Want to Two Years After Rossi at Ducati

Valentino Rossi admits that they want to survive for two more years at Ducati. However, on the other hand he was also hesitant because never find the best performance with the Italian team. After seven seasons defending Yamaha, Rossi crossed the Ducati began the 2011 season. However, in his debut season, Rossi achievements counted for only disappointing seventh place finish in the drivers' standings. At the beginning of the second season, Rossi also has not been able to talk much. Seven-time world champion completed the Qatar MotoGP race in tenth position. Rossi admitted that he still has not been tuned in Ducati. Nevertheless, he tries to survive. "I came here in late 2010 with plans to race for two years and try to win with Ducati. However, it seems difficult. But, I want to stay for two more years," he admitted at the Autosport . "If we work well, we can fight for the fifth or sixth position. I'm not interested in that: if you have to fight for fifth place then you will slowly lose enthusiasm,"

Rossi Bandingkan Laju Dirinya dengan Stoner di Ducati

Valentino Rossi menganggap faktor motor sebagai penyebab dia belum bisa tampil bagus bersama Ducati. Lalu, kenapa Casey Stoner bisa menaklukkan Desmosedici dan jadi juara dunia?

Sejak membela Ducati pada musim 2011, Rossi tak kunjung bersinar. Di musim debutnya, pebalap asal Italia itu cuma sekali naik podium dan tak sekali pun memenangi balapan.

Pada musim ini, peruntungan Rossi mungkin juga belum berubah. Di seri perdana di Qatar, The Doctor cuma finis di posisi kesepuluh, kalah dari rekan setimnya, Nicky Hayden, yang finis keenam.

Setiap kali meraih hasil jelek, Rossi kerap kali "menyalahkan" motornya. Dia menyebut motornya masih bermasalah di sana-sini.

Kalau memang motor Desmosedici bermasalah, kenapa Stoner tak banyak mengeluhkannya saat masih membela Ducati pada periode 2007-2010? Bahkan, pebalap Australia itu mampu memenangi 23 seri dan sekali jadi juara dunia.

"Dia (Stoner) punya gaya membalap yang sangat aneh dan dia juga masih muda pada tahun 2007, jadi lebih mudah baginya untuk beradaptasi dengan Ducati," komentar Rossi di Autosport.

Still at Estoril 2012 MotoGP Calendar

FIM MotoGP Portugal finally confirm will still be one of the hosts in the 2013 racing season. The decision put an end to speculation related to the future of Estoril Circuit.

MotoGP Portugal tercoretnya threat appears related to unresolved contract talks related talks. Estoril circuit manager before losing the support of the Portuguese government to continue to hold a race there.

However, as quoted by the official MotoGP website, the International Motorcycle Federation (FIM) has finally confirmed that the Estoril circuit will still hold a MotoGP race in 2012 was. That means no change in the makeup of this 2012 season racing calendar.

MotoGP Portugal remains the third series of the season and will be held on May 6. For the record, Portugal MotoGP race has been held since 2000.

Call Better Stoner-Lorenzo, Rossi Shutter Position Three

Crash ahead of 2012 season, Valentino Rossi admitted that he would be very difficult to pass Casey Stoner or Lorenzo. Therefore, The Doctor is targeting to be able to take third position, behind the two.

Thus predictions related Rossi MotoGP competition in the 2012 season after completing the first official practice session at Sepang last week. In the practice session, record the best time Rossi is still losing 1.2 seconds of Stoner, who was in the top position.

However, the results obtained Italian racer also not really too bad. Sitting in fifth position, post the time that he lost only about 0.5 seconds from Dani Pedrosa at number three. This is what makes Rossi believes that he will still be able to compete at least to compete for the final podium.

"I agree (chance to win the top three). To me, Lorenzo and Stoner raced way better than me, but with Pedros and (Ben) Spies is not impossible, you'll never know," said Rossi in Crash.

Suzuki Will Return to Race MotoGP 2013 Season

Less than three months after the announcement Suzuki withdraw from MotoGP until at least the 2014 season, a newspaper sticking out if the team could return to the MotoGP track faster than planned.

In mid-November 2011 ago, Suzuki announced his retirement from MotoGP track. Suzuki also launched back to the 2014 MotoGP season.

However, it is quite possible to Suzuki to the MotoGP comeback sooner, namely the 2013 season. Suzuki will probably not go a full season, but through the wild card in some series only.

