News : Cruthclow will move to Ducati team in 2013?

Valentino Rossi contract with Ducati will expire this year. Until now there is no signal The Doctor will extend contract with the Italian team.

According to the news, Rossi would not renew his contract with Ducati and be associated with Repsol Honda because Casey Stoner will be retired the end of season and Rossi's team before, Yamaha.

Another issue that Ducati was serious approach to Cal Cruthclow to join the team based in Bologna in 2013 season.

Reported, Director of Ducati Corse, Vittoriano Guareschi interested in Cal's performance while competing in Silverstobe last week. Cal started the race from the back row with a condition that has not been recovered but was able to finish in sixth.

Cal respond this issue with ease and he said focus now is to race for Yamaha Tech 3.

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Video and Result : MotoGP Le Mans 2012, Lorenzo won, Rossi beat Stoner

Spanish rider Jorge Lorenzo won a wet race at Le Mans MotoGP 2012. The Yamaha rider won easily because lead for most of the race.

While pole position winner Dani Pedrosa could only finish fourth because of difficulties with wet track conditions.

The positive results achieved by The Doctor after able to finish in second podium after wins duel with Stoner a few corners before the finish line.

Like previous class races, this race also marked a few incidents. One of them happened to Yamaha Tech3 duo, Andrea Dovizioso and Cal Crutchlow.

Luckily both are able to back up and finish the race.

Result MotoGP Le Mans 2012
1. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1) 49m 39.743s
2. Valentino Rossi ITA Ducati Team (GP12) 49m 49.648s
3. Casey Stoner AUS Repsol Honda (RC213V) 49m 51.041s
4. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda (RC213V) 50m 9.104s
5. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 50m 12.220s
6. Nicky Hayden USA Ducati Team (GP12) 50m 12.585s
7. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Monster Yamaha Tech3 (YZR-M1) 50m 39.502s
8. Cal Crutchlow GBR Monster Yamaha Tech3 (YZR-M1) 50m 44.895s
9. Hector Barbera ESP Pramac Racing (GP12) 50m 47.589s
10. Alvaro Bautista ESP San Carlo Honda Gresini (RC213V) 50m 52.936s
11. James Ellison GBR Paul Bird Motorsport (ART CRT) 51m 6.406s
12. Mattia Pasini ITA Speed Master (ART CRT) 51m 7.376s
13. Aleix Espargaro ESP Power Electronics Aspar (ART CRT) +1 lap
14. Michele Pirro ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini (FTR-Honda CRT) +1 lap
15. Yonny Hernandez COL Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki CRT) +1 lap
16. Ben Spies USA Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1) +1 lap
17. Chris Vermeulen AUS NGM Forward Racing (Suter-BMW CRT) +2 laps
18. Ivan Silva ESP Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki CRT) +2 laps

DNF:
Danilo Petrucci ITA Came IodaRacing (Ioda-Aprilia CRT)
Randy De Puniet FRA Power Electronics Aspar (ART CRT)
Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing (GP12)

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News : Abraham reveals Valentino Rossi's new ride for 2012

Ducati Desmosedici GP12 has closed a private test at the Jerez Circuit, Spain, last week. Ducati Corse only mention the changes to 90% and still reluctant to explain further.

Ducati satellite team, Cardion AB, with the rider Karel Abraham reveals new ride Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden on his official website. Desmosedici GP12 will use a 999 cc engine capable of producing power 250 hp or 15 hp more than the 800 cc version. Acceleration recorded 0-100 kph 2.6 seconds.

Bike weights only 115 pounds or 5 kilograms heavier than 800 cc version. Claimed speed is 360 kph can be translucent. While 800 cc version is only 340 kph.

The biggest change is only on the frame using aluminum to replace deltabox Carbon monocoque. The machine uses a 90-degree model with a 4-cylinder.

Selected front and rear suspension Ohlins 48 mm with Brembo four-piston brakes in front and two-piston at the rear.

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News : MotoGP 2012, Rossi hopes Desmosedici GP12 immediately competitive

Valentino Rossi underwent inaugural season with Ducati in 2011 with an unfavorable results. At the end of 2011 season standings, seven-time world champion could not even win a single race, a record of the first of his career.

Facing 2012 season, Valentino Rossi tried to be realistic with his chance to win the title. Rossi admitted it would be difficult to fight for the title, with a motor that is less competitive.

Rossi also hopes Ducati continue to strive to catch up from the main competitor Yamaha and Honda. If the motor is competitive, it is not impossible to win the title this year.

2012 season, The Doctor will be riding the Desmosedici GP12. Rossi was very hopeful his ride may soon be able to compete to catch up 1.5 seconds of its strongest competitors.

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Marquez wants Valentino Rossi remain in MotoGP in 2013

Racing star young Spaniard, Marc Marquez, hoping Valentino Rossi in MotoGP is still fighting the 2013 season. The reason, he had a great desire to fight with "The Doctor".

Marquez has made his decision to stay on one more season Moto2 class to increase experience before plunging into MotoGP.

He hopes Rossi can take longer to compete in MotoGP because one of his ambition was to test the ability nine times world champions.

Video Marc Marquez in Sachsenring 2011

"MotoGP is my dream, and the best rider in there, like (Dani) Pedrosa, (Jorge) Lorenzo, (Casey) Stoner and Rossi. I hope Rossi last, when I came, because he is one of the best rider in history MotoGP, and I really want to race with him, "said Marquez to MCN.

World champion of 125 cc 2010 season adds, "The decision to stay in Moto2 is difficult, but it is the best. There was a moment when I am thinking of moving to MotoGP, but I was very young, and still have time. I'll get more experience for 2013, and that's what you need to be competitive in MotoGP. "

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Video and News : Valentino Rossi launched Ducati Monster 795 in KL

The launch of the Ducati Monster 795 some time ago it felt special because of the presence of Rossi. Ducati rider participated unveil the Ducati Monster 795 at The Rootz Club Lot 10 Shopping Mall, Kuala Lumpur, Thursday (20/10).

Rossi's presence certainly become a major attraction at the launch event. 7 times MotoGP world champion had a chance to sign as a sign of the motor launch.

In addition, there are also high officials and high officials Ducati Malaysia. According to the official website of Ducati, this is the first time launch of new models made ​​outside Europe, of course, to focus on Asia.

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Video : Incident Valentino Rossi vs Ben Spies at Motegi 2011

Valentino Rossi failed to take advantage of Ducati rise in Japanese MotoGP series last week. The Doctor as loss of concentration at the corner beginning of the race.

9 times world champion has experienced an incident with Yamaha rider Ben Spies, which makes it fail to continue the race. While Ben Spies was able to continue racing and finished in sixth position.

With three races remaining on the 2011 season, Rossi is predicted to only be focused to test the performance of the bike for next season. The Doctor in the standings behind Casey Stoner and far from just being in the sixth position with 139 point.

Here's a video of incidents involving himself with Ben Spies in Motegi yesterday.

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Video : Valentino Rossi greeted fans at Mugello 2011

Valentino Rossi is the King of Mugello, which stood at seven consecutive titles from 2002 to 2008.

But since a move to Ducati this season, Rossi has not shown compelling performances. Obtaining best only the third podium.

In the race at Mugello last week, The Doctor could only finish in sixth place after starting the race from the 12th position.

However, at the end of the race Rossi on the podium to deliver a speech to the fans in Mugello.

Here's the video ..!

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Rossi will use machine type "big bang"

Of the two day test at Valencia, Ducati began approaching a conclusion that is about the machine to Valentino Rossi. The Doctor will use the machine version of the 'big bang'.

During the two day test at Valencia, Rossi uses two types of mesing the version of "big bang" and "Screamer". The name of the latter is more often used than the first.

Selection of big bang than the Screamer because it is easier to use and give drivers more confidence. Therefore Ducati for now prefer that type.

Ducati will also conduct a number of improvements associated with Rossi test results that do not fit expectations. Some of the sections to be repaired is the flexibility of the chassis, weight distribution, geometry and the front of the motor.

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Moto GP : Valentino Rossi debut test with Ducati

New Ducati rider Valentino Rossi ended up doing a test with Ducati at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia yesterday. These events did not escape the spotlight camera reporters who continue to follow the test session.

At the session which was postponed because of rain, the Valentino Rossi riding the Desmosedici GP11 that has the form of a new fairing like the respiratory tract of different fish from the model GP10. While the new design wearpack VR46 wore dominated by black and yellow metallic.

From these tests are expected to determine the type Mesi Ducati that will be used Rossi to racing season 2011.

According to Franco Battaini Ducati test rider, Rossi quite match the machine type Screamer. But Rossi will continue to try different types of machines for distinguish characters.

What distinguishes the version of the big bang and the Screamer is the aggressiveness and power, where the big bang has a power curve / torque regular, while the Screamer is more aggressive and also more powerful.

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Lorenzo complained of Rossi action is too aggressive

2010 Japanese MotoGP at Motegi Circuit leaving the exciting story for moto mania. The story involves Yamaha duo i.e. Rossi and Lorenzo.

The duel between two drivers on board can be seen on the 3 last laps. Rossi and Lorenzo engage each other until the last lap of the race.

Rossi eventually came out as winners so finish in third position. While the race won by Casey Stoner from Ducati Marlboro followed by Repsol Honda rider Andrea Dovizioso in second position.

Lorenzo team complained of Rossi action is too aggressive when both drivers fight each other. VR46 considered potentially harmful to Lorenzo chance to grab maximum points, which also affects the opportunity to become world champion.

Consequently, Rossi reprimanded by Yamaha. "I think Valentino's actions to Lorenzo in the race is not appropriate," said Yamaha Motor Racing Managing Director Lin Jarvis told GPone.com.



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