2011 MotoGP News

When Valentino Rossi gave his farewell kiss to the Fiat Yamaha MotoGP M1 machine at the final round in Valencia, it was a bit more symbolic than thought. 

As expected, the title sponsor for the 2010 MotoGP Yamaha team of Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo has not renewed for 2011.

Yamaha Motor Racing has announced the appointment of Wilco Zeelenberg as Team Manager for Jorge Lorenzo in the Fiat Yamaha Team. Dutchman Zeelenberg joins the team from Yamaha’s World Supersport Team, where he won the World Championship in 2009 with Cal Crutchlow.

Zeelenberg previously had a successful career as a rider, contesting 100 Grands Prix from 1986 to 1995, racing with three different manufacturers including Yamaha. From 1995 to 2000 he then raced in the World Super Sport championship.

MotoGP Valencia Qualifying

Casey Stoner will start the Gran Premio Generali de la Comunitat Valenciana in pole position after repeating his domination of the free practice sessions in qualifying on Saturday.

The Australian topped the timesheet by a clear 0.263s, with a best lap of 1’32.256 securing him the lead on the front row of the grid.

Repsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa was next quickest as he improved his own best practice time by over 0.4s to secure second place, ahead of Jorge Lorenzo, who was third fastest overall in the practice sessions as well.

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Jorge Lorenzo set the standard at Sepang on Friday afternoon, kicking off the Shell Advance Malaysian Grand Prix weekend with the fastest lap time in the first MotoGP practice.

A margin of 0.064s separated Lorenzo from second quickest participant Casey Stoner, on the weekend in which Valentino Rossi could seal the 2009 World Championship title. It was Rossi’s team-mate – who trails the Italian by 38 points in the standings – who set the pace in humid conditions however, with the ambient temperature reaching an energy-sapping 31°C.

Phillip Island Race Results

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Rossi-Fiat Limited Edition

Moto journalists and consumers agree that once you hear the growl of the Yamaha YZF-R1, it is clear that this motorcycle is unlike anything before. Winning on the World Superbike racing circuit and in the motorcycle press, the Yamaha R1 was chosen for the Ultimate Motorcycling Design Awards for its MotoGP – inspired engine and chassis technology and its luxurious fit and finish.

Misano Qualifying Results

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Valentino Rossi took pole position number four of the 2009 season on Saturday afternoon with the fastest lap of MotoGP qualifying at Donington Park. The Fiat Yamaha rider’s time of 1’28.116 gave him his first top spot for the British Grand Prix since 2005 – the last occasion in which he won at the Midlands track.

MotoGP Race Report: Laguna Seca

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Motorcycle Racing’s Greatest

The 2009 Assen MotoGP victory by Fiat Yamaha Team rider Valentino Rossi had special significance, as he crossed the line Rossi claimed the 100th GP race win of his incredible career and most of his victories, 41 to be exact, were obtained with Yamaha. Rossi’s 100 race wins come from 217 GP race starts, giving the rider a very appropriate 46% win rate for his career.

Alice TT Assen – Friday 26 June – Report Day 2

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Valentino Rossi will start his quest for a 100th Grand Prix victory from pole position in The Netherlands on Saturday afternoon, after taking the top spot for the Alice TT Assen with a 1’36.025 lap.

Although it is Rossi’s second pole position of 2009, it is also the first time that he has topped a qualifying practice timesheet this season. His previous pole came courtesy of combined free practice times when the QP session in Japan was cancelled due to rainfall.

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The MotoGP qualifying session for the Gran Premi Cinzano de Catalunya concluded with home rider Jorge Lorenzo securing his third pole position of 2009 in sweltering heat close to the Mediterranean coast.

The Fiat Yamaha star pleased the crowd in his special edition Barcelona FC livery securing the top slot on the grid with a 1’41.974 time on the 28th of 29 laps, putting him ahead of team-mate Valentino Rossi by just 0.013s.