Indications were expressed by veteran Japanese test rider Nobuatsu Aoki who claimed recently had a test of a new project in the form of motor 1.000cc their Ryuyo test track in Japan.

"Suzuki never stopped working on the project 1.000cc riding his bike and I had last week. I can not say much but if the bike is okay and there is a budget they could race next season," I Aoki at MCN.

Edwards Ready to Sepang Again After Tragic Incident

For the first time since the Malaysian GP last year, Colin Edwards will return to the Sepang circuit, where he is, Marco Simoncelli and Valentino Rossi involved horrific incident.

Edwards certainly could never forget the Malaysian MotoGP race, in October last year. When a new race enters second lap, Tech 3 Yamaha rider was involved with a great crash Simoncelli and Rossi. Racing was eventually discontinued.

Simoncelli was killed in this incident. Edwards himself suffered a dislocated shoulder and was forced to miss the ultimate series in Valencia.

Later this month, Edwards will return to Sepang. U.S. racers will follow a three-day pre-season tests.

"Well, back to Sepang will be quite emotional," I Edwards in Crash.

"I think it's important to get there and back on track after what happened a few months ago," he added.

Lorenzo: Rossi Not Out

Age is called Jorge Lorenzo will not be a hindrance for Valentino Rossi returned to the competition's top league. In this 2012 season, The Doctor believes performance will not be dimmed.

After leaving Yamaha and join Ducati in 2011, Rossi had suffered its worst season during participation in the grand prix series. For the first time, he failed to win any victories.

Many are called if the decline in performance due to the age Rossi was growing dusk, 33 years now. But there is also believed that the poor results was obtained because Ducati have not been able to provide the best mounts.

According to Lorenzo, age will not be a hindrance for Rossi. Though slumped last year, Rossi believes not in a period where he was fading.

"There is no age limit. (Carlos) was in the age of 39 when it reaches peak performances in the arena of superbikes. Valentino is now 33 years old, and he has not weakened," Lorenzo said in Gazzetta dello Sport and quoted by Autosport.

"Currently in MotoGP there are many good racers. To win you must have a strong feeling with your ride," said Lorenzo.

Although still able to menajak up and enliven the competition at the top, Lorenzo called Ducati need to work extra hard to make it happen. Moreover, the Italian manufacturer did not have a good bike last year.

New Ducati Motor Curtain Mystery Not disclosed

Ducati Desmosedici GP12 is still mysterious. In a closed private test, which tested the Carlos Checa was just admitted to not say a lot.

Different than normal, event last week did not bring Wrooom new ride for Ducati next season. That said, in addition to really want to keep his pledge 1.000cc, Ducati still continue to do development on these motors.

In Jerez, Tuesday (01/17/2012) local time, the Ducati Desmosedici GP12 finally tasting the track with Carlos Checa diving duties as test driver. This test is the first of a three-day plan and conducted closed.

Mystery of the motor that will drive next season Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden were increasingly likely, so that Ducati also has not been officially informed or even spread the photos after the test.

Checa, former MotoGP rider at a time WSB champion, could only give a short statement via his account, @ CarlosCheca7, the microblogging service Twitter.

"The first test this year, get a good impression of the bike, we are working very well. I can not say many things, more tomorrow task again. Ciaoo!" he wrote as reported by Crash.

Currently not much is known about the Desmosedici GP12, besides claimed Ducati Corse General Manager Filippo Preziosi as the 'mounts the new 90% ". GP12 is also touted to be the first Ducati MotoGP bike that uses a twin-spar aluminum frame.

MotoGP Toward India and South Korea

Mat MotoGP race in Asia has the potential to grow. Following confirmation that states Dorna was talking to India and South Korea to hold a MotoGP race in the future.

As reported by the MCN, Dorna boss, Carmelo Ezpeleta had visited Buddh International Circuit at the beginning of last December held a discourse about MotoGP in 2013.

Ezpeleta also mentioned that a number of representatives of Dorna has visited South Korea last week to discuss a possible race at Korean International Circuit, located in 250 kilometers from the capital, Seoul.

With the talks means MotoGP has managed to attract more interest in the hope there will be a new series that will be added to the calendar.

Dorna also has reached an agreement to host MotoGP race to Texas, USA and Argentina in 2013 but the talks are moving forward about the possibility of racing in India, Ezpeleta confirmed that the format of 18 series will not be modified.

