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Post by truenorth on Jun 6, 2018 15:14:50 GMT -8
Dani Pedrosa may announce his retirement at Barcelona.
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Post by truenorth on Jun 6, 2018 15:23:10 GMT -8
Dani Pedrosa’s incredible record By Antonio López 15 years and 138 days have passed between Pedrosa’s first victory at the 2002 Dutch GP and his win at the final GP of Valencia last year. A timeline that puts him fourth in the history of the sport regarding time elapsed between his first top podium visit and his ultimate victory. Topping this list is, of course, Valentino Rossi, with a career of no fewer than 20 years and 311 days, followed by Loris Capirossi and the ill-fated Angel Nieto, whom Dani has the opportunity to surpass if this year he manages to win a GP after the Czech Republic. There is a record that Dani has over all other riders of any time: he is the only rider who has won a race every season for 16 consecutive seasons; from 2002 to 2017 But there is a record that Dani has over all of them: he is the only rider who has won a race every season for 16 consecutive seasons. From 2002 to 2017, he has at least one victory each season, something that no other rider has managed. Valentino, for example, had his winning streak interrupted when he moved to the ranks of Ducati. Until then, he had 15 consecutive seasons in which he managed to stand on top of the podium every season. Loris Capirossi, never had more than 3 consecutive seasons with wins and Nieto had one year in which he did win any races, so his record covered only 12 consecutive seasons with wins. Dani’s record can have at least 9 more years! The most curious thing about this data is that Dani’s record can have at least 9 more years! The only active rider that could beat Dani 16 seasons with wins is Márquez, who at the moment has 8 consecutive years with wins. Rossi, after two years at Ducati, returned to consecutive season wins in 2013. Lorenzo began to win in 2003, but his counter was set to 0 with his step up to 250cc, and more recently, with his move to Ducati; his record thus stagnated at 11 seasons. Viñales’s first year in MotoGP where he did not have any wins also keeps him out of the running for this record. Number of seasons with consecutive wins 1st Pedrosa – 16 2nd Rossi – 15 3rd Biaggi – 13 4th Agostini – 12 5th Nieto – 12 6th Lorenzo – 11 7th Doohan – 9 8th Cadalora – 9 9th Dörflinger – 9 10th Márquez – 8 Longest time elapsed between the 1st and the last victory Valentino Rossi – 20 years 311 days Loris Capirossi – 17 years 49 days Angel Nieto – 16 years 8 days Dani Pedrosa – 15 years 138 days Phil Read – 14 years 71 days Jorge Lorenzo – 13 years 54 days 12 + 1 times MotoGP title candidate Dani’s progression during his start was one of the most meteoric. 125cc World Champion in 2003, 250cc World Champion 2004, heroics such as winning his very first race in the intermediate category, and again becoming Champion in 2005. With three world titles under his belt, he made the jump to MotoGP in 2006. All had marked him as the successor to Valentino Rossi. The bar for Pedrosa was very high, but Dani did not disappoint. In the very first race he was challenging for the victory, and throughout the season he was always in the top positions of the championship. A year later he finished second, however his real chance did not arrive until 2008. At the halfway point in the Championship, he led the provisional championship just as the season entered the circuits that were considered to suit him best. But at the German GP, leading the race by a large margin on wet asphalt, he fell at the end of the straight, seriously injuring his hand and saying goodbye to the title. In 2010 he had another chance. Lorenzo was far ahead in points, but over just three races Pedrosa managed to reduce the difference significantly when there were still five races left in the season. Once again, injuries hindered his chance for the title. A failure in his Honda’s electronic accelerator caused a violent crash in which broke his clavicle in two places, leaving him out of contention for a long time. His best season, without a doubt, was 2012. His best season, without a doubt, was 2012. Things were close then in Brno Dani scored his best victory by beating Jorge in the final meters of the Czech circuit. But over two races remaining the title slipped between his fingers: In Misano, Barberá took him out under braking, and in Australia he crashed while leading the race. That year ended with no fewer than 7 wins for Dani, and with 332 points. Best final position in MotoGP: 2nd (2007, 2010 and 2012) Victories in MotoGP: 31 Greatest number of victories in a season in MotoGP: 7 (2012) Highest number of points in a MotoGP season: 332 (2012) Pole Positions in MotoGP: 30 Most Pole Positions in a season: 5 (2007 and 2012)
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Post by truenorth on Jun 6, 2018 15:27:18 GMT -8
