Red Bull GP Bahrain thankful for Cancellation

Red Bull GP Bahrain thankful for Cancellation

"Bahrain, with many routes lurusnya, would not be a race superior to us."

Cancellation of the Bahrain Grand Prix, March 13, 2011, Red Bull Racing is considered as an advantage for their team.

Bahrain GP, who should be the series opener F1 2011, was canceled after not conducive political atmosphere and security in Bahrain. It is decided directly by the Kingdom of Bahrain.

"We think it's important for this country to focus solve national problems and leave the [position] host Bahrain in F1," said Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Monday, February 21, 2011 last.

Thus the first series will take place at the Australian Grand Prix, March 27, 2011, and the condition is grateful for Red Bull Racing team principal, Christian Horner, for assessing the Bahrain Grand Prix did not match the characteristics of their car.

"Bahrain, with many routes lurusnya, would not be a race superior to us," Horner said as quoted by Sportinglife of Bild, Friday, February 25, 2011.

Still, he did not consider increasing the time until the Australian GP as an advantage. "Supplement to ten days will not make many changes, 'said Horner.

Previous Red Bull driver Mark Webber, it asserted, "Additional time two or three weeks will make a big difference in the F1 championship 2011."

Ask Dovizioso Honda motor Investigate

Ask Dovizioso Honda motor Investigate

"After the third lap, I lost grip at the front, 'said Dovizioso.

Andrea Dovizioso Honda asked to investigate the problem at the front of the motor while the last test at Sepang Circuit, Thursday, February 24, 2011.

Motor-ridden RC212V Dovizioso having problems at the front during the last day of the second test at Sepang Circuit. Overall, the Italian rider posted the fourth fastest time behind three other Honda riders, Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa and Marco Simoncelli.

Dovizioso claimed satisfied with the results he achieved in Sepang, but the rider is requested Honda 24 years to investigate the problems experienced at the beginning of the test bike.

"Points importance is our very fast. The first two tests can be completed quickly like a dream. Even when we try to simulate the race, we are also fast, it means it can compete this year," said Dovizioso as reported by Crash.net, Thursday, February 24, 2011 .

"But I was not happy when we tried to simulate the race and issue on the front appears, as in the 2010 season and several races in the 2009 season."

After two laps, Dovizioso and then losing time until half a second every lap and could not rediscover his best speed.

"After the third lap, I lost grip at the front, and after the sixth lap incident appeared again when I braked. After that I could not brake hard, and I could not drive fast in the middle of the circuit," said Dovizioso.

"We have to learn what happened. What we have to change. For example, in the last exercise we add five liters of fuel. I do not want to say that the cause, because the mechanics had to learn everything," said Dovizioso.

Lorenzo Only Worry Stoner and Pedrosa

Lorenzo Only Worry Stoner and Pedrosa

Still do not underestimate Lorenzo Andrea Dovizioso and Marco Simoncelli.

Although only ranked seventh in the last day of the second official test at the Sepang Circuit, Thursday, February 24, 2011, Jorge Lorenzo assess only two riders who thinks fast.

Lorenzo unable to compete with Honda's four-rider, Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa, Andrea Dovizioso and Marco Simoncelli during the second official MotoGP test at Sepang circuit 2011 season.

However, although unable to compete with the fourth rider, Lorenzo assess Stoner and Pedrosa are just faster than him.

"I am pleased with the Yamaha because it increases the motor ability, so we are much better than last year and could be even faster. The problem is that our competitors are more gluttonous than us," said Lorenzo as reported by Eurosport, Friday, February 25, 2011.

"On the simulation of the race I felt good, the stamina and also consistent for 20 laps. I always almost record time of 2 minutes 1.7 seconds," said Lorenzo.

"I think Dani and Casey just faster than us, so it's not bad. We, on this track, about a half seconds slower than Dani and Casey, 'said Lorenzo.

Still, do not underestimate the speed of Lorenzo and Dovizioso Simoncelli. "If you look at racing simulation which passed Simoncelli and Dovizioso, they are very fast in the initial tests, but in the end they could not sustain the test of time in 2 minutes 1 second," said Lorenzo.

Answer Ducati Rossi Challenges

Answer Ducati Rossi Challenges

"We are aware of the potential we have," says Preziosi.

Ducati boss, Filippo Preziosi, sure I can solve the problem with motor GP11 following the poor results achieved by Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden on the second official test at the Sepang circuit.

Rossi and Hayden knocked off the top 10 on the last day of testing at Sepang, Thursday, February 24, 2011. Rossi then complained he was using the chassis GP11 difficulty in Sepang.

Preziosi assess the results achieved in Sepang Ducati is not the strength of the Italian team in fact. Especially in the test yesterday Rossi lost a day because of flu tests.

