Statement by the FIM regarding Simoncelli’s reckless riding…
“On Sunday 31st May, during the 250cc race, rider Marco Simoncelli (ITA) rode in an irresponsible manner, causing danger to rider Alvaro Bautista (SPA), which is an infringement to the Art. 1.21.2 of the 2009 FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix Regulations. The Race Direction has decided [...]
Another overeager move from Marco Simoncelli saw Mapfre Aspar’s rider Alvaro Bautista robbed of the win at Mugello. Running away at the front in the early laps was Simoncelli, but Mattia Pasini and Alvaro Bautista soon caught him after closing a huge 9-second gap. Once arriving at Simoncelli while constantly clocking the fastest laptimes and [...]
Bancaja Aspar rider Bradley Smith took the win in a difficult Italian GP ahead of Spain’s Nico Terol and Aspar teammate Julian Simon. Smith now also has the lead in the championship, ahead of Julian Simon.Sergio Gadea finished the race in 11th.
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1st Bradley Smith 1.58.134 (17 laps): “It has been a great day for me, setting pole position and a new lap record with it. My race pace is also really good. I was extremely focused today and everything worked out. I’ve been on pole before and I know that it doesn’t necessarily meaning everything is [...]
Mapfre Aspar rider Alvaro Bautista won his third pole position of the season in a closely fought battle with Simoncelli and Barbera who will start tomorrow’s race from 2nd and 3rd on the grid. Current second-placed rider in the championship, Hiroshi Aoyama, took the final spot of the front row. With all four riders having [...]
Another dominating showing of the 125cc Bancaja Aspar Team saw British rider Bradley Smith taking pole position for the Italian GP, smashing the previous record and leaving the rest of the field behind.His teammates Julian Simon and Sergio Gadea will complete the front row tomorrow together with another Brit in form of Scott Redding.
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Results of the second free practice in Mugello with perfect warm and sunny conditions.Mapfre Aspar rider Alvaro Bautista struggled to find the same pace as yesterday while his teammate Mike Di Meglio managed to move up the ranks a bit.Balatonring Racing Team’s new addition Balázs Nemeth improved considerably in his first ever 250cc outing and [...]
Name: Balazs NemethBirth date: Budapest, 1988.Weight: 60 kgHeight: 168 cmOutstanding results: Hungarian Junior Champion, Superstock World Championship points scorer.Outstanding Titles: Most talented junior sportsman Award (2003)
Balazs was born in Budapest and was only six when he first rode a motorbike. After just couple of weeks practice had won the first race of his life.At the [...]
A dominant 1-2-3 of the 125cc Bancaja Aspar Team in the second free practice this morning.
Pos. Rider Team Lap time Gap
1 Julian SIMON Bancaja Aspar Team 125cc 1′58.853 2 Bradley SMITH Bancaja Aspar Team 125cc 1′59.113 0.2603 Sergio GADEA Bancaja Aspar [...]
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1st Julián Simón 1.59.437 (21 laps): “The weather has been kind to us all day, which is very important. The heat has taken its toll on the tyre but my Aprilia was phenomenal all session and the team worked really well again. I feel as though leadership of the championship has given me extra confidence [...]