Monster Yamaha Tech 3 are delighted to announce that Hafizh Syahrin will continue with them into the 2019 season, with the Malaysian signing a one-year contract extension for Hervé Poncharal’s team that will see him make the switch to a factory spec KTM machine next year. Following Syahrin’s late call up to the premier class for the 2018 campaign, the 24-year-old delivered an impressive rookie performance in Qatar to earn points in his first ever MotoGP™ race. Then in Argentina, Syahrin produced an outstanding ride in tricky conditions to secure his first top ten finish, as well as top rookie honours in just his second race on the Tech 3 bike. Four-point scoring finishes in six starts, which leaves Syahrin as the leading rookie in the Championship, shows the extraordinary learning curve Syahrin has taken. “It’s hard for me to say and to believe,” expressed the Malaysian. “First of all, I have to say thank you very much to Hervé for trusting in me and giving me this opportunity to stay with the Tech3 family and at the same time to join the KTM family. I also have to express a huge thank you to my manager Dato' Razlan, who helped me to achieve this dream arriving in the MotoGP class, plus thank you to KTM for believing in Hervé and in me. I will work hard for 2019 and I’ll be better prepared, as this is not as surprising as this season. I’m incredibly happy to get this chance, I even feel close to crying with joy. Thanks to everybody and especially to Hervé and Dato' Razlan for always believing in me.” “Today is a very special day for me and for the whole Tech3 team,” added Poncharal. “Since Hafizh jumped on our MotoGP bike, it’s been like a dream, every single day, because he’s been very fast and a lot faster than some people were thinking and we’ve been very proud of what he did. I know it was a great achievement for a Malaysian rider to be the first one of his country arriving in the MotoGP class, for his first ever MotoGP race, he scored points and since that day he has been consistently battling for the top rookie spot and apart from that, Hafizh is a very special character.” The number 55 will join current teammate Johann Zarco, Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and Miguel Oliveira (Red Bull KTM Ajo) on 2019 RC16s.
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Post by truenorth on Jun 6, 2018 16:08:27 GMT -8
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Post by truenorth on Jun 7, 2018 5:20:02 GMT -8
Pedrosa: the Formula1 is a Jet, the MotoGP a horse: Dani after the RedBull Ring test: "the car is attached to the ground and the brain has to get used to the speed through the turns, I won't forget this day"
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Post by truenorth on Jun 7, 2018 5:22:22 GMT -8
西村章(akira nishimura)
In my interview with ex-HRC vice president Nakamoto-san just before his retirement from the company, he said the one and only thing he regretted in his MotoGP commander career was "missing Dani's championship title, especially in 2010. Also, we were very close in 2012..."
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Post by truenorth on Jun 7, 2018 5:48:06 GMT -8
SIC-Petronas-Yamaha: Andrea Iannone next to Morbidelli? By Günther Wiesinger - 07.06.2018 07:19 The planned Malaysian SIC Petronas Yamaha team replacement must be sought for the dropped candidate Jorge Lorenzo. With the commitment of Jorge Lorenzo, Honda and Repsol have achieved the coup of the year. But there are still a few questions left: which places will Petronas-Yamaha get? Who drives there? After the recent eventful days, the MotoGP starting field for 2019 is already very concrete. There is only one place left in a factory team - at the Aprlia Racing Team Gresini. So far, Andrea Iannone was there as the most promising candidate, after he has been preferred to Suzuki Ecstar, the 20-year-old Moto2 driver Joan Mir. But Iannone manager Carlo Pernat has now brought his protégé into the game with the new Petronas SIC Yamaha team, where Lorenzo and Morbidelli were initially in the favorites role. Razlan Razali, CEO of the Sepang Circuit and already owner of a Moto3 and Moto2 team with sponsorship from SIC and Petronas, can not be dissuaded from the project and his plans with the departure of Lorenzo. But first it has to be clarified which two places SIC-Petronas-Yamaha can get - those of Jorge Martinez or those of Marc VDS? "We were not in the position to negotiate with drivers this weekend," Razlan Razali told SPEEDWEEK.com today. "We are now preparing to present the plan and strategy for MotoGP entry 2019 to our sponsors. Of course, that includes calling possible driver names and suggesting them for next year. " At the moment, Iannone would be the strongest available pilot and Yamaha wants to secure the services of Franco Morbidelli, which also fits in well with the Malaysians. Even the triple Superbike world champion Johnny Rea has not yet signed a new Kawasaki contract. Otherwise, the choice is manageable: Smith, Redding, Bautista, Lüthi and Bradl are the current MotoGP riders who have no contract for 2019 yet. Dani Pedrosa seems to have decided to quit. Moto2 riders such as Baldassari or Alex Márquez would also come to that. But Petronas-Yamahga needs a veteran next to a rookie Morbidelli. Iannone was already third in Austin and Jerez in 2018 and fourth in Mugello. "I'm happy to enter into a conversation with any MotoGP rider that is currently available," says Razlan Razali. "Then we decide if it fits in with our strategy." SIC-Petronas would most like to take over the two Marc VDS seats. "Our two financiers belong to the government. We have to be in control, "says Razlan Razali. "We do not want complications and no problems."
