Posts Tagged ‘Ducati’
Rossi say ” It’s not because Lorenzo”…
Valentino Rossi‘s decision to leave Yamaha and join Ducati for the 2011 season could bring bad rumors. Mentioned, the Italian rider was “forced to” flee for her looks impressive Spanish rider, who was also his team mate, Jorge Lorenzo.
However, Mick Doohan refused presumption. This legendary Australian rider, who is a former five-time world champion 500cc class between 1994-1998, said that Rossi just need a new challenge to beat his opponents, including Lorenzo.
Indeed, told MCN earlier this year, Lorenzo has said that the results of the 2010 season this might be the cause of Rossi decided to leave from Yamaha, and received a contract high of Ducati. Moreover, “The Doctor” also had a broken leg injury at Mugello in early June, which makes her chance to defend his title taken away, as well as its position as number one Yamaha rider will shift. Read the rest of this entry »
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Stoner Set The Fastest Time in Free Practice at Laguna Seca
The Australian rider Casey Stoner (Ducati) set the fastest time in free practice at the Grand Prix of the United States, scoring ninth round of the MotoGP World Championship, where the Spanish Jorge Lorenzo finished second.
Stoner, who dominated for most of the session, set a timer for 1 minute, 21 seconds and 699 cents. The ‘Aussie’ – winner at Laguna Seca in 2007 – showed his love affair with the American track and ran as the main favorite to win the pole position Saturday.
In addition, Stoner noted for his excellent timing, which was in line with the time he got Pedrosa (Honda) last year. The de Castellar del Vallés, ‘polemical’ in 2009 and won the Grand Prize at the time, opted for the set-up and will be this Saturday when they have to improve to stay on the line that marked the last weekend in Germany. Pedrosa sealed the fourth fastest time.
The second place went to Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha), who along with Stoner became the only two riders able to lower the barrier of minutes and 22 seconds. The Balearic sound World Cup leader, was comfortable in the famous “Corkscrew” and will – without doubt – Stoner who dispute the most privileged position on the grid. Read the rest of this entry »