Get out the winner in a duel with Jorge Lorenzo must have been a good sign for Valentino Rossi. Almost without thinking more injured shoulder today at Motegi was the protagonist of an exceptional race, coming to terms with his teammate, won the tussle for a podium found after Misano. The nine-time world champion spoke about this in the post-race duel, considering this comparison “correct” and “spectacular.”

“What a race! Obviously I would have liked to find myself fighting for the win, but it was still a great satisfaction, a great show and I want to congratulate Jorge because he never gave up. Unfortunately I lost time at the beginning so Stoner and Dovizioso went on the run, when I spent Lorenzo were too far apart.

In the end I was a little tired and the rear tire was sliding a lot, I knew I was a little bit in trouble, but I wanted the podium more than anything. Jorge and I took over we have created a good battle, in my view correct, I think we all have fun.

It ‘been a great weekend, I expected to have difficulties, but actually we were competitive in every session and our bike worked well. The shoulder is OK, now we go to Malaysia hoping to confirm and, if possible, do better, “said Valentino Rossi, who seems completely” recovered “and” cured “.

The race Motorland Aragon has once again highlighted the problems of Valentino Rossi. If you find behind it is fully understandable since Jorge Lorenzo protagonist of an extraordinary season, need an explanation of the 17-handicap on his teammate, the 14 “crossed the line in favor of Ben Spies.

Rossi is not in shape, and it shows. The shoulder has become a difficult problem to resolution 2011 on track in perspective: this is the ‘operation, scheduled for December (recovery time from 2 to 3 months), may be anticipated after three trips outside the European Motegi (October 3), Sepang (10/10) and Phillip Island (17/10), thus skipping the last two seasons testing at Estoril and Valencia also the potential risk to first test with Ducati in November.

Just Valentino Rossi announced this radical change programs at the end of the race of Aragon: On its official website (www.valentinorossi.it) are reported in detail the post-race statement of 9 times World Champion, speaking to the whole field of shoulder problems, operation, Yamaha difficulty letting go even to comment on the speed of the Ducati.

” It’been a very difficult race: we hope to do better. We went so badly for a number of things here all the Yamaha and I struggled in my physical condition, I can not ride it how I want. Because of shoulder pain we have to put in place the bike to facilitate them in the guide, but we run into other problems: in short, we are not in place. The ugly end result is a consequence of all this.

Definitely will play the next three GP will then decide whether the case of an earlier speech at the shoulder or wait until end of season. We are a bit unlucky because the first calendar includes Japan: Motegi is probably the worst track on my terms. But it is worth trying because, especially in Malaysia, we all references in February when I rode this bike in place physically. Will therefore be important to see how we go on that path and then take a decision. It ‘clear that the goal is to finish the season, but if two tracks so positive for me and Yamaha have always been as Malaysia and Australia will continue to have these problems, if not continue to ride well on the M1, it could also think the operation.

Still do not know if Yamaha will give me permission to go on a Ducati in Valencia test, but if I try not the best physical condition I may as well be operated before and get in shape to the test in February. It ‘one thing to assess, but a test is not right physically is not that important. For the moment I run because it has already been seen that the shoulder is not serious, but I lack the strength and can not ride good and precise as I wish, how I usually do when I’m in shape.

By three other bike races, especially the Honda, Ducati, but here also seem to have solved the problems they had before. Even at Misano we were in trouble with the speed, but still we managed to be competitive, but here was very tough for all riders of Yamaha. Today’s results are certainly very positive for Ducati 2011 in perspective, but I will still try to be strong and fast with the M1 in the coming races. Of course I’m sad, I feel sorry for this situation, but I know that are not 100% so if I were being physically in place, would be more serious … In 2006 and 2007 was much worse: I’m sure in the next runs, the M1 will be much more competitive than Aragon.

A small error has denied Dani Pedrosa may play pole position to Motorland Aragon. Leading by two tenths in the first two areas, the Honda rider came off at losing a turn, finding themselves thus taking the third position for a (precious) front row: the start will be very important.

