Suzuki Withdraw from MotoGP Until 2014

Alvaro Bautista

Suzuki has confirmed to resign from the MotoGP starting next season. However, Suzuki will comeback in 2014.

Future MotoGP program has been in doubt since the Suzuki last few months. Seen from the decision of those who only use a single motor in MotoGP in 2011.

Suzuki also don't follow other manufacturers such as Honda, Ducati and Yamaha who did the test motorcycle-engined 1000 cc be used starting the 2012 racing season. Meskiun a motor is in the workmanship and Suzuki will start the season with an 800cc machine long before moving to new machine.

Nowadays, Suzuki officially announced his retirement for at least two seasons of the premier class of motorcycle racing. It had to be done terdampak by the global economic crisis while developing competitive motorcycle.

"Suzuki Motor Company has decided to suspend its participation in the FIM Grand Prix motorcycle racing MotoGP from 2012," in his statement as reported Autosport.

The last victory in the MotoGP Suzuki is a wet race in the 2007 series of France carved Chris Vermeulen. While the title champion Suzuki was the last time was presented by Kenny Roberts Jr. in 2000.

Rossi's Request to Santa Claus

Valentino Rossi

Valentino Rossi says that the 2011 season as the worst for him. Determined to rise next season, Rossi was jokingly also mentions that he hopes will also say to Santa Claus.

The Rossi with Ducati in 2011 is very disappointing. At the end of the season, winning seven Championships primary classes that can only be placed among the top seven standings with best finishers in the sections the third position.

Those results made Rossi for the first time in his career should be settled the season without a victory.

However, the 2011 season is over and now the season 2012 awaits to be lived. Also there is a new challenge in the form of motor capacity changes to 1,000 cc.

"It may be, is not really possible to mention it's for sure, the worst in my entire career," I Rossi in Monza Rally Show, was quoted as saying La Gazetta dello Sport.

"(Next season) We will have a motor that is completely different. I would like to see the extent to which his progress in February. Hopefully we will be faster and more competitive, "he said.

Valentino Rossi is Determined to Beat Honda

Valentino Rossi praised Honda team this season. Inevitably return continue to be lost to Honda next season, Rossi betekad perform better with Ducati next season.

From 17 series in 2011, Malaysia MotoGP season was canceled after the crash that killed Marco Simoncelli. Repsol Honda team won 13 races, with four other series won by Yamaha rider.

However, the 2011 has now over and the 1000cc began. Rooney back scattered from competition, Rossi had already tried hard collecting data in the test at Valencia.

"We have to work on a number of problems, especially when entering the corner where I'm not quite so fast and that's the biggest problem for us. I'm losing speed when the bend and lap time counts. If we were able to overcome that problem then we can do a good step, "he said at the MCN.

"Honda is incredible, but we should be able to catch up. Between current to February is the crucial moment. If You missed one second or more in the month of February, then after that it will be difficult to awaken during the walks. We should be making positive steps now, "continued Rossi.

After the test at Valencia, the next MotoGP test in Malaysia will be held at the end of the month of January 2012 release.

Misano Circuit Switching Names Marco Simoncelli

Marco Simoncelli

Marco Simoncelli was killed when a race at Sepang, Malaysia, last month.

Misano circuit in Italy will be renamed to Marco Simoncelli to commemorate drivers killed in Malaysia last month. Simoncelli stay in Cattolica, which is about eight miles from the circuit.

"We are proud of this circuit now called Marco Simoncelli. He is a great figure, both in everyday life as well as the drivers, "said Luca Colaiacovo, Director of the circuit.

Misano MotoGP race held since 2007 and for this year's event was won by Jorge Lorenzo.

"Change of name was a tribute to his family and hundreds of thousands of fans of Simoncelli, a humanist and courageous driver," added Colaiacovo.

"I would say thank you to the family and told them I would say that Simoncelli will continue to be with us forever," he asserts.

