Alvaro Bautista leads MotoGP testing at the Sepang International Circuit in Sepang, Malaysia. Here's the story.
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Sepang2%20Day1%20report
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
MotoGP news stories
Lots more MotoGP news to catch up on. Click the link, and check out the stories at your leisure.
http://www.motogp.com/en/MotoGP+in+the+Media
http://www.motogp.com/en/MotoGP+in+the+Media
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
DRIVE M7 Aspar Team presents 2014 project at Sepang
DRIVE M7 Aspar with their new riders, Nicky Hayden, and Hiroshi Aoyama, debut their Honda RCV-1000R MotoGP racing bike for this season.
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/DRIVE%20M7%20Aspar%20Team%20presents%202014%20project%20at%20Sepang
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/DRIVE%20M7%20Aspar%20Team%20presents%202014%20project%20at%20Sepang
Monday, February 24, 2014
FIM World Superbike Round 1: Philip Island
Round one of the 2014 FIM World Superbike season was run at Philip Island in Victoria, Australia, last weekend. Eugene Laverty of Ireland won race one on his Suzuki, while in race two, Sylvain Guintoli from France, on his Aprilia. Laverty gives Suzuki it's first win in FIM World Superbike in four years. In the FIM World Supersport race, which was the other race on the bill... victory went to Turkey's Kenan Sofuogulu. So, here are the winners:
World Superbike race 1: #58 Eugene Laverty IRL. Voltcom Crescent Suzuki Suzuki GSXR1000
World Superbike race 2: #50 Sylvain Guintoli FRA. Aprilia Racing Team Aprilia RSV4 Factory
World Supersport race: #54 Kenan Sofuoglu TUR. MAHI Racing Team India Kawasaki ZX6R
The Superstock 1000 and Superstock 600 riders do not start their season until a bit later in the year. There will be over a month's break before round two of the championship, which is slated to happen the second week of April at Motorland Aragon, in Aragon, Spain.
World Superbike race 1: #58 Eugene Laverty IRL. Voltcom Crescent Suzuki Suzuki GSXR1000
World Superbike race 2: #50 Sylvain Guintoli FRA. Aprilia Racing Team Aprilia RSV4 Factory
World Supersport race: #54 Kenan Sofuoglu TUR. MAHI Racing Team India Kawasaki ZX6R
The Superstock 1000 and Superstock 600 riders do not start their season until a bit later in the year. There will be over a month's break before round two of the championship, which is slated to happen the second week of April at Motorland Aragon, in Aragon, Spain.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
2014 MotoGP riders
Here are the lists of riders for the 2014 MotoGP classes in all three divisions... MotoGP, Moto 2, and Moto 3.
MotoGP riders
http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/MotoGP
Moto 2 riders
http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Moto2
Moto 3 riders
http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Moto3
MotoGP riders
http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/MotoGP
Moto 2 riders
http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Moto2
Moto 3 riders
http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Moto3
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Dunlop to evaluate new tyre options in Australia
Dunlop is looking at developments and improvements for the spec tires used by Moto 2 and Moto 3 teams and riders. Here's the story.
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Dunlop+to+evaluate+new+tyre+options+in+Australia
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Dunlop+to+evaluate+new+tyre+options+in+Australia
Friday, February 21, 2014
The Best To Never Wear The Crown
A story published on AMA's website last week about some of the best riders in North American motorcycle racing, who never won AMA championships.
http://www.amaproracing.com/rr/news/index.cfm?cid=59105
http://www.amaproracing.com/rr/news/index.cfm?cid=59105
Thursday, February 20, 2014
more MotoGP news
More news from MotoGP. This is about day three of testing at the Jerez de la Frontera circuit in Jerez, Spain.
More rapid pace for record beating Miller
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Test%20Jerez%20Day3%20Moto3%20Report
...and
Kallio jumps ahead to top Jerez test
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Test%20Jerez%20Day3%20Moto2%20Report
More rapid pace for record beating Miller
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Test%20Jerez%20Day3%20Moto3%20Report
...and
Kallio jumps ahead to top Jerez test
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Test%20Jerez%20Day3%20Moto2%20Report
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
MotoGP news
Some articles from the world of MotoGP.
Miller Blisteringly Fast as Hanika Impresses
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Test+Jerez+Day2+Moto3+Report
Luthi quickest as Jerez test continues
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Test%20Jerez%20Day2%20Moto2%20Report
MotoGP: Tito Rabat Is Quickest On Day 1 in Jerez Moto 2 Test
http://msn.foxsports.com/speed/motogp/motogp-tito-rabat-is-quickest-on-day-1-in-jerez-moto2-test/
...and
Alex Rins undergoes surgery on right wrist
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Alex+Rins+undergoes+successful+surgery
Miller Blisteringly Fast as Hanika Impresses
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Test+Jerez+Day2+Moto3+Report
Luthi quickest as Jerez test continues
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Test%20Jerez%20Day2%20Moto2%20Report
MotoGP: Tito Rabat Is Quickest On Day 1 in Jerez Moto 2 Test
http://msn.foxsports.com/speed/motogp/motogp-tito-rabat-is-quickest-on-day-1-in-jerez-moto2-test/
...and
Alex Rins undergoes surgery on right wrist
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Alex+Rins+undergoes+successful+surgery
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Sykes on record pace as final test comes to an end
More proof, from the final day of the Philip Island World Superbike test session, that Tom Sykes, may again, be the rider to beat in the 2014 FIM World Superbike championship this year. He won the title last year. Can he get two in a row? We'll see.
http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2014/Sykes+on+record+pace+as+final+test+comes+to+an+end
http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2014/Sykes+on+record+pace+as+final+test+comes+to+an+end
Monday, February 17, 2014
Sykes storms to the top in Tuesday's morning session
Tom Sykes is on top in testing at Philip Island, before the first race of the season, taking place there, this weekend.
http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2014/Sykes+storms+to+the+top+in+Tuesdays+morning+session
http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2014/Sykes+storms+to+the+top+in+Tuesdays+morning+session
AMA Pro SuperBikes return to the Daytona 200 in 2015
This is sure to be exciting news for AMA Super Bike fans. The article was published, last week.
http://www.amaproracing.com/rr/news/index.cfm?cid=59084
...and, there is another article highlight the change for 2015, right here.
http://www.amaproracing.com/rr/news/index.cfm?cid=59098
http://www.amaproracing.com/rr/news/index.cfm?cid=59084
...and, there is another article highlight the change for 2015, right here.
http://www.amaproracing.com/rr/news/index.cfm?cid=59098
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Long wait is over as Philip Island tests begin
Final testing, before the season opening race for the FIM World Superbike Championship at the Philip Island circuit in Victoria, Australia.
http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2014/Long+wait+is+over+as+Phillip+Island+tests+begin
http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2014/Long+wait+is+over+as+Phillip+Island+tests+begin
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Next Stop Jerez as Moto 2 and Moto 3 Preparations Continue
Moto 2 and Moto 3 teams continue to prepare for the start of the 2014 season.
