News : MotoGP Silvertone 2012, Alvaro Bautista take first ever pole position

Alvaro Bautista won pole position MotoGP Silvertone 2012. He recorded fastest time of 2 minutes 03.303 seconds and will start from first position in the race tomorrow, 17/06/2012.

Yamaha rider Ben Spies will start the race from second position after recorder 0.106 seconds behind Bautista. While Honda rider Casey Stoner won third place, 0.120 seconds behind Bautista.

Ducati rider, Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden, had fallen from his bike in this session. Both fell in the same place, but not at the same time.

Rossi fell when qualifying session runs about 15 minutes. Rossi and his motorcycle slid on tarmac and then end up in the gravel.

While Nicky Hayden fell during qualifying leaves 11 minutes. Luckily they did not suffering serious problems.

Silverstone MotoGP 2012 Qualifying Results
1. Alvaro Bautista Honda Gresini 2m03.303s
2. Ben Spies Yamaha 2m03.409s + 0.106s
3. Casey Stoner Honda 2m03.423s + 0.120s
4. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha 2m03.763s + 0.460s
5. Daniel Pedrosa Honda 2m03.835s + 0.532s
6. Hector Barbera Pramac Ducati 2m03.876s + 0.573s
7. Nicky Hayden Ducati 2m04.162s + 0.859s
8. Andrea Dovizioso Tech 3 Yamaha 2m04.304s + 1.001s
9. Stefan Bradl LCR Honda 2m05.035s + 1.732s
10. Valentino Rossi Ducati 2m05.416s + 2.113s
11. Aleix Espargaro Aspar Aprilia 2m06.283s + 2.980s
12. Randy de Puniet Aspar Aprilia 2m06.303s + 3.000s
13. Yonni Hernandez Avintia FTR-Kawasaki 2m06.814s + 3.511s
14. Michele Pirro Gresini-Honda FTR 2m07.016s + 3.713s
15. Colin Edwards Forward Suter-BMW 2m07.376s + 4.073s
16. Mattia Pasini Aprilia Speed ​​Master 2m07.511s + 4.208s
17. James Ellison Forward Suter-BMW 2m08.228s + 4.925s
18. Danilo Petrucci Ioda Aprilia 2m08.686s + 5.383s,
19. Ivan Silva-Inmotec Avintia Kawasaki 2m10.092s + 6.789s

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Video : WSBK Silverstone 2011 Race 2, Checa take double victory

Carlos Checa again won WSBK Silverstone 2011. After becoming champion in Race 1, Checa again became king in Race 2.

In Race 2, the competition is more fierce occurred between the drivers. Hopkins was shot in the early laps.

But on lap six, Checa pushed forward and were eventually able to finish first again. The second and third position again achieved by Laverty and Marco Melandri.

Results WSBK Silverstone 2011 Race 2
1. Carlos Checa ESP Althea Ducati 1098R 38mins 03.361s
2. Eugene Laverty IRL Yamaha YZF R1 WSBK +2274 s
3. Marco Melandri ITA Yamaha YZF R1 WSBK +3675 s
4. Max Biaggi ITA Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV-4 +3.8960 s
5. Leon Camier GBR Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV-4 +4405 s
6. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Ducati 1098R Effenbert Liberty +10,958
7. John Hopkins USA Suzuki GSX-R1000 Samsung +11,387 s
8. Leon Haslam GBR BMW Motorrad S1000RR +11,496 s
9. Michel Fabrizio ITA Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000 +12,247 s
10. Ayrton Badovini ITA BMW Italy S1000RR +19,705 s
11. Jakub Smrz Ducati CZE 1098R Effenbert Liberty +19,753 s
12. Maxime Berger FRA Ducati 1098R Supersonic +21,582 s
13. James Toseland GBR BMW Italy S1000RR +27,235 s
14. Mark Aitchison AUS Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R +30,702 s
15. Jon Kirkham GBR Suzuki GSX-R1000 Samsung +42,579 s

