Não Terminaram:
Daniel WEBB GBR Arie Molenaar Racing HONDA 35'22.317
Mattia PASINI ITA Polaris World APRILIA 32'57.330
Stefano BIANCO ITA WTR Team APRILIA 30'34.494
Sergio GADEA SPA Bancaja Aspar APRILIA 26'00.652
Simone GROTZKYJ ITA Multimedia Racing APRILIA 15'58.480
Federico SANDI ITA Skilled Racing Team APRILIA 8'46.936
Robert MURESAN ROU Ajo Motorsport DERBI 7'19.450
Os Guerreiros do Asfalto convidam
Os Guerreiros do Asfalto convidam :
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Nas margens da Lagoa dos Patos acontece a
10º edição do Moto Lagoa - Encontro de Motociclistas
São Lourenço do Sul - RS - Brasil
de 30 de março a 01 de abril de 2007.
Faça sua reserva de hospedagem com antecedência.
Hotéis, Pousadas e Imobiliárias:
Laguna Apart Hotel (53) 32511733
Hotel das Figueiras (53) 32513155
Cabanas Recanto da Lagoa (53) 32511730
Pousada Sol Nascente (53) 32512217
Hotel Pousada Verde Água ) 53) 32513432
Vivenas de São Lourenço (53)32513443
Pousada da Figueira (53) 32511850
Pousada Garthen Haus (53)32511215
Chalés Aconchego (53) 32511719
Hotel Vilela (53) 32513475
Plaza Center Hotel (53) 32513461
Pousada Bella Lua (53) 32511629
Pusada Velho Estaleiro (53) 32511939
Motel Kalipso (53) 32514905
Motel Emoçõs (53) 32514055
Hotel Fazenda do Sobrado (53) 32512141
Imobiliária Mário Graeff (53) 32512259
Correa Imóveis (53) 32513116
Imobilária Toni Neutzling (53) 32513133
Contatos: (53) 32511143 (Sica)
(53) 32513029 (Egon)
1-folderMotoLagoa.jpg)
Nas margens da Lagoa dos Patos acontece a
10º edição do Moto Lagoa - Encontro de Motociclistas
São Lourenço do Sul - RS - Brasil
de 30 de março a 01 de abril de 2007.
Faça sua reserva de hospedagem com antecedência.
Hotéis, Pousadas e Imobiliárias:
Laguna Apart Hotel (53) 32511733
Hotel das Figueiras (53) 32513155
Cabanas Recanto da Lagoa (53) 32511730
Pousada Sol Nascente (53) 32512217
Hotel Pousada Verde Água ) 53) 32513432
Vivenas de São Lourenço (53)32513443
Pousada da Figueira (53) 32511850
Pousada Garthen Haus (53)32511215
Chalés Aconchego (53) 32511719
Hotel Vilela (53) 32513475
Plaza Center Hotel (53) 32513461
Pousada Bella Lua (53) 32511629
Pusada Velho Estaleiro (53) 32511939
Motel Kalipso (53) 32514905
Motel Emoçõs (53) 32514055
Hotel Fazenda do Sobrado (53) 32512141
Imobiliária Mário Graeff (53) 32512259
Correa Imóveis (53) 32513116
Imobilária Toni Neutzling (53) 32513133
Contatos: (53) 32511143 (Sica)
(53) 32513029 (Egon)
NEW GSX-R1000s IN DEVELOPMENT
NEW GSX-R1000s IN DEVELOPMENT
Jan 3, 2007
Team Suzuki Press Office – January 3, 2007.
Rizla Suzuki received three 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 production bikes to add to the single bike it has been using as a test bed for its new British Superbike racer.
The four bikes are in the process of being modified to Superbike rules and regulations at Rizla Suzuki’s head quarters in the Crescent Performance Centre in Verwood, Dorset. They will be fitted with the latest Ohlins gas-charged forks and rear shock, Marchesini forged magnesium wheels, Factory swing arm and tank, Yoshimura exhaust, Dunlop tyres and Crescent carbon fibre bodywork.
The 999cc in-line four cylinder engine will be tuned by Rizla Suzuki’s expert technicians using Suzuki Factory, Crescent, NGK, Pipercross and Yoshimura parts. It will produce more than 200bhp before the next test, all controlled via a state-of-the-art Motec engine management system.
“We now have four 2007 specification GSX-R1000s and they will be fully built to our initial race specification in time for the team’s next test at the start of February,” said Team Manager Simon Buckmaster. “Suzuki has pulled out all the stops to supply us these bikes as early as possible and we will spend the next month carefully building and tuning them for maximum performance on our in-house dyno before taking them on track.
“Our test at Valencia in November showed us the 2007 bike has considerable potential but that is only the start of the process. Rizla Suzuki is absolutely flat out working on the new bikes and developing them as quickly as possible. We will do whatever it takes to be as competitive as possible this season.”
Rizla Suzuki will travel to Calafat in Spain for a private two-day test on February 7th – 8th. It will be the first time both Chris Walker and Cal Crutchlow will have two bikes each to test and will herald the start of a busy eight-week test period for the team in preparation for the opening round of the 2007 Championship at Brands Hatch on Easter Bank Holiday Monday, April 9th.
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
Jan 3, 2007
Team Suzuki Press Office – January 3, 2007.
Rizla Suzuki received three 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 production bikes to add to the single bike it has been using as a test bed for its new British Superbike racer.
The four bikes are in the process of being modified to Superbike rules and regulations at Rizla Suzuki’s head quarters in the Crescent Performance Centre in Verwood, Dorset. They will be fitted with the latest Ohlins gas-charged forks and rear shock, Marchesini forged magnesium wheels, Factory swing arm and tank, Yoshimura exhaust, Dunlop tyres and Crescent carbon fibre bodywork.
The 999cc in-line four cylinder engine will be tuned by Rizla Suzuki’s expert technicians using Suzuki Factory, Crescent, NGK, Pipercross and Yoshimura parts. It will produce more than 200bhp before the next test, all controlled via a state-of-the-art Motec engine management system.
“We now have four 2007 specification GSX-R1000s and they will be fully built to our initial race specification in time for the team’s next test at the start of February,” said Team Manager Simon Buckmaster. “Suzuki has pulled out all the stops to supply us these bikes as early as possible and we will spend the next month carefully building and tuning them for maximum performance on our in-house dyno before taking them on track.
“Our test at Valencia in November showed us the 2007 bike has considerable potential but that is only the start of the process. Rizla Suzuki is absolutely flat out working on the new bikes and developing them as quickly as possible. We will do whatever it takes to be as competitive as possible this season.”
Rizla Suzuki will travel to Calafat in Spain for a private two-day test on February 7th – 8th. It will be the first time both Chris Walker and Cal Crutchlow will have two bikes each to test and will herald the start of a busy eight-week test period for the team in preparation for the opening round of the 2007 Championship at Brands Hatch on Easter Bank Holiday Monday, April 9th.
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
BIAGGI ON THE PACE IN QATAR TESTS
BIAGGI ON THE PACE IN QATAR TESTS
Dec 21, 2006
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 21, 2006.
Team Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra rider Max Biaggi posted the second fastest time behind World Superbike Champion Troy Bayliss in the Pirelli three-day test in Qatar, aboard the brand new 2007-model GSX-R1000 K7 Suzuki, that finished today.
The new machine that Biaggi and team mate Yukio Kagayama used is very different in feel to the 2006 bike and both riders worked hard at understanding and developing the bike instead of chasing lap times.
Biaggi left it until his last lap before posting his best time as Kagayama took eighth quickest time due to a mistake in tyre choice.
Both riders gave valuable feedback to the team about engine characteristics and chassis set-up and these areas will be the main focus of attention and hard work before the next tests in January.
Max Biaggi - (best lap: 1:58.9):
“I think that this track is really difficult for us and the conditions on day one didn’t help us much. The track felt a bit slippery - probably because of the sand - and I didn’t want to push too hard, too soon and crash. When the conditions improved I was able to start to understand the feeling of the bike. It definitely didn’t feel as good initially as it did during our last tests in Valencia and we soon realised that we had a lot of work to do - probably more than the others here.
For all of us, the bike is still new and we have to work on the stability of it as well as the characteristics of the engine. At the moment the engine doesn’t feel so smooth and that makes it difficult entering and exiting the corners. That, together with the behaviour of the chassis, means that I cannot get the bike to drive as smoothly as I would like.
“Like everybody else, I set my best lap time on a soft tyre- one that would not be able to last a complete race - but it was good to finish with the second best lap here. I am happy with how the team is working and am confident that they will be working just as hard on the build-up to the next tests. Suddenly the first race seems not so far away so I hope our next tests will solve some of our current problems.
Yukio Kagayama - (best lap: 2:00.1):
“I would’ve liked to have ended these tests with a faster lap time, but I am not too disappointed because we managed to do a lot of good work on the new K7 bike. Also, I think maybe our tyre choice was not so good when I was trying to do my best lap and I ended lower than I had wanted. We were a little held up by the conditions at the start of the test, but once they began to improve we were able to push a lot harder. We worked a lot on the chassis during these tests and at the end I felt that the bike was more comfortable and enjoyable to ride. We also worked on the behaviour of the engine and how to make the feeling smoother.
“I think that there are improvements still to come in both these areas. The bike feels quite different to the 2006 model and Max, I and the whole team have to understand what is going on before we can make the changes required. We have only two tests before the first race and I hope by then the bike will be ready. A lot will depend on what we find in the next tests, but my feeling is quite positive.”
Winter tests: 19-21 December - Best laps 1 Bayliss (Aus-Ducati) 1’58”1; 2 Max Biaggi (I-Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra) 1’58”9; 3 Corser (Aus-Yamaha) 1’58”9; 4 Laconi (F-Kawasaki) 1’59”2; 5 Lanzi (I-Ducati) 1’59”3; 6 Toseland (GB-Honda) 1’59”4; 7 Haga (J-Yamaha) 1’59”7; 8 Yukio Kagayama (J-Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra) 2’00”1; 9 Nieto (E-Kawasaki) 2’00”5; 10 Rolfo (I-Honda) 2’01”7.
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
Dec 21, 2006
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 21, 2006.
Team Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra rider Max Biaggi posted the second fastest time behind World Superbike Champion Troy Bayliss in the Pirelli three-day test in Qatar, aboard the brand new 2007-model GSX-R1000 K7 Suzuki, that finished today.
The new machine that Biaggi and team mate Yukio Kagayama used is very different in feel to the 2006 bike and both riders worked hard at understanding and developing the bike instead of chasing lap times.
Biaggi left it until his last lap before posting his best time as Kagayama took eighth quickest time due to a mistake in tyre choice.
Both riders gave valuable feedback to the team about engine characteristics and chassis set-up and these areas will be the main focus of attention and hard work before the next tests in January.
Max Biaggi - (best lap: 1:58.9):
“I think that this track is really difficult for us and the conditions on day one didn’t help us much. The track felt a bit slippery - probably because of the sand - and I didn’t want to push too hard, too soon and crash. When the conditions improved I was able to start to understand the feeling of the bike. It definitely didn’t feel as good initially as it did during our last tests in Valencia and we soon realised that we had a lot of work to do - probably more than the others here.
For all of us, the bike is still new and we have to work on the stability of it as well as the characteristics of the engine. At the moment the engine doesn’t feel so smooth and that makes it difficult entering and exiting the corners. That, together with the behaviour of the chassis, means that I cannot get the bike to drive as smoothly as I would like.
“Like everybody else, I set my best lap time on a soft tyre- one that would not be able to last a complete race - but it was good to finish with the second best lap here. I am happy with how the team is working and am confident that they will be working just as hard on the build-up to the next tests. Suddenly the first race seems not so far away so I hope our next tests will solve some of our current problems.
Yukio Kagayama - (best lap: 2:00.1):
“I would’ve liked to have ended these tests with a faster lap time, but I am not too disappointed because we managed to do a lot of good work on the new K7 bike. Also, I think maybe our tyre choice was not so good when I was trying to do my best lap and I ended lower than I had wanted. We were a little held up by the conditions at the start of the test, but once they began to improve we were able to push a lot harder. We worked a lot on the chassis during these tests and at the end I felt that the bike was more comfortable and enjoyable to ride. We also worked on the behaviour of the engine and how to make the feeling smoother.
“I think that there are improvements still to come in both these areas. The bike feels quite different to the 2006 model and Max, I and the whole team have to understand what is going on before we can make the changes required. We have only two tests before the first race and I hope by then the bike will be ready. A lot will depend on what we find in the next tests, but my feeling is quite positive.”
Winter tests: 19-21 December - Best laps 1 Bayliss (Aus-Ducati) 1’58”1; 2 Max Biaggi (I-Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra) 1’58”9; 3 Corser (Aus-Yamaha) 1’58”9; 4 Laconi (F-Kawasaki) 1’59”2; 5 Lanzi (I-Ducati) 1’59”3; 6 Toseland (GB-Honda) 1’59”4; 7 Haga (J-Yamaha) 1’59”7; 8 Yukio Kagayama (J-Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra) 2’00”1; 9 Nieto (E-Kawasaki) 2’00”5; 10 Rolfo (I-Honda) 2’01”7.
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
SUZUKI CELBRATE CHAMPIONSHIP SUCCESS
SUZUKI CELBRATE CHAMPIONSHIP SUCCESS
Dec 20, 2006
The managers of Team Suzuki’s official motocross teams from America, Japan and Europe were all praised by Suzuki Motor Corporation President & COO, Mr Hiroshi Tsuda, at a special reception held at the company’s headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan, last week, to celebrate a successful 2007 racing season.
In the USA, Team Suzuki’s racing legend, Ricky Carmichael, retained both the AMA Supercross and Motocross titles on board his RM-Z450 production based racer, while in Japan, Yohei Kojima dominated the IA2 class of the All Japan Motocross Championship on his Team Suzuki RM-Z250. In the World MX1 Championship series, Team Suzuki’s young Belgian star riders, Kevin Strijbos and Steve Ramon climbed to second and third positions overall, proving themselves to be the stars of the future on the RM-Z450 factory machines.
Mr Tsuda welcomed American Suzuki’s MX Team Manager - Roger De Coster, Team Suzuki World MX1 Team Manager - Sylvain Geboers and Team Suzuki All Japan MX Team Manager - Taichi Yoshimura to the special celebration; “The continued worldwide success of Team Suzuki at the highest levels of Motocross and Supercross competition is a clear indication of Suzuki’s position as leaders in off-road motorcycle technology and performance. These championship victories are the Olympic Gold Medals of off-road motorcycle sport and serve to enforce and promote Suzuki’s strong sporting image around the world.
Roger DeCoster replied on behalf of the three Team Suzuki Managers; “We go racing with the aim of winning races and championships and this can only be achieved if we are given the tools to do the job. The dedication and commitment of the Suzuki factory to continually design, develop and produce the best racing machinery is what makes the difference and what helps us to produce the results in terms of these race and championship victories.
Roger Decoster presented Mr Tsuda with the AMA Manufacturer’s Title shield.
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
Dec 20, 2006
The managers of Team Suzuki’s official motocross teams from America, Japan and Europe were all praised by Suzuki Motor Corporation President & COO, Mr Hiroshi Tsuda, at a special reception held at the company’s headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan, last week, to celebrate a successful 2007 racing season.
In the USA, Team Suzuki’s racing legend, Ricky Carmichael, retained both the AMA Supercross and Motocross titles on board his RM-Z450 production based racer, while in Japan, Yohei Kojima dominated the IA2 class of the All Japan Motocross Championship on his Team Suzuki RM-Z250. In the World MX1 Championship series, Team Suzuki’s young Belgian star riders, Kevin Strijbos and Steve Ramon climbed to second and third positions overall, proving themselves to be the stars of the future on the RM-Z450 factory machines.
Mr Tsuda welcomed American Suzuki’s MX Team Manager - Roger De Coster, Team Suzuki World MX1 Team Manager - Sylvain Geboers and Team Suzuki All Japan MX Team Manager - Taichi Yoshimura to the special celebration; “The continued worldwide success of Team Suzuki at the highest levels of Motocross and Supercross competition is a clear indication of Suzuki’s position as leaders in off-road motorcycle technology and performance. These championship victories are the Olympic Gold Medals of off-road motorcycle sport and serve to enforce and promote Suzuki’s strong sporting image around the world.
Roger DeCoster replied on behalf of the three Team Suzuki Managers; “We go racing with the aim of winning races and championships and this can only be achieved if we are given the tools to do the job. The dedication and commitment of the Suzuki factory to continually design, develop and produce the best racing machinery is what makes the difference and what helps us to produce the results in terms of these race and championship victories.
Roger Decoster presented Mr Tsuda with the AMA Manufacturer’s Title shield.
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
CARMICHAEL WINS IN VANCOUVER
CARMICHAEL WINS IN VANCOUVER
Dec 10, 2006
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 10, 2006.
Team Makita Suzuki’s Ricky Carmichael clinched victory in Saturday night’s Vancouver Supercross - the second round of the Amp’d Mobile World Supercross Championship - and took over the series lead as young team mate Ryan Dungey brought home second place in his debut Pro Supercross Lites event.
“When you get out there and the adrenaline gets pumping it’s so fun,” said Carmichael. “James Stewart was riding great tonight and I wanted to keep him in sight and give myself a chance to win the race. We had a good race and I’m just happy to get Makita Suzuki another win. Now we’re going into the holidays and I’m looking forward to Anaheim 1 and Phoenix. Canada has been great to me and I appreciate it.”
Prior to the Main Event, Carmichael’s eight-lap heat race was de rigueur for the defending 15-time AMA Champion. The 27-year-old Floridian holeshot the event and led to the finish.
“I tell you what, this crowd and this bike are really working for me tonight,” said Carmichael from the podium. “I just need to put myself into a good position for the Main Event and try to bag one of these things. I think the last time I won here was 2004. I love this place and I’m due.”
Carmichael got a good start in the 20-lap Main Event, bided his time in second place and took over the lead in a dramatic pass with four laps to go.
He said: “It was an epic battle; it was a race all 20 laps. James and I have had some sick races and it’s so much fun to race like that. I’ve grown to have a lot of respect for him, racing with him last year. He’s grown up a lot racing with me. I know he had a bump and bruise, but I don’t know how much better he could have ridden because we were cooking around that track. I don’t know if the bikes could have taken much more and whether the tyres could have gripped more. It was great to win this race. I was trying; I lost a little here and there that I had to make up. He was strong from lap five to 13 or 14 then I saw a little bit of hesitation and I made a clean pass. I did what I had to do and made a nice move on him.”
In the Supercross Lites class, newly-signed Dungey was lined up for the first heat race of the night. In the six-lap Lites qualifier, he got a rough start and came from the back of the field. In spite of this, he rode his RM-Z250 through the pack to finish in an amazing third place.
Dungey’s performance in his debut Pro Supercross race was even more impressive than his qualifier: The 17-year-old Makita Suzuki rider got a good start off the gate and slotted easily into fifth place on the first lap. He rode a smart 15-lap race Z250 and moved through the pack into second place.
“I felt good right from the start,” said Dungey, who’ll contest the Supercross Lites East Coast series in 2007. “This is my first professional Supercross race and I’m pretty happy with second place. I felt really smooth and in control and pretty strong. Towards the end I started taking it easy and I’m just happy to be up here now. This is what I’ve been working for my whole life.”
Team Makita Suzuki Racing will return for the season-opening round of the Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Championship Series at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California on Saturday January 6th.
Main Event: 1 Ricky Carmichael (Makita Suzuki) , 2 James Stewart (Kawasaki), 3 Chad Reed (Yamaha), 4 David Vuillemin (Honda), 5 Tim Ferry (Kawasaki), 6 Nate Ramsey (Yamaha), 7 Travis Preston (Honda), 8 Jeff Gibson (Kawasaki), 9 Nick Wey (Honda), 10 Jason Thomas (Honda).
Championship Points (after 2 rounds): 1 Carmichael 47, 2 Reed 45, 3 Stewart 42, 4 Vuillemin, 5 Ferry 34, 6 Wey 27, 7 Gibson 24, 8 Carpenter 22, 9 Voss 22, 10 Clark 21.
Supercross Lites: 1 Ryan Sipes (Suzuki), 2 Ryan Dungey (Makita Suzuki), 3 Zach Osborne (KTM), 4 Martin Davalos (KTM), 5 Kyle Beaton (Yamaha), 6 Jimmy Albertson (Yamaha), 7 Bobby Garrison (Yamaha), 8 Gray Davenport (Kawasaki), 9 Dennis Jonon (KTM), 10 Kevin Urquhart (Honda).
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
Dec 10, 2006
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 10, 2006.
Team Makita Suzuki’s Ricky Carmichael clinched victory in Saturday night’s Vancouver Supercross - the second round of the Amp’d Mobile World Supercross Championship - and took over the series lead as young team mate Ryan Dungey brought home second place in his debut Pro Supercross Lites event.
“When you get out there and the adrenaline gets pumping it’s so fun,” said Carmichael. “James Stewart was riding great tonight and I wanted to keep him in sight and give myself a chance to win the race. We had a good race and I’m just happy to get Makita Suzuki another win. Now we’re going into the holidays and I’m looking forward to Anaheim 1 and Phoenix. Canada has been great to me and I appreciate it.”
Prior to the Main Event, Carmichael’s eight-lap heat race was de rigueur for the defending 15-time AMA Champion. The 27-year-old Floridian holeshot the event and led to the finish.
“I tell you what, this crowd and this bike are really working for me tonight,” said Carmichael from the podium. “I just need to put myself into a good position for the Main Event and try to bag one of these things. I think the last time I won here was 2004. I love this place and I’m due.”
Carmichael got a good start in the 20-lap Main Event, bided his time in second place and took over the lead in a dramatic pass with four laps to go.
He said: “It was an epic battle; it was a race all 20 laps. James and I have had some sick races and it’s so much fun to race like that. I’ve grown to have a lot of respect for him, racing with him last year. He’s grown up a lot racing with me. I know he had a bump and bruise, but I don’t know how much better he could have ridden because we were cooking around that track. I don’t know if the bikes could have taken much more and whether the tyres could have gripped more. It was great to win this race. I was trying; I lost a little here and there that I had to make up. He was strong from lap five to 13 or 14 then I saw a little bit of hesitation and I made a clean pass. I did what I had to do and made a nice move on him.”
In the Supercross Lites class, newly-signed Dungey was lined up for the first heat race of the night. In the six-lap Lites qualifier, he got a rough start and came from the back of the field. In spite of this, he rode his RM-Z250 through the pack to finish in an amazing third place.
Dungey’s performance in his debut Pro Supercross race was even more impressive than his qualifier: The 17-year-old Makita Suzuki rider got a good start off the gate and slotted easily into fifth place on the first lap. He rode a smart 15-lap race Z250 and moved through the pack into second place.
“I felt good right from the start,” said Dungey, who’ll contest the Supercross Lites East Coast series in 2007. “This is my first professional Supercross race and I’m pretty happy with second place. I felt really smooth and in control and pretty strong. Towards the end I started taking it easy and I’m just happy to be up here now. This is what I’ve been working for my whole life.”
Team Makita Suzuki Racing will return for the season-opening round of the Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Championship Series at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California on Saturday January 6th.
Main Event: 1 Ricky Carmichael (Makita Suzuki) , 2 James Stewart (Kawasaki), 3 Chad Reed (Yamaha), 4 David Vuillemin (Honda), 5 Tim Ferry (Kawasaki), 6 Nate Ramsey (Yamaha), 7 Travis Preston (Honda), 8 Jeff Gibson (Kawasaki), 9 Nick Wey (Honda), 10 Jason Thomas (Honda).
Championship Points (after 2 rounds): 1 Carmichael 47, 2 Reed 45, 3 Stewart 42, 4 Vuillemin, 5 Ferry 34, 6 Wey 27, 7 Gibson 24, 8 Carpenter 22, 9 Voss 22, 10 Clark 21.
Supercross Lites: 1 Ryan Sipes (Suzuki), 2 Ryan Dungey (Makita Suzuki), 3 Zach Osborne (KTM), 4 Martin Davalos (KTM), 5 Kyle Beaton (Yamaha), 6 Jimmy Albertson (Yamaha), 7 Bobby Garrison (Yamaha), 8 Gray Davenport (Kawasaki), 9 Dennis Jonon (KTM), 10 Kevin Urquhart (Honda).
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
TEDESCO HOPES TO BE FIT FOR ANAHEIM
Dec 6, 2006
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 6, 2006.
Makita Suzuki Racing’s Ivan Tedesco suffered three broken bones in his left hand after competitor James Stewart landed on him during practice at round one of the Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday.
Tedesco underwent an X-Ray on Monday with his personal physician after returning to the United States. Doctors said that in spite of the severity of the injury, nothing is displaced and the bones should heal naturally in approximately four weeks. Currently, surgery is not an option due to extreme swelling and abrasions that could result in infection.
“I’m so disappointed,” said Tedesco. “We’ve put so much time and work into getting ready for the Supercross season, just to have it taken away in the first practice session by a careless move. But what’s done is done, and now I just hope I’ll be ready for Anaheim I in January. The championship is what’s important and I don’t want to miss any races if I can help it. Even if I’m not 100 per cent, I’d still like to try to race so I can get as many points as I can.”
Makita Suzuki Team Manager Roger DeCoster said: “It’s too early to really speculate on exactly when Ivan will be able to race. The doctors are going to wait until the swelling goes down and cast it and then he’ll need several weeks to recover. We just need to give it some time.”
Tedesco, 25, won consecutive AMA Supercross Lites-class West Supercross Championships in 2004 and 2005. He also captured the prestigious AMA Motocross Lites-class Motocross Championship in 2005 and then finished fourth overall last year in his rookie Supercross-class season.
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 6, 2006.
Makita Suzuki Racing’s Ivan Tedesco suffered three broken bones in his left hand after competitor James Stewart landed on him during practice at round one of the Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday.
Tedesco underwent an X-Ray on Monday with his personal physician after returning to the United States. Doctors said that in spite of the severity of the injury, nothing is displaced and the bones should heal naturally in approximately four weeks. Currently, surgery is not an option due to extreme swelling and abrasions that could result in infection.
“I’m so disappointed,” said Tedesco. “We’ve put so much time and work into getting ready for the Supercross season, just to have it taken away in the first practice session by a careless move. But what’s done is done, and now I just hope I’ll be ready for Anaheim I in January. The championship is what’s important and I don’t want to miss any races if I can help it. Even if I’m not 100 per cent, I’d still like to try to race so I can get as many points as I can.”
Makita Suzuki Team Manager Roger DeCoster said: “It’s too early to really speculate on exactly when Ivan will be able to race. The doctors are going to wait until the swelling goes down and cast it and then he’ll need several weeks to recover. We just need to give it some time.”
Tedesco, 25, won consecutive AMA Supercross Lites-class West Supercross Championships in 2004 and 2005. He also captured the prestigious AMA Motocross Lites-class Motocross Championship in 2005 and then finished fourth overall last year in his rookie Supercross-class season.
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
Second session gives Yamaha more confidence in Sepang
News Sepang. Malaysia 23/01/2007
Second session gives Yamaha more confidence in Sepang
Colin Edwards
Valentino Rossi
A second day of testing in Malaysia today saw the Yamaha Factory Racing Team continue to come on in leaps and bounds with the development of their new prototype 800cc motorcycle. With rain threatening for tomorrow’s third and final day of testing, both Valentino Rossi and Colin Edwards elected to take advantage of clear skies and complete their long-run today, the first for either rider on the new bike. Initial feedback was good and Rossi especially was very pleased with the performance of his Yamaha under race conditions. Edwards, who was trying a different set-up and tyre package to his team-mate in order to gather as much information as possible for Yamaha’s engineers and Michelin, was less comfortable during his long-run, but importantly was able to identify some of the key areas in which the team still need to focus their attention over the coming tests.
Both riders improved on their times from yesterday, with Edwards dipping under the old 990cc lap record pace with a fastest lap of 2’01.930, set during the morning on race tyres. He was just behind Suzuki’s John Hopkins, who topped the unofficial time sheets for the second day running in a time of 2’01.806. Rossi posted the fifth fastest time of the day after completing 57 laps, with a time of 2’02.619. The Yamaha Factory Racing Team will complete their final day of this first test tomorrow.
Position: 2nd
Time: 2'01.930
Laps: 60
"I’m not sure if it’s to do with the fact that I’m getting old, or just that I’ve been off the bike for six weeks, but this week it seems that I’m much stronger in the morning than in the afternoon! The morning felt really good today, Michelin had me working in one direction and Valentino in another and I was quite excited about how everything was feeling and about the times I was able to do. I did my best time on a race tyre and it was coming pretty easily. Michelin have worked seriously hard over the winter and the new front tyres they’re bringing us are just getting better and better, so congratulations to them. This afternoon was much harder and it was pretty hot out there too. The package I used for the long-run wasn’t so good, it definitely wasn’t the right direction for the rear tyre and it was hard work for me. Anyway Valentino's package worked well and that’s why we’re here after all – to work out what does work and what doesn’t! It’s given us some clear answers and now we can use tomorrow to double check what we’ve learned this week and finish on a good note."
Position: 5th
Time: 2’02.619
Laps: 57
"Today I made my first long-run with the new bike, because I was worried about the weather for tomorrow. It was important to be able to see the level of the bike over a long distance, so we didn’t want to risk waiting for the last day. I am very happy about how it went; the performance of the bike and tyres was very good. We still need to improve the braking a bit, but I am sure it will get better as we continue to work on the set-up. The temperature at noon was very high and the sun felt like a sword beating down on my helmet, but it was still great fun and I really enjoyed myself! Of course with the 990cc bike the top speed was a bit faster, but overall with the new bike the pace on a long-run isn’t so different, because it puts less stress on the tyres so their performance remains higher for longer. The physical effort is similar for both bikes, and I feel very motivated after the long-run today. We tested the 16” front tyre today; we still need to work more on this, but the initial feeling is very good and the handling is a bit better with it. The bike is more stable in the corner and therefore I have more confidence. I think in the end it could be a good solution, but we need more time to be sure. Tomorrow we have other tyres to test and we will just continue to work on the general set-up of the bike."
Davide Brivio - Team Director
"It has been another good day for us here in Malaysia. Every day we understand more and more about our new bike and we gain more experience about the right way to work and ride with this new 800cc Yamaha. Today both riders made a long-run, which is always an important indication of how we are progressing. Valentino's was very positive and we gathered a lot of important information from it. Colin had more difficulty and showed some of the problem areas we need to work on, but he also gained positives from today and his best time this morning was very fast. Of course we’ve got a lot of work to do, but that is the reason for testing! Tomorrow we will continue like this, working on the set-up of our bike and also testing some new tyres for Michelin."
Unofficial Lap Times
1. John Hopkins (USA) Suzuki 2'01.806
2. Colin Edwards (USA) Yamaha 2'01.930
3. Chris Vermeulen (AUS) Suzuki 2'02.275
4. Alex Barros (BRA) Ducati 2'02.538
5. Valentino Rossi (ITA) Yamaha 2'02.619
6. Loris Capirossi (ITA) Ducati 2'02.793
7. Randy de Puniet (FRA) Kawasaki 2'02.806
8. Nicky Hayden (USA) Honda 2'02.948
9. Dani Pedrosa (SPA) Honda 2'03.098
10. Casey Stoner (AUS) Ducati 2'03.190
11. Marco Melandri (ITA) Honda 2'03.253
12. Shinya Nakano (JPN) Honda 2'03.633
13. Carlos Checa (SPA) Honda 2'03.681
14. Shinichi Ito (JPN) Bridgestone Test 2'03.700
15. Kenny Roberts (USA) Team KR 2'03.800
16. Alex Hoffman (GER) Ducati 2'03.895
17. Toni Elias (SPA) Honda 2'04.124
18. Olivier Jacque (FRA) Kawasaki 2'04.171
19. Makoto Tamada (JPN) Yamaha 2'04.350
20. Sylvain Guintoli (FRA) Yamaha 2'04.892
Sepang Lap Record (990cc)
Loris Capirossi (Ducati) 2006 - 2'02.127
Sepang Best Lap (990cc)
Valentino Rossi (Yamaha) 2006 - 2'00.605
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Second session gives Yamaha more confidence in Sepang
Colin Edwards
Valentino Rossi
A second day of testing in Malaysia today saw the Yamaha Factory Racing Team continue to come on in leaps and bounds with the development of their new prototype 800cc motorcycle. With rain threatening for tomorrow’s third and final day of testing, both Valentino Rossi and Colin Edwards elected to take advantage of clear skies and complete their long-run today, the first for either rider on the new bike. Initial feedback was good and Rossi especially was very pleased with the performance of his Yamaha under race conditions. Edwards, who was trying a different set-up and tyre package to his team-mate in order to gather as much information as possible for Yamaha’s engineers and Michelin, was less comfortable during his long-run, but importantly was able to identify some of the key areas in which the team still need to focus their attention over the coming tests.
Both riders improved on their times from yesterday, with Edwards dipping under the old 990cc lap record pace with a fastest lap of 2’01.930, set during the morning on race tyres. He was just behind Suzuki’s John Hopkins, who topped the unofficial time sheets for the second day running in a time of 2’01.806. Rossi posted the fifth fastest time of the day after completing 57 laps, with a time of 2’02.619. The Yamaha Factory Racing Team will complete their final day of this first test tomorrow.
Position: 2nd
Time: 2'01.930
Laps: 60
"I’m not sure if it’s to do with the fact that I’m getting old, or just that I’ve been off the bike for six weeks, but this week it seems that I’m much stronger in the morning than in the afternoon! The morning felt really good today, Michelin had me working in one direction and Valentino in another and I was quite excited about how everything was feeling and about the times I was able to do. I did my best time on a race tyre and it was coming pretty easily. Michelin have worked seriously hard over the winter and the new front tyres they’re bringing us are just getting better and better, so congratulations to them. This afternoon was much harder and it was pretty hot out there too. The package I used for the long-run wasn’t so good, it definitely wasn’t the right direction for the rear tyre and it was hard work for me. Anyway Valentino's package worked well and that’s why we’re here after all – to work out what does work and what doesn’t! It’s given us some clear answers and now we can use tomorrow to double check what we’ve learned this week and finish on a good note."
Position: 5th
Time: 2’02.619
Laps: 57
"Today I made my first long-run with the new bike, because I was worried about the weather for tomorrow. It was important to be able to see the level of the bike over a long distance, so we didn’t want to risk waiting for the last day. I am very happy about how it went; the performance of the bike and tyres was very good. We still need to improve the braking a bit, but I am sure it will get better as we continue to work on the set-up. The temperature at noon was very high and the sun felt like a sword beating down on my helmet, but it was still great fun and I really enjoyed myself! Of course with the 990cc bike the top speed was a bit faster, but overall with the new bike the pace on a long-run isn’t so different, because it puts less stress on the tyres so their performance remains higher for longer. The physical effort is similar for both bikes, and I feel very motivated after the long-run today. We tested the 16” front tyre today; we still need to work more on this, but the initial feeling is very good and the handling is a bit better with it. The bike is more stable in the corner and therefore I have more confidence. I think in the end it could be a good solution, but we need more time to be sure. Tomorrow we have other tyres to test and we will just continue to work on the general set-up of the bike."
Davide Brivio - Team Director
"It has been another good day for us here in Malaysia. Every day we understand more and more about our new bike and we gain more experience about the right way to work and ride with this new 800cc Yamaha. Today both riders made a long-run, which is always an important indication of how we are progressing. Valentino's was very positive and we gathered a lot of important information from it. Colin had more difficulty and showed some of the problem areas we need to work on, but he also gained positives from today and his best time this morning was very fast. Of course we’ve got a lot of work to do, but that is the reason for testing! Tomorrow we will continue like this, working on the set-up of our bike and also testing some new tyres for Michelin."
Unofficial Lap Times
1. John Hopkins (USA) Suzuki 2'01.806
2. Colin Edwards (USA) Yamaha 2'01.930
3. Chris Vermeulen (AUS) Suzuki 2'02.275
4. Alex Barros (BRA) Ducati 2'02.538
5. Valentino Rossi (ITA) Yamaha 2'02.619
6. Loris Capirossi (ITA) Ducati 2'02.793
7. Randy de Puniet (FRA) Kawasaki 2'02.806
8. Nicky Hayden (USA) Honda 2'02.948
9. Dani Pedrosa (SPA) Honda 2'03.098
10. Casey Stoner (AUS) Ducati 2'03.190
11. Marco Melandri (ITA) Honda 2'03.253
12. Shinya Nakano (JPN) Honda 2'03.633
13. Carlos Checa (SPA) Honda 2'03.681
14. Shinichi Ito (JPN) Bridgestone Test 2'03.700
15. Kenny Roberts (USA) Team KR 2'03.800
16. Alex Hoffman (GER) Ducati 2'03.895
17. Toni Elias (SPA) Honda 2'04.124
18. Olivier Jacque (FRA) Kawasaki 2'04.171
19. Makoto Tamada (JPN) Yamaha 2'04.350
20. Sylvain Guintoli (FRA) Yamaha 2'04.892
Sepang Lap Record (990cc)
Loris Capirossi (Ducati) 2006 - 2'02.127
Sepang Best Lap (990cc)
Valentino Rossi (Yamaha) 2006 - 2'00.605
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New season gets underway for Yamaha Factory Racing Team in Sepang
News Sepang, Malaysia 22/01/2007
New season gets underway for Yamaha Factory Racing Team in Sepang
Colin Edwards
Valentino Rossi
Valentino Rossi
Yamaha Factory Racing Team riders Valentino Rossi and Colin Edwards got the new year off to a promising start at the first MotoGP test of the season in Sepang, Malaysia today, setting the third and fourth fastest times respectively. With all teams now running new 800cc prototype machines, in accordance with the new MotoGP engine capacity limits, the 20-strong field of riders enjoyed good weather throughout the day and Yamaha's two factory riders made the most of a full day of testing. Both riders had completed two tests on the new bike before Christmas and followed on from where they left off today, concentrating on double-checking the information they gathered during those tests and developing the set-up of the new bike, whilst also finding time to test some new Michelin tyres.
The fastest lap of the day, a time of 2'02.277, was set by Suzuki rider John Hopkins, with his team-mate Chris Vermeulen second with a best lap of 2'03.049. Rossi and Edwards were close behind, the Italian setting a best time of 2'03.184 from 67 laps and his American team-mate fourth with a lap of 2'03.337 after 61 laps.
Valentino Rossi
Position: 3rd
Time: 2'03.184
Laps: 67
"I am feeling very confident at the start of this test and the new season. I've made the most of my holidays, had a good rest and I think I am starting in the best shape possible. Everyone is very motivated and excited now! The bike I am riding here is basically the same as the one I rode in Jerez at the last test and everything feels very good with it still. You have to ride these bikes slightly differently to the old 990cc bikes, you need to be slightly softer, but we understand more about them every day. Some things still need to be improved but the chassis is good and we don't have any of the problems we had at the start of last season. We need to be fast from the start this year and at the moment it seems that's the case. The power delivery of the bike is good, better than I hoped for at this early stage of the season, and I am feeling quite confident overall about the situation we're in. Today we mainly worked on setting and tyres and we've definitely made a good start to the new year, now we will try to continue like this for the next two days.
Colin Edwards
Position: 4th
Time: 2'03.337
Laps: 61
"It's been good to have a bit of a break and some time at home with the family, but I'm excited about the new season and it's good to be back on the bike! The rain held off so we got started on time this morning. The bike feels pretty similar to what we were riding before Christmas, of course there are some subtle tweaks here and there and some new stuff, but nothing too drastic and it still feels really good. This morning we worked on tyres with Michelin before testing a couple of new things with the bike this afternoon, but mostly we were just backing up everything we worked out at the last two tests, double and triple-checking every setting to ensure that we're working in the right direction. It's obvious that everyone's already at a high level and the times are fast, so it's going to be hard work for us all from now on!"
Davide Brivio - Team Director
"It's good to get back to work after the winter break and it has been a positive first day for us here in Sepang. The bikes were assembled at Yamaha in Japan last week and they have started the year in their black 'winter-test livery', with yellow stickers for Valentino and red for Colin. Today we've worked on basic set-up and we haven't had any problems so far. All the information we gathered at the tests before Christmas has been taken into account and once we felt confident with this latest version of the 2007 bike, we were also able to spend some time testing new tyres for Michelin. We've definitely started our job well today and worked in a productive manner. Despite a poor weather forecast, the rain has held off and we've been able to use all the track time available to us. Hopefully this will continue and we can keep on working hard through the next two days and make the most of this important first test."
Unofficial Lap Times
1. John Hopkins (USA) Suzuki 2'02.277
2. Chris Vermeulen (AUS) Suzuki 2'03.049
3. Valentino Rossi (ITA) Yamaha 2'03.184
4. Colin Edwards (USA) Yamaha 2'03.337
5. Nicky Hayden (USA) Honda 2'03.413
6. Loris Capirossi (ITA) Ducati 2'03.538
7. Randy de Puniet (FRA) Kawasaki 2'03.542
8. Dani Pedrosa (SPA) Honda 2'03.620
9. Makoto Tamada (JPN) Yamaha 2'03.785
10. Casey Stoner (AUS) Ducati 2'03.944
11. Alex Hoffman (GER) Ducati 2'04.003
12. Alex Barros (BRA) Ducati 2'04.011
13. Kenny Roberts (USA) Team KR 2'04.088
14. Carlos Checa (SPA) Honda 2'04.101
15. Shinya Nakano (JPN) Honda 2'04.138
16. Marco Melandri (ITA) Honda 2'04.270
17. Shinichi Ito (JPN) Bridgestone Test 2'04.641
18. Toni Elias (SPA) Honda 2'04.710
19. Olivier Jacque (FRA) Kawasaki 2'04.718
20. Sylvain Guintoli (FRA) Yamaha 2'07.403
Sepang Lap Record
Loris Capirossi (Ducati) 2006 - 2'02.127
Sepang Best Lap
Valentino Rossi (Yamaha) 2006 - 2'00.605
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New season gets underway for Yamaha Factory Racing Team in Sepang
Colin Edwards
Valentino Rossi
Valentino Rossi
Yamaha Factory Racing Team riders Valentino Rossi and Colin Edwards got the new year off to a promising start at the first MotoGP test of the season in Sepang, Malaysia today, setting the third and fourth fastest times respectively. With all teams now running new 800cc prototype machines, in accordance with the new MotoGP engine capacity limits, the 20-strong field of riders enjoyed good weather throughout the day and Yamaha's two factory riders made the most of a full day of testing. Both riders had completed two tests on the new bike before Christmas and followed on from where they left off today, concentrating on double-checking the information they gathered during those tests and developing the set-up of the new bike, whilst also finding time to test some new Michelin tyres.
The fastest lap of the day, a time of 2'02.277, was set by Suzuki rider John Hopkins, with his team-mate Chris Vermeulen second with a best lap of 2'03.049. Rossi and Edwards were close behind, the Italian setting a best time of 2'03.184 from 67 laps and his American team-mate fourth with a lap of 2'03.337 after 61 laps.
Valentino Rossi
Position: 3rd
Time: 2'03.184
Laps: 67
"I am feeling very confident at the start of this test and the new season. I've made the most of my holidays, had a good rest and I think I am starting in the best shape possible. Everyone is very motivated and excited now! The bike I am riding here is basically the same as the one I rode in Jerez at the last test and everything feels very good with it still. You have to ride these bikes slightly differently to the old 990cc bikes, you need to be slightly softer, but we understand more about them every day. Some things still need to be improved but the chassis is good and we don't have any of the problems we had at the start of last season. We need to be fast from the start this year and at the moment it seems that's the case. The power delivery of the bike is good, better than I hoped for at this early stage of the season, and I am feeling quite confident overall about the situation we're in. Today we mainly worked on setting and tyres and we've definitely made a good start to the new year, now we will try to continue like this for the next two days.
Colin Edwards
Position: 4th
Time: 2'03.337
Laps: 61
"It's been good to have a bit of a break and some time at home with the family, but I'm excited about the new season and it's good to be back on the bike! The rain held off so we got started on time this morning. The bike feels pretty similar to what we were riding before Christmas, of course there are some subtle tweaks here and there and some new stuff, but nothing too drastic and it still feels really good. This morning we worked on tyres with Michelin before testing a couple of new things with the bike this afternoon, but mostly we were just backing up everything we worked out at the last two tests, double and triple-checking every setting to ensure that we're working in the right direction. It's obvious that everyone's already at a high level and the times are fast, so it's going to be hard work for us all from now on!"
Davide Brivio - Team Director
"It's good to get back to work after the winter break and it has been a positive first day for us here in Sepang. The bikes were assembled at Yamaha in Japan last week and they have started the year in their black 'winter-test livery', with yellow stickers for Valentino and red for Colin. Today we've worked on basic set-up and we haven't had any problems so far. All the information we gathered at the tests before Christmas has been taken into account and once we felt confident with this latest version of the 2007 bike, we were also able to spend some time testing new tyres for Michelin. We've definitely started our job well today and worked in a productive manner. Despite a poor weather forecast, the rain has held off and we've been able to use all the track time available to us. Hopefully this will continue and we can keep on working hard through the next two days and make the most of this important first test."
Unofficial Lap Times
1. John Hopkins (USA) Suzuki 2'02.277
2. Chris Vermeulen (AUS) Suzuki 2'03.049
3. Valentino Rossi (ITA) Yamaha 2'03.184
4. Colin Edwards (USA) Yamaha 2'03.337
5. Nicky Hayden (USA) Honda 2'03.413
6. Loris Capirossi (ITA) Ducati 2'03.538
7. Randy de Puniet (FRA) Kawasaki 2'03.542
8. Dani Pedrosa (SPA) Honda 2'03.620
9. Makoto Tamada (JPN) Yamaha 2'03.785
10. Casey Stoner (AUS) Ducati 2'03.944
11. Alex Hoffman (GER) Ducati 2'04.003
12. Alex Barros (BRA) Ducati 2'04.011
13. Kenny Roberts (USA) Team KR 2'04.088
14. Carlos Checa (SPA) Honda 2'04.101
15. Shinya Nakano (JPN) Honda 2'04.138
16. Marco Melandri (ITA) Honda 2'04.270
17. Shinichi Ito (JPN) Bridgestone Test 2'04.641
18. Toni Elias (SPA) Honda 2'04.710
19. Olivier Jacque (FRA) Kawasaki 2'04.718
20. Sylvain Guintoli (FRA) Yamaha 2'07.403
Sepang Lap Record
Loris Capirossi (Ducati) 2006 - 2'02.127
Sepang Best Lap
Valentino Rossi (Yamaha) 2006 - 2'00.605
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quinta-feira, 6 de novembro de 2008
WSBK - WSS Phillip Island test
Phillip Island, Australia 15/01/2007
WSBK - WSS Phillip Island test
Kevin Curtain
Noriyuki Haga
Troy Corser
Pirelli Test Session: Australia
Circuit: Phillip Island
Date: 13 - 15 January 2007
Temp: 25ºC
Weather: Sunny, cooler in mornings
Yamaha makes steady progress with the new YZF-R1
The all-new YZF-R1 was given its first 2007 testing shakedown by Yamaha Motor Italia riders Troy Corser and Noriyuki Haga, at the final official Pirelli tests of the close season. Corser took the equal fourth best time of the three days, with a lap of 1’32.2, set on day two - some 0.2 seconds under the current race lap record pace. Haga also had to rely on a day two best to set his fastest mark of the sessions, a 1’32.8, in what was another largely closely contested outing for the five Superbike teams in attendance.
For this second outing with the new R1, the team had limited preparation time. Meaning that not all of the usual adjustments in chassis/ swingarm combination were available to the riders, and thus the ultimate best times were limited. Corser, despite this temporary handicap, was still a force on his home circuit while Haga found a good race set-up on the final day. Both riders managed to gather important information for the final test in Qatar next February. Fastest rider at the test was Troy Bayliss, who scored a new Superbike track best of 1’30.7, with his team-mate Lorenzo Lanzi half a second behind.
Troy Corser (Yamaha Motor Italia)
"The top speed and the engine feel is not bad, but we are struggling a bit with rear grip coming out of corners. We are a bit too sideways. So the lap times are not coming for us at the moment. I’m pretty happy with the bike and the team is working well, but we just need a bit more testing, and this is only the third day of riding a Yamaha at Phillip Island. We need to adjust the swingarm angle. We could use a hard tyre and get the same grip and push as a qualifier. But it’s not that disheartening because despite having some troubles we are not that far away on lap time. I know where I’m losing time and how much time I’m losing, and I’m confident we can fix it."
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia)
"Finally I found a good setting and good acceleration, but I still had problems with a few things, same as Troy. Today I made 20 laps in a long run, which went very good, but after eight laps the rear problem started and the tyre started grooving. We need more testing with the new parts.”
Massimo Meregalli (Team Coordinator - Yamaha Motor Italia)
" We did not experience a rear grip problem in Qatar during the last test, so this was an important test. Now we can make the necessary changes to the specs to become fully competitive with our new R1. In discussion with the riders and chief mechanics, we know what the solution is for the set-up and we will test the parts here during race weekend. It is not a big thing, but we simply did not have time to bring these parts here now. Noriyuki made a good race simulation today."
OFFICIAL WSB TESTS: AUSTRALIA
Circuit: Phillip Island
Circuit Length: 4.445km
Race Lap Record: 1'32.402 (Troy Bayliss, 2006)
Fastest Lap Ever: 1' 30.7 (Troy Bayliss, 2007, at this test)
Temp: 25ºC
World Superbike
1. Bayliss Ducati Xerox 1’30.7
2. Lanzi Ducati Xerox 1’31.2
3. Toseland Honda Ten Kate 1’31.7
4. Corser Yamaha Motor Italia 1’32.2
5. Laconi Kawasaki PSG-1 1’32.2
6. Kagayama Suzuki Alstare 1’32.3
7. Nieto Kawasaki PSG-1 1’32.3
8. Biaggi Suzuki Alstare 1’32.4
9. Haga Yamaha Motor Italia 1’32.8
10. Rolfo Honda Ten Kate 1’33.2
Pirelli Test Session: Australia
Circuit: Phillip Island
Date: 13 - 15 January 2007
Temp: 25ºC
Weather: Sunny, cooler in mornings
Curtain equal fastest and at record pace
Yamaha World Supersport Team riders Kevin Curtain and Broc Parkes completed their latest schedule of long haul testing in an ultimately successful fashion, with Curtain setting the joint fastest lap of the test and Parkes carrying out a satisfactory long run to simulate a real race.
Curtain tied for the new circuit Supersport best ever lap with Honda rider Kenan Sofuoglu, each setting a remarkable 1’33.9 - more in 2006 Superbike territory than Supersport. The new selection of rear tyres the team tested proved able in terms of permitting a few fast lap times, but the rears operated best in the lower track temperatures of the morning sessions. The main competitors had quite some difficulties countering the lap times of Curtain, resulting in many crashes.
Parkes suffered a crash on the second day and a trivial problem with his repaired bike on the morning of the final day stopped him improving his still impressive best of 1’34.8 even more. Nonetheless, the team tested all their new equipment and the new tyre solutions, in readiness for the start of the season on February 24th, at Losail, in Qatar. This test was the first outing under direct ownership of Yamaha Motor Europe. Although the team still operates from their Yamaha Motor Germany workshop, the overall management and ownership of the team is transferred to the European headquarter of Yamaha in the Netherlands. This enables the team to benefit from Yamaha Motor Europe’s experience and resources.
Kevin Curtain (Yamaha World Supersport Team)
"I did a 1’33.9, and I was really impressed! Pretty good for a 600. Today was obviously good in terms of the outright lap times but we have quite a big rear endurance problem on the tyres that give the best lap time, and I think most people have the same. We always have a known quantity tyre that we can fall back on for the race and in general my test has been really good right from the start. The front has been good here, and we know what works and doesn’t work. We basically used the setting from the recent Qatar tests as a base point."
Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport Team)
"A pretty good test but yesterday I crashed one of my bikes and we didn’t use it again that day, and then we put a new gearbox in the other bike. Due to my crash, I suffered a problem with chattering and that cost us a lot of time in the morning, when the conditions where best, so I couldn’t improve my time. In the afternoon we did a race simulation and that was really good. We used a tyre from last year on the back for that and of course the individual times were not as good. Track temperature has been a big question here."
Terrell Thien (Team Manager - Yamaha World Supersport Team)
“We could only set our very best times when the track temperature is around 20 degrees, and above 30 everything goes slower. So for long runs in these conditions we have to use an older spec tyre, without the same outright grip, but with the endurance. For our work, everything was on schedule, if not a little ahead. That allowed us to work on some electronics, and if we use all the electronics we have, it saves the rear tyre a lot. This may be the way for the future."
OFFICIAL SBK TESTS: AUSTRALIA
Circuit: Phillip Island
Circuit Length: 4.445km
Race Lap Record: 1'36.399 (Broc Parkes, 2006)
Fastest Lap Ever: 1' 33.9 (Curtain and Kenan Sofuoglu, 2007, at this test)
Temp: 25ºC
World Supersport
1. Curtain Yamaha World Supersport Team 1’33.9
2. Sofuoglu Hannspree Honda 1’33.9
3. Nannelli Ducati SC Caracchi 1’34.3
4. Charpentier Hannspree Honda 1’34.4
5. Parkes Yamaha World Supersport Team 1’34.8
6. Veneman Hoegee Suzuki 1’35.6
7. Foret Kawasaki Gil Motorsport 1’35.7
8. Riba Kawasaki Gil Motorsport 1’36.0
9. Kallio Hoegee Suzuki 1’37.0
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
WSBK - WSS Phillip Island test
Kevin Curtain
Noriyuki Haga
Troy Corser
Pirelli Test Session: Australia
Circuit: Phillip Island
Date: 13 - 15 January 2007
Temp: 25ºC
Weather: Sunny, cooler in mornings
Yamaha makes steady progress with the new YZF-R1
The all-new YZF-R1 was given its first 2007 testing shakedown by Yamaha Motor Italia riders Troy Corser and Noriyuki Haga, at the final official Pirelli tests of the close season. Corser took the equal fourth best time of the three days, with a lap of 1’32.2, set on day two - some 0.2 seconds under the current race lap record pace. Haga also had to rely on a day two best to set his fastest mark of the sessions, a 1’32.8, in what was another largely closely contested outing for the five Superbike teams in attendance.