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Next+stop+Jerez+as+Moto2+and+Moto3+preparations+continue
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Next+stop+Jerez+as+Moto2+and+Moto3+preparations+continue
Friday, February 14, 2014
Anticipation Ramps Up For Superbike World Championship 2014
This coming season in FIM World Superbike, is said to be one of, if not the most exciting, ever.
http://thesupercarkids.com/anticipation-ramps-up-for-superbike-world-championship-2014/
http://thesupercarkids.com/anticipation-ramps-up-for-superbike-world-championship-2014/
Thursday, February 13, 2014
MotoGP news stories (pre-season testing etc.)
This batch of articles, includes Moto 2 and Moto 3 testing reports.
Antonelli sets pace on first day of testing
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/test+Valencia+Day1+Moto3+report
Kallio leads on Day 1 in Valencia
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/test+Valencia+Day1+Moto2+report
Ducati still pondering switch to Open
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Ducati+still+pondering+switch+to+Open
Gresini's Antonio Jimenez on new 2014 tyres
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Antonio+Jimenez+on+new+2014+tyres
Antonelli sets pace on first day of testing
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/test+Valencia+Day1+Moto3+report
Kallio leads on Day 1 in Valencia
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/test+Valencia+Day1+Moto2+report
Ducati still pondering switch to Open
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Ducati+still+pondering+switch+to+Open
Gresini's Antonio Jimenez on new 2014 tyres
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Antonio+Jimenez+on+new+2014+tyres
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
An inside look at factory RSV4 new features for 2014
Aprilia reveals the new features for their factory RSV4 racer for the 2014 FIM World Superbike Championship. Check this out.
http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2014/An+inside+look+at+factory+RSV4+new+features+for+2014
http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2014/An+inside+look+at+factory+RSV4+new+features+for+2014
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Bike Road Racing Series round 7: Scarborough (abbreviated highlights)
Michael Dunlop stunned his rival Guy Martin in round seven of the Bike Road Racing Series... the Scarborough Gold Cup. Last time out, Martin had beaten Dunlop in his backyard at the Ulster Grand Prix. Well, this time, Dunlop said, "hey man, look what I can do", and beat Martin on his home turf. Crash.net has the race report summary.
http://www.crash.net/road-racing/news/195895/1/dunlop-stuns-guy-martin-with-gold-cup-triumph.html
One more Bike Road Race to highlight. That's the legendary Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, which took place last November, along with the same race, for cars. News of that race, will appear, in due time. Stay tuned.
http://www.crash.net/road-racing/news/195895/1/dunlop-stuns-guy-martin-with-gold-cup-triumph.html
One more Bike Road Race to highlight. That's the legendary Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, which took place last November, along with the same race, for cars. News of that race, will appear, in due time. Stay tuned.
Saturday, February 8, 2014
MotoGP Sepang Test, Day 3 results
2WheeledRacing News And Views, has results from the third and final day of MotoGP testing at Sepang, which was yesterday. Here they are.
MotoGP day3 2pm
1. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 1m
59.533s (Lap 10/40)
2. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
1m 59.727s | +0.194s (11/33)
3. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
1m 59.866s | +0.333s (2/38)
4. Aleix Espargaro ESP NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 1m 59.998s | +0.465s (7/30)
5. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 2m
0.112s | +0.579s (11/38)
6. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.223s | +0.690s (29/32)
7. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
0.370s | +0.837s (10/40)
8. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 0.655s | +1.122s (8/43)
9. Andrea Iannone ITA Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m
0.725s | +1.192s (13/33)
10. Alvaro Bautista ESP Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RC213V)
2m 0.788s | +1.255s (3/40)
11. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 0.896s | +1.363s (10/39)
12. Cal Crutchlow GBR Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
1.060s | +1.527s (21/36)
13. Nicky Hayden USA Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
1.514s | +1.981s (21/38)
14. Michele Pirro ITA Ducati Test Rider (Desmosedici) 2m
1.782s | +2.249s (12/33)
15. Colin Edwards USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 2.292s | +2.759s (25/27)
16. Randy De Puniet FRA Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
2.486s | +2.953s (17/40)
17. Yonny Hernandez COL Pramac Racing (Desmosedici)
2m 2.556s | +3.023s (31/38)
18. Kosuke Akiyoshi JPN Honda Test Rider 2m 2.619s |
+3.086s (3/40)
19. Katsuyuki Nakasuga JPN Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1)
2m 2.788s | +3.255s (13/38)
20. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
2.819s | +3.286s (13/35)
21. Scott Redding GBR Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RCV1000R)
2m 2.973s | +3.440s (12/37)
22. Michael Laverty GBR Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART)
2m 3.187s | +3.654s (12/26)
23. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 3.444s | +3.911s (24/30)
24. Broc Parkes AUS Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART) 2m
3.810s | +4.277s (7/22)
25. Mike Di Meglio FRA Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 4.516s | +4.983s (28/35)
26. Nobuatsu Aoki JPN Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
5.686s | +6.153s (10/12)
27. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing (RCV1000R)
2m 5.974s | +6.441s (6/12)
MotoGP Sepang 4pm Day3
1. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 1m
59.533s (Lap 10/40)
2. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
1m 59.727s | +0.194s (11/33)
3. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
1m 59.866s | +0.333s (2/38)
4. Aleix Espargaro ESP NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 1m 59.998s | +0.465s (7/30)
5. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 2m
0.112s | +0.579s (11/38)
6. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.223s | +0.690s (29/41)
7. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
0.370s | +0.837s (10/40)
8. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 0.655s | +1.122s (8/43)
9. Andrea Iannone ITA Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m
0.725s | +1.192s (13/33)
10. Alvaro Bautista ESP Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RC213V)
2m 0.788s | +1.255s (3/40)
11. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 0.896s | +1.363s (10/39)
12. Cal Crutchlow GBR Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
1.060s | +1.527s (21/36)
13. Nicky Hayden USA Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
1.514s | +1.981s (21/38)
14. Michele Pirro ITA Ducati Test Rider (Desmosedici) 2m
1.782s | +2.249s (12/53)
15. Colin Edwards USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 2.292s | +2.759s (25/27)
16. Randy De Puniet FRA Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
2.486s | +2.953s (17/40)
17. Yonny Hernandez COL Pramac Racing (Desmosedici)
2m 2.556s | +3.023s (31/38)
18. Kosuke Akiyoshi JPN Honda Test Rider 2m 2.619s |
+3.086s (3/40)
19. Katsuyuki Nakasuga JPN Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1)
2m 2.788s | +3.255s (13/38)
20. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
2.819s | +3.286s (13/35)
21. Scott Redding GBR Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RCV1000R)
2m 2.973s | +3.440s (12/37)
22. Michael Laverty GBR Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART)
2m 3.187s | +3.654s (12/26)
23. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 3.444s | +3.911s (24/30)
24. Broc Parkes AUS Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART) 2m
3.810s | +4.277s (7/22)
25. Mike Di Meglio FRA Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 4.516s | +4.983s (28/35)
26. Nobuatsu Aoki JPN Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
5.686s | +6.153s (10/12)
27. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing (RCV1000R)
2m 5.974s | +6.441s (6/12)
1. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 1m
59.533s (Lap 10/40)
2. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
1m 59.727s | +0.194s (11/55)
3. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
1m 59.866s | +0.333s (2/65)
4. Aleix Espargaro ESP NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 1m 59.998s | +0.465s (7/43)
5. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 2m
0.112s | +0.579s (11/38)
6. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.223s | +0.690s (10/25)
7. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
0.370s | +0.837s (10/40)
8. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 0.655s | +1.122s (8/65)
9. Andrea Iannone ITA Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m
0.725s | +1.192s (13/57)
10. Alvaro Bautista ESP Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RC213V)
2m 0.788s | +1.255s (3/63)
11. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 0.896s | +1.363s (10/65)
12. Cal Crutchlow GBR Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
1.057s | +1.524s (58/58)
13. Nicky Hayden USA Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
1.514s | +1.981s (21/59)
14. Colin Edwards USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 1.731s | +2.198s (41/47)
15. Michele Pirro ITA Ducati Test Rider (Desmosedici) 2m
1.782s | +2.249s (12/67)
16. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
2.383s | +2.850s (61/66)
17. Randy de Puniet FRA Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
2.486s | +2.953s (17/67)
18. Yonny Hernandez COL Pramac Racing (Desmosedici)
2m 2.556s | +3.023s (31/65)
19. Kosuke Akiyoshi JPN Honda Test Rider 2m 2.619s |
+3.086s (3/58)
20. Katsuyuki Nakasuga JPN Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1)
2m 2.788s | +3.255s (13/38)
21. Scott Redding GBR Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RCV1000R)
2m 2.833s | +3.300s (42/60)
22. Michael Laverty GBR Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART)
2m 3.187s | +3.654s (12/41)
23. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 3.204s | +3.671s (49/54)
24. Broc Parkes AUS Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART) 2m
3.402s | +3.869s (40/43)
25. Mike di Meglio FRA Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki) 2m
4.516s | +4.983s (28/58)
26. Nobuatsu Aoki JPN Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
5.686s | +6.153s (10/12)
27. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing (RCV1000R)
3m 5.974s | +6.441s (6/12
MotoGP day3 2pm
1. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 1m
59.533s (Lap 10/40)
2. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
1m 59.727s | +0.194s (11/33)
3. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
1m 59.866s | +0.333s (2/38)
4. Aleix Espargaro ESP NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 1m 59.998s | +0.465s (7/30)
5. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 2m
0.112s | +0.579s (11/38)
6. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.223s | +0.690s (29/32)
7. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
0.370s | +0.837s (10/40)
8. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 0.655s | +1.122s (8/43)
9. Andrea Iannone ITA Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m
0.725s | +1.192s (13/33)
10. Alvaro Bautista ESP Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RC213V)
2m 0.788s | +1.255s (3/40)
11. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 0.896s | +1.363s (10/39)
12. Cal Crutchlow GBR Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
1.060s | +1.527s (21/36)
13. Nicky Hayden USA Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
1.514s | +1.981s (21/38)
14. Michele Pirro ITA Ducati Test Rider (Desmosedici) 2m
1.782s | +2.249s (12/33)
15. Colin Edwards USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 2.292s | +2.759s (25/27)
16. Randy De Puniet FRA Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
2.486s | +2.953s (17/40)
17. Yonny Hernandez COL Pramac Racing (Desmosedici)
2m 2.556s | +3.023s (31/38)
18. Kosuke Akiyoshi JPN Honda Test Rider 2m 2.619s |
+3.086s (3/40)
19. Katsuyuki Nakasuga JPN Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1)
