Traumatic Incident Rossi Jerez 2011

Le Mans - Valentino Rossi duel with Casey Stoner at Le Mans circuit. Rossi claimed was reminded of an incident that occurred with Stoner at Jerez, the last MotoGP 2011.

As is known, Rossi had indeed touched by Stoner on MotoGP in Jerez Spain. At that time, The Doctor is ambitious to pass Stoner just fell and hit join Repsol Honda motorcycle.

The incident at Jerez was not the first time between Rossi-Kurri Kurri with The Boys (nickname Stoner-red). Previously, they both had a duel at Laguna Seca circuit exclaimed, 2008.

Well, while it is a duel with Stoner at Le Mans, last week, Rossi admitted remembered the incident with The Kurri Kurri-Boys happened in Jerez last season. "For me, yes, yes," said Rossi, quoted by Crash.net, Wednesday (02/23/2012).

"Unfortunately last year, I have a special opportunity to play in Jerez, trying to get a podium and I made ​​a mistake. Because, I behave like a young driver, and unfortunately, I also dropped Stoner, "he continued.

"This time, I was behind him. I know Stoner has good speed and I think to continue to follow it. Yes, I was thinking about last year's mistakes, "continued the Italian racer.

Ducati test at Mugello Circuit

Mugello - Two Ducati rider Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden to try different variations of the chassis, engine, and electronic devices that take place in a private test at Mugello Circuit, Italy, today.

Given the mid-season test in Estoril circuit some time ago was canceled due to bad weather, the test performed on the surrogate end this week. Test at Mugello this plan will last for three days from Tuesday (22/5) of this.

In the tests, both Rossi and Hayden will try the new machines are more benign. The goal is that the motor turns Desmosedici GP12 could eat better.

Ducati's own party announced that new tests started at 14.00 local time. Rain in the morning to make the test was postponed until the circuit mongering. The plan will test lasted until around 18:15 local time.

"Valentino Rossi completed 55 laps, 52 laps Nicky Hayden, and they tried various configurations of the chassis, engine, and electronic devices. Weather forecast for the tests last day tomorrow (today ed.) Seems to be quite supportive, "the official statement Ducati, Thursday (05/24/2012).

Did not say how much time it recorded a record but one mechanic Rossi, Alex Briggs in his Twitter account (@ Alex_Briggs) expressed satisfaction with the progress recorded the Doctor.

"I could not say in detail what we have done. But everything was good. Some of us do not need, but we also tested something that makes us smile, "said Briggs.

"The best thing is we found a setting quite right. This means that we have built since the foundation in Portugal (and which we use at Le Mans) is solid, "said Briggs.

Lorenzo Ever Phobia Wet Circuit

Le Mans - the current MotoGP championship leader Jorge Lorenzo proved his skill on the track wet race after winning the Le Mans circuit a rain-soaked weekend.

Whereas before, Lorenzo claimed to have time to hate the race in rainy conditions early in his career first. 2010 world champion this even took a special train on the track that had been soaked karting to hone his ability to race on a wet track.

"I never really hated race in wet conditions. I am very afraid of the rain when I was younger because there are 90 percent chance I'll crash, "Lorenzo said as quoted by Crash, Thursday (24/05/2012).

"But after five or six years I said 'Ok, I have to improve my race on the track wet'. Then I went to the karting circuit with a mini bike, soaking the track and keep practicing until accustomed to wet conditions, "said Lorenzo.

The result was sweet fruit. Having always fail to look good on a wet circuit since its debut in the 125cc class in 2002 ago, Lorenzo finally managed to get his first podium at the Circuit Indianapolis in 2008 and then to finish in third position.

"Yeah, right. I was faster. More consistent. Can minimize the risk. Now after years of practice, but skill is not lost and I was quite competitive in the wet circuit, "I'm Lorenzo.

The victory at Le Mans circuit this weekend Lorenzo was not the first win on the track wet. Lorenzo had previously won at the Jerez circuit is too wet earlier in 2011.

However, his victory at the French MotoGP is the first for him in wet track conditions. Moreover, his victory was achieved with a 10 second advantage of Valentino Rossi in second.

"Being eight points ahead of Stoner is a good thing, because in this kind of competition you can be 25-26 points behind after an accident," said Lorenzo.