It added that some races will be dropped from the calendar so that half of the championship series could be held outside Europe. Estoril, Jerez and Catalunya likely to be abandoned following the economic crisis that hit Portugal and Spain.

Who Successor Rossi?

With age continues to grow dusk, Valentino Rossi had a potential successor should be able to continue the great names in Italian MotoGP event. In fact, the Italian rider-rider actually shrinking in number in the 2012 season.

Based on the entry list that has been released for three classes of the FIM Grand Prix (MotoGP, GP2 and GP3) 2012 season, there are 13 total recorded just rider from Italy who will berparisipasi. The amount is even already included Alex de Angelis of San Marino is the original, a small state in Italy.

For the MotoGP class, Italy will be represented four racers. They are Andrea Dovizioso (Monster Yamaha Tech 3), Valentino Rossi (Ducati Team), Michele Pirro (San Carlo Honda Gresini) and Danilo Petrucci (Ioda Racing). Two Italian racer who participated in 2011 but disappeared this season is Loris Capirossi who decided to retire and Marco Simoncelli who died in the crash in Sepang.

Italy counted lucky to have four drivers in this most prestigious class, because the latter two names (Michele Pirro and Danilo Petrucci) will appear as a representative team of CRT (Claiming Rule Teams) are newly introduced this season. Since 2000, Italy only sent at least three drivers in a single season in 500cc/MotoGP class (2006 and 2007), while most are six-rider (2005 and 2009).

Stoner-Approach the Throne Champion Vettel

Casey Stoner getting closer to the MotoGP world championship title after winning in Aragon GP. While Sebastian Vettel not getting overtaken in the standings board after so Formula 1 GP of the fastest in Singapore.

Stoner won easily in the race that was held at the circuit's Motorland Aragon. He finished with a difference of eight seconds from Dani Pedrosa, who is on the order of two and 14 seconds ahead of Jorge Lorenzo who finished in the top three.

The victory was getting closer to the origin of Australia's world title. Collection points to 284 points or 44 points difference with Lorenzo in second place with only four races left.

Meanwhile, from Formula 1 racing track, Vettel was increasingly overtaken after winning the race at the Marina Bay street circuit in Singapore. German rider showed his dominance by taking pole position and be able to defend it until the end of the race.

With these, the Red Bull driver came closer to his world championship title for the second year in a row. He lived to record one more victory from the remaining five series to secure the title.

Still from the racetrack, the news came from young drivers boast Indonesia, Rio Haryanto. He re-flying the 'Red and White' on the racing scene in Europe after AutoGP be the fastest in Valencia.

While on the tennis court, Novak Djokovic managed to embrace the title U.S. Open 2011 for the first time after beating Rafael Nadal in four sets fight in the finals. In a match at Flushing Meadows Park, Nadal, Djokovic to overcome resistance by a score of 6-2, 6-4, 6 (3) -7, 6-1.

In the sector's daughter, Samantha Stosur won her first Grand Slam title. At the U.S. Open final in 2011, he successfully beat Serena Williams 6-2, 6-3.

From badminton, Indonesia won only one title in three tournaments held in September. From the Taiwan Open Gold Grand Prix, 'Red and White' won the title by Tommy Sugiarto in men's singles after beating Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk (Thailand) in a bout rubber sets 21-15, 15-21, 21-17. While the China Super Series event and the Japan Open, none of representatives Indonesia headdress carrying championship title.

RIP Marco Simoncelli

October became the month in which F1 and MotoGP eventually led to the champion of the world. But the international automotive world is also filled with black clouds passed away after Marco Simoncelli in the Sepang.

Simoncelli died after crashing on the second lap at Sepang Circuit. The incident occurred when the motor Simoncelli slip as middle cornering. Unfortunately for Simoncelli, he fell in the middle of the track until his helmet came off and hit Colin Edwards who was behind him. Red flags hoisted and the race was finally stopped.

Simoncelli was buried in his hometown on Thursday (27/10/2011) local time. Some fellow racers like Valentino Rossi, Giacomo Agostini, Loris Capirossi, Andrea Dovizioso, Jorge Lorenzo, Randy de Puniet and Toni Ellias came to pay their respects to the Honda Gresini's riders.