"In Malaysia, we did not finish in the position of our target, but it is also due to bad luck. After a promising start, Valentino flu and losing all the test one day, which forced him to enter all the jobs in the last day of the test, 'said Preziosi as quoted by Autosport, Friday, February 25, 2011.

"Valentino, Nicky and everyone worked hard, and we also do the same thing at the factory. We believe in ourselves, with commitment and focus on the target objective, we will realize the potential we had."

On the last day of the test, Rossi has only been in position 1, the lag to 1.8 seconds from the leader Casey Stoner tests. These conditions make Rossi worried.

"Today we have a lot to try to suit the motor. If we do not resolve this issue, we would feel worried because (a lapse of time) I was 1.8 seconds separated the leaders of the tests," said Rossi.

Bahrain GP Likely Held November

Bahrain GP Likely Held November

Bahrain GP early in the season was canceled because of security conditions are not conducive.

The boss of Formula One (F1), Bernie Ecclestone, opened the hope for the Bahrain GP to be held next November 2011.

Bahrain GP F1 should be the series opener, 2011, March 13, 2011. However, eventually had to be canceled due to political and security conditions are not conducive Bahrain.

Ecclestone insisted he never delete Bahrain GP from F1 calendar for 2011. Section, who requested the cancellation of racing at night is the party that the kingdom of Bahrain.

Ecclestone plans to return to Bahrain Grand Prix held on November 20, 2011, a week before the Brazilian GP last series, if the situation in Bahrain possible.

"I hope the situation is back to peace and we can get a place later in the year. If there is peace in Bahrain, then we (F1) will be there, we'll find a way," said Ecclestone told the BBC, Friday, March 4, 2011.

"You never see anything about Bahrain on TV today. Maybe we can change it with the Brazilian GP, or anything else. But, forget August. Too hot for the audience to sit in the stands with the conditions of 40 degrees Celsius," continued Ecclestone.

Ecclestone insisted the final decision whether the Bahrain Grand Prix will be held or not, will be decided at a meeting between the International Automobile Federation (FIA) with the World Motorsport Council in Paris, France, Tuesday, March 8, 2011.

Stoner: Ducati Problems Will End

Stoner: Ducati Problems Will End

Rossi and Hayden knocked off the top 10 during the second official test at Sepang.

Repsol Honda rider, Casey Stoner, certain problems faced by rival teams, Ducati, in two official MotoGP test 2011 will be resolved soon.

Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden have difficulties when riding a motorcycle GP11 in the two official test at the Sepang Circuit, Malaysia, February 2011. Even in the second official test, both Rossi and Hayden knocked off the top 10.

Rossi lag to 1.8 seconds of Stoner who led the course of the test. However, Stoner is confident former team not to panic and could solve the problem.

"I won second place in the final series last season with Ducati, and for meeverything went well at the end of the season , " saidStoneras reported by Motorcyclenews.com , Friday, March 4, 2011 .

"Now they're trying something new and find a balance with different equipment, so I think they're not worried,"said Stoner.

Stoner's Ducati itself abandoned late last season and joined the Honda. The Australian rider won the 23 series a success with Ducati and the peak reached 2007 MotoGP world title.

MotoGP 2011 itself will begin March 20, 2011 with the opening Qatar MotoGP. Stoner with his team mate, Dani Pedrosa, a favorite champion after becoming the fastest in two tests at Sepang.

Impatient Spies Use 1000cc Engine

Impatient Spies Use 1000cc Engine

Brand-new MotoGP season will implement regulations 2012 with 1000cc engine

Ben Spies MotoGP impatient when entering the season of 2012. Yamaha rider claimed more suitable to use the 1000cc motor.

Brand-new MotoGP season will implement regulations of 2012, one of which is to increase engine power from 800cc to 1000cc. It is expected that the MotoGP will be more attractive to use 1000cc.

Last season a success Spies won Rookie of the Year with two podiums and one pole position with Yamaha Tech 3. However, the rider from the United States is assessing its performance can be more beautiful if you use the 1000cc engine.

"When 1000cc comes, everything will be much different. I can not wait for regulation, because my driving style would be better with the bike," said Spies as reported by Crash.net, Friday, March 4, 2011.

Spies proved successful using a 1000cc Superbike with won three titles and one Xtreme. Even so, his teammate Jorge Lorenzo of this season remains confident of success using a 800cc engine.

"I thought I did not make many mistakes using a 800cc. I live to improve several key elements and we have an important season this year, 'said Spies.

Yamaha's own plans to try to prototype their 1000cc motor in a test after the Italian MotoGP at Mugello, July 3, 2011.

MotoGP 2011 will start rolling March 20, 2011 in Qatar. A week before the official test will be third.