“I am happy to be in the front row, “admits Dani Pedrosa. “That was our main goal of the day. Unfortunately I made a small mistake on my last lap when I was 2 / 10 in the fastest time, so I think the pole would have been possible. The front row is important, however, can and must start well tomorrow because the first curve is close to the grid. ”

Strong victories at Indianapolis and Misano Adriatico, Pedrosa will aim to tris tomorrow even if it is not easy: he thinks the race will be fought most of the season.

” It’a new circuit, we have never raced here and can not know how the tires react on the race distance. We are still improving in recent races and my goal is always to fight for victory. I think the race is more uncertain of the season, because all we are left without references and with some question marks. “

MotoGP discovers Motorland Aragon, but the state of grace of Dani Pedrosa. Two consecutive victories assets between Indianapolis and Misano Adriatico, super start Alcaniz where he also traveled in the first practice session under the wall dell’1’51 “arriving at a best time of 1’50″ 506, then approached by a 1’50 “682 clear sign that the pace is not hard to find the official HRC rider yet for the next two years.

Pedrosa has created a vacuum in a circuit known last July with a Honda CBR1000RR road, pulling the novel pair of 4 / 10 consisting of Nicky Hayden (2 ° to + 0 “411) and Jorge Lorenzo (3 ° to + 0 “422). The main difference the three-time World Champion with his Honda RC212V can do in the last two curves in areas that combine sequence and the long straight, where special problems without traveling over 320 km / h.

Hayden and Lorenzo managed to limit the damage in the final minutes of the session, certainly not Valentino Rossi on track last week at Alcaniz with a Yamaha R1, now in a “second from the top seeing preceded by his illustrious predecessor Ducati Casey Stoner fourth, and Marco Simoncelli 5 ° as well as the best drivers on the track without any reference to Motorland Aragon.

Rossi postings that take on texture, with Hector Barbera seventh rule by none other than Andrea Dovizioso future still uncertain and the two Tech 3 riders arm in arm, with Colin Edwards 9th followed by Ben Spies. Marco Melandri for the eleventh position, Aleix Espargaro a fall on cold tires (yet?) the dynamics very clear with the highside at turn 2: no physical problem so to conclude with the 14th time this afternoon hoping to improve in second session in a renewed program of the MotoGP in Aragon.

MotoGP World Championship 2010
Motorland Aragon Rank Free Practice 1

01 – Dani Pedrosa – Repsol Honda Team – Honda RC212V – 1’50 .506
02 – Nicky Hayden – Ducati Marlboro Team – Ducati Desmosedici GP10 – 0411 +
03 – Jorge Lorenzo – Fiat Yamaha Team – Yamaha YZR M1 – 0422 +
04 – Casey Stoner – Ducati Marlboro Team – Ducati Desmosedici GP10 – 0689 +
05 – Marco Simoncelli – San Carlo Honda Gresini – Honda RC212V – 1262 +
06 – Valentino Rossi – Fiat Yamaha Team – Yamaha YZR M1 – 1263
07 – Hector Barbera – Paginas Amarillas Aspar – Ducati Desmosedici GP10 – 1286 +
08 – Andrea Dovizioso – Repsol Honda Team – Honda RC212V – 1339 +
09 – Colin Edwards – Tech 3 Yamaha Monster – Yamaha YZR M1 – 1521 +
10 – Ben Spies – Monster Yamaha Tech 3 – Yamaha YZR M1 – 1635 +
11 – Marco Melandri – San Carlo Honda Gresini – Honda RC212V – 1815 +
12 – Randy De Puniet – LCR Honda – Honda RC212V – 1834 +
13 – Aleix Espargaro – Pramac Racing Team – Ducati Desmosedici GP10 – 2,246 +
14 – Alvaro Bautista – Rizla Suzuki – Suzuki GSV-R – 2316 +
15 – Mika Kallio – Pramac Racing Team – Ducati Desmosedici GP10 – 2684 +
16 – Hiroshi Aoyama – Interwetten Honda – Honda RC212V – 3006 +

For the second consecutive year Nicky Hayden ended the Grand Prix in Misano Adriatico in the first corner, this time remedying a serious blow to the wrist in contact with Loris Capirossi. Completely recovered physically, the 2006 World Champion will race this weekend Motorland Aragon.

