Stoner pole being followed Spies

Casey Stoner

Indianapolis - Casey Stoner was unstoppable dominance until the Indianapolis MotoGP qualifying. The Honda rider won the first start position by being followed by Ben Spies. Doing the qualifying session at Indianapolis Circuit on Sunday (28/08/2011) pm dawn, Stoner has the right to the top spot after the record the best time of 1 minute 38.850 seconds.

Spies are always trailing Stoner in second free practice session and the third, the return must be satisfied in the second position. Yamaha scored the best time of 1 minute 39.373 seconds. Spies teammate, Jorge Lorenzo, who performed poorly in FP III, a successful third place thanks to a record start time of 1 minute 39.629 seconds for a hot lap.

Respectively, the fourth to the tenth starting position is occupied by Dani Pedrosa, Andrea Dovizioso, Colin Edwards, Marco Simoncelli, Nicky Hayden, Alvaro Bautista and Hector Barbera.

Indianapolis MotoGP qualifying results:


1. Casey Stoner AUS Repsol Honda    1m 38.850s
2. Ben Spies USA Yamaha Factory Racing    1m 39.373s
3. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha Factory Racing ESP Â Â Â 1m 39.629s
4. Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda ESP Â Â Â 1m 39.947s
5. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Repsol Honda    1m 40.024s
6.  Colin Edwards USA Tech 3 Yamaha Monster   1m 40.098s
7. Marco Simoncelli ITA Â Â San Carlo Honda Gresini 1m 40.204s Â
8. Nicky Hayden USA Ducati Marlboro    1m 40.244s
9. Alvaro Bautista Rizla Suzuki ESP Â Â Â 1m 40.333s
10. Hector Barbera ESP Mapfre Aspar    1m 40.360s
11. Cal Crutchlow GBR Â Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Â Â 1m 40.620s
12. Randy de Puniet FRA Pramac Racing    1m 40.815s
13. Hiroshi Aoyama  JPN San Carlo Honda Gresini   1m 40.925s
14. Valentino Rossi ITA Ducati Marlboro    1m 40.975s
15. LCR Toni Elias Honda ESP Â Â Â 1m 41.030s
16. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing    1m 41.085s
17. Loris Capirossi ITA Pramac Racing    1m 41.092s

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Lorenzo Want to Enough Bad Dreams with Podium

Jorge Lorenzo

Indianapolis - Jorge Lorenzo did not target high stake in the Indianapolis MotoGP race. Considering this weekend is not going well, Lorenzo would be satisfied if can finish on the podium.Lorenzo said that the series in the United States it is a nightmare. Because, in the three free practice, Yamaha has never occupied the position better than sixth.

Lorenzo's performance improved when the qualifications and 2010 world champion was successfully captured third place start. However, Lorenzo did not dare to stake a target to beat Casey Stoner and Ben Spies, the two riders in front of him. "Before qualifying, the situation is like a nightmare. We were all confused, especially in terms of braking. I do not have confidence," Lorenzo said as quoted by Autosport.

"Fortunately, we tried a new setting for this motor in the afternoon and was able to increase my confidence when braking and improve my time so I can cut the distance from Casey and Ben," he explained. "But we are still slightly behind, so tomorrow (today - red) will fight hard for victory. But at least I will fight to get a podium," added Lorenzo.

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Hopkins Back to MotoGP

John Hopkins was convinced that his return to MotoGP with Suzuki in the Czech Republic this weekend will give him a better chance to shine again, compared to her comeback at Jerez.Superbike riders will join the race at Brno circuit with Suzuki's regular rider, Alvaro Bautista, who before he was replaced on the series in Spain last April, when Bautista injury.

"When I race in Jerez at the start of the season, I had no real experience in 2011. So a little weird," said Hopkins was quoted by Autosport, Monday (08/08/2011).Now, after that experience and re-fit condition, he felt more prepared to fight in the arena of MotoGP, the class the last time he lakoni fully in the 2008 season.

"Now I feel I have greater confidence, and I'm riding better than ever before. I feel sure will get it in Brno, because that's one of my favorite track circuit. Hopefully I can perform well."Hopkins in his life this season playing in the arena of the British Superbike Championship with Suzuki. In the standings, he was ranked number two in the bottom of Shane Byrne.

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Rossi Ensure Move to Honda Next Year?

Rome - Failure to perform well with Ducati make Valentino Rossi frustrated. Then came rumors that the Italian is negotiating with Honda for next year.In the first 10 series this season, Rossi nil victory. Best achievements on the podium only once, namely the third podium in MotoGP France. The rest, he finished in positions four, five, six, seven and nine.

