*OFFICIAL* MotoGP Assen TT 2011 *Spoilers* - Ducati.ms

TheNibbler · Jun 22nd, 2011, 7:46 pm

NOTE: Race is on Saturday.

Length: 4.542 m. / 2,822 miles

Width: 14m

Left corners: 6

Right corners: 12

Longest straight: 487 m. / 0,303 miles

Constructed: 1955

Modified: 2010

Anticipated Highlights:
1. Rossi on GP11.1
Rossi talking about GP12 chassis:

Quote:

...We'll see what we can do when the time comes. I heard that Stoner went faster than us, but we’ll see how much truth there is to that information...

2. Hiro on a Factory Honder
3. Stoner kickin ass as usual
4. Simoncelli being Simoncelli

Let the poo flinging start!

EDIT: This thread is O F F I C I A L

DuckMan · Jun 22nd, 2011, 7:58 pm

Honda sucks.

DaC · Jun 22nd, 2011, 8:58 pm

So, there was talk in a previous thread about the GP12 bike being stiff. Hayden said the new GP11.1 chassis was "softer" up front, which I take to mean it wasn't as ridgid.

It's going to be interesting to see Hayden vs. Rossi (with the new engine AND the chassis changes) times to see how much of the mediocre results could have been attributed to handling vs power delivery.

The Rossi/Stoner rivalry is really starting to go from blossom to full bloom. That's awesome, because I really want to see them fight it out on the track.

...bring out the 1200's and take away the electronics and see what we've got. Nice.

Tard · Jun 23rd, 2011, 2:13 am

Well only a little over an hour away from FP1 and I'm excited! Bring on the GP11.1. I hope it's dry.

Did anyone see the pre weekend press conference? F*cking hilarious!

Edwards remarked that he has some fond memories of Assen, actually he used some other words but they were 'bleeped' out.

He's quite openly spoken, I like that.
It was quite funny when he gestured at Hayden and said; "I still don't like this asshole for that". (referring to 2006) Nicky replied; "The feelings mutual'.
Wow, just a couple of Texans shootin' the shit. Priceless stuff.

They quizzed Hayden about why he wasn't running the new Ducati this race and he commented about he's already used up 4 engines so he has to wait.
Edwards says; "Welcome to being Valentino's teammate!". Hayden really didn't look impressed at that.

Edwards threw out so many smart arse comments for the whole conference it was great! He's a real character.

Whoregay was asked how he feels about Rossi getting a new bike while he suffers the Yamaha with no improvements. He looked pissed off and said; "Yamaha gives nothing".

Stoner was asked if he feels more pressure leading the championship, and he surprisingly said he feels less. He was then quizzed about a quote from Rossi which stated he wasn't able to give the right feedback to the engineers during his time at Ducati and that's why Rossi thinks Ducati weren't able to make the bike better. Stoner replied; "Well at least I can ride this one". Stoner was not impressed.

Anyway talk is cheap, less than an hour to go before FP1. Roll yourself a Dutchie and let's see what happens.

DaC · Jun 23rd, 2011, 2:42 am

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Originally Posted by Tard

Wow, just a couple of Texans shootin' the shit. Priceless stuff.

Only one of them is from Texas.

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Originally Posted by Tard

Edwards says; "Welcome to being Valentino's teammate!". Hayden really didn't look impressed at that.

Edwards said it, they both were thinking it!

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Originally Posted by Tard

Stoner was asked if he feels more pressure leading the championship, and he surprisingly said he feels less. He was then quizzed about a quote from Rossi which stated he wasn't able to give the right feedback to the engineers during his time at Ducati and that's why Rossi thinks Ducati weren't able to make the bike better. Stoner replied; "Well at least I can ride this one". Stoner was not impressed.

Touche! Rossi really left himself open for that one. He's also stuck his neck out now by inferring that the GP11.1 bike is new slate material. If it's a miserable failure, he's going to eat a little humble pie. If you ask me, the pressure has been mounting but now it's starting to show through.

That rivalry is going to bring out the best in both of them...or so I hope. Hopefully we'll get some exciting races before the 800's go the way of the dinosaurs.

