Test results with Ferrari in Barcelona to be left Yamaha worried by Valentino Rossi

Valentino Rossi to test appeared promising when Ferrari. Yamaha also began to worry Rossi will leave MotoGP. Moreover, Rossi had a chance to close the meeting swerved into F1, or even join Ducati.

Rossi had an F1 test twice using the F2008 car at Circuit Catalunya, Barcelona. Seven-time world champion in the primary class motor racing is even manages to look neat.

Rossi himself is still under contract, which will run out later this year, with Yamaha to race in MotoGP. However, a positive view 'The Doctor' in Barcelona surefire make his boss at Yamaha's Davide Brivio, anxiety.

"I have to worry about with notes good time because Valentino really eager to switch sports," said he told Gazzetta dello Sport quoted by Sky Sports.

In addition, it seems Brivio also had to increasingly worried because after testing Rossi helped remove comments that mentioned that he did not rule change with the defending team Ducati, as it blew past speculation.

"Until tomorrow, my job is riding a motorcycle. I will decide my future in the next few weeks: I also got an offer from Ducati. Everything will be clear in the coming months," said Rossi.
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Weaknesses MotoGP Honda Team - Honda RCV 212

Quality of the drivers mentioned that the cause of the weak sides of this long compared to Honda to Yamaha Team. But according to Honda boss Shuhei Nakamoto, weakening their chassis also became a big factor.

In the 2009 MotoGP season, Honda can not do much to block the rate of the duo Yamaha, Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo. Both drivers were seized public attention associated with intense competition in both the standings and on the track.

Honda is only able to put Dani Pedrosa (ranked third) in the top five drivers in the final standings. Andrea Dovizioso while only able to secure the sixth position.

The good quality of the drivers were owned Yamaha touted as the main factor that makes this team triumphed. However, according to Yamaha Nakamoto advantage of his team over to the technology factor, especially in the chassis.

"Chassis that we have a relatively weak area. So is the engine that caused problems in riveability," she said in MCN.

"In the top range, it may be more powerful Honda engine from Yamaha. But in general we lost the engine from them," he continued.

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Valentino Rossi MotoGP Supports Plan to return to the 1000cc engine

Valentino Rossi MotoGP Supports Plan to return to the 1000cc engine

The idea of using 1000 cc engine in MotoGP win the support of Valentino Rossi. What is the reason that makes the champion of the world provide support?

Ideas about the 1000 cc engine proposed by the President of FIM (Federation International Motor) Vito Ippolito. According to these concepts will make the competition more interesting.

This idea began to get support, one of Rossi. "I want to return to MotoGP in 1000 cc and these ideas will reduce 70 percent of electronic devices available today," said Rossi told RAI Sport as reported Visordown. "I think it is a fair deduction," continued the Doctor.


FIAT Yamaaha driver was aware that it is not easy to realize the plan. "Unfortunately, until now still not many rules that fit to support the plan and all are required to act up. We do need to give the boundaries but with a clever way," he said.

Currently using Moto 800cc four-stroke engine. This era began since 2007 when the FIM 990cc lowering of standards that have been used since 2002.

Rossi himself is one of the drivers who criticize the 800cc because of the many electronic devices are used.

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MotoGP Plan Ideas Back to the 1000cc Engine

Perhaps the existence of the MotoGP 800cc engine will not last long. The problem has now emerged about the idea of the FIM-level capacity to 1000cc.

800cc four-stroke era began since 2007 when the (International Motorcycle Federation) FIM 990cc lowering of standards that have been used since 2002.

But that era probably will not last long after the President of the FIM, Vito Ippolito stated his idea of an increase to 1000cc. Ippolito himself gave a discourse is not with any reason.

According to all the manufacturers who are in the highest class would agree with the idea that will make the competition due to more attractive. Ippolito also sure it will not appear in conflict with World Superbike event which was also one-liter engine, because each race has its own characteristics.

"Manufacturers want MotoGP 1000cc engine, so it is what it is. 800cc engine is not working because it has power roughly the same (to 990cc) but only increased the speed of turning," he said in Autosport Motosprint as preached.

800cc own the system often got complaints from the riders related to the amount of electronic equipment involved in it. Criticism of them came from Valentino Rossi who called the current MotoGP quite boring.

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Casey Stoner Impressed with the Ability of Ben Spies in MotoGP

Ben Spies is only one involved direct competition with the MotoGP drivers. But it has made one of the drivers, that is Casey Stoner, was impressed.

Spies will make her debut in the full MotoGP next year. For this season Superbike 2009 world champion this time tried to show MotoGP in Valencia.

The result was disappointing to finish the seventh position. Meanwhile in Valencia practice session in mid-November ago, he showed a more promising performance that is sitting as the fourth fastest driver.

"I'm really impressed with his performance. He did his job well," Stoner said as quoted by Motorcycle News.

"At the beginning of the season I've told him that he was no longer need to be in World Superbike. He is the fastest in Superbike racing and not have to prove anything in there," continued the strengthening Ducati racer's.

Stoner added that Spies has some attitude as she did. "He was very calm and loves this sport, just like me. He also did not like other things beyond that."

"He understood that the current challenges awaited her and she had to do everything with full force," complete the Australian racer.

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Dani Pedrosa MotoGP want to return to the 990cc class

Dani Pedrosa to return to the past, where MotoGP is still using the engine capacity of 990cc. The Spanish driver of this rate is used when the motor is too complicated.