A circuit that has been able to discover in recent months, turning with a Ducati 1198s road, enough to gain useful references for the race scheduled this weekend.

“Misano was a tough race for everyone, not one that we hope never happens again, “says Hayden,”but we are pilots and we go on doing what we love, so now we will prepare for Aragon trying to get back front and be competitive. It ‘s always great to race on a new track, it’s exciting for us drivers but also for teams and for anyone working in the paddock.

Prepare the structure of the motion is a challenge, especially with regard to exchange and suspensions. We start from scratch with no data and is something that I charge a lot. Aragon is full of ups and downs and very funny, my wrist is 100% so I’m looking forward to getting back into riding my bike back to work with my team. “

Already Indianapolis Alvaro Bautista was the only rider in the Rizla Suzuki garage to have the latest updates for your Suzuki GSV-R, a result of the now landing some of Loris Capirossi in the Pramac Ducati for next season.

Suzuki, short and focuses on the young Spaniard, the more season this weekend at the Aragon Motorland where it will be the only driver of house by an accomplice to Hamamatsu Capirossi’s injury resolved the right hand in Misano Adriatico.

A responsibility that does not scare the former 125cc World Champion, in fact, he feels ready to face this unprecedented challenge in MotoGP.

“I’m sorry that Capirossi is there, “says Alvaro Bautista,”I have more responsibility than usual, but I am determined to give my best to ensure the team a good result. I’ve tried to Motorland Aragon earlier in the season, is a great circuit and I think all in all leave on par with the other drivers. “

Misano was a great disappointment for Casey Stoner. Party with big ambitions found himself away from the podium, even on the fifth goal with great detachment not only against Pedrosa and Lorenzo, but also by Rossi and Dovizioso.

Motorland Aragon thus represents an important opportunity for redemption, in a circuit where completely unknown, unlike several of his colleagues, had no way of proving in recent weeks.

“I’m happy to go to Aragon. The last two races have been difficult for us and run on a new track is definitely challenging. We will tackle the weekend with optimistic spirit, hoping that the track is beautiful and suits the Ducati, but also trying to be realistic that we must strive to find something extra.

The team and all the technicians are doing a fantastic job we only have to dig deeper and think of something new to try to improve the feeling with the bike, bend it better and to find more grip. And above all we are to overcome these last two weekends. “

He did not win two races, but Lorenzo seems to have been a lifetime. In its roadmap impressive with 12 podiums in 12 races and 3rd place in Indianapolis as the worst result, “Porfuera” this weekend to try to find Motorland Aragon victory in a circuit particularly pleased, discovered in recent weeks with a Yamaha YZF R1 Street really enjoy riding …

” And’our third race so far this season in Spain, but the first in Aragon and not wait to get on track, “says Lorenzo. “I went there to try last month and I must say that is an incredible track. The first corner reminds me of Istanbul, there are a lot of ups and downs, is a fun place. I know there will be my fan club and I hope there will be fans and lovers, because I think we will have a good weekend. ”

For the Grand Prix of Aragon the goal does not change for Jorge Lorenzo, aim for the podium (it would be the 13th of 13 races this season) also to dedicate the result to the memory of Shoyo Tomizawa, tragically killed in Misano Adriatico.

“I play a great race and dedicate it to the memory of Tomizawa. My goal in every case is always the same, give up and try to get on the podium, we are ready to start working. “

At Misano Valentino Rossi, while away from Pedrosa and Lorenzo, was able to return to the podium finish in third position, particularly showing signs of improvement in the final stages of the race where he managed to stand out the best lap times. An important figure in anticipation of the Grand Prix this weekend in Aragon, track where the 9 times world champion was able to turn last week with a Yamaha R1.