Tard · Jun 23rd, 2011, 2:48 am

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Originally Posted by DaC

Only one of them is from Texas.

Haha! Isn't Kentucky part of Texas?

I should of said 'Southerners'. They are both from your South aren't they?
Just goes to show that I know as much about your country, as you probably care to know about mine.

Tard · Jun 23rd, 2011, 4:37 am

FP1 Results - Shitty and Wet

1 58 Marco SIMONCELLI ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini Honda 259.9 1'49.036
2 46 Valentino ROSSI ITA Ducati Team Ducati 262.0 1'49.396 0.360 / 0.360
3 27 Casey STONER AUS Repsol Honda Team Honda 279.3 1'49.527 0.491 / 0.131
4 4 Andrea DOVIZIOSO ITA Repsol Honda Team Honda 264.3 1'49.640 0.604 / 0.113
5 1 Jorge LORENZO SPA Yamaha Factory Racing Yamaha 252.4 1'49.995 0.959 / 0.355
6 35 Cal CRUTCHLOW GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha 277.6 1'50.386 1.350 / 0.391
7 17 Karel ABRAHAM CZE Cardion AB Motoracing Ducati 269.1 1'50.413 1.377 / 0.027
8 5 Colin EDWARDS USA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha 245.7 1'50.968 1.932 / 0.555
9 69 Nicky HAYDEN USA Ducati Team Ducati 258.4 1'51.277 2.241 / 0.309
10 11 Ben SPIES USA Yamaha Factory Racing Yamaha 260.4 1'51.590 2.554 / 0.313
11 8 Hector BARBERA SPA Mapfre Aspar Team MotoGP Ducati 244.5 1'52.646 3.610 / 1.056
12 7 Hiroshi AOYAMA JPN Repsol Honda Team Honda 249.3 1'53.132 4.096 / 0.486
13 19 Alvaro BAUTISTA SPA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP Suzuki 249.6 1'53.164 4.128 / 0.032
14 24 Toni ELIAS SPA LCR Honda MotoGP Honda 253.5 1'53.323 4.287 / 0.159
15 65 Loris CAPIROSSI ITA Pramac Racing Team Ducati 247.1 1'53.348 4.312 / 0.025
16 64 Kousuke AKIYOSHI JPN San Carlo Honda Gresini Honda 243.1 1'53.353 4.317 / 0.005
17 14 Randy DE PUNIET FRA Pramac Racing Team Ducati 250.1 1'53.562 4.526 / 0.209

Horribly wet session. But there may be some hope for us Ducatisti.
Let the pigeons loose Rossi fans...

Matt_P · Jun 23rd, 2011, 6:15 am

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Originally Posted by Tard

Edwards remarked that he has some fond memories of Assen, actually he used some other words but they were 'bleeped' out.

He's quite openly spoken, I like that.
It was quite funny when he gestured at Hayden and said; "I still don't like this asshole for that". (referring to 2006) Nicky replied; "The feelings mutual'.
Wow, just a couple of Texans shootin' the shit. Priceless stuff.

They quizzed Hayden about why he wasn't running the new Ducati this race and he commented about he's already used up 4 engines so he has to wait.
Edwards says; "Welcome to being Valentino's teammate!". Hayden really didn't look impressed at that.

Hahaha that's awesome... ps Nicky's from Kentucky!

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Originally Posted by Tard

Whoregay was asked how he feels about Rossi getting a new bike while he suffers the Yamaha with no improvements. He looked pissed off and said; "Yamaha gives nothing".

"Yamaha gives nothing" Haha oh man I can just picture him saying that. What a pompous little dickhole he is hahaha

Where did you see the interviews? Motogp.com?

Matt_P · Jun 23rd, 2011, 6:17 am

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Originally Posted by Tard

Let the pigeons loose Rossi fans...

It's too early to talk, but at least there's nothing negative to say just yet.

Tard · Jun 23rd, 2011, 6:50 am

^^^ FP was a real wash out. But it's good to see Rossi a hell of a lot higher on the time sheet. Good on him. About f*cking time. But it was a seriously nasty sodden session.

PS. Yes. I do believe Kentucky is near New York...