Team Manager Fausto Gresini Honda Italy, even though all parties, said felt a profound grief caused by the death of Simoncelli's MotoGP race, the season had to be continued

Thousands Fans Attend Simoncelli Funeral

Simoncelli funeral

Marco Simoncelli was buried in his hometown on Thursday (27/10/2011) yesterday local time. Family, fellow riders and thousands of fans took off his ' Super Sic ' to his final resting place.

Before the buried corpse of Simoncelli was temporarily buried in a church in his hometown, Coriano, Italy. While outside the Church, thousands of fans took to the witness giving the last has been through a wide-screen is already provided.

Both parents Simoncelli and girlfriend are seen sitting in the front line. Some fellow racers also come in the event their is Valentino Rossi, Giacomo Agostini, Loris Capirossi, Andrea Dovizioso, Jorge Lorenzo, Randy de Puniet and Toni Ellias. The officers of the Honda Gresini is also seen in attendance.

Quoted from the Crash some motor racing legend also gave tribute on Simoncelli. They include Alex Criville, Chaz Davies, Shuhei Nakamoto and Livio Suppo. Ducati Course CEO, Claudio Domenicali, and Carmelo Ezpeleta also came.

Inside the Church, above the coffin lay placed the helmet belonged to Simoncelli racer killed at Malaysia GP last weekend. While on the left and right crate placed two motorcycles i.e. 250cc motorcycle Gilera and Honda RC212V.

When the crate Simoncelli brought out the sounds song performed by pop star Italy Vasco Rossi, who was the favorite song of Simoncelli. While when passing a collection of fans was heard a few shouts of ' Ciao Marco ' as well as applause as a form of homage to former world champion driver 250 cc.

"I will always remember you. I'm sorry because arguing with you, "wrote the book memories of Jorge Lorenzo. While Rossi is known as a close friend of Simoncelli wrote a short "I miss you".

"You are very tough and always encouraged me to always faster again," wrote rival Simoncelli since in the 250 cc class, Andrea Dovizioso.

Tributes for Simoncelli

Photos of Simoncelli Tributes :

Simoncelli fans

Fans waiting the line

Fans crying

Dedication fans

Marco Simoncelli Will be Buried Tomorrow

Simoncelli fans

The family of Marco Simoncelli have prepared funerals for Simoncelli in Coriano, Rimini. His funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon local time.

Last Sunday, Simoncelli tragically died after a fall in the MotoGP race in Malaysia. On Tuesday, his body had already arrived at the airport of Fiumicino, Rome, Italy.

Later his remains were brought back to his hometown of Rimini. In that opportunity, as well as seven times world champion Valentino Rossi, came over to House Simoncelli.

This Wednesday, the family of Simoncelli will provide an opportunity for fans to pray for Simoncelli. The cemetery itself will take place in the Church of Santa Maria, Coriano Italy. The funeral was attended only by family, friends, drivers and teammate.

Meanwhile, local security authorities ask fans Simoncelli who came to immediately leave the home Simoncelii. They claim the city of Rimini is not able to accommodate visitors who keep coming.

"I am happy because you all came here because the heaviest moments will happen on Thursday night, when the funeral is over and we lived alone. Thank you all and I was not enough to say it, "said Paulo, father Simoncelli.

Honda Gresini Pull Out of Final MotoGP?

Marco Simoncelli

Honda Gresini remains present in the last series to be held in Valencia next week. Preparing a homage to the late Marco Simoncelli, the team has yet to confirm whether it will join the race.

Honda Gresini through team principal tim Fausto Gresini had given strong indications that they will not appear on the Valencia MotoGP will be held November 6. The death of Simoncelli on race at Sepang is the reason behind the decision.

But in his latest statement, the team makes sure to be featured in Valencia. But until now has not yet decided to follow the race or not.

Presence in Valencia is called the Honda Gresini as a form of homage to Simoncelli. Later they even plan to keep setting up garage belonging to Italy's driver.

Quoted from the Crash, Honda RC212V belongs to Simonceli still be prepared throughout the weekend.

Teammates Tributes for Simoncelli

Simoncelli number

MotoGP has just missed Marco Simoncelli who died tragically while in action in the race. A testimony was delivered the world champion, Casey Stoner and his colleagues.