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Post by truenorth on Jun 8, 2018 15:18:42 GMT -8
Moto2: Barbera fired following drink driving conviction he was 19th in the Moto2 standings.
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Post by truenorth on Jun 8, 2018 15:20:45 GMT -8
Rossi: "Lorenzo in Honda? It will be tough for everyone": The Doctor is shocked by Jorge's new adventure: "I'm quite surprised by the news, they did well to keep it quiet"
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Post by truenorth on Jun 8, 2018 15:21:34 GMT -8
Iannone replaces Redding in Aprilia’s factory MotoGP team
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Post by truenorth on Jun 9, 2018 6:25:54 GMT -8
Jarvis: taking Lorenzo back? I wouldn't have thought twice: Uncertainty regarding the future satellite team: "I don't know if MarcVDS is still a candidate, Petronas is interested but there's no solid plan"
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Post by truenorth on Jun 11, 2018 6:25:59 GMT -8
Mir chooses Suzuki up until 2020: A two-year contract for the Spaniard, who is ready to bid farewell to Moto2. Brivio: "Joan has everything we're looking for in a young rider"
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Post by truenorth on Jun 12, 2018 5:44:37 GMT -8
Brivio: We left Ianone because of the 2017: "The market started early and we decided on the basis of last year. With Mir and Rins Suzuki wants to repeat the story of Schwantz Guintoli to wildcard at Barcelona with a third Suzuki: In Spain, the French test rider will use a factory GSX-RR and benefit from a 12-person team
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Post by truenorth on Jun 12, 2018 6:00:06 GMT -8
Pedrosa to Peronas Yamaha? Factory bikes to Petronas? Find out Thursday. Private press conference 8:15am mtn Thursday June 14
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Post by truenorth on Jun 12, 2018 6:21:34 GMT -8
New asphalt at Barcelona? We're ready thanks to the test: The data collected has allowed the Clermont-Ferrand technicians to select the right tyres: symmetrical front tyres, asymmetric rear solutions
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Post by truenorth on Jun 12, 2018 6:31:09 GMT -8
Marquez: the kerbs are the real challenge at Barcelona: Marc explains his home track: "they are high on the inside and you have to adapt your riding style". Pedrosa: "a great but demanding track"
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Post by truenorth on Jun 12, 2018 6:36:32 GMT -8
Remy Gardner try the return to MotoGP after the bad accident and the absence in three races, in Spain. The Australian will take part in the first free practice with the bike of Tech3
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Post by truenorth on Jun 12, 2018 6:45:18 GMT -8
Brembo in Catalunya: this is the only track of the first half of the Championship in which the GP bikes decrease speeds by 200 km\h when braking, twice every lap. In the first turn deceleration is 239 km\h while at turn 10 is it 205 km\h.
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Post by truenorth on Jun 13, 2018 5:49:14 GMT -8
Marquez joking about Lorenzo to HRC at GP launch in Barcelona, “I said I wanted a strong team-mate, but it didn’t need to be THAT strong!”
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Post by truenorth on Jun 13, 2018 5:52:29 GMT -8
Meregalli: if Yamaha helps us, Rossi can fight for the title: "Marquez can decide the championship. Without a satellite team, we couldn't try to take Lorenzo back"
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