16. Fabrizio Lai ITA Castrol Honda CBR1000RR +43,420 s

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17. Roberto Rolfo ITA Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 16 laps completed
18. Troy Corser AUS BMW Motorrad S1000RR 12 laps completed
19. Alex Lowes GBR Castrol Honda CBR1000RR 7 laps completed
20. Joan Lascorz ESP Kawasaki ZX-10R Racing 6 laps completed
21. Noriyuki Haga JPN PATA Aprilia RSV-4 4 laps completed

Tom Sykes GBR DNS RTS Kawasaki ZX-10R

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Video : WSBK Silverstone 2011 Race 1, Carlos Checa win

Althea Ducati team rider, Carlos Checa managed to get double victory in Race 1 and Race 2.

In Race 1, Checa riding the Ducati 1198 which managed to finish first.

While the two Yamaha riders to follow in second and third place, namely Eugene Laverty and Marco Melandri.

Results WSBK Silverstone 2011 Race 1
1. Carlos Checa ESP Althea Ducati 1098R 38mins 06.477s
2. Eugene Laverty IRL Yamaha YZF R1 WSBK 3.304s
3. Marco Melandri ITA Yamaha YZF R1 WSBK 4.782s
4. Leon Haslam GBR BMW Motorrad S1000RR 7.116s
5. John Hopkins USA Suzuki GSX-R1000 Samsung 11.057s
6. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Ducati 1098R Effenbert Liberty 21 899
7. Joan Lascorz ESP Kawasaki ZX-10R Racing 22.308s
8. Maxime Berger FRA Ducati 1098R Supersonic 22.734s
9. Troy Corser AUS BMW Motorrad S1000RR 25.491s
10. Ayrton Badovini ITA BMW Italy S1000RR 25.725s
11. Max Biaggi ITA Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV-4 25.844s
12. James Toselandi GBR BMW Italy S1000RR 45.578s
13. Roberto Rolfo ITA Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 51.650s
14. Jon Kirkham GBR Suzuki GSX-R1000 Samsung 57.310s
15. Leon Camier GBR Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV-4 1min 36.457s

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Video : F1 British GP 2011, Alonso win, Kobayashi incident

In the F1 British Grand Prix 2011 at Silverstone, Fernando Alonso managed to become champion for the Ferrari team. That title was achieved after the competition in 2011 running 9 series.

The second position is achieved by Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel followed team-mate Mark Webber was third.

On race, the Japanese driver Kamui Kobayashi had an incident after a collision with Michael Schumacher.

The incident led Kobayashi failed to finish. Meanwhile, Schumacher is able to continue the race and finished at No. 9.

Results F1 British GP 2011
1. Fernando Alonso Ferrari
2. Sebastian Vettel Red Bull +16.5
3. Mark Webber Red Bull +16.9
4. Lewis Hamilton McLaren +28.9
5. Felipe Massa Ferrari +29.0
6. Nico Rosberg Mercedes GP +60.6
7. Sergio Perez Sauber +65.5
8. Nick Heidfeld Renault +75.5
9. Michael Schumacher Mercedes GP +77.9
10. Jaime Alguersuari Toro Rosso +79.1
11. Adrian Sutil Force India +79.7
12. Vitaly Petrov Renault +80.6
13. Rubens Barrichello Williams +1 Lap
14. Pastor Maldonado Williams +1 Lap
15. Paul di Resta Force India +1 Lap
16. Timo Glock Virgin Racing +2 Laps
17. Jerome d’Ambrosio Virgin Racing +2 Laps
18. Tonio Liuzzi HRT +2 Laps
19. Daniel Ricciardo HRT +3 Laps

DNF
Jenson Button McLaren +13 Laps
Sebastien Buemi Toro Rosso +27 Laps
Kamui Kobayashi Sauber +29 Laps
Jarno Trulli Lotus +42 Laps
Heikki Kovalainen Lotus +50 Laps

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Video : Lorenzo and Simoncelli crash at Silverstone 2011

In the race at Silverstone yesterday, Lorenzo failed to finish in the standings and position taken by Stoner. This happens after xfuerra crash on lap 8 and failed to continue the race.

