Stoner And Rossi Comment on Marquez Insident

Casey Stoner and Valentino Rossi giving criticism to Marc Marquez, who caused a horror crash in Moto2 free practice sessions on Friday (10.14.11) morning, at the Circuit Phillip Island, Australia. The rising star Spaniard butting Thailand motorcycle rider, Ratthapark Wilairot, when the first free practice was over.

Actually, the sign flag is flown after free practice. However, Marquez still speeding, so that in curve 3 he hit hard Wilairot motor, which has slowed down. As a result of horrific crash, Wilairot immediately rushed to hospital in Melbourne to undergo observation. Luckily, no serious injuries.

The International Motorsport Federation (FIM) sentenced Marquez. The leader of the standings is going to start from the back of the order, because the record time of their qualifications will be increased by 1 minute longer, as the penalty for such carelessness.

Horrors that invites criticism from Repsol Honda rider, Stoner and Ducati rider, Rossi. They say that Marquez should not do something stupid that when benderