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CRT testing begins in Sepang
By Visordown News on 03/02/2013 19:51:00
Testing begins hesitantly in Malaysia
afforded two extra days testing to bed in the system - as it turns out, they needed it. The entire test was hampered by teething problems with the new technology.Only Danilo Petrucci of Came IODA Racing was able to put in more than 10 laps. The Italian
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Second day Sepang CRT test times
By Visordown News on 04/02/2013 11:49:00
Second day not much better in Malaysia
Edwards rode seven laps, whilst Claudio Corti who also suffered problems managed just eight for the day.Came Ioda Racing's Danilo Petrucci managed a four-lap run before returning to the pits - despite this he did succeed in setting a best time for the day
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Marquez sets the pace in Sepang
By Visordown News on 28/11/2012 09:21:00
Moto2 champion excites with an impressive display in testing in Malaysia
's time is just a second slower than Jorge Lorenzo recorded to get pole position at the last Malaysian GP. On the first dry day at Sepang since testing began, the 2012 Moto2 World Champion completed 60 laps, having been frustrated by wet conditions
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Bradley Smith to race an R1 in Qatar
By Visordown News on 03/01/2013 08:37:23
Tech3 MotoGP rider heading to the circuit for the first time on a production bike
BRADLEY Smith will race an R1 this weekend in the QMMF national championship.Smith steps up to MotoGP this season to partner Cal Crutchlow and in doing so replaces Andrea Dovizioso who replaces Valentino Rossi at Ducati. Smith has spent two seasons
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Marquez leads Rossi at halfway mark
By Visordown News on 05/02/2013 09:45:00
Spanish rookie making waves on day one
, with reigning champion Jorge Lorenzo fourth 0.385s behind Marquez.The official Sepang test lap record is 1m 59.607s, set by newly-retired Australian Casey Stoner in last year's pre-season tests - his successor Marquez is still a little off that lightning pace
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Rossi 'motivated after Ducati'
By Visordown News on 06/02/2013 09:38:46
The Doctor is pleased to be back
SEVEN time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi says he is already happier on the new Yamaha than he was at any time during his two seasons at Ducati.At the end of yesterday's test in Sepang, he told reporters: 'I am more motivated now and more
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More MotoGP rule changes
By Visordown News on 21/12/2012 10:01:42
Get the lowdown on what's happening next year
for 2013 in MotoGP, bringing the series in line with Moto2 and Moto3, while CRT teams must now use the same size brakes as works prototypes (320mm discs). Previously they were free to use other sizes.During 2013, a new transponder will be brought
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Sepang MotoGP test times - Day 3
By Visordown News on 07/02/2013 10:08:59
The day's testing was cut short by rain but who was quickest in the dry?
THE third day of MotoGP testing at Sepang was cut short by rain, but there was plenty of time for action and times once again came down from the previous day.Dani Pedrosa led the field, with a best lap of 2m 0.100s, 0.329s ahead of Jorge Lorenzo
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Sepang MotoGP test times - Day 1
By Visordown News on 05/02/2013 10:31:00
The final leaderboard at the end of the first day of testing
Honda (RC213V) 2m 1.157s (Lap 48/49)2. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory (YZR-M1) 2m 1.165s (57/58)3. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda (RC213V) 2m 1.201s (60/62)4. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Factory (YZR-M1) 2m 1.584s (30/56)5. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP
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Sepang MotoGP test times - Day 2
By Visordown News on 06/02/2013 09:59:29
The final leaderboard at the end of the second day of testing
Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 2m 1.369s (5/31)7. Alvaro Bautista ESP Honda Gresini (RC213V) 2m 1.729s (18/46)8. Bradley Smith GBR Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1) 2m 1.931s (32/40)9. Nicky Hayden USA Ducati Team (GP13) 2m 2.110s (30/51)10. Andrea Dovizioso
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