For this second outing with the new R1, the team had limited preparation time. Meaning that not all of the usual adjustments in chassis/ swingarm combination were available to the riders, and thus the ultimate best times were limited. Corser, despite this temporary handicap, was still a force on his home circuit while Haga found a good race set-up on the final day. Both riders managed to gather important information for the final test in Qatar next February. Fastest rider at the test was Troy Bayliss, who scored a new Superbike track best of 1’30.7, with his team-mate Lorenzo Lanzi half a second behind.
Troy Corser (Yamaha Motor Italia)
"The top speed and the engine feel is not bad, but we are struggling a bit with rear grip coming out of corners. We are a bit too sideways. So the lap times are not coming for us at the moment. I’m pretty happy with the bike and the team is working well, but we just need a bit more testing, and this is only the third day of riding a Yamaha at Phillip Island. We need to adjust the swingarm angle. We could use a hard tyre and get the same grip and push as a qualifier. But it’s not that disheartening because despite having some troubles we are not that far away on lap time. I know where I’m losing time and how much time I’m losing, and I’m confident we can fix it."
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia)
"Finally I found a good setting and good acceleration, but I still had problems with a few things, same as Troy. Today I made 20 laps in a long run, which went very good, but after eight laps the rear problem started and the tyre started grooving. We need more testing with the new parts.”
Massimo Meregalli (Team Coordinator - Yamaha Motor Italia)
" We did not experience a rear grip problem in Qatar during the last test, so this was an important test. Now we can make the necessary changes to the specs to become fully competitive with our new R1. In discussion with the riders and chief mechanics, we know what the solution is for the set-up and we will test the parts here during race weekend. It is not a big thing, but we simply did not have time to bring these parts here now. Noriyuki made a good race simulation today."
OFFICIAL WSB TESTS: AUSTRALIA
Circuit: Phillip Island
Circuit Length: 4.445km
Race Lap Record: 1'32.402 (Troy Bayliss, 2006)
Fastest Lap Ever: 1' 30.7 (Troy Bayliss, 2007, at this test)
Temp: 25ºC
World Superbike
1. Bayliss Ducati Xerox 1’30.7
2. Lanzi Ducati Xerox 1’31.2
3. Toseland Honda Ten Kate 1’31.7
4. Corser Yamaha Motor Italia 1’32.2
5. Laconi Kawasaki PSG-1 1’32.2
6. Kagayama Suzuki Alstare 1’32.3
7. Nieto Kawasaki PSG-1 1’32.3
8. Biaggi Suzuki Alstare 1’32.4
9. Haga Yamaha Motor Italia 1’32.8
10. Rolfo Honda Ten Kate 1’33.2
Pirelli Test Session: Australia
Circuit: Phillip Island
Date: 13 - 15 January 2007
Temp: 25ºC
Weather: Sunny, cooler in mornings
Curtain equal fastest and at record pace
Yamaha World Supersport Team riders Kevin Curtain and Broc Parkes completed their latest schedule of long haul testing in an ultimately successful fashion, with Curtain setting the joint fastest lap of the test and Parkes carrying out a satisfactory long run to simulate a real race.
Curtain tied for the new circuit Supersport best ever lap with Honda rider Kenan Sofuoglu, each setting a remarkable 1’33.9 - more in 2006 Superbike territory than Supersport. The new selection of rear tyres the team tested proved able in terms of permitting a few fast lap times, but the rears operated best in the lower track temperatures of the morning sessions. The main competitors had quite some difficulties countering the lap times of Curtain, resulting in many crashes.
Parkes suffered a crash on the second day and a trivial problem with his repaired bike on the morning of the final day stopped him improving his still impressive best of 1’34.8 even more. Nonetheless, the team tested all their new equipment and the new tyre solutions, in readiness for the start of the season on February 24th, at Losail, in Qatar. This test was the first outing under direct ownership of Yamaha Motor Europe. Although the team still operates from their Yamaha Motor Germany workshop, the overall management and ownership of the team is transferred to the European headquarter of Yamaha in the Netherlands. This enables the team to benefit from Yamaha Motor Europe’s experience and resources.
Kevin Curtain (Yamaha World Supersport Team)
"I did a 1’33.9, and I was really impressed! Pretty good for a 600. Today was obviously good in terms of the outright lap times but we have quite a big rear endurance problem on the tyres that give the best lap time, and I think most people have the same. We always have a known quantity tyre that we can fall back on for the race and in general my test has been really good right from the start. The front has been good here, and we know what works and doesn’t work. We basically used the setting from the recent Qatar tests as a base point."
Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport Team)
"A pretty good test but yesterday I crashed one of my bikes and we didn’t use it again that day, and then we put a new gearbox in the other bike. Due to my crash, I suffered a problem with chattering and that cost us a lot of time in the morning, when the conditions where best, so I couldn’t improve my time. In the afternoon we did a race simulation and that was really good. We used a tyre from last year on the back for that and of course the individual times were not as good. Track temperature has been a big question here."
Terrell Thien (Team Manager - Yamaha World Supersport Team)
“We could only set our very best times when the track temperature is around 20 degrees, and above 30 everything goes slower. So for long runs in these conditions we have to use an older spec tyre, without the same outright grip, but with the endurance. For our work, everything was on schedule, if not a little ahead. That allowed us to work on some electronics, and if we use all the electronics we have, it saves the rear tyre a lot. This may be the way for the future."
OFFICIAL SBK TESTS: AUSTRALIA
Circuit: Phillip Island
Circuit Length: 4.445km
Race Lap Record: 1'36.399 (Broc Parkes, 2006)
Fastest Lap Ever: 1' 33.9 (Curtain and Kenan Sofuoglu, 2007, at this test)
Temp: 25ºC
World Supersport
1. Curtain Yamaha World Supersport Team 1’33.9
2. Sofuoglu Hannspree Honda 1’33.9
3. Nannelli Ducati SC Caracchi 1’34.3
4. Charpentier Hannspree Honda 1’34.4
5. Parkes Yamaha World Supersport Team 1’34.8
6. Veneman Hoegee Suzuki 1’35.6
7. Foret Kawasaki Gil Motorsport 1’35.7
8. Riba Kawasaki Gil Motorsport 1’36.0
9. Kallio Hoegee Suzuki 1’37.0
Fonte: www.motovelocidade.com.br
KAWASAKI AND ECKL REACH AGREEMENT
MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2007
KAWASAKI RACING TEAM PRESS OFFICE
02 FEBRUARY 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KAWASAKI AND ECKL REACH AGREEMENT
AKASHI, February 2nd 2007: After several months of discussions about the sudden termination of their MotoGP cooperation in November last year, Japanese motorcycle giant Kawasaki and Harald Eckl have solved their dispute. Following apologies from the side of Eckl for the situation that resulted in the termination by Kawasaki, negotiations followed in Japan and Kawasaki and Eckl worked out a solution.
They both declared that the negotiations had been "constructive" and they stated to be "happy that further legal escalation could be avoided". They agreed that further information about the deal would not be disclosed.
Kawasaki in the meantime is preparing for the first MotoGP race in Qatar in March with a new - "in house" - factory team.
Harald Eckl: "I'm really happy that after years of cooperation this could now finally be brought to a good end. I wish Kawasaki all the success for the future".
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KAWASAKI RACING TEAM PRESS OFFICE
02 FEBRUARY 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KAWASAKI AND ECKL REACH AGREEMENT
AKASHI, February 2nd 2007: After several months of discussions about the sudden termination of their MotoGP cooperation in November last year, Japanese motorcycle giant Kawasaki and Harald Eckl have solved their dispute. Following apologies from the side of Eckl for the situation that resulted in the termination by Kawasaki, negotiations followed in Japan and Kawasaki and Eckl worked out a solution.
They both declared that the negotiations had been "constructive" and they stated to be "happy that further legal escalation could be avoided". They agreed that further information about the deal would not be disclosed.
Kawasaki in the meantime is preparing for the first MotoGP race in Qatar in March with a new - "in house" - factory team.
Harald Eckl: "I'm really happy that after years of cooperation this could now finally be brought to a good end. I wish Kawasaki all the success for the future".
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DE PUNIET SHOWS HIS SPEED ON FINAL DAY IN SEPANG
MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2007
KAWASAKI RACING TEAM PRESS OFFICE
24 JANUARY 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DE PUNIET SHOWS HIS SPEED ON FINAL DAY IN SEPANG
Randy de Puniet's confidence in Kawasaki's 800cc Ninja ZX-RR received a massive boost during the third and final day of testing at Sepang, when the Kawasaki pilot managed to dip below his personal best time at the 5.543km Malaysian circuit.
The 25-year-old Frenchman and his crew opted to test a qualifying tyre for the first time on the new bike during this morning's session, before switching back to standard rubber for a race distance simulation in the afternoon.
On the qualifying tyre de Puniet managed to shave almost half-a-second off his previous best lap time, which was set aboard the 990cc version of Kawasaki's MotoGP racer at this test just twelve months ago.
De Puniet's final task today was to run a race simulation, to test the endurance of the rear tyre over race distance, and to understand better the reaction of the new Ninja ZX-RR to deteriorating rear grip. Overall, the Kawasaki pilot was satisfied with the results, but identified inconsistency in his lap times towards the very end of the run as an area on which to focus during the next test here in just two weeks time.
Also happy with his progress over the three days of this opening test was de Puniet's Kawasaki teammate, Olivier Jacque. Working together with his new crew, the former World Champion was quick to identify a number of key areas for improvement, all of which will be addressed by engineers in Japan before the Kawasaki Racing Team return for three more days of testing at Sepang, starting on 5th February.
For Kawasaki's Racing Director, Ichiro Yoda, today's result was a case of mission accomplished. The Japanese engineer arrived in Sepang determined to show that Kawasaki's Ninja ZX-RR was a match for the competition, and de Puniet's fastest lap today did that in no uncertain terms.