Image: Rossi in Honda 2003

In a way, this is the worst achievements throughout his career as a rider Rossi. The last time he had never won in the 10 series is the first in a season in his debut season in the 125cc class in 1996 when he won in the series to the 11th with Aprilia.Arose rumors that Rossi was not happy with the Ducati and is negotiating to join the Gresini Honda next year. The source is not playing, he is a former MotoGP rider Marco Melandri.

"I know that Valentino Rossi has been contacted for Gresini (one spot) on the Honda 2012," Melandri told the Tribune quoted Racing All About Bikes."This confirms what I've said several times before: 'marriage' of The Doctor with Ducati has had its moon," said Melandri who like Rossi also Italian.So far, not been proven how much truth claims Melandri. Both Rossi and Ducati was disappointed with its performance on this year, but they never indicated it would break joint venture.

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Simoncelli Wait for a New Contract in Brno

Marco Simoncelli expect a continuation of his career next season could be completed in the Czech Republic MotoGP with getting a new contract. If Honda Gresini not submit a proposal, he might cross over to the Ducati.Simoncelli has several times expressed his desire to continue to stay with Honda next season. But the Japanese manufacturer that just has so far not yet given an answer.

Quoted from MCN, yet kelarnya finalization of the budget for the 2012 season that made the Honda seem slow menyodori contract for Simoncelli. But whatever the reason, Simoncelli hoping the new contract he can sign and that the slowest place on the next race in Brno."Now we are waiting for offers from Honda. We ask for a quote (contract) in Brno," said management consultant Simoncelli, Carlo Pernat.

If the back stretch offers a contract, frizzy-haired driver was threatened to accept the proposal put forward Ducati. Following some promising performances throughout the season Ducati reportedly interested in recruiting him. "One is for sure Ducati did not say anything and they are interested in Marco. Marco wanted to stay with Honda, but if it comes with a Ducati penawarn think he's touched it. The first choice is the Honda and I am sure he is he will continue to hang in there," complete Pernat.

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Pedrosa targets: Recover quickly and Win Again

Dani Pedrosa hobbled in the first half of MotoGP competitions this season. For the second half, Repsol Honda rider wants to go back to peak fitness and win some series.Pedrosa failed to perform optimally in the first half this season. Following an accident at Le Mans, he was forced to miss the three series. As a result, from a total of ten series that has been held, he could only score points in six series only. However, Pedrosa's performance on the track is actually not disappoint. Of the six series that followed, he managed to climb the podium five times. The Spaniard also won twice, namely at Estoril and Sachsenring.

"My opinion about the races I compete with it is good, but I was less fortunate," said Pedrosa in MotoGP's official website."The victories were (in Estoril and Sachsenring) feels very special indeed. Especially after the injury I had, I was never 100%. These victories gave me a high level of confidence," he said.
The next race is the Czech MotoGP to be held on 14 August. Pedrosa hopes her condition is getting better and win some victories in the rest of the season.

"My plan is to recuperate because my muscles are very stiff. So, I will try to rest to make it relax. When I feel better, I intend to exercise it so as not to feel so weak in the second half of the race," said Pedrosa."My goal is to fully recover and be able to win some races," he said."Currently I am not 100%, but I hope I was able to recover progressively and let's hope I can return to fight in the end," he added.

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Simoncelli ahold Sachsenring MotoGP Free Practice 2

Marco Simoncelli continued positive note in the German MotoGP free practice session. In Free Practice II, he beat Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa. In the second practice session at the Sachsenring circuit on Friday (07/15/2011), there was fierce competition between Simoncelli and Lorenzo. At the beginning of the session, Lorenzo was leading after the record time of 1 minute 22.804 seconds. However, Simoncelli beat Lorenzo with a record time of 1 minute 22.625 seconds.

After that, Simoncelli continues to maintain its position. Until the end of the session, record his best time was 1 minute 22.225 seconds. Despite a record time of Lorenzo was also improved, but the Yamaha rider had to settle for second place.

Behind Simoncelli and Lorenzo, following Pedrosa, Casey Stoner and Andrea Dovizioso. Nicky Hayden, Ben Spies, Randy De Puniet, Alvaro Bautista, and Karel Abraham completed the top ten positions. Valentino Rossi still can not look impressive. He just occupies the 12th position. While Loris Capirossi will most likely miss the German MotoGP race because it has not fully recovered from injury. In Free Practice II, replaced Sylvain Guintoli.

MotoGP Results Free Practice II Germany:
1. Marco Simoncelli Honda Gresini 1m22.225s
2. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha 1m22.320s + 0.095s
3. Dani Pedrosa Honda + 0.207s 1m22.432s
4. Casey Stoner Honda 1m22.542s + 0.317s
5. Andrea Dovizioso Honda 1m22.654s + 0.429s
6. Nicky Hayden Ducati 1m22.882s + 0.657s
7. Ben Spies to Yamaha 1m22.894s + 0.669s
8. Randy de Puniet Pramac Ducati 1m23.037s + 0.812s
9. Alvaro Bautista Suzuki 1m23.261s + 1.036s
10. Karel Abraham Cardion Ducati 1m23.352s + 1.127s
11. Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha 1m23.431s + 1.206s
12. Valentino Rossi, Ducati 1m23.533s + 1.308s
13. Hector Barbera Aspar Ducati 1m23.625s + 1.400s
14. Cal Crutchlow Tech 3 Yamaha 1m23.760s + 1.535s
15. Hiroshi Aoyama Honda Gresini 1m23.906s + 1.681s
16. LCR Honda's Toni Elias 2.079s + 1m24.304s
17. Sylvain Guintoli Ducati Pramac 3.739s + 1m25.964s

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Rossi to race in Threshold-250 Times

Since starting to compete in motor racing track - in the entire class - Valentino Rossi has had 249 races. So at German MotoGP he will start to race the 250. Until just before he crashed and broke his leg in the Italian MotoGP free practice session last year, Rossi has even succeeded in 230 consecutive start. This is called Crash as a record that still survive.

With the start to 250 on weekends, Rossi will go into the ranks of elite racers who managed to penetrate the number. Previously there are only five riders who can do it. Most start their own record is still dominated by veteran racer Loris Capirossi, who plans to return to the racetrack on the weekend following the injury that made him miss the last two series.

Most record Start:

1. Loris Capirossi 321 GP starts
2. Alex Barros 276
3. Jack Findlay 275
4. Bruno Kneubühler 263
5. Angel Nieto 263
6. Valentino Rossi 249
7. Chas Mortimer 233
8. Giacomo Agostini 231
9. Roberto Locatelli 224
10. Stefan Dorflinger 223
11. Carlos Checa 222
12. Max Biaggi 214
13. Phil Read 212
14. Randy de Puniet 208
15. Marco Melandri 207

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Although difficult, Ben Spies Remain Optimistic

Ben Spies to assess the race at the Sachsenring circuit would be more difficult than in Assen and Mugello. However, Yamaha is still staring at the German GP this weekend with optimism. Yamaha had a capital good when the ninth series of the season was held. They won the last two races at Assen and Mugello, respectively by Spies and Jorge Lorenzo.

Effort to continue this positive trend is not going to be easy. However, Spies remains confident can achieve good results. "Sachsenring is not a good track for us last year. But, at the end of our race and we were actually able to finish strong. So, I'm pretty optimistic about it," said Spies told MCN.

"(Sachsenring) will be harder than Mugello and Assen. But, I think we can remain competitive," said the Superbike world championship 2009.

"We have to see how our bike worked there. We really have to fight, but we're ready for it," he said. Spies admitted Motorcycle Yamaha YZR-M1's not as tough as a dependable Honda RC212V. However, he believes his team will perform a number of improvements.

"Our motors have not been as tough as the other bike and we do not solve our problems. But, it will get better and we've got the motor current maximum capacity. Indeed, we need more," said Spies. "We've got some things to test at Brno and it will be important for the Indy race. Maybe we will not match the Honda, but if we get close, then that is what we can do," he said.

"But two wins is a good motivation for the team and Honda are not invincible. But we still have not bridged this gap," he added.

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Valentino Rossi Ready Experimenting Again In Sachcenring

Valentino Rossi had a special agenda in the German MotoGP at the weekend. At the Sachsenring, Rossi will again experiment with GP11.1 as he had done at Mugello. Of the eight series that has been undertaken so far, Rossi had once planted on the podium. It happened at Le Mans two months ago, when he finished third.

The rest of the Ducati rider is more likely to perform less satisfactorily so that now only able to occupy the fourth position in the drivers standings. To change their luck in the 2011 season, Rossi is equipped GP11.1. But he still needs more data to find the right setting. That's what he had tried to do on the last series at Mugello, while finishing sixth.

"At Mugello, we began working with the settings that direction we've never tried. We use it in a warm-up on Sunday (last) so we have not spent much time with that setting," said Rossi in Crash. "The bike worked better in the race than during training, but we need more experiments with this arrangement," he continued.

Capitalized last arrangement called Rossi has been working better than ever, the Sachsenring also now be used as a starting point to test it thoroughly. "At Sachsenring we will see whether it could be a great starting point. Path is quite complicated in some parts, but it is a circuit that I like."

"Last year I returned to race in Germany after a broken leg and running good races. We hope the weather and temperature will be good, because we have to work on setting it as possible before the race," please Rossi.

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Loris Capirossi Ensure Driving at Sachsenring MotoGP

Loris Capirossi confirmed that it will return to the track this weekend at the German MotoGP after missing the two previous series because of injury. Pramac Ducati rider was injured in the Dutch MotoGP qualifying session last. Consequently, in addition to absent in the series that he should also be marginalized in the Italian GP.

When this condition is not yet fully recovered Capirossi to race at the Sachsenring. But he asserted was going back to the track on weekends. "I'm still not fit, but I still have a few days to undergo physical therapy in order to better fit anymore," said Capirossi in Autosport.

The Italian rider's own claim to expect to be fully fit when the MotoGP race at Laguna Seca took place on 24 July.

"Back to the track will be positive, but my goal is to return to the condition of 100% at Laguna Seca. Absent at Mugello is very difficult for me, and it really affect me." "Now I want to turn the page and return to the track. Only I would ride my Desmosedici," said Capirossi.

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Loris Capirossi could not wait to Back Racing Again

Loris Capirossi actual condition had fully recovered. But he can not wait to race again at the track so that the next series aiming at the German MotoGP. Capirossi had missed the last two series after the crash at the Dutch MotoGP qualifying session. Pramac Ducati rider that could not perform at Assen and Mugello.

Not stand for long absences, the Italian is now directly targeting can already back in action in Sachsenring on 17 July. "I Meras better, but my physical condition is still not too good. I'm now doing daily physical therapy sessions at the medical center IM2S Monaco," said Capirossi in Autosport.

"I've been absent in the two series, with Mugello being the most important to me. I want to ride my bike again as soon as possible," said Capirossi. So far Capirossi still scattered at position 16 the drivers standings with 22 points. Best result so far is to finish in 9th position which he torehkan in Catalunya.

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Confident Pedrosa helped Sachsenring Circuit Design

Last season successfully conquered Sachsenring Dani Pedrosa to stand on the highest podium at the end of the race. He believes the positive results he got going again at the weekend. At the Italian GP last, the Honda rider finished in eighth position. Appearance is the first for him since six weeks with a collarbone injury cases.

To race this weekend at Sachensring, Pedrosa had not actually fit-fit is very post-injury recovery. But the design of the track later he believed would benefit her. "Contrary to the Mugello, in Germany almost all tikungannya to the left and this will help," explained Pedrosa in Autosport.

"Mugello is nice because after a long race, I could measure that I did not lose the ability to go fast. I now have to come back fully fit and this week I have to work hard," he said. During this Pedrosa already twice a winner at the Sachsenring in the MotoGP class, namely 2007 and 2010.

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Coming MotoGP Sachcenring 2011: Spies Confident but Not Over Confident

Just one victory achieved by Ben Spies in MotoGP. But the Yamaha rider was sure other victories will be achieved in the future. Included at the Sachsenring on the weekend? Starting a career in the MotoGP class in 2008 - appeared three times as the wild card of the season - Spies who underwent full season in MotoGP last season finally recorded a victory this season premiere.

It happened tu as his victory at Assen on June 25. Neat appearance is then followed by the 2009 Superbike world championship with a fourth place finish at Mugello. Now waiting for the next series, namely the German MotoGP. Admits digelayuti high confidence to be able to achieve other victories, Spies does not necessarily guarantee it will be able to do it again this weekend.

"(Victory) It's definitely helped my confidence, but I would not say I will win again this weekend or would win five more times this season," he said in MCN. "The results made ​​me know that when the bike was good and I also drove well, I can win. That's the most important and that's all I keep in my mind to make myself feel better. I probably will not win as often as Casey (Stoner) or Jorge (Lorenzo) but I can still win and that's what counts, "said Spies.

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Dovizioso Face the GP Sachsenring with High Motivation

Four Andrea Dovizioso climbed the podium success of the last five races. Capitalized these results, the Honda rider was motivated also aiming for a positive result again in the German MotoGP. Dovizioso will race at the Sachsenring on the weekend in third place world championship, behind 33 points from Casey Stoner standings and 14 points from Jorge Lorenzo.

