Paddock Girl, bwin Grande Premio de Portugal - © Copyright Alex Chailan & David Piolé
Paddock Girl, bwin Grande Premio de Portugal - © Copyright Alex Chailan & David Piolé
Monday, May 2, 2011
Paddock Girls from the bwin Grande Premio de Portuga
Monday, 2 May 2011
When MotoGP visited Estoril for the bwin Grande Premio de Portugal the eye-catching paddock beauties were of course in attendance.
MotoGP Paddock Girls in Estoril 2011
Enjoy this motogp.com video of the most beautiful Paddock Girls from the third round of the 2011 season, the bwin Grande Premio de Portugal in Estoril.
Lorenzo fastest in morning test session at Estoril
Monday, 2 May 2011
Championship leader Jorge Lorenzo (Yahama Factory Racing) led at the midway point of the MotoGP official test session held at the Portuguese circuit, following yesterday’s race. The test is split into two parts: 10.00 -13.00 and then 14.00-18.00 local time. Colin Edwards (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) and Casey Stoner (Repsol Honda) was second and third quickest.
On a gloriously, warm day in Estoril, Lorenzo was the first rider to appear on track in the morning session. The reigning MotoGP champion’s quickest lap of the morning session was 1’37:170 which was 0.240s ahead of Edwards. The Spaniard was concentrating on new electronic components and working on the suspension. The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider worked on the race setting from yesterday, as did Stoner. Edwards and his team were also trying to find more traction from modifications on the chassis.
Estoril race winner, Dani Pedrosa called an early halt to his test session after only completing a few laps. The Spaniard tried a new clutch and worked on the race setting, but was in too much pain to continue and will now rest in the lead up to the next MotoGP race in Le Mans. Pedrosa was fifth fastest, just over half a second slower than Lorenzo’s fastest lap.
The third Repsol Honda rider Andrea Dovizioso, was fourth fastest and he like his team mate Stoner, continued work on the race setting. Cal Crutchlow (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) and his crew worked on a different set-up to improve his riding style, as well as working on the chassis and electronics. The British rider was sixth after the first session, just over half a second off Lorenzo. Marco Simoncelli (San Carlo Honda Gresini Team) was seventh and concentrated on new settings for the clutch, whist his fellow San Carlo Honda Gresini Team rider Hiroshi Aoyama, spent time on improving the race setting and changes to the electronics, with the target of not completing too many laps to save the engine.
The leading Ducati was that of Nicky Hayden (Ducati Team) who was eighth, with his team mate Valentino Rossi tenth. Both the Ducati riders were testing two types of chassis and doing comparative runs, one bike with the chassis from yesterday’s race and one bike with the modified chassis (for each rider). They also worked on new electronic components.
Álvaro Bautista (Rizla Suzuki) finished the test early after riding for the first time this weekend after six weeks out after breaking his femur. After completing the race in 13th yesterday, the Spaniard worked on improving the feeling with the bike and the suspension. Nobuatsu Aoki has taken over for the afternoon session to work on the electronic settings.
Ben Spies Yamaha Factory Racing was ninth and tested a new swingarm and new suspension components. Loris Capirossi (Pramac Racing) was another rider working on improvements to the race settings, whilst Toni Elías (LCR Honda) took the opportunity to work on many elements of the bike, including: chassis geometry, suspension, breaking stability and increasing the heat into the tyres. Rookie Karel Abraham (Cardion ab Motoracing) who was suffering from pain in his elbow following his first lap incident in the race, found he was being hindered also by his injured fingers, worked on trying to find more grip in the rear tyre and improve the general race setting.
Estoril race winner, Dani Pedrosa called an early halt to his test session after only completing a few laps. The Spaniard tried a new clutch and worked on the race setting, but was in too much pain to continue and will now rest in the lead up to the next MotoGP race in Le Mans. Pedrosa was fifth fastest, just over half a second slower than Lorenzo’s fastest lap.
The third Repsol Honda rider Andrea Dovizioso, was fourth fastest and he like his team mate Stoner, continued work on the race setting. Cal Crutchlow (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) and his crew worked on a different set-up to improve his riding style, as well as working on the chassis and electronics. The British rider was sixth after the first session, just over half a second off Lorenzo. Marco Simoncelli (San Carlo Honda Gresini Team) was seventh and concentrated on new settings for the clutch, whist his fellow San Carlo Honda Gresini Team rider Hiroshi Aoyama, spent time on improving the race setting and changes to the electronics, with the target of not completing too many laps to save the engine.