Pedrosa's mind was back to the past, precisely in the year 2006. "The year 2006 was my debut in MotoGP and the last time this championship with a motorcycle engine 990cc," Pedrosa said as reported Visordown. "Motor is very different from what we drive now," he added.

24-year-old driver was judged that the motor is used when it is too ribet than three years ago. "The motor that we use today, too many electronic devices that make us have to continue to monitor panels instructions," said Pedrosa.

Smurf Spanish rider's nickname was said that he hopes someday when MotoGP returned using 990 cc. "If we really go back to 990 cc, then I will welcome that decision with a warm," he said.

Pedrosa opinion is quite different from her accomplishments. Since its debut in the MotoGP race at this point, the only season where Pedrosa finished outside the top three are in season 2006, where when he used his 990 cc motorcycle.

But perhaps the achievement of three years ago was also caused because he still needed adaptation in his first season in motor racing is the primary class.

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Revise FIM Motogp Schedule for 2010 Season

Paris - MotoGP racing schedule 2010 new year a week old already revised by the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). Changes made to the series that dates Czech Republic advanced.

Last week was officially issued FIM racing schedule 2010 MotoGP season. The biggest change is the increasing number of series of the season 17 to 18 next year.

One week after the announcement, FIM released back in 2010 racing schedule. This time the changes made in the Czech Republic MotoGP series previously held on August 22 brought forward to August 15th.

Autosport reported, changes are made to avoid timetable clashes with other motor sports events. As a result the race in Brno with Indianapolis which usually take place sequentially terseling two weeks now.

While the MotoGP racing calendar 2010

11 April - * Qatar - Losail
25 April - Japan - Motegi
2 May - Spain - Jerez
23 May - France - Le Mans
6 June - Italy - Mugello
20 June - England - Silverstone
26 June - Netherlands ** - Assen
4 July - Catalonia - Catalunya
18 July - Germany - Sachsenring
25 July - United States *** - Laguna Seca
15 August - Czech Republic - Brno
29 August - Indianapolis - Indianapolis
5 September - San Marino & Riviera of Rimini - Misano
19 September - Hungary - Balatonring
10 October - Malaysia - Sepang
17 October - Australia - Phillip Island
31 October - Portugal - Estoril
7 November - Valencia - Ricardo Tormo Valencia

* Racing night
** Racing Saturday
*** Only MotoGP class held

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Dani Pedrosa will Satisfied New Engine Performance Honda RCV 212 for 2010 Season

Valencia - Dani Pedrosa won the big ambition is far better next season. He therefore asked Honda to continue to develop, unless the machine.

Pedrosa in 2009 this season must be satisfied to sit on the top three drivers in the final standings. The success of the last series win in Valencia confirmed its position that had threatened Casey Stoner.

Throughout 2009, Pedrosa's performance was not too bad actually. The Spanish driver was recorded eight times pounded the podium, where two of them being the best. But the name of the competition Pedrosa duo sink Yamaha, Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo in all this season.

24-year-old driver was also wanted to improve his performance in the 2010 season. In addition to improving the quality of racing again, he also asked Honda to continue to improvise on the vehicle.

Pedrosa who follow a series of Valencia MotoGP test some time ago had already tested the vehicle package that will he used in the next season. He admitted that he had quite satisfied with the engine attached to the Honda RC212V, but not for the other parts.

"The machine that we have been pretty good, quite powerful, and have the ability to deliver. So we do not need development in the department at this time," he said in MCN.

"But we still need to take steps in the chassis to be developed. Also, as I told you lately we need to develop stability when braking and entering the corner," he concluded.

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Valentino Rossi "the Doctor" test with Ferrari at Vallelunga

News Valentino Rossi will test with Ferrari again properly implemented. But this time The Doctor will not be driving a F1 car because he would appear in the endurance race.

Rossi rumored to be returning to do a series of tests with the Ferrari F1 team. Before it is done, the 2009 MotoGP world champion will ride another car owned by the Italian manufacturer.

Crash reported, Rossi will compete in an endurance event lasted six hours which was held in Vallelunga on this weekend. Surely not F60 or another series of vehicles owned land Ferrari jet that would ride Rossi, in the event he will drive a Ferrari 430 sports car.

Just like riding on two wheels, The Doctor will race using the number 46. Racing will start on Sunday at 9:30 am local time following the first practice session on Friday and Saturday.

Rule the two-wheeled race, Rossi was no stranger to having to switch to car racing. Since 2004 he has conducted several trials with the Ferrari F1 team and even participated in the WRC event.

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Valentino Rossi, 2009 MotoGP World Champion

Valentino Rossi, 2009 MotoGP World Champion

Sepang - Valentino Rossi is sure to become a world champion MotoGP season one series remaining. But that does not mean that Rossi to be the best the easy way.

Finish in third position in the Malaysian MotoGP on Sunday (25/10/2009), was enough for Rossi to win the title of world champion motogp seventh in the primary classroom and the ninth in all classes.

"It's a tough year. Racing reflects what happens during this season. Very heavy, with a few mistakes and some disappointing results," said Rossi told Mediaset who told Reuters.

"But I won six races. I perform consistently and I am a champion of the world," said Rossi who won this year's Spanish GP, Catalunya, Netherlands, Germany, the Czech and San Marino.

Rossi became world champion by stopping the fight his team mate, Jorge Lorenzo. In the standings, Rossi has put together the numbers 286, while the new Lorenzo 245, with one series left.

"For me, this is the ninth world title and seventh in the MotoGP, so I must thank everyone at Yamaha, especially in my garage that has helped me achieve this great accomplishment," added Rossi.

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