Randy de Puniet: 46 Laps - Best Lap 2'01.87
"This has been a good first test for us in many ways. I am impressed with the bike, especially with just how much Kawasaki's engineers have managed to improve it in just six weeks. We've been able to do a lot of laps here without any problems at all. This has allowed us to work our way through an intensive test programme, which is important at this point in the season. Overall I am pleased with the amount of progress we've made. I managed to set my fastest lap ever here at Sepang this morning, and then the first part of the race simulation this afternoon went well. At the end my lap times started to drop off slightly, but this is an area we will look at more closely during our next test. We have nine more days of testing before the first race, during which we must continue to work hard, but the potential is definitely there and I think we've proved that over the past three days."
Olivier Jacque: 41 Laps - Best Lap 2'03.57
"The test started with a nice surprise, in the fact that Kawasaki have worked wonders in six short weeks with the bike. It's much better than it was during our first, short test in November. We've enjoyed three full days of testing in good conditions and with no problems here in Sepang, and that has allowed us to make some good progress with the bike. We've found a fairly good base set-up, but we've also identified some small changes that will improve things further for the next test. Randy showed that the bike is fast today, and I hope that the work I've completed over the three days with my new crew will allow us both to go even faster next time out. Of course, we need to keep working and to keep our motivation, because if we do this I think we might surprise a few people come the first race of the season."
Ichiro Yoda: Kawasaki Racing Director
"Time was short between our first shakedown test in November and the start of pre-season testing here in Sepang, but Kawasaki's engineers have done a good job with the bike and I think that was evident during these three days. Both riders have done a good job here. Olivier has been away from MotoGP for a while, but quickly adapted to both the pace and working with a new crew. Randy has adapted well to the new bike, and this could be seen in the way he improved upon his best lap time here at Sepang. We leave here happy with our progress during this first test, but also with some clear targets for when we return here in two weeks. Randy had some issues with rear grip towards the end of his race simulation this afternoon, and this is one area on which we will focus during the next three days of testing."
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KAWASAKI RACING TEAM PRESS OFFICE
24 JANUARY 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DE PUNIET SHOWS HIS SPEED ON FINAL DAY IN SEPANG
Randy de Puniet's confidence in Kawasaki's 800cc Ninja ZX-RR received a massive boost during the third and final day of testing at Sepang, when the Kawasaki pilot managed to dip below his personal best time at the 5.543km Malaysian circuit.
The 25-year-old Frenchman and his crew opted to test a qualifying tyre for the first time on the new bike during this morning's session, before switching back to standard rubber for a race distance simulation in the afternoon.
On the qualifying tyre de Puniet managed to shave almost half-a-second off his previous best lap time, which was set aboard the 990cc version of Kawasaki's MotoGP racer at this test just twelve months ago.
De Puniet's final task today was to run a race simulation, to test the endurance of the rear tyre over race distance, and to understand better the reaction of the new Ninja ZX-RR to deteriorating rear grip. Overall, the Kawasaki pilot was satisfied with the results, but identified inconsistency in his lap times towards the very end of the run as an area on which to focus during the next test here in just two weeks time.
Also happy with his progress over the three days of this opening test was de Puniet's Kawasaki teammate, Olivier Jacque. Working together with his new crew, the former World Champion was quick to identify a number of key areas for improvement, all of which will be addressed by engineers in Japan before the Kawasaki Racing Team return for three more days of testing at Sepang, starting on 5th February.
For Kawasaki's Racing Director, Ichiro Yoda, today's result was a case of mission accomplished. The Japanese engineer arrived in Sepang determined to show that Kawasaki's Ninja ZX-RR was a match for the competition, and de Puniet's fastest lap today did that in no uncertain terms.
Randy de Puniet: 46 Laps - Best Lap 2'01.87
"This has been a good first test for us in many ways. I am impressed with the bike, especially with just how much Kawasaki's engineers have managed to improve it in just six weeks. We've been able to do a lot of laps here without any problems at all. This has allowed us to work our way through an intensive test programme, which is important at this point in the season. Overall I am pleased with the amount of progress we've made. I managed to set my fastest lap ever here at Sepang this morning, and then the first part of the race simulation this afternoon went well. At the end my lap times started to drop off slightly, but this is an area we will look at more closely during our next test. We have nine more days of testing before the first race, during which we must continue to work hard, but the potential is definitely there and I think we've proved that over the past three days."
Olivier Jacque: 41 Laps - Best Lap 2'03.57
"The test started with a nice surprise, in the fact that Kawasaki have worked wonders in six short weeks with the bike. It's much better than it was during our first, short test in November. We've enjoyed three full days of testing in good conditions and with no problems here in Sepang, and that has allowed us to make some good progress with the bike. We've found a fairly good base set-up, but we've also identified some small changes that will improve things further for the next test. Randy showed that the bike is fast today, and I hope that the work I've completed over the three days with my new crew will allow us both to go even faster next time out. Of course, we need to keep working and to keep our motivation, because if we do this I think we might surprise a few people come the first race of the season."
Ichiro Yoda: Kawasaki Racing Director
"Time was short between our first shakedown test in November and the start of pre-season testing here in Sepang, but Kawasaki's engineers have done a good job with the bike and I think that was evident during these three days. Both riders have done a good job here. Olivier has been away from MotoGP for a while, but quickly adapted to both the pace and working with a new crew. Randy has adapted well to the new bike, and this could be seen in the way he improved upon his best lap time here at Sepang. We leave here happy with our progress during this first test, but also with some clear targets for when we return here in two weeks. Randy had some issues with rear grip towards the end of his race simulation this afternoon, and this is one area on which we will focus during the next three days of testing."
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KAWASAKI AIM TO BUILD ON SUCCESSFUL FIRST DAY AT SEPANG
MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2007
KAWASAKI RACING TEAM PRESS OFFICE
22 JANUARY 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KAWASAKI AIM TO BUILD ON SUCCESSFUL FIRST DAY AT SEPANG
Randy de Puniet and Olivier Jacque completed more than 700 trouble free kilometres during the opening day of testing at Sepang, with the younger Frenchman underlining the potential of Kawasaki's new 800cc Ninja ZX-RR by finishing the day seventh fastest overall.
De Puniet and Jacque rode Kawasaki's new MotoGP racer briefly during shakedown tests at Sepang back in November, but neither could believe just how much progress Kawasaki's development engineers have made with the Ninja ZX-RR in such a short space of time.
Minor mechanical problems cut short that first test, but there were no such reliability issues today, as the two Kawasaki pilots completed a total of 132 laps of the 5.543km Sepang circuit without incident.
Having quickly found a base set-up they were satisfied with on the new bike, both de Puniet and Jacque declared themselves happy with the progress made today. Both riders were able to show on track that, despite such a short development time, the power of Kawasaki's 800cc inline four-cylinder engine was already a match for that of their factory rivals. Equally important was the consistency of the engine's power delivery, with no reduction in performance even at the end of today's test.
But, while Kawasaki's two pilots were happy to make such a positive start to the new season, both know that they face a heavy test and development schedule in the lead up to the first race in Qatar.
Tomorrow both Kawasaki riders will concentrate their efforts on finding a good balance with the Ninja ZX-RR chassis, before switching their attention to tyre testing in support of Bridgestone's development programme.
The characteristics of the 800cc engine place very different demands on the rear tyre compared to the older 990cc motor, and this is an area in which Kawasaki can help accelerate Bridgestone's tyre development with the supply of test data and rider feedback.
Randy de Puniet: #14 - 72 Laps - Best Lap 2'03.542
"It is hard to believe that this is the same bike that we tested back in November. Two months ago we could see that the bike had some potential, but my feeling then was that realising this potential was going to take some time. But, this morning, I couldn't believe the transformation Kawasaki's engineers have made in such a short time. Already the bike feels competitive, but I think there is more performance to be found once we get down to refining the set-up further. I completed more than 70 laps without any problems today, and my lap time was pretty good, but we will be looking to improve further over the next two days. Today was a good start to our test programme, but there is still some work to be done over the next few weeks if we are to be ready for the first race of the season."
Olivier Jacque: #19 - 60 Laps - Best Lap 2'04.718
"I'm happy with what we've achieved today. From the first lap this morning it was obvious that Kawasaki's engineers have made some big improvements to the bike since our first test here last year. Our priority today was to identify a good base set-up on the bike, and I think we've achieved that, so tomorrow we can move on to the next thing on our test schedule. It's been easy to find a good way of working with Fiorenzo Fanali and my new crew, and I think the working relationship will get even easier as we progress through a heavy test programme ahead of the first race. Overall, today was a good way to start the new season."
Michael Bartholemy: Kawasaki Competition Manager
"This is the start to the season that we needed. Sure, it would have been nice to finish the first day at the top of the timesheet, but today's performance was certainly enough to silence those doubters who thought we wouldn't even make it to the first test. The fact that we're here and ready to start the season is down to a lot of hard work on the part of everyone involved with the Kawasaki Racing Team, and the fact that we had a trouble free day and finished with a respectable lap time is down to an equal measure of hard work on the part of everyone in Kawasaki's race department back in Japan. Now we need to build on this successful start and refine our new Ninja ZX-RR ahead of the first race of the season in Qatar. It's a tall order, but I think we've shown today that the potential is there; both with the bike and with everyone working on Kawasaki's MotoGP project."
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KAWASAKI RACING TEAM PRESS OFFICE
22 JANUARY 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KAWASAKI AIM TO BUILD ON SUCCESSFUL FIRST DAY AT SEPANG
Randy de Puniet and Olivier Jacque completed more than 700 trouble free kilometres during the opening day of testing at Sepang, with the younger Frenchman underlining the potential of Kawasaki's new 800cc Ninja ZX-RR by finishing the day seventh fastest overall.
De Puniet and Jacque rode Kawasaki's new MotoGP racer briefly during shakedown tests at Sepang back in November, but neither could believe just how much progress Kawasaki's development engineers have made with the Ninja ZX-RR in such a short space of time.
Minor mechanical problems cut short that first test, but there were no such reliability issues today, as the two Kawasaki pilots completed a total of 132 laps of the 5.543km Sepang circuit without incident.
Having quickly found a base set-up they were satisfied with on the new bike, both de Puniet and Jacque declared themselves happy with the progress made today. Both riders were able to show on track that, despite such a short development time, the power of Kawasaki's 800cc inline four-cylinder engine was already a match for that of their factory rivals. Equally important was the consistency of the engine's power delivery, with no reduction in performance even at the end of today's test.
But, while Kawasaki's two pilots were happy to make such a positive start to the new season, both know that they face a heavy test and development schedule in the lead up to the first race in Qatar.
Tomorrow both Kawasaki riders will concentrate their efforts on finding a good balance with the Ninja ZX-RR chassis, before switching their attention to tyre testing in support of Bridgestone's development programme.
The characteristics of the 800cc engine place very different demands on the rear tyre compared to the older 990cc motor, and this is an area in which Kawasaki can help accelerate Bridgestone's tyre development with the supply of test data and rider feedback.