2m 2.788s | +3.255s (13/38)
20. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
2.819s | +3.286s (13/35)
21. Scott Redding GBR Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RCV1000R)
2m 2.973s | +3.440s (12/37)
22. Michael Laverty GBR Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART)
2m 3.187s | +3.654s (12/26)
23. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 3.444s | +3.911s (24/30)
24. Broc Parkes AUS Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART) 2m
3.810s | +4.277s (7/22)
25. Mike Di Meglio FRA Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 4.516s | +4.983s (28/35)
26. Nobuatsu Aoki JPN Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
5.686s | +6.153s (10/12)
27. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing (RCV1000R)
2m 5.974s | +6.441s (6/12)
MotoGP Sepang 4pm Day3
1. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 1m
59.533s (Lap 10/40)
2. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
1m 59.727s | +0.194s (11/33)
3. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
1m 59.866s | +0.333s (2/38)
4. Aleix Espargaro ESP NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 1m 59.998s | +0.465s (7/30)
5. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 2m
0.112s | +0.579s (11/38)
6. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.223s | +0.690s (29/41)
7. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
0.370s | +0.837s (10/40)
8. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 0.655s | +1.122s (8/43)
9. Andrea Iannone ITA Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m
0.725s | +1.192s (13/33)
10. Alvaro Bautista ESP Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RC213V)
2m 0.788s | +1.255s (3/40)
11. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 0.896s | +1.363s (10/39)
12. Cal Crutchlow GBR Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
1.060s | +1.527s (21/36)
13. Nicky Hayden USA Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
1.514s | +1.981s (21/38)
14. Michele Pirro ITA Ducati Test Rider (Desmosedici) 2m
1.782s | +2.249s (12/53)
15. Colin Edwards USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 2.292s | +2.759s (25/27)
16. Randy De Puniet FRA Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
2.486s | +2.953s (17/40)
17. Yonny Hernandez COL Pramac Racing (Desmosedici)
2m 2.556s | +3.023s (31/38)
18. Kosuke Akiyoshi JPN Honda Test Rider 2m 2.619s |
+3.086s (3/40)
19. Katsuyuki Nakasuga JPN Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1)
2m 2.788s | +3.255s (13/38)
20. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
2.819s | +3.286s (13/35)
21. Scott Redding GBR Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RCV1000R)
2m 2.973s | +3.440s (12/37)
22. Michael Laverty GBR Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART)
2m 3.187s | +3.654s (12/26)
23. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 3.444s | +3.911s (24/30)
24. Broc Parkes AUS Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART) 2m
3.810s | +4.277s (7/22)
25. Mike Di Meglio FRA Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 4.516s | +4.983s (28/35)
26. Nobuatsu Aoki JPN Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
5.686s | +6.153s (10/12)
27. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing (RCV1000R)
2m 5.974s | +6.441s (6/12)
1. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 1m
59.533s (Lap 10/40)
2. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
1m 59.727s | +0.194s (11/55)
3. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
1m 59.866s | +0.333s (2/65)
4. Aleix Espargaro ESP NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 1m 59.998s | +0.465s (7/43)
5. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 2m
0.112s | +0.579s (11/38)
6. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.223s | +0.690s (10/25)
7. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
0.370s | +0.837s (10/40)
8. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 0.655s | +1.122s (8/65)
9. Andrea Iannone ITA Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m
0.725s | +1.192s (13/57)
10. Alvaro Bautista ESP Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RC213V)
2m 0.788s | +1.255s (3/63)
11. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 0.896s | +1.363s (10/65)
12. Cal Crutchlow GBR Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
1.057s | +1.524s (58/58)
13. Nicky Hayden USA Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
1.514s | +1.981s (21/59)
14. Colin Edwards USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 1.731s | +2.198s (41/47)
15. Michele Pirro ITA Ducati Test Rider (Desmosedici) 2m
1.782s | +2.249s (12/67)
16. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
2.383s | +2.850s (61/66)
17. Randy de Puniet FRA Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
2.486s | +2.953s (17/67)
18. Yonny Hernandez COL Pramac Racing (Desmosedici)
2m 2.556s | +3.023s (31/65)
19. Kosuke Akiyoshi JPN Honda Test Rider 2m 2.619s |
+3.086s (3/58)
20. Katsuyuki Nakasuga JPN Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1)
2m 2.788s | +3.255s (13/38)
21. Scott Redding GBR Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RCV1000R)
2m 2.833s | +3.300s (42/60)
22. Michael Laverty GBR Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART)
2m 3.187s | +3.654s (12/41)
23. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 3.204s | +3.671s (49/54)
24. Broc Parkes AUS Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART) 2m
3.402s | +3.869s (40/43)
25. Mike di Meglio FRA Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki) 2m
4.516s | +4.983s (28/58)
26. Nobuatsu Aoki JPN Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
5.686s | +6.153s (10/12)
27. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing (RCV1000R)
3m 5.974s | +6.441s (6/12
Thursday, February 6, 2014
MotoGP: Marquez Leads Opening Day of Sepang Test
You've seen the results. Here's the full story on Marc Marquez's topping the time sheets in day one of the MotoGP test at the Sepang circuit.
http://msn.foxsports.com/speed/motogp/motogp-marquez-leads-opening-day-of-sepang-test/
http://msn.foxsports.com/speed/motogp/motogp-marquez-leads-opening-day-of-sepang-test/
MotoGP testing @ Sepang (more results)
Here are the results from day two of MotoGP testing at Sepang. (Sourced from the 2Wheeled Racing News and Views, Facebook page).
MotoGP day2
MotoGP Sepang day 2 - 12pm
1. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.336s (Lap 12/18)
2. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 2m
0.339s | +0.003s (13/20)
3. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.495s | +0.159s (16/20)
4. Aleix Espargaro ESP NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 0.547s | +0.211s (16/17)
5. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 0.603s | +0.267s (27/28)
6. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 0.620s | +0.284s (7/18)
7. Andrea Iannone ITA Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m
0.855s | +0.519s (9/20)
8. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 1.061s | +0.725s (4/22)
Sepang test 2pm day 2
1. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 1m
59.926s (Lap 38/42)
2. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.336s | +0.410s (12/28)
3. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 2m
0.339s | +0.413s (13/30)
4. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 0.464s | +0.538s (18/34)
5. Aleix Espargaro ESP NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 0.547s | +0.621s (16/24)
6. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 0.603s | +0.677s (27/44)
7. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 0.615s | +0.689s (21/25)
8. Andrea Iannone ITA Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m
0.855s | +0.929s (9/26)
9. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 1.061s | +1.135s (4
10. Alvaro Bautista ESP Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RC213V)
2m 1.110s | +1.184s (4/25)
11. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
1.146s | +1.220s (8/21)
12. Cal Crutchlow GBR Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
1.396s | +1.470s (11/29)
13. Michele Pirro ITA Ducati Test Rider (Desmosedici) 2m
2.177s | +2.251s (6/32)
14. Nicky Hayden USA Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
2.287s | +2.361s (25/39)
15. Colin Edwards USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 2.545s | +2.619s (8/20)
16. Yonny Hernandez COL Pramac Racing (Desmosedici)
2m 2.675s | +2.749s (13/26)
17. Kosuke Akiyoshi JPN Honda Test Rider 2m 2.692s |
+2.766s (8/33)
18. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
3.034s | +3.108s (39/42)
19. Scott Redding GBR Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RCV1000R)
2m 3.200s | +3.274s (26/31)
20. Randy De Puniet FRA Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
3.205s | +3.279s (28/40)
21. Katsuyuki Nakasuga JPN Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1)
2m 3.794s | +3.868s (15/35)
22. Michael Laverty GBR Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART)
2m 4.374s | +4.448s (21/23)
23. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 4.551s | +4.625s (2/22)
24. Broc Parkes AUS Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART) 2m
4.816s | +4.890s (9/20)
25. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing (RCV1000R)
2m 5.261s | +5.335s (21/22)
26. Mike Di Meglio FRA Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 5.355s | +5.429s (4/22)
5pm
1. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 1m
59.926s (Lap 38/55)
2. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.336s | +0.410s (12/49)
3. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 2m
0.339s | +0.413s (13/40)
4. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 0.464s | +0.538s (18/44)
5. Aleix Espargaro ESP NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 0.547s | +0.621s (16/28)
6. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 0.573s | +0.647s (27/38)
7. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 0.603s | +0.677s (27/49)
8. Andrea Iannone ITA Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m
0.855s | +0.929s (9/34)
9. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 1.061s | +1.135s (4/31)
10. Alvaro Bautista ESP Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RC213V)
2m 1.110s | +1.184s (4/42)
11. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
1.146s | +1.220s (8/33)
12. Cal Crutchlow GBR Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
1.396s | +1.470s (11/34)
13. Michele Pirro ITA Ducati Test Rider (Desmosedici) 2m
2.177s | +2.251s (6/45)
14. Nicky Hayden USA Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
2.287s | +2.361s (25/42)
15. Colin Edwards USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 2.545s | +2.619s (8/25)
16. Yonny Hernandez COL Pramac Racing (Desmosedici)
2m 2.675s | +2.749s (13/32)
17. Kosuke Akiyoshi JPN Honda Test Rider 2m 2.692s |
+2.766s (8/51)
18. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
3.034s | +3.108s (39/49)
19. Randy De Puniet FRA Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
3.064s | +3.138s (73/78)
20. Scott Redding GBR Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RCV1000R)
2m 3.117s | +3.191s (39/41)
21. Katsuyuki Nakasuga JPN Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1)
2m 3.794s | +3.868s (15/46)
22. Michael Laverty GBR Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART)
2m 4.374s | +4.448s (21/27)
23. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 4.551s | +4.625s (2/28)
24. Broc Parkes AUS Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART) 2m
4.816s | +4.890s (9/31)
25. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing (RCV1000R)
2m 5.261s | +5.335s (21/22)
26. Mike Di Meglio FRA Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 5.355s | +5.429s (4/26)
MotoGP day2
MotoGP Sepang day 2 - 12pm
1. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.336s (Lap 12/18)
2. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 2m
0.339s | +0.003s (13/20)
3. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.495s | +0.159s (16/20)
4. Aleix Espargaro ESP NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 0.547s | +0.211s (16/17)
5. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 0.603s | +0.267s (27/28)
6. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 0.620s | +0.284s (7/18)
7. Andrea Iannone ITA Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m
0.855s | +0.519s (9/20)
8. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 1.061s | +0.725s (4/22)
Sepang test 2pm day 2
1. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 1m
59.926s (Lap 38/42)
2. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.336s | +0.410s (12/28)
3. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 2m
0.339s | +0.413s (13/30)
4. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 0.464s | +0.538s (18/34)
5. Aleix Espargaro ESP NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 0.547s | +0.621s (16/24)
6. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 0.603s | +0.677s (27/44)
7. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 0.615s | +0.689s (21/25)
8. Andrea Iannone ITA Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m
0.855s | +0.929s (9/26)
9. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 1.061s | +1.135s (4
10. Alvaro Bautista ESP Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RC213V)
2m 1.110s | +1.184s (4/25)
11. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
1.146s | +1.220s (8/21)
12. Cal Crutchlow GBR Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
1.396s | +1.470s (11/29)
13. Michele Pirro ITA Ducati Test Rider (Desmosedici) 2m
2.177s | +2.251s (6/32)
14. Nicky Hayden USA Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
2.287s | +2.361s (25/39)
15. Colin Edwards USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 2.545s | +2.619s (8/20)
16. Yonny Hernandez COL Pramac Racing (Desmosedici)
2m 2.675s | +2.749s (13/26)
17. Kosuke Akiyoshi JPN Honda Test Rider 2m 2.692s |
+2.766s (8/33)
18. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
3.034s | +3.108s (39/42)
19. Scott Redding GBR Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RCV1000R)
2m 3.200s | +3.274s (26/31)
20. Randy De Puniet FRA Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
3.205s | +3.279s (28/40)
21. Katsuyuki Nakasuga JPN Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1)
2m 3.794s | +3.868s (15/35)
22. Michael Laverty GBR Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART)
2m 4.374s | +4.448s (21/23)
23. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 4.551s | +4.625s (2/22)
24. Broc Parkes AUS Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART) 2m
4.816s | +4.890s (9/20)
25. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing (RCV1000R)
2m 5.261s | +5.335s (21/22)
26. Mike Di Meglio FRA Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 5.355s | +5.429s (4/22)
5pm
1. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 1m
59.926s (Lap 38/55)
2. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.336s | +0.410s (12/49)
3. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 2m
0.339s | +0.413s (13/40)
4. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 0.464s | +0.538s (18/44)
5. Aleix Espargaro ESP NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 0.547s | +0.621s (16/28)
6. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 0.573s | +0.647s (27/38)
7. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 0.603s | +0.677s (27/49)
8. Andrea Iannone ITA Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m
0.855s | +0.929s (9/34)
9. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 1.061s | +1.135s (4/31)
10. Alvaro Bautista ESP Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RC213V)
2m 1.110s | +1.184s (4/42)
11. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
1.146s | +1.220s (8/33)
12. Cal Crutchlow GBR Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
1.396s | +1.470s (11/34)
13. Michele Pirro ITA Ducati Test Rider (Desmosedici) 2m
2.177s | +2.251s (6/45)
14. Nicky Hayden USA Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
2.287s | +2.361s (25/42)
15. Colin Edwards USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 2.545s | +2.619s (8/25)
16. Yonny Hernandez COL Pramac Racing (Desmosedici)
2m 2.675s | +2.749s (13/32)
17. Kosuke Akiyoshi JPN Honda Test Rider 2m 2.692s |
+2.766s (8/51)
18. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
3.034s | +3.108s (39/49)
19. Randy De Puniet FRA Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
3.064s | +3.138s (73/78)
20. Scott Redding GBR Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RCV1000R)
2m 3.117s | +3.191s (39/41)
21. Katsuyuki Nakasuga JPN Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1)
2m 3.794s | +3.868s (15/46)
22. Michael Laverty GBR Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART)
2m 4.374s | +4.448s (21/27)
23. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 4.551s | +4.625s (2/28)
24. Broc Parkes AUS Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART) 2m
4.816s | +4.890s (9/31)
25. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing (RCV1000R)
2m 5.261s | +5.335s (21/22)
26. Mike Di Meglio FRA Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 5.355s | +5.429s (4/26)
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Bike Road Racing Series Round 6: Ulster Grand Prix (abbreviated highlights)
SPEED2, which carried online broadcasts for the Bike Road Racing Series... has disappeared. So, the next few races will all be briefly highlighted in this post, based on their results. The Ulster Grand Prix at the Dundrod circuit came out in this fashion. Here were the top three finishers from each class in each race.
Supersport race 1:
1. Guy Martin
2. Bruce Anstey
3. Lee Johnston
Superstock 600
1. Michael Dunlop
2. Gary Johnson
3. Bruce Anstey
Ultraweight
1. Ian Lougher
2. Chris Elkin
3. Paul Jordan
Lightweight
1. Ivan Lintin
2. Jamie Hamilton
3. Lee Johnston
Supersport race 2:
1. William Dunlop
2. Bruce Anstey
3. Conor Cummins
Superbike race 1:
1. Guy Martin
2. Michael Dunlop
3. William Dunlop
Superbike race 2:
1. Guy Martin
2. Bruce Anstey
3. Conor Cummins
For all the results and awards... click HERE:
http://www.ulstergrandprix.net/the-race/results/
Two more races were run in the season. The Scarborough Gold Cup, and the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix. Some highlights from Macau were posted last year, after it happened. But, look for brief results and stats on those races to come, soon.
Supersport race 1:
1. Guy Martin
2. Bruce Anstey
3. Lee Johnston
Superstock 600
1. Michael Dunlop
2. Gary Johnson
3. Bruce Anstey
Ultraweight
1. Ian Lougher
2. Chris Elkin
3. Paul Jordan
Lightweight
1. Ivan Lintin
2. Jamie Hamilton
3. Lee Johnston
Supersport race 2:
1. William Dunlop
2. Bruce Anstey
3. Conor Cummins
Superbike race 1:
1. Guy Martin
2. Michael Dunlop
3. William Dunlop
Superbike race 2:
1. Guy Martin
2. Bruce Anstey
3. Conor Cummins
For all the results and awards... click HERE:
http://www.ulstergrandprix.net/the-race/results/
Two more races were run in the season. The Scarborough Gold Cup, and the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix. Some highlights from Macau were posted last year, after it happened. But, look for brief results and stats on those races to come, soon.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
MotoGP testing at the Sepang circuit
Here are (sourced from the 2Wheeled Racing News and Views Facebook page), the testing times in MotoGP test sessions at the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia. Marc Marquez has dominated all the sessions.
MotoGP testing - Sepang day1 1pm
1. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.767s (Lap 30/34)
2. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 1.121s | +0.354s (27/35)
3. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 2m
1.320s | +0.553s (31/32)
4. Aleix Espargaro ESP NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 1.419s | +0.652s (19/20)
5. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
1.514s | +0.747s (25/31)
6. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 1.567s | +0.800s (22/24)
7. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 1.939s | +1.172s (29/31)
8. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 2.012s | +1.245s (22/28)
9. Andrea Iannone ITA Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m
2.697s | +1.930s (8/22)
10. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
2.744s | +1.977s (8/12)
11. Alvaro Bautista ESP Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RC213V)
2m 2.770s | +2.003s (12/13)
12. Cal Crutchlow GBR Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
2.860s | +2.093s (16/21)
13. Yonny Hernandez COL Pramac Racing (Desmosedici)
2m 2.891s | +2.124s (28/29)
14. Katsuyuki Nakasuga JPN Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1)
2m 3.126s | +2.359s (14/26)
15. Michele Pirro ITA Ducati Test Rider (Desmosedici) 2m
3.382s | +2.615s (14/15)
16. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
3.770s | +3.003s (23/24) 17. Nicky Hayden USA Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
3.853s | +3.086s (19/25)
18. Kosuke Akiyoshi JPN Honda Test Rider 2m 4.267s |
+3.500s (27/29)
19. Randy De Puniet FRA Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
4.596s | +3.829s (32/33)
20. Scott Redding GBR Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RCV1000R)
2m 5.022s | +4.255s (16/24)
21. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 6.305s | +5.538s (12/15)
22. Broc Parkes AUS Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART) 2m
6.474s | +5.707s (18/19)
23. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing (RCV1000R)
2m 6.755s | +5.988s (21/26)
24. Mike Di Meglio FRA Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 7.499s | +6.732s (17/20)
25. Colin Edwards USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) No Time (0/3)
26. Michael Laverty GBR Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART)
No Time (0/2)
Session 1:
1. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.286s (Lap 52/62)
2. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 0.804s | +0.518s (58/61)
3. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.906s | +0.620s (73/75)
4. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 1.082s | +0.796s (26/47)
5. Alvaro Bautista ESP Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RC213V) 2m
1.240s | +0.954s (48/52)
6. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 2m
1.320s | +1.034s (10/25)
7. Aleix Espargaro ESP NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 1.419s | +1.133s (19/26)
8. Andrea Iannone ITA Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m
1.538s | +1.252s (38/44)
9. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 1.634s | +1.348s (42/48)
10. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 1.876s | +1.590s (54/55)
11. Colin Edwards USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 2.483s | +2.197s (25/26)
12. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
2.497s | +2.211s (21/27)
13. Michele Pirro ITA Ducati Test Rider (Desmosedici) 2m
2.552s | +2.266s (47/48)
14. Cal Crutchlow GBR Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
2.860s | +2.574s (16/38)
15. Yonny Hernandez COL Pramac Racing (Desmosedici)
2m 2.891s | +2.605s (28/49)
16. Katsuyuki Nakasuga JPN Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1)
2m 3.126s | +2.840s (14/35)
17. Nicky Hayden USA Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
3.319s | +3.033s (53/56)
18. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
3.328s | +3.042s (49/51)
19. Randy de Puniet FRA Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
3.893s | +3.607s (47/75)
20. Kosuke Akiyoshi JPN Honda Test Rider 2m 4.267s |
+3.981s (27/64)
21. Scott Redding GBR Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RCV1000R)
2m 4.431s | +4.145s (41/48)
22. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 4.922s | +4.636s (34/44)
23. Mike di Meglio FRA Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki) 2m
5.825s | +5.539s (50/51)
24. Broc Parkes AUS Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART) 2m
5.889s | +5.603s (32/40)
25. Michael Laverty GBR Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART)
2m 6.070s | +5.784s (14/14)
26. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing (RCV1000R)
2m 6.755s | +6.469s (21/41)
Session 2:
1. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.767s (Lap 30/48)
2. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 1.082s | +0.315s (26/40)
3. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 1.121s | +0.354s (27/52)
4. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 2m
1.320s | +0.553s (31/48)
5. Alvaro Bautista ESP Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RC213V) 2m
1.390s | +0.623s (26/36)
6. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
1.407s | +0.640s (36/63)
7. Aleix Espargaro ESP NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 1.419s | +0.652s (19/26)
8. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 1.939s | +1.172s (29/40)
9. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 2.012s | +1.245s (22/33)
10. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
2.497s | +1.730s (21/27)
11. Andrea Iannone ITA Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m
2.697s | +1.930s (8/33)
12. Cal Crutchlow GBR Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
2.860s | +2.093s (16/32)
13. Yonny Hernandez COL Pramac Racing (Desmosedici)
2m 2.891s | +2.124s (28/42)
14. Michele Pirro ITA Ducati Test Rider (Desmosedici) 2m
2.925s | +2.158s (22/38)
15. Katsuyuki Nakasuga JPN Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1)
2m 3.126s | +2.359s (14/30)
16. Colin Edwards USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 3.482s | +2.715s (14/19)
17. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
3.770s | +3.003s (23/36)
18. Nicky Hayden USA Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
3.853s | +3.086s (19/43)
19. Randy De Puniet FRA Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
3.893s | +3.126s (47/54)
20. Kosuke Akiyoshi JPN Honda Test Rider 2m 4.267s |
+3.500s (27/58)
21. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 4.922s | +4.155s (34/35)
22. Scott Redding GBR Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RCV1000R)
2m 5.022s | +4.255s (16/37)
23. Broc Parkes AUS Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART) 2m
5.889s | +5.122s (32/33)
24. Mike Di Meglio FRA Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 6.085s | +5.318s (33/39)
25. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing (RCV1000R)
2m 6.755s | +5.988s (21/36)
26. Michael Laverty GBR Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART)
2m 8.290s | +7.523s (5/6)
MotoGP testing - Sepang day1 1pm
1. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.767s (Lap 30/34)
2. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 1.121s | +0.354s (27/35)
3. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 2m
1.320s | +0.553s (31/32)
4. Aleix Espargaro ESP NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 1.419s | +0.652s (19/20)
5. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
1.514s | +0.747s (25/31)
6. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 1.567s | +0.800s (22/24)
7. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 1.939s | +1.172s (29/31)
8. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 2.012s | +1.245s (22/28)
9. Andrea Iannone ITA Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m
2.697s | +1.930s (8/22)
10. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
2.744s | +1.977s (8/12)
11. Alvaro Bautista ESP Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RC213V)
2m 2.770s | +2.003s (12/13)
12. Cal Crutchlow GBR Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
2.860s | +2.093s (16/21)
13. Yonny Hernandez COL Pramac Racing (Desmosedici)
2m 2.891s | +2.124s (28/29)
14. Katsuyuki Nakasuga JPN Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1)
2m 3.126s | +2.359s (14/26)
15. Michele Pirro ITA Ducati Test Rider (Desmosedici) 2m
3.382s | +2.615s (14/15)
16. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
3.770s | +3.003s (23/24) 17. Nicky Hayden USA Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
3.853s | +3.086s (19/25)
18. Kosuke Akiyoshi JPN Honda Test Rider 2m 4.267s |
+3.500s (27/29)
19. Randy De Puniet FRA Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
4.596s | +3.829s (32/33)
20. Scott Redding GBR Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RCV1000R)
2m 5.022s | +4.255s (16/24)
21. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 6.305s | +5.538s (12/15)
22. Broc Parkes AUS Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART) 2m
6.474s | +5.707s (18/19)
23. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing (RCV1000R)
2m 6.755s | +5.988s (21/26)
24. Mike Di Meglio FRA Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 7.499s | +6.732s (17/20)
25. Colin Edwards USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) No Time (0/3)
26. Michael Laverty GBR Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART)
No Time (0/2)
Session 1:
1. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.286s (Lap 52/62)
2. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 0.804s | +0.518s (58/61)
3. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.906s | +0.620s (73/75)
4. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 1.082s | +0.796s (26/47)
5. Alvaro Bautista ESP Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RC213V) 2m
1.240s | +0.954s (48/52)
6. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 2m
1.320s | +1.034s (10/25)
7. Aleix Espargaro ESP NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 1.419s | +1.133s (19/26)
8. Andrea Iannone ITA Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m
1.538s | +1.252s (38/44)
9. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 1.634s | +1.348s (42/48)
10. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 1.876s | +1.590s (54/55)
11. Colin Edwards USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 2.483s | +2.197s (25/26)
12. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
2.497s | +2.211s (21/27)
13. Michele Pirro ITA Ducati Test Rider (Desmosedici) 2m
2.552s | +2.266s (47/48)
14. Cal Crutchlow GBR Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
2.860s | +2.574s (16/38)
15. Yonny Hernandez COL Pramac Racing (Desmosedici)
2m 2.891s | +2.605s (28/49)
16. Katsuyuki Nakasuga JPN Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1)
2m 3.126s | +2.840s (14/35)
17. Nicky Hayden USA Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
3.319s | +3.033s (53/56)
18. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