Before the news emerged grief-related accidents suffered Simoncelli, giving great happiness for MotoGP Casey Stoner. In the race at home, in Australia, Sunday (10/16/2011), he successfully planted on the highest podium. The success is at once to lock the second world championship title. Stoner excitement of getting doubled since he took it right on the day of anniversary-26.

Also ensure merengkun world title in this month is Sebastian Vettel. Race at Suzuka Circuit, Sunday (9/10/2011) will be an unforgettable race for Vettel. Although only finished third, Raihan it was enough for him to ensure the world title as well as the second year in a row.

Will Jerez MotoGP title until 2016

Had threatened to fail to hold the race in 2012, Jerez now it is almost certainly going to be a host MotoGP for the long term. Has reached a preliminary agreement to hold a race until 2016.

Financial problems could make almost lost the opportunity menghelat Jerez MotoGP season 2012. However, FIM announcement before Christmas to make sure that the path along the 4.428 km arrival of Jorge Lorenzo still cs.

In latest developments, Jerez is maybe even securing a deal with MotoGP race to continue to hold until 2016. Head of Commercial MotoGP, Carmelo Ezpeleta, said if the deal towards that direction is currently being discussed.

"We are pleased to announce that in 2012 Spanish MotoGP will be held at the Circuito de Jerez, a very special place for the MotoGP championship. Andaluca I thank the government and the Council of the town of Jerez de la Frontera to support this event could be held up," said Ezpeleta in Eurosport.

Remembering Simoncelli, Rossi Wear Special Helmets Again

Valentino Rossi can not seem to forget his close friend, Marco Simoncelli, who died at the Malaysian GP last October. For the sake of remembering Simoncelli, Rossi will wear a helmet that is labeled number 58 in the race next season.

Earlier, in 2011 Rossi Valencia series helmets are specially designed to commemorate Simoncelli. However, apparently it is considered not enough by Rossi.

In a live webcast on Dainese.com opportunity when answering a question from the fans, Rossi also said that next season he will be back wearing his helmet again, although there will be additional to commemorate Simoncelli.

"I will continue to wear a helmet that I dedicate to Simoncelli, at least this will I do during the test this winter," said Rossi, as quoted by Crash, Saturday (24/12/2011).

Hayden: Ducati 2012 More Great

Less than the maximum performance is shown by the second Ducati, Nicky Hayden and Valentino Rossi in the 2011 season. However, at Ducati next season pretty sure will be more powerful than ever.

This was disclosed by Nicky Hayden, who still could not give his best performances during the 2010 season as last. It is making he and Rossi could only finish in the top seven and eight final standings.

However, Hayden who was serving his recovery from an injury to his wrist fracture, confirmed that his team will perform better and be better able to rise in the next season.

"Yesterday was a pretty heavy season for me and the team. Indeed it is acceptable tida easily because the team has worked so hard. Ducati and Rossi has given me a chance, but we both have not been able to produce the maximum, "explained Hayden as reported by Autosport, Saturday (24/12/2011).

Rossi More Confused than Stoner

Although the 2012 MotoGP event has not lasted, but the psychological warfare between the driver has started. Casey Stoner, who gave a reply to criticism Rosssi Valentino and his crew, Jeremy Burgess because they can not maximize the Ducati motorcycles in the 2011 season.

As is known, at the beginning of the 2011 season, Rossi had given a statement that Ducati will not look great if Stoner can not maximize the power of the motor Ducatinya. Meanwhile, Burgess said Rossi was able to overcome the problems that come Stoner in front of Ducati motorcycles only 80 seconds.

Statements are both always be remembered by Stoner and Rossi and Burgess were not able to do much on Ducati motorcycles. As a result, Rossi cs difficult to compete in the 2011 season.

"The words they keep me very disturbing and I remember when I was joined by Ducati. Until finally, Rossi put his own bike and proven results, no difference as Marco Melandri and Nicky Hayden, "said Stoner, as reported by MCN, Saturday (24/12/2011).

"I already know if he (Rossi) uses these motors will not be able to perform faster than me. I am 100 percent sure it will happen, "he added.
In fact, Stoner assess a shoulder injury suffered by the VR46 has always been a racer from Italy and not constantly looking for an excuse to end the 2011 season.

"He never complained about his shoulder injury early in the season but at the same time he admitted that he could achieve pretty good results with the condition that his shoulder. At that time he began to admit he does not know the problems they experienced, "he said.