Randy de Puniet: #14 - 72 Laps - Best Lap 2'03.542
"It is hard to believe that this is the same bike that we tested back in November. Two months ago we could see that the bike had some potential, but my feeling then was that realising this potential was going to take some time. But, this morning, I couldn't believe the transformation Kawasaki's engineers have made in such a short time. Already the bike feels competitive, but I think there is more performance to be found once we get down to refining the set-up further. I completed more than 70 laps without any problems today, and my lap time was pretty good, but we will be looking to improve further over the next two days. Today was a good start to our test programme, but there is still some work to be done over the next few weeks if we are to be ready for the first race of the season."
Olivier Jacque: #19 - 60 Laps - Best Lap 2'04.718
"I'm happy with what we've achieved today. From the first lap this morning it was obvious that Kawasaki's engineers have made some big improvements to the bike since our first test here last year. Our priority today was to identify a good base set-up on the bike, and I think we've achieved that, so tomorrow we can move on to the next thing on our test schedule. It's been easy to find a good way of working with Fiorenzo Fanali and my new crew, and I think the working relationship will get even easier as we progress through a heavy test programme ahead of the first race. Overall, today was a good way to start the new season."
Michael Bartholemy: Kawasaki Competition Manager
"This is the start to the season that we needed. Sure, it would have been nice to finish the first day at the top of the timesheet, but today's performance was certainly enough to silence those doubters who thought we wouldn't even make it to the first test. The fact that we're here and ready to start the season is down to a lot of hard work on the part of everyone involved with the Kawasaki Racing Team, and the fact that we had a trouble free day and finished with a respectable lap time is down to an equal measure of hard work on the part of everyone in Kawasaki's race department back in Japan. Now we need to build on this successful start and refine our new Ninja ZX-RR ahead of the first race of the season in Qatar. It's a tall order, but I think we've shown today that the potential is there; both with the bike and with everyone working on Kawasaki's MotoGP project."
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A NEW SEASON AND A NEW ERA FOR KAWASAKI
MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2007
KAWASAKI RACING TEAM PRESS OFFICE
21 JANUARY 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A NEW SEASON AND A NEW ERA FOR KAWASAKI
A revitalised Kawasaki Racing Team will get their 2007 MotoGP campaign underway on Monday, with the first of two planned pre-season tests at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia.
This week is the start of an extensive test programme that will see the Kawasaki Racing Team complete 12 intensive days of testing in three different countries, as they work to refine the all-new 800cc ZX-RR ahead of the season opening Grand Prix of Qatar in March.
The Sepang test marks a new era, both for the MotoGP World Championship and for the Kawasaki Racing Team.
For the first time all five major manufacturers will field their 800cc machines at the same circuit, providing all the teams with their first opportunity to make direct comparisons with their rivals for the MotoGP World Championship title.
Sepang is also the first test in which the Kawasaki Racing Team will participate since the team was taken in-house by the Japanese manufacturer in November last year. Under the guidance of Kawasaki's new racing director, Ichiro Yoda, the team have worked tirelessly during the winter break to put in place the infrastructure necessary to support Kawasaki's MotoGP racing activities.
The process of working together to overcome many obstacles, and to meet increasingly tight deadlines, has resulted in a much more cohesive unit, which means that the team arrive in Sepang with higher expectations, and a higher level of morale, than in previous seasons.
But, while there is definitely a new air of optimism within the Kawasaki pit box, nobody is under any illusions about the task that faces them in the run up to the 2007 MotoGP season. Initial shakedown tests of the new 800cc Ninja ZX-RR at the end of last year showed the bike's potential, but it also highlighted areas where development effort needed to be focussed in order to improve the overall package.
Work on the new bike has continued unabated during the winter test ban, and the Kawasaki Racing Team head into the first test of the new year confident that the development of the ZX-RR is on target, and with the clear goal of matching their factory rivals on the track by the time the test concludes on Wednesday.
Kawasaki's riders, Randy de Puniet and Olivier Jacque, know exactly what is expected of them during the three days of testing in Malaysia. With limited track time aboard the new 800cc Ninja ZX-RR up to this point, the two Frenchmen must familiarise themselves with the characteristics of the new bike, while also providing Kawasaki's engineers with the data necessary to continue the development process back in Japan.
It will be a tough task for de Puniet and Jacque, but both riders arrive in Sepang refreshed after the winter break, and eager to get the new season underway with a positive first test.
Randy de Puniet: #14
"Let's go! After nearly two months off the bike I can't wait to get started again. I tested the new bike only very briefly at the end of last year, but it was enough to understand that it is a very different machine to the 990cc bike we raced in 2006, and that it demands a completely different riding style to get the best from it. I don't think there will be any problems adapting to the characteristics of the 800cc Ninja ZX-RR, but I guess we'll find out over the next three days. Obviously I want to end the test close to the fastest guys, but I'll be relatively happy if we leave here with a good base set-up and a better understanding of how to get the best from the bike at this circuit."
Olivier Jacque: #19
"It's good to be back full time in MotoGP with Kawasaki, and I'm definitely looking forward to the season ahead. For this test we will concentrate on finding a good base set-up for the new bike, but this will also be the first time I've worked with my new crew chief, Fiorenzo Fanali, so it will be an ideal opportunity for us both to check each other out and to find the best way of working together. As I said, the bike is new, so we will also be looking to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the new Ninja ZX-RR, so that we can pass this information back to the development engineers in Kawasaki's race department in Japan. My first impression of the bike when we tested it in November was that it's like a 250cc machine in feel, but with a lot more power. During the next three days I need to refine that assessment so that we can figure out how to take advantage of the unique characteristics of the 800cc machine."
Ichiro Yoda: Kawasaki Racing Director
"The fact that we are here in Sepang and all ready to start the new season is down to a lot of hard work by everyone involved in Kawasaki's MotoGP project. Our team members in Europe have cooperated closely with Kawasaki's European subsidiary to ensure that we have the infrastructure necessary to support our racing activities, while Kawasaki's engineers in Japan have worked long hours to develop our new 800cc ZX-RR into a competitive package with which to start the season. This cooperation between the many elements that make up the Kawasaki family has produced a strong team, which I'm sure will pay dividends for us in the future. Now we must focus on the next month of testing if we are to realise the full potential of our 800cc machine ready for the first race in Qatar. Our goals for the next three days are clear. Firstly we must find a base set-up on the new bike that both riders are happy with, and then we will start the refinement process based on the riders' feedback and analysis of the data downloaded from the bike. At this stage of the season our first priority must be our development schedule, but I see no reason why we shouldn't be aiming for a high position on the final timesheet by the end of these three days."
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KAWASAKI RACING TEAM PRESS OFFICE
21 JANUARY 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A NEW SEASON AND A NEW ERA FOR KAWASAKI
A revitalised Kawasaki Racing Team will get their 2007 MotoGP campaign underway on Monday, with the first of two planned pre-season tests at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia.
This week is the start of an extensive test programme that will see the Kawasaki Racing Team complete 12 intensive days of testing in three different countries, as they work to refine the all-new 800cc ZX-RR ahead of the season opening Grand Prix of Qatar in March.
The Sepang test marks a new era, both for the MotoGP World Championship and for the Kawasaki Racing Team.
For the first time all five major manufacturers will field their 800cc machines at the same circuit, providing all the teams with their first opportunity to make direct comparisons with their rivals for the MotoGP World Championship title.
Sepang is also the first test in which the Kawasaki Racing Team will participate since the team was taken in-house by the Japanese manufacturer in November last year. Under the guidance of Kawasaki's new racing director, Ichiro Yoda, the team have worked tirelessly during the winter break to put in place the infrastructure necessary to support Kawasaki's MotoGP racing activities.
The process of working together to overcome many obstacles, and to meet increasingly tight deadlines, has resulted in a much more cohesive unit, which means that the team arrive in Sepang with higher expectations, and a higher level of morale, than in previous seasons.
But, while there is definitely a new air of optimism within the Kawasaki pit box, nobody is under any illusions about the task that faces them in the run up to the 2007 MotoGP season. Initial shakedown tests of the new 800cc Ninja ZX-RR at the end of last year showed the bike's potential, but it also highlighted areas where development effort needed to be focussed in order to improve the overall package.
Work on the new bike has continued unabated during the winter test ban, and the Kawasaki Racing Team head into the first test of the new year confident that the development of the ZX-RR is on target, and with the clear goal of matching their factory rivals on the track by the time the test concludes on Wednesday.
Kawasaki's riders, Randy de Puniet and Olivier Jacque, know exactly what is expected of them during the three days of testing in Malaysia. With limited track time aboard the new 800cc Ninja ZX-RR up to this point, the two Frenchmen must familiarise themselves with the characteristics of the new bike, while also providing Kawasaki's engineers with the data necessary to continue the development process back in Japan.
It will be a tough task for de Puniet and Jacque, but both riders arrive in Sepang refreshed after the winter break, and eager to get the new season underway with a positive first test.
Randy de Puniet: #14
"Let's go! After nearly two months off the bike I can't wait to get started again. I tested the new bike only very briefly at the end of last year, but it was enough to understand that it is a very different machine to the 990cc bike we raced in 2006, and that it demands a completely different riding style to get the best from it. I don't think there will be any problems adapting to the characteristics of the 800cc Ninja ZX-RR, but I guess we'll find out over the next three days. Obviously I want to end the test close to the fastest guys, but I'll be relatively happy if we leave here with a good base set-up and a better understanding of how to get the best from the bike at this circuit."
Olivier Jacque: #19
"It's good to be back full time in MotoGP with Kawasaki, and I'm definitely looking forward to the season ahead. For this test we will concentrate on finding a good base set-up for the new bike, but this will also be the first time I've worked with my new crew chief, Fiorenzo Fanali, so it will be an ideal opportunity for us both to check each other out and to find the best way of working together. As I said, the bike is new, so we will also be looking to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the new Ninja ZX-RR, so that we can pass this information back to the development engineers in Kawasaki's race department in Japan. My first impression of the bike when we tested it in November was that it's like a 250cc machine in feel, but with a lot more power. During the next three days I need to refine that assessment so that we can figure out how to take advantage of the unique characteristics of the 800cc machine."
Ichiro Yoda: Kawasaki Racing Director
"The fact that we are here in Sepang and all ready to start the new season is down to a lot of hard work by everyone involved in Kawasaki's MotoGP project. Our team members in Europe have cooperated closely with Kawasaki's European subsidiary to ensure that we have the infrastructure necessary to support our racing activities, while Kawasaki's engineers in Japan have worked long hours to develop our new 800cc ZX-RR into a competitive package with which to start the season. This cooperation between the many elements that make up the Kawasaki family has produced a strong team, which I'm sure will pay dividends for us in the future. Now we must focus on the next month of testing if we are to realise the full potential of our 800cc machine ready for the first race in Qatar. Our goals for the next three days are clear. Firstly we must find a base set-up on the new bike that both riders are happy with, and then we will start the refinement process based on the riders' feedback and analysis of the data downloaded from the bike. At this stage of the season our first priority must be our development schedule, but I see no reason why we shouldn't be aiming for a high position on the final timesheet by the end of these three days."
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