Actually Lorenzo raced ahead at the start of the race. He was followed Dovizioso and Stoner benerapa moments later. Simoncelli slipped to fourth position.

In addition to Lorenzo who fell and failed to finish, some tough racers also have to give up the slippery path.

Lorenzo's teammate, Ben Spies also fell one lap before Lorenzo slipped. Meanwhile, the Italian, a former 250 cc champion Marco Simoncelli was also unable to continue the race after falling from his motorcycle on lap 10.

Failure to finish at Silverstone delay Super Sic desire to reach his first podium this season.

Check this out the video...!

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Video : Moto2 Silverstone 2011, Bradl takes British win

Stefan Bradl won the race again in the sixth series Moto2 at Silverstone Circuit (06/12/2011). After the start, Stefan Bradl directly lead followed Scott Redding. But not long after, Redding and led the race ahead of Bradl.

Meanwhile, Marc Marquez who winning the pole slipped to third position and continue to pass other drivers on the next lap.

On lap 6 Passini Bradl managed to overtake and lead the race. But on 7 laps before finish Passini fell due to a slippery track. The incident also happened to Marc Marquez who came out the tracks on lap eight.

After the incident Stefan Bradl returned to lead the race and led alone in front. Meanwhile, Bradley Smith stalking in second place with a considerable distance and Pirro in third. Redding positioned fourth after Pirro skipped.

Lap-12 Sofuoglu crashes ...

On lap-13 Bradl almost made a mistake after the motor that drove a little slippage. But lucky, Bradl still can return to the track with the advantages of 7 seconds from the second position Smith.

Bradl uncontrollably finally finish first followed by Smith in second position and Pirro third.

Results Moto2 Siverstone 2011
1. Bradl (Kalex) 18 laps
2. Smith (Tech 3) +7.601s
3. Pirro (Moriwaki) +12.241s
4. Cluzel (Suter) +17.271s
5. Redding (Suter) +23.531s
6. Rabat (FTR) +28.661s
7. Takahashi (Moriwaki) +32.391s
8. Sofuoglu (Suter) +34.662s
9. Y. Hernandez (FTR) +37.181s
10. Corsi (FTR) +38.981s

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Video : MotoGP Silverstone 2011, Stoner quatrick, Lorenzo and Simoncelli crash out

Casey Stoner MotoGP assert its dominance in Silverstone, England. He successfully cope with a wet Silverstone circuit, slippery, and take a number of casualties. With this victory, Stoner leads the standings that were previously occupied by Lorenzo.

Stoner wins British MotoGP race held on Sunday (12/06/2011). Repsol Honda rider mainstay is far enough ahead of Andrea Dovizioso and Colin Edwards, each of which occupies the second and third positions.

The rain which flushed Silverstone Circuit to make the track becomes very slippery. The drivers must be extra careful not to fall.

Nevertheless, there remain a number of drivers who become victims. Two Yamaha rider, Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies, slip in adjacent time. Marco Simoncelli was to bite the fingers because it involved a victim slippery Silverstone.

With this victory, Stoner successfully took over the leadership from the hands of Lorenzo's championship. The Australian rider was collecting 116 points from six series. He is 18 points ahead of Lorenzo.

Dovizioso and Valentino Rossi in third and fourth positions. They each collected 83 and 68 points.

Results MotoGP Silverstone 2011
1.Stoner C.Repsol Honda Teamlap 20
2.Dovizioso A.Repsol Honda Team+15.159
3.Edwards C.Monster Yamaha Tech 3+21.480
4.Hayden N.Ducati Team+26.984
5.Bautista A.Rizla Suzuki Motogp+35.569
6.Rossi V.Ducati Team+1:04.526
7.Abraham K.Cardion Ab Motoracing+1:32.650
8.Elias T.Lcr Honda Motogp+1:51.938
9.Aoyama H.San Carlo Honda Gresini+1:52.350
10.Capirossi L.Pramac Racing Team+2:03.312
11.Barbera H.Mapfre Aspar Team Motogp+17.123
12.De Puniet R.Pramac Racing Team+19.635

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