Simoncelli Foundation has been Collect 3.6 Billion Fund

Although not yet formalized Simoncelli Foundation but the foundation has raised funds for charity by 300 thousand Euros, equivalent to Rp3, 6 billion which will be donated to underprivileged children.

Simoncelli Foundation itself will be unveiled just in Simoncelli anniversary date the 25th of January 20th at 105 Stadium Rimini, Italy. The site will be addressed www.MarcoSimoncelliFondazione.it the foundation's official website.

For those who want to become a member of the Foundation, are required to contribute an annual fund of 30 euros per-members. On the site also inserted links to social networking fans of Marco Simoncelli on Facebook. In addition there are other links that connect to the website at www.58marcosimoncelli.it Simoncelli.

"When we launched the website, we have the idea that fans will want to join must register with the accounts for around 30 euros per person, for a special membership fee of 100 euros," explained the father, Paolo Simoncelli, as reported by Autosport, Saturday (24/12 / 2011).

Prioritize Lorenzo Yamaha New Contract

Yamaha really wanted to maintain its flagship racer in MotoGP, Jorge Lorenzo. Therefore, they too will soon begin negotiating a new contract with the 2010 world champion.

Lorenzo's Yamaha contract will expire at the end of next season. This condition is similar to contracts Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa in Honda and Valentino Rossi on the Ducati, which will also expire at the end of the 2012 season.

Although years ago Lorenzo lost his world championship title, Yamaha remain dissatisfied with the performance of 24-year-old rider. They were determined to keep her on the team.

"Maintaining Jorge is the key. Negotiated contracts will involve all the top racers next year. So, got one of Jorge or Casey is very very important," says Yamaha boss Lin Jarvis, in MCN.

Rossi and Dovizioso insinuation War

Meskipun ajang MotoGP 2012 belum berlangsung, namun ketegangan antar pembalap telah dimulai yaitu antara Andrea Dovizioso dengan pembalap dari tim Ducati, Valentino Rossi. Keduanya terlibat perang sindiran kata-kata di jejaring sosial Twiter mereka.

Dovisiozo menilai Rossi masih akan menghadapai kesulitan pada musim depan yang akan dimulai sekitar empat bulan lagi itu. Sedangkan, Rossi membalasnya dengan mengatakan karakter Dovisiozo telah mengalami perubahan.

Sebelumnya, Dovisiozo pada wawancara di acara kampanye MotoGP Argentina 2013, memberikan prediksi musim 2012 dan mengatakan bahwa Rossi masih akan jauh tertinggal di belakang para pembalap lainnya.

“Rossi masih akan mengalami kesulitan dan ia harus berjuang dengan keras bila ingin menjadi juara dunia kembali. Apakah dia tidak bisa menjadi juara dunia? Saya pikir ini cukup serius, Rossi hanya berhasil saat memakai motor asal Jepang saja hingga bisa mendominasi balapan pada beberapa tahun lalu,” jelas Dovizioso.

Pernyataan Dovizioso tersebut sontak menyulut emosi mantan pembalap tim Yamaha tersebut. Rossi langsung menimpali pernyataan saingannya itu di akun Twitter pribadinya. Rossi menilai Dovizioso sebagai pembalap yang sudah kehilangan jati dirinya, karena hanya baru merasakan sedikit keberhasilan.

Stoner Honda Technician Motivation Sources

Brilliant appearance with Casey Stoner Repsol Honda's HRC has wowed many. In fact, HRC boss, Livio Suppo, judging that Stoner is a source of motivation to his team since he joined Honda late 2010.

"Since he first joined us (Honda), it is very fast in our motorhome and
I feel it is a motivation for all of our technicians, "he explained, as reported by MCN, Saturday (12/18/2011).

"I think all parties realized in previous years he was fast not because of quality tires, or bike, but indeed it has very great talent," continued Suppo.

In fact, Suppo comparing the performance achieved by Stoner with other drivers, such as Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa. He was amazed that Stoner can be more severe than those racers.

"When compared with results achieved by Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa in 2011, is very clear that Stoner was a great racer. Whereas last season was its inaugural season at the Honda factory team, "he explained.

"Compared with the results Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa won in 2011, this explains that Casey is indeed a great rider since last season is the inaugural season at the Honda factory team," added the Italian man.