“I must say that I really like the track, “admitted Rossi. “ And’complicated, but fun and fast, I think will be a real test for everyone. The best part is definitely the entrance of curve 16, really can not wait to ride my M1 there. “

Leaving the podium to Misano has been a difficult weekend for the tragic death of Shoyo Tomizawa, and also hopes that a good race at Alcaniz to remind the young Japanese driver.

“Misano was a very sad weekend for our sport, but now we hope to get a good result in memory Tomizawa. I feel stronger and fit day after day, I am sure I can point to the podium on this occasion, “said Valentino.

Solution to the spectacular failure of MotoGP? Promoting the skills to compete and vice versa. Even in Misano Adriatico hunting from pole has reserved final 10 minutes of the session and exciting, especially the last attempt explosion of “red helmets for Rossi, Lorenzo and especially Dani Pedrosa, fourth pole position of the season (35th in MotoGP 17 MotoGP) in two separate occasions, even managing to stop the clock sull’1’33 “948, split the vintage. Making a difference especially in T4 by the “Wagon” to the pit straight, the three-time world champion has tamed his Honda RC212V to the pole a valuable reassembling the group from “Fantastic 4″ MotoGP.

Pedrosa, but to follow Lorenzo, Stoner and Rossi. All there with uncertainties in anticipation of the race on pace (Pedrosa and Lorenzo not far), choice of tires (all with the “soft”, only Rossi very active with the “hard”), made the bike for a race that Misano is difficult prospect. Not like in Indianapolis, at least for Jorge Lorenzo who wants to put a spoke in the wheels to prevent his fellow classical feel of childbirth, I and go on the run.

Attempt to insert in the collision for Casey Stoner, the third with a slip of the assets of the curve “Rio”, but can bring the Ducati Desmosedici in the front row at the expense of Valentino Rossi, from the choice in contrast with regard to tires, by the excellent growth more than it can highlight the lap and continued to be recovered than half a second pair of heads.

No surprise to find Ben Spies in the fifth position, a well-deserved applause for Randy De Puniet who basically 6 weeks from injury at the Sachsenring is sixth on the grid with the Honda LCR team. As often happens Andrea Dovizioso has lost the right train “in qualifying, only eighth after good practice, before the order to Marco Simoncelli, Marco Melandri and Loris Capirossi Suzuki pays 1″ 1 from the peak to a grille starting compact, but that race can hardly surprises with the usual suspects up front.

MotoGP World Championship 2010
Misano Adriatico, Qualifying Standings

01 – Pedrosa – Repsol Honda Team – Honda RC212V – 1’33 .948
02 – Jorge Lorenzo – Team Fiat Yamaha – Yamaha YZR M1 – 0308 +
03 – Casey Stoner – Ducati Marlboro Team – Ducati Desmosedici GP10 – 0449 +
04 – Valentino Rossi – Fiat Yamaha Team – Yamaha YZR M1 – 0522 +
05 – Ben Spies – Monster Yamaha Tech 3 – Yamaha YZR M1 – 0524 +
06 – Randy De Puniet – LCR Honda – Honda RC212V – 0803 +
07 – Colin Edwards – Tech 3 Yamaha Monster – Yamaha YZR M1 – 0834 +
08 – Andrea Dovizioso – Repsol Honda Team – Honda RC212V – 0878 +
09 – Marco Simoncelli – San Carlo Honda Gresini – Honda RC212V – 0986 +
10 – Marco Melandri – San Carlo Honda Gresini – Honda RC212V – 1070 +
11 – Loris Capirossi – Rizla Suzuki – Suzuki GSV-R – 1148 +
12 – Hector Barbera – Paginas Amarillas Aspar – Ducati Desmosedici GP10 – 1311 +
13 – Hiroshi Aoyama – Interwetten Honda – Honda RC212V – 1338 +
14 – Nicky Hayden – Ducati Marlboro Team – Ducati Desmosedici GP10 – 1355 +
15 – Aleix Espargaro – Pramac Racing Team – Ducati Desmosedici GP10 – 1490 +
16 – Alvaro Bautista – Rizla Suzuki – Suzuki GSV-R – 1681 +
17 – Mika Kallio – Pramac Racing Team – Ducati Desmosedici GP10 – 1776 +