Following the passage of tribute team Repsol Honda rider for Simoncelli, who perished after a fall in the second lap, Malaysia MotoGP Sunday (23/10/2011).

Casey Stoner:

"I was shock and sadness over the death of Marco. When things like this happen, we are reminded that how life is so precious. I feel broken mute on the inside. I'm condolences for the entire family of Marco. I can't imagine what they are going through at this time. Only prayer for them. I hope all stick together and deal with this tragedy together. "

Dani Pedrosa

"In the tragedy such as this, there's not much to be said. I just wanted to pass on condolences to the family he profusely and all those who love him ... I had with his father, and that we could do was cuddle each other. There is no other. It was a fatal accident, and everyone on the paddock was a shock. Many times we forget how this sport can be very dangerous, and when we lose people like this, everything else is meaningless. It is clear that we all do what we like, what we love. But on days like this, everything is so unimportant. "

Andrea Dovizioso

"In circumstances such as these words are meaningless. I think Marco's family and all those who love him, especially the father and mother. I also have one child and what is happening today is the most severe situation you can imagine. I saw her and I was shock. In Your race to fight and strive and catastrophe frequently lurk around the corner. Marco a tough driver and he's always trying hard. We've been racing together since I was a kid. From the first I saw he always seeks maximum. He suddenly fell over and over again, but without severe injury, and she looks unbeatable. What happened today it seems impossible. "

Simoncelli Dies after Sepang Crash

Marco Simoncelli

Marco Simoncelli was killed after an accident involving himself in the Sepang circuit. Earlier, though his condition is reported to have been aware of the critical.

Shortly after the accident on him, Honda Gresini crew looked pale and some were said to reporters "condition Simoncelli is not at all good."

However, from information obtained at the Sepang circuit, the week (11/10/2011), Simoncelli was killed at 16.56 local time.

As reported previously, the accident occurred when motor Simoncelli slipping when cornering on the second lap.

Bad luck for Simoncelli, he collapses in the middle of the path. The effects, he was hit by Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi who was behind it. Red flag was hoisted and the race was eventually cancelled.

Andrea Dovizioso Join Yamaha Tech 3 in Next Season

Andrea Dovizioso

The contract Andrea Dovizioso with Repsol Honda's will end up on this season. Next year, Dovizioso will be racing for Team Yamaha Tech 3.

 

Dovizioso left Repsol Honda because of this policy that will use two drivers only in 2012. Two-seat racing that's for sure so belonged to Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa.

Initially, Honda had persuaded Dovizioso to join the satellite team LCR. But, Dovizioso refused and prefer to cross to Yamaha.

"I am pleased to have reached an agreement with Tech 3 for next year and I would like to thank [team boss] Herve Poncharal for the opportunity given to me," says Dovizioso cited Autosport.

At Tech 3, Dovizioso will be partnered with Cal Crutchlow. He succeeded the position of Colin Edwards who migrated to the Moto2.

"I am very excited to be part of the Herve squad and team up with Cla. I am sure this new challenge right interesting, motivating, and fun. Now, I would like to finish off the season well, "he added.

Jorge Lorenzo Loses His Finger Tip

Jorge Lorenzo

How bad the injury of Jorge Lorenzo, so he is absent on the race at Phillip Islands and would not be able to perform at Sepang, we can see from this image. His left finger tip injury.

In a high speed motor Yamaha Lorenzo was thrown from his MotoGP session at warm up ahead of Sunday's Australia (16/10/2011) yesterday, at Turn 12.

The incident makes it not able to compete. His left finger tip is injury. Later known with certainty that a part circumscribed Lorenzo broke up, and he had surgery.

The Yamaha stated Lorenzo will not race in the next series in Sepang, Malaysia, this weekend. Not yet known whether he was ready to perform in the last series of Valencia on November 6.

Your fans are rabid Lorenzo? Perhaps you could convey sympathy directly to him via his twitter account at @ lorenzo99.

Barbera Get Collarbone Injury

Héctor Barberá

Héctor Barberá got a collarbone injury in MotoGP Japan. This is threatening the participation of the rider Aspar Ducati in MotoGP next series, Australia.