The leading Ducati was that of Nicky Hayden (Ducati Team) who was eighth, with his team mate Valentino Rossi tenth. Both the Ducati riders were testing two types of chassis and doing comparative runs, one bike with the chassis from yesterday’s race and one bike with the modified chassis (for each rider). They also worked on new electronic components.
Álvaro Bautista (Rizla Suzuki) finished the test early after riding for the first time this weekend after six weeks out after breaking his femur. After completing the race in 13th yesterday, the Spaniard worked on improving the feeling with the bike and the suspension. Nobuatsu Aoki has taken over for the afternoon session to work on the electronic settings.
Ben Spies Yamaha Factory Racing was ninth and tested a new swingarm and new suspension components. Loris Capirossi (Pramac Racing) was another rider working on improvements to the race settings, whilst Toni Elías (LCR Honda) took the opportunity to work on many elements of the bike, including: chassis geometry, suspension, breaking stability and increasing the heat into the tyres. Rookie Karel Abraham (Cardion ab Motoracing) who was suffering from pain in his elbow following his first lap incident in the race, found he was being hindered also by his injured fingers, worked on trying to find more grip in the rear tyre and improve the general race setting.
Lorenzo happy with valuable points, Spies disappointed
Sunday, 1 May 2011
Yamaha Factory Racing rider Jorge Lorenzo, extended his unbroken run of podium finishes today in the bwin Grande Prémio de Portugal, with second place in Estoril. Ben Spies failed to finish the race after a tool was left on his bike at the start, which compromised his riding. The American crashed out of a top ten place, scoring no points.
Having taken his fourth consecutive Estoril pole position in yesterday’s qualifying, the reigning World Champion retained the lead from the off. Lorenzo completed 25 laps in the lead, before relinquishing to Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda,) just three laps from the end, crossing the line in second place to take valuable championship points. The Spaniard leads the 2011 MotoGP championship by four points over his closest rival, Pedrosa.
Lorenzo’s team mate Ben Spies, was again denied the opportunity to complete the MotoGP race in Estoril. A tool used to temporarily block the fuel overflow pipe on grid was accidentally left in place for the race start, compromising the Texan’s ability to ride competitively. The tool’s location adjacent to the front brake lever made it impossible for him to brake effectively, ultimately affecting his concentration, which resulted in a crash with fifteen laps remaining of the race.
Jorge Lorenzo, Yamaha Factory Racing
“I made a good start and which I was really happy. I then pushed to my maximum to try to open up the gap to Pedrosa. Unfortunately today was not the day for that, he was too strong and consistent and at the end, he was maybe fresher to push. Second is a good result, we have a lot of points from three races, so I think we are in a good way to keep fighting for the championship. I want to thank my team who worked really hard this weekend to make sure we were as competitive as we could be.”
Lorenzo’s team mate Ben Spies, was again denied the opportunity to complete the MotoGP race in Estoril. A tool used to temporarily block the fuel overflow pipe on grid was accidentally left in place for the race start, compromising the Texan’s ability to ride competitively. The tool’s location adjacent to the front brake lever made it impossible for him to brake effectively, ultimately affecting his concentration, which resulted in a crash with fifteen laps remaining of the race.
Jorge Lorenzo, Yamaha Factory Racing
“I made a good start and which I was really happy. I then pushed to my maximum to try to open up the gap to Pedrosa. Unfortunately today was not the day for that, he was too strong and consistent and at the end, he was maybe fresher to push. Second is a good result, we have a lot of points from three races, so I think we are in a good way to keep fighting for the championship. I want to thank my team who worked really hard this weekend to make sure we were as competitive as we could be.”
Rossi rues strategy, hard day for Hayden
Sunday, 1 May 2011
The third round of the MotoGP World Championship, at the Portuguese circuit, saw Ducati Team’s Valentino Rossi finish in fifth place after being pipped by Andrea Dovizioso on the line of the very last lap. Team mate Nicky Hayden had a tough race after contact with fellow American, Ben Spies and he eventually finished in ninth.
Rossi started well from the third row and made up more positions on the first lap, bringing him to fourth place. From there, the Italian maintained a good rhythm for the entire race, holding off Andrea Dovizioso until the very end, when the Repsol Honda rider slipped by in the race to the line and finished in front of the Ducati by just twenty-five thousandths of a second.
Starting from the fifth row, Nicky Hayden also had a very strong launch, and the American was seventh after the first lap. A small shifting problem affected him a little, but it was mainly the contact with Spies that caused him to lose ground to the opposition in front. Tomorrow the Ducati Team will stay for a post-race test with the other MotoGP teams, the riders are hopeful for good weather for so that the team can continue its development of the GP11.
