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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rossi Gives Ducati Monster as a Gift to His Mother

Stefania Rossi ( The Mother of  Valentino Rossi)

A bunch of flowers, chocolates or jewellery is the gift that is generally given a child on her mother. But for a world champion motorcycle racing such as Valentino Rossi, a gift for his mother is a Ducati Monster 696.

"I've been wanting this throughout my life and now I finally have it. I have to say on Rossi several years ago, when he joined Ducati then he should give me a Ducati Monster, "said Rossi's mother, Stefania Rossi with full of joy.

Not the regular Ducati motorcycle given Rossi for his mother. Ducati Monster 696 awarded Rossi is a replica of his motorcycle in MotoGP this season, the Desmosedici GP11. In addition to the listed number 46 on the side of the motor, the motor has a white base with red stripes that are really similar GP11.

This is not the first motor because previously he owned Stefania already accustomed to driving a two-wheeled vehicles. But in contrast to the Ducati Monster 696, which had a capacity of 700 cc engine and is capable of producing 80 HP with six levels of motor acceleration, which previously he had was a scooter.

"Before I put on a Yamaha Scooter, but the ride with gears (manual) give different emotions. I once drove from Tavullia to San Giovanni in Marignano. I want to try to create a female Panoramica, but my age ..., "completely Stefania as preached Autoevolution.