It can not be separated from the consistency Dovizioso, including when finishing second in the race at Mugello cage in the previous series. So no doubt he is now confident. "We arrived in Germany with a strong and competitive. The second position before the Italian public at Mugello has given an additional morale for us to continue to work hard and clean in every race," said Dovi - greeting Dovizioso - in the Crash.

For the Sachsenring, Dovi admitted that the track does have a character different from Mugello. But that does not erode his confidence. "I like the Sachsenring, the circuit has a nice atmosphere and there are always lots of spectators. But as a circuit, it is very different from Mugello, just a short path with a very slow first section followed by the second half very quickly."

"We will continue to work hard from the first free practice session like we did at Mugello, it is important to prepare the machine for the race later. I'm very motivated, we are in the top three world championships and we want to continue to reap the important points this season," exclaimed Dovi.

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Jorge Lorenzo Pursue First Podium at Sachsenring

MotoGP victory in Italy gave great confidence for Jorge Lorenzo. This weekend he returns to target the podium top spot, which also completed the curiosity of a champion at the Sachsenring. It is three years of competing in the MotoGP class and have collected a total of 16 victories, Lorenzo had never been a champion in the German MotoGP. Successively since 2008 the position was not that he can finish and twice finished runner-up in 2009 and 2010 seasons.

Lorenzo is now admitted in very good condition and have high confidence following the victory at Mugello two weeks ago. With a stock like that he hopes to win first in the German MotoGP on Sunday (17/07/2011) future. "I feel very good after the victory at Mugello, an incredible victory that we need to trust yourself. We will take advantage of it for the next races, tertuatam beruntutan for the next two, 'he said in Crash.

"Now it's time for the German Sachsenring is a unique trajectory that I have felt since 2002 and have not even won! I want to achieve it, it's an interesting challenge for my fans in Germany," added the world champion. Just 19 points now separating Lorenzo with Casey Stoner at the top. German MotoGP race with a mid-season series, the ninth of 18 races, the Spaniard is hoping soon to equal and overtake Stoner points. "Tim and I are ready to re-close the distance with Casey, our target is the podium, but we will try to win," said Lorenzo.

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Yamaha Target Achieved Victory in MotoGP Germany and the U.S.

The success of Jorge Lorenzo won the Italian MotoGP Yamaha raises confidence. In the next two consecutive races in Germany and the United States, they are targeting escort Lorenzo finished champions. Lorenzo won a fierce duel with Casey Stoner in the race at Mugello two weeks ago. The success of such a victory both Lorenzo after pounded the podium top spot in the Spanish MotoGP at the start of the season.

Stoner and Honda's successful defeat caused great confidence in the Yamaha camp if similar success could be repeated in the next series. And aimed by a team from Japan is the next two consecutive races at the Sachsenring (17 / 7) and Laguna Seca (24 / 7).

"When we succeed in making such a great package in Italy then Jorge will be able to fight for a champion. That's our target at the Sachsenring and Laguna," said team manager Wilco Zeelenberg.Two races are considered important by Zeelenberg due to cover the early half of this season's competition. And before the holiday for three weeks Lorenzo Yamaha wanted to take back seat at the top of the standings.

"It is important to account for the next two races before the coming holidays, we just left behind 19 points and still have half a season to go. So everything is still possible," complete Zeelenberg in Crash.

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Stoner Convinced Can Stay Competitive in Sachcenring

Casey Stoner over the last two series without a victory, although still on the podium. Do not want a long-long hiatus on the highest podium, Honda was now aiming for victory at the weekend. Stoner so far has never been without a victory over two series races. Note slick certainly want him to hold, while maintaining excellence number that has now been trimmed Jorge Lorenzo, the second-ranked standings to 19 points only.

"I'm looking forward to racing at the Sachsenring, it is a track where we've enjoyed good results in recent years," please Stoner Crash. During his career in MotoGP, Stoner just one win at the Sachsenring. That happened in 2008, when he also recorded a fastest lap and pole record the best still survived until now.

'Trajectory is very tight and technical, so it requires a different driving style and we also have to set the bike in different ways. It would be quite heavy on the tire with the majority turns the corner to the left so long worn on the left side of the tire will be significant. "

"It takes a lot of effort to get a good motor arrangement in order to generate the motor speed for a distance of runway later. I myself love the race atmosphere was incredible and beautiful scenery. We were always pretty quick there and I'm sure we can be competitive with Honda," said Stoner.

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