Barbera crash in Turn 12 on the second lap in a race at Motegi, Sunday (2/10/2011). Unconscious, he was taken to the medical center of the path and then hospitals Dokkyo in Mibu.

At the hospital, Barbera underwent a CAT scan showed cracks on the right collarbone, as reported by the Crash.

Results of the initial inspection showed that Barbera, the incident occurred in nine positions, must stay 24 to 48 hours in the hospital.

The injury makes its participation at Phillip Island on 14-16 October front covered with a question mark.

Pedrosa Win at Motegi

Dani Pedrosa

Dani Pedrosa became the best in MotoGP Japan. Honda Repsol racing victory was little helped by a number of incidents involving the rival.

In the race at Twin Ring Motegi, Sunday (2/10/2011), the start of the fourth position, Pedrosa. He started the race well enough, even though it can only merangsek to third position behind Casey Stoner and Andrea Dovizioso.

But, Stoner and Dovizioso was not lucky. Stoner goes gravel in the middle of the race while Dovi caught doing a jump start. Two incidents that make Pedrosa could take a leading position, he was finally able to keep up to the season.

Stoner could eventually rise up and seize the podium in third. He finished behind Jorge Lorenzo.

The results of this race did not affect much the standings while. Stoner stays in top spot with 300 points, followed by Lorenzo with 260 points, Dovi with 196 points, and Pedrosa with 195 points.

The next race will be held in Australia next October 16.

Food Poisoning Slows Ben Spies

Ben Spies

Ben Spies got disappointing results on the first day of free practice session MotoGP Japan. Spies was constrained body condition due to food poisoning.

Spies only record the time that it was in the position of eight and fourteen in the first free practice session and the second, Friday (30/9/2011), in quick succession.

Before undergoing the first free practice session, Spies actually had food poisoning, which is thought to occur due to food eaten before coming to Japan.

Treatment at Clinica Mobile on Thursday (29/9/2011) night have made him strong enough to undergo the first session. But fatigue finally makes the Yamaha riders had to give up in the early second session, where Spies are just complete five laps.

"Totally surprising to start this weekend, I thought I never sesakit as on the way over here, I was barely allowed to board a plane," said Spies in the Crash.

Spies revealed, in the second free practice session his views even began to lose focus on the track straight so that he feels are too dangerous to ride on the track and coming close.

"Today and tomorrow I will continue to be monitored, and I believe the circumstances Clinica would be better for the qualifying and race sessions later," brightening.

Ducati Carry His Own Radiation Expert to Motegi

Ducati Teams

Although he is said to have been harmless, contestants will compete in the MotoGP Motegi still put up a high vigilance. Ducati for example, a manufacturer from Italy that brings its own radiation experts to Japan.

Even though some drivers already ensure follow on MotoGP Japan and conditions ascertained within the circuit safe from radiation, race at Motegi was still so talks among drivers. Is of course due to leakage of Fukushima nuclear reactor a few months ago.

Rumored Valentino Rossi isn't necessarily going to participate in the race to be held on October 2. But The Doctor is now rumored ready for action once there are assurances from his team.

Ducati carry his own radiation experts to Japan to ensure safe conditions for drivers. Radiation experts were brought in Ducati from Bologna and later will work with previous radiation experts already employed Dorna.

"We had agreed with Ducati that a special organization of Bologna has been studied and sent technicians to Motegi some time before the race. They will do a measurement every morning and will publish the results in the next day, "said a spokesman for the IRTA (International Road Racing Teams Association).

"We believe that the results obtained would only confirm the results of peneltian before, but this action was taken for the sake of our members so that the issue is obviously unavoidable during the race," continued the spokesperson.

Capirossi Shoulder Dislocation Injuries

Loris Capirossi

Loris Capirossi undergoing his final season in the world motorcycle racing by not encouraging. As a result of an accident in Aragon, 38 this year again encountered shoulder injury.

In the MotoGP race, Sunday (6/9/2011), Capirossi collided with Toni Elias on the 15th lap. Both drivers drop and equally unable to continue the race.