Valentino Rossi, Ducati Team
“Apart from Dovizioso, today went well! I’m joking, but Dovizioso obviously rode a race that was strategically perfect. I think he played with me a little, knowing that on the straight, he could probably beat me to the line. He couldn’t pass me because I was strong on the brakes, so he had me do all the work for 28 laps, before making his attempt, and he got me by twenty-five thousandths of a second. Apart from that, the team and I are very happy, because it was a nice race and this, for the time being, is the best we can do. I started well, I made up several positions, and then I was very consistent, with decent lap times. I practically did the same lap from qualifying 28 times, so it’s a good result. My only disappointment is that fourth would have been my best finish with the Ducati Team. Anyway, another positive is that I’m physically well, as I’m missing just fifteen percent of my strength, but I think I’ll be at 100 percent between Le Mans and Catalunya. As for the bike, there’s certainly still work to do, but we’re working together with the Ducati technicians.
Starting from the fifth row, Nicky Hayden also had a very strong launch, and the American was seventh after the first lap. A small shifting problem affected him a little, but it was mainly the contact with Spies that caused him to lose ground to the opposition in front. Tomorrow the Ducati Team will stay for a post-race test with the other MotoGP teams, the riders are hopeful for good weather for so that the team can continue its development of the GP11.
Valentino Rossi, Ducati Team
“Apart from Dovizioso, today went well! I’m joking, but Dovizioso obviously rode a race that was strategically perfect. I think he played with me a little, knowing that on the straight, he could probably beat me to the line. He couldn’t pass me because I was strong on the brakes, so he had me do all the work for 28 laps, before making his attempt, and he got me by twenty-five thousandths of a second. Apart from that, the team and I are very happy, because it was a nice race and this, for the time being, is the best we can do. I started well, I made up several positions, and then I was very consistent, with decent lap times. I practically did the same lap from qualifying 28 times, so it’s a good result. My only disappointment is that fourth would have been my best finish with the Ducati Team. Anyway, another positive is that I’m physically well, as I’m missing just fifteen percent of my strength, but I think I’ll be at 100 percent between Le Mans and Catalunya. As for the bike, there’s certainly still work to do, but we’re working together with the Ducati technicians.
Repsol Honda trio happy with top four places
Sunday, 1 May 2011
It was a successful weekend for Repsol Honda at the bwin Grande Prémio de Portugal, with Dani Pedrosa taking victory and Casey Stoner joining him on the rostrum in third. Andrea Dovizioso pipped Valentino Rossi on the last lap to claim fourth place.
Pedrosa enjoyed a race long battle with his old sparring partner, Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha Factory Racing) and after tailing the Current MotoGP World Champion from the start, the Repsol Honda rider produced a pass on the start/finish line, with four laps remaining, to seal 25 points. This was Pedrosa’s 13th career victory, on a circuit he had previously never managed the top step at, in any class of GP racing. The Spaniard was pleased with his physical condition on the bike following his recent surgery.
Stoner didn’t enjoy the best of start’s to his Estoril race after having a small highside and losing time due to Marco Simoncelli’s (San Carlo Honda Gresini Team) accident. The Australian then suffered from a twinge in his back which affected his movement for a small portion of the race, so the former World Champion was relieved to be able to finish the race, especially in a rostrum position.
Dovizioso spent his race glued to the back of Valentino Rossi’s (Ducati Team) bike. After gaining the tow on the final exit, Dovizioso achieved fourth place by snatching the position on the line, as they passed the chequered flag.
Dani Pedrosa, Repsol Honda
"I'm very happy for today's win, but more than the win, I'm happy for my condition and it seems that my surgery was finally successful. I was trying to rest my arm at times as it was cramping with 15 laps to go. I was riding behind Lorenzo and waiting for the numbness to come together with the loss of power, but it didn't come! I'm just so happy to see that the surgery has worked, it's been around six months with this and it's a big relief. For the race, I was riding at my best, Lorenzo is amazing here, always riding so smooth and fast and I was trying to stay with him. In the end, I felt comfortable and tried to make a move and I was successful. I'm very happy to win here, it's my first win on this track and thanks to all the doctors, my physio and trainer because it's been hard work and finally we got a win.”
Stoner didn’t enjoy the best of start’s to his Estoril race after having a small highside and losing time due to Marco Simoncelli’s (San Carlo Honda Gresini Team) accident. The Australian then suffered from a twinge in his back which affected his movement for a small portion of the race, so the former World Champion was relieved to be able to finish the race, especially in a rostrum position.
Dovizioso spent his race glued to the back of Valentino Rossi’s (Ducati Team) bike. After gaining the tow on the final exit, Dovizioso achieved fourth place by snatching the position on the line, as they passed the chequered flag.