In the dating game (4 teams in the top 8 positions in sequence with their pilots) Champion Dani Pedrosa, absolute ruler in Misano Adriatico. Appropriate term to describe the outcome of the first practice session of the Grand Prix of San Marino and Riviera di Rimini, where the three-time World Champion has left everyone at least 6 / 10, over a single lap, but on race pace . Approaching the good track record Pedrosa, close to confirmation HRC has traveled under constant wall dell’1’35 “with opponents engaged in understanding how we can yield similar to the recent winner of Indianapolis.

The “news” is that Honda has started the weekend well not happen as long, as thick and reluctantly to the Repsol garage the weekend began investigating devices to marry the best characteristics of the circuit with the RC212V. The confirmation comes from a tremendous Pedrosa but also by Andrea Dovizioso who finds himself in second place, even paying the canons 6 / 10 by teammate despite an appreciable recovery in the final session.

The dating game then proposes the two Repsol Honda the top two, followed by the Fiat Yamaha, the Tech 3 Yamaha and Ducati officers to complete training very homogeneous. Jorge Lorenzo is therefore 3 ° 6 / 10 from Pedrosa, while paying 0 “7 Valentino Rossi, as happens too often in the last period with a substantial handicap to recover.

All work to recover this gap even if the box can be satisfied Tech 3, 5 and 6th time of Colin Edwards and Ben Spies (winner last year at Misano Superbike Race 1 between), even before the official Ducati Nicky Hayden and Casey Stoner his usual alternating many laps and long briefing with their technical staff. Good news for Marco Melandri and Loris Capirossi in the early 13 th 10 with Marco Simoncelli: Misano all point to a race of pride and players.

MotoGP World Championship 2010
Misano Adriatico, Rank Free Practice 1

01 – Dani Pedrosa – Repsol Honda Team – Honda RC212V – 1’34 .772
02 – Andrea Dovizioso – Repsol Honda Team – Honda RC212V – 0612 +
03 – Jorge Lorenzo – Fiat Yamaha Team – Yamaha YZR M1 – 0672 +
04 – Valentino Rossi – Fiat Yamaha Team – Yamaha YZR M1 – 0767 +
05 – Colin Edwards – Tech 3 Yamaha Monster – Yamaha YZR M1 – 1062 +
06 – Ben Spies – Monster Yamaha Tech 3 – Yamaha YZR M1 – 1120 +
07 – Nicky Hayden – Ducati Marlboro Team – Ducati Desmosedici GP10 – 1256 +
08 – Casey Stoner – Ducati Marlboro Team – Ducati Desmosedici GP10 – 1300 +
09 – Marco Melandri – San Carlo Honda Gresini – Honda RC212V – 1354 +
10 – Loris Capirossi – Rizla Suzuki – Suzuki GSV-R – 1505 +
11 – Hector Barbera – Paginas Amarillas Aspar – Ducati Desmosedici GP10 – 1521 +
12 – Randy De Puniet – LCR Honda – Honda RC212V – 1682 +
13 – Marco Simoncelli, – San Carlo Honda Gresini – Honda RC212V – 1761 +
14 – Aleix Espargaro – Pramac Racing Team – Ducati Desmosedici GP10 – 1944 +
15 – Hiroshi Aoyama – Interwetten Honda – Honda RC212V – 2229 +
16 – Mika Kallio – Pramac Racing Team – Ducati Desmosedici GP10 – 2925 +
17 – Alvaro Bautista – Rizla Suzuki – Suzuki GSV-R – 3128 +

Protagonist in the tests, Andrea Dovizioso concluded only fifth in the race. If his team-mate Dani Pedrosa won the race with a tremendous pace, Dovi acknowledged some problems in the last third of the race, unable to repeat the rhythm shown in the tests so much to settle for 5th place which is the third in the championship .