As a result of this accident, Capirossi was diagnosed as having a dislocated right shoulder, which was already an injury due to accidents in Assen, three months ago.

"A little bit I can say. I fall on my shoulders ' famous ' and again dislocated, "said Capirossi told Autosport.

"This is really painful, even though I've given a deduction of pain medicine. After the race at Misano, I just want to at least finish the race, but would instead put it this way, "he added.

Capirossi already announced that he would retire at the end of this season. And as a result of an injury to his shoulder, he threatened absent in MotoGP Japan, beginning next October.

"At this point, my presence in Japan is indeed questionable, but I still hope to recover on time," he said.

Previously, due to an accident in practice session Assen, Pramac Racing driver has been absent in the three series.

Rossi Would Race in Motegi

Valentino Rossi

Valentino Rossi ensure himself would race in Motegi on MotoGP Japan. This answers the uncertainty about his participation in the race.

MotoGP organisers have stated that the series at Motegi this season will be held. However, a number of Riders initially remained troubled about the potential impact of leakage of nuclear reactor following the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami strikes last March.

Rossi had become one of the Riders which indicates doubts will be featured in MotoGP Japan. In the process, he has now confirmed to be featured in next race October 2.

"I will go to Japan to race. All tests (radiation) is negative. All look safe, so yes I will race in Motegi, "stated Rossi in the Crash.

Other Riders, such as Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner, was initially unwilling to guarantee participated in the race before finally ensure appeared. Rossi was the last top drivers confirmed her participation.

Japan Moto GP, Lorenzo Prioritizing Health

Jorge Lorenzo

Jorge Lorenzo currently need the points to be able to pursue Casey Stoner in MotoGP World Championship title match. However, it would not affect his decision related MotoGP Japan.

Victory at Misano make Lorenzo managed to reduce the distance from the Stoner in the standings. With 224 points, racing Yamaha is now only behind 35 points from the rival who conquered the top position.

Although central it took a lot of points, the attitude of Lorenzo about MotoGP Japan unchanged. He's just going to go to Motegi when absolutely sure the circuit safe from nuclear radiation.

As is known, due to the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami, Japan MotoGP title this year was pushed back from April to October 2. But, a number of Riders including Lorenzo fear coming to Japan because of the hit Fukushima nuclear reactor which is about 124 km from Motegi.

"My decision is a matter of Japan will not depend on the Championship. If I were sure to go, then I will go, "cetus Lorenzo in MCN.

"I don't care about the Championship because as always I said, my main priority is my health," he asserted.

Yamaha has made sure that they will continue to participate in MotoGP Japan although later Lorenzo and Ben Spies is absent. That is, they are likely to use the original test driver to Japan.

Rossi and Stoner's Opinion about the 1000cc Motorcycle

Stoner and Rossi

With great power, 1000 cc bike can ride faster on the track. For Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner, this is not something that needs to be feared.

Starting next season, there will be changes to the regulation in MotoGP competition. An 800cc bike will not be used anymore, and instead used a larger-capacity motorcycles, i.e. 1,000 cc.

1,000 cc bike could be ridden up to speed 350km/h on a circuit which had a long straight track as Qatar, Mugello and Catalunya.

Rossi admitted that Ducati 1000 cc motorcycle that already he tried, Desmosedici GP12, indeed very quickly. However, he did not see it's dangerous for the safety of riders.

"It's really fast. When I tried it at Mugello, when arriving at the end of the path straight I laugh, "said Rossi to MCN.

"It's very fast, but no problem. Maybe we're approaching the limit on the speed of 350 km/h, but not much has changed. The change is accelerated when around the corner, "he said

Similar statements expressed by Stoner. Repsol Honda Rider was not agreed with the opinion that the larger engine capacity will endanger the driver.

"There is a theory in the past that mention that the speed is too high it would be too dangerous. It is not true, "said Stoner.

"With the 800cc, the fact is even more dangerous if it hit the wall dividing compared to 1,000 cc. With higher speed, You have to put the brakes on early and I think that it is definitely not more dangerous, "he asserted.