Dani Pedrosa, Repsol Honda
"I'm very happy for today's win, but more than the win, I'm happy for my condition and it seems that my surgery was finally successful. I was trying to rest my arm at times as it was cramping with 15 laps to go. I was riding behind Lorenzo and waiting for the numbness to come together with the loss of power, but it didn't come! I'm just so happy to see that the surgery has worked, it's been around six months with this and it's a big relief. For the race, I was riding at my best, Lorenzo is amazing here, always riding so smooth and fast and I was trying to stay with him. In the end, I felt comfortable and tried to make a move and I was successful. I'm very happy to win here, it's my first win on this track and thanks to all the doctors, my physio and trainer because it's been hard work and finally we got a win.”
Pedrosa powers to first victory of the season in Estoril
Sunday, 1 May 2011
After a race long duel with fellow Spaniard, Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha Factory Racing), Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda) raced to victory at the bwin Grande Prémio de Portugal and with it, claimed his first win at the Estoril circuit in any class. Third was Casey Stoner (Repsol Honda).
Estoril 2011 - MotoGP - Race - Full session
Pedrosa who only recently had surgery on his injured shoulder, had been seemingly pacing himself behind the leader, Lorenzo, until the final three laps, when the Repsol Honda rider, passed the Yamaha down the straight and then delivered a succession of fastest laps to pass the chequered flag first. Pedrosa finished just over three seconds ahead of the reigning MotoGP World Champion and closed the gap on Lorenzo’s lead in the standings to just four points. Pedrosa’s triumph also prevented the pole sitter clinching four successive victories at the Estoril circuit.
Stoner had a lonely race in third and was over seven seconds behind his team mate who won the race. The former MotoGP World Champion has never won at Estoril (one of only five circuits the Australian has failed to clinch victory at). The eyes were all on the battle behind the Australian between Valentino Rossi (Ducati Team) and Andrea Dovizioso. The Repsol Honda rider stayed close to Rossi throughout the race and managed to snatch the fourth place on the very last lap as they crossed the start finish line, by a mere 0.025s. The nine time World Champion’ previous lowest result here in Estoril had been a fourth place from 11 starts, before the pass from his fellow compatriot over the line.
It was a good day for the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 team. Colin Edwards arrived home in sixth position, two ahead of Cal Crutchlow. The British rookie had been involved in a tussle with Hiroshi Aoyama (San Carlo Honda Gresini), but the Japanese rider got the better of the former World Supersport champion. Crutchlow was one of many riders racing following an operation and has continued to pick up points in his first season in the premier class.
Nicky Hayden (Ducati Team) was ninth, after racing with Ben Spies early on and the final place in the top ten went to Frenchman Randy de Puniet (Pramac Racing) who was recovering after an operation on his leg. Toni Elías (LCR Honda) who won here in 2006, was 11th after fighting with Loris Capirossi (Pramac Racing) and edging out the most experienced rider in the field, come the end of the race.
In the first race of the season for Álvaro Bautista (Rizla Suzuki), after missing the opening two rounds, the Spaniard battled through the pain barrier to record 13th place and claim three points, just six weeks after breaking his leg.
Stoner had a lonely race in third and was over seven seconds behind his team mate who won the race. The former MotoGP World Champion has never won at Estoril (one of only five circuits the Australian has failed to clinch victory at). The eyes were all on the battle behind the Australian between Valentino Rossi (Ducati Team) and Andrea Dovizioso. The Repsol Honda rider stayed close to Rossi throughout the race and managed to snatch the fourth place on the very last lap as they crossed the start finish line, by a mere 0.025s. The nine time World Champion’ previous lowest result here in Estoril had been a fourth place from 11 starts, before the pass from his fellow compatriot over the line.
It was a good day for the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 team. Colin Edwards arrived home in sixth position, two ahead of Cal Crutchlow. The British rookie had been involved in a tussle with Hiroshi Aoyama (San Carlo Honda Gresini), but the Japanese rider got the better of the former World Supersport champion. Crutchlow was one of many riders racing following an operation and has continued to pick up points in his first season in the premier class.
Nicky Hayden (Ducati Team) was ninth, after racing with Ben Spies early on and the final place in the top ten went to Frenchman Randy de Puniet (Pramac Racing) who was recovering after an operation on his leg. Toni Elías (LCR Honda) who won here in 2006, was 11th after fighting with Loris Capirossi (Pramac Racing) and edging out the most experienced rider in the field, come the end of the race.
In the first race of the season for Álvaro Bautista (Rizla Suzuki), after missing the opening two rounds, the Spaniard battled through the pain barrier to record 13th place and claim three points, just six weeks after breaking his leg.
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