“I was expecting something more, they are obviously disappointed with the result, “says Andrea Dovizioso. “The start was good and for two thirds of the race I was fighting for the podium. Then unfortunately I started to lose ground in several areas, Valentino passed me and I could do other than check to close the fifth position.

Dani (Pedrosa) improved pace compared to yesterday while I was not able to replicate the same time. It ‘going strong, I think his driving style has helped him: I’ll probably see something to make me even better with this bike.

I hope for Misano, where I present the third in the championship, the only positive note for a weekend where I expect much especially after the positive test. “

A perfect race in style Dani Pedrosa. Honda HRC only rival plausible (although the large gap from the top) Jorge Loranze for the drivers’ title, failed to complete what he had left unfinished twelve months ago, when after showing superiority embarrassing trial after pole, was sadly slipped in the race.

This year in Indianapolis, things went in a radically opposite: no first row of the grid, but overwhelming victory over their rivals, thanks to an impressive race pace that allowed him to take off their rivals, despite a Ben Spies in good form. Third win of the season, MotoGP career best route plan and a hope to replicate in the next stage, scheduled over the weekend that is at Misano Adriatico.

“I am very happy with this victory”, said Dani Pedrosa, “and it was very hard since the heat today. I have made the perfect start, but I was quickly into the first corner, staying close to the leaders. My pace was good and was in great shape despite Spies have managed to close the gap and pass. I am very happy with the performance of the bike because it was fast straight, and works well in corners. When I found myself in the head was hard to remain concentrated at the end of the race I was very tired but very happy because last year I fell and I could win.

There were many incidents this weekend and could easily make a mistake in the race, you just go a bit ‘from the ideal line and immediately find yourself on the ground, especially after the race when the tires are worn. I passed the barrier of two wins in MotoGP season and so I’m very happy. We are doing a good job and I hope we can maintain the level in the next weekend at Misano. I want to thank the team and all the people around me on this success. ”

Protagonist of the weekend in Indianapolis, Ben Spies hit a double objective in the race finish on the podium in second position, be the best Yamaha rider. Unable to keep the frantic pace of Pedrosa, the Superbike World Championship in office was “satisfied” with second place and beat in direct comparison Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi crossed the line behind him …

“I’m really glad I got my best result in MotoGP before the home crowd and on a track like Indianapolis, “admits Ben Spies. “I always said it wants to reach this goal, mission accomplished! After the pole position of my start was good and I must say it was nice to find myself for the first time in the head in a MotoGP race.

Unfortunately I did not pass Pedrosa, he played a really great race. Anyway I am happy because when I was leading I made no mistakes and I kept a steady pace, when Pedrosa passed me I knew not to follow him, so I let go and I am focused on keeping second place and remove Lorenzo.

I can not complain it was a good weekend and be the best Yamaha rider in the race which saw his fellow brand is something positive … I will try to replicate this result in Misano.

After the MotoGP race at Indianapolis has seen a Jorge Lorenzo in difficult physical conditions, so he preferred to avoid the park closed in order to resume, due to a physical decline. Also in the race Porfuera “did not appear the usual domain that we had used in the 2010, but by force of will has succeeded in every case to get a good third place, preceded only by countryman Dani Pedrosa and his future mate Team Ben Spies.

It is therefore not satisfied the leader of the world rankings, but the tour de force of this second part of 2010 season will not allow him to catch his breath, since the appointment of Misano Adriatico scheduled as early as next weekend.

“Obviously I should not be disappointed with third place,” says Lorenzo, “but at the same time are not happy with the race today, I drove so well as I could, and I made a good start. The weather was incredibly hard and just did not have the forces necessary to push the same way or to achieve the same timing of tests, it was like racing in Malaysia!

The track was really slippery and it was difficult to use the tires as I wanted, I think honestly that he was lucky to have finished third today. The good thing is we got some valuable points and now I have to focus on recovery before Misano, because we do not have much time. “