3.328s | +3.042s (49/51)
19. Randy de Puniet FRA Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
3.893s | +3.607s (47/75)
20. Kosuke Akiyoshi JPN Honda Test Rider 2m 4.267s |
+3.981s (27/64)
21. Scott Redding GBR Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RCV1000R)
2m 4.431s | +4.145s (41/48)
22. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 4.922s | +4.636s (34/44)
23. Mike di Meglio FRA Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki) 2m
5.825s | +5.539s (50/51)
24. Broc Parkes AUS Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART) 2m
5.889s | +5.603s (32/40)
25. Michael Laverty GBR Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART)
2m 6.070s | +5.784s (14/14)
26. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing (RCV1000R)
2m 6.755s | +6.469s (21/41)
Session 2:
1. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
0.767s (Lap 30/48)
2. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 1.082s | +0.315s (26/40)
3. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)
2m 1.121s | +0.354s (27/52)
4. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 2m
1.320s | +0.553s (31/48)
5. Alvaro Bautista ESP Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RC213V) 2m
1.390s | +0.623s (26/36)
6. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m
1.407s | +0.640s (36/63)
7. Aleix Espargaro ESP NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 1.419s | +0.652s (19/26)
8. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 1.939s | +1.172s (29/40)
9. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)
2m 2.012s | +1.245s (22/33)
10. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
2.497s | +1.730s (21/27)
11. Andrea Iannone ITA Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m
2.697s | +1.930s (8/33)
12. Cal Crutchlow GBR Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m
2.860s | +2.093s (16/32)
13. Yonny Hernandez COL Pramac Racing (Desmosedici)
2m 2.891s | +2.124s (28/42)
14. Michele Pirro ITA Ducati Test Rider (Desmosedici) 2m
2.925s | +2.158s (22/38)
15. Katsuyuki Nakasuga JPN Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1)
2m 3.126s | +2.359s (14/30)
16. Colin Edwards USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-
M1) 2m 3.482s | +2.715s (14/19)
17. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
3.770s | +3.003s (23/36)
18. Nicky Hayden USA Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m
3.853s | +3.086s (19/43)
19. Randy De Puniet FRA Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m
3.893s | +3.126s (47/54)
20. Kosuke Akiyoshi JPN Honda Test Rider 2m 4.267s |
+3.500s (27/58)
21. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 4.922s | +4.155s (34/35)
22. Scott Redding GBR Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RCV1000R)
2m 5.022s | +4.255s (16/37)
23. Broc Parkes AUS Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART) 2m
5.889s | +5.122s (32/33)
24. Mike Di Meglio FRA Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki)
2m 6.085s | +5.318s (33/39)
25. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing (RCV1000R)
2m 6.755s | +5.988s (21/36)
26. Michael Laverty GBR Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART)
2m 8.290s | +7.523s (5/6)
Monday, February 3, 2014
News from the World Superbike Championship
There are a ton of stories to cover as the 2014 season for
FIM World Superbike is about to begin.
Check these out.
DMC Racing Team switch to Yamaha and get new main sponsor
http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2014/DMC+Racing+Team+switch+to+Yamaha+and+gets+new+Main+Sponsor
BMW Motorrad Italia Heading Into The Future with Sylvain
Barrier
http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2014/BMW+Motorrad+Italia+heading+into+the+future+with+Sylvain+Barrier
Alex Lowes: "The pressure is all on my team mate"
http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2014/Alex+Lowes+The+pressure+is+all+on+my+team+mate
WSBK teams about to introduce 2014 squads
http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2014/WSBK+teams+about+to+introduce+2014+squads
2014 PATA Honda Team presented at Verona Motor Bike Expo
http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2014/2014+Pata+Honda+Team+presented+at+Verona+Motor+Bike+Expo
The 2014 Ducati Superbike Team presented in live streaming
on the web
http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2014/The+2014+Ducati+Superbike+Team+presented+in+live+streaming+on+the+web
Sunday, February 2, 2014
KRT title defence campaign presented in Barcelona
Kawasaki presents it's 2014 challenger for the FIM World Superbike Championship in hopes of defending their title from last year. Tom Sykes and Loris Baz, will be back to defend that title.
http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2014/KRT+title+defence+campaign+presented+in+Barcelona
http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2014/KRT+title+defence+campaign+presented+in+Barcelona
Saturday, February 1, 2014
2014 FIM World Superbike Championship race schedule
The 2014 schedule for the FIM World Superbike Championship, has been revealed, with new races coming to the Sepang circuit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on June 8th and the Phakisa Freeway circuit in South Africa, along with one event yet to be confirmed that will end the season on November 2nd.
Round 1: 2/23 Phillip Island Victoria, Australia
Round 2: 4/13 Aragon, Spain
Round 3: 4/27 Assen, Holland
Round 4: 5/11 Imola, Italy
Round 5: 5/25 Donington Park Leicestershire, England
Round 6: 6/8 Sepang, Malaysia
Round 7: 6/22 Misano Adriatico Rimini Province, Italy
Round 8: 7/6 Portimao, Portugal
Round 9: 7/13 Laguna Seca Raceway Monterey, California, U.S.A.
Round 10: 9/7 Jerez, Spain
Round 11: 9/21 Moscow Raceway Moscow, Russia
Round 12: 10/5 Circuit de Nevers Magny Cours, France
Round 13: 10/19 Phakisa Freeway Circuit Welkom, South Africa
Round 14: 11/2 Venue TBD
Round 1: 2/23 Phillip Island Victoria, Australia
Round 2: 4/13 Aragon, Spain
Round 3: 4/27 Assen, Holland
Round 4: 5/11 Imola, Italy
Round 5: 5/25 Donington Park Leicestershire, England
Round 6: 6/8 Sepang, Malaysia
Round 7: 6/22 Misano Adriatico Rimini Province, Italy
Round 8: 7/6 Portimao, Portugal
Round 9: 7/13 Laguna Seca Raceway Monterey, California, U.S.A.
Round 10: 9/7 Jerez, Spain
Round 11: 9/21 Moscow Raceway Moscow, Russia
Round 12: 10/5 Circuit de Nevers Magny Cours, France
Round 13: 10/19 Phakisa Freeway Circuit Welkom, South Africa
Round 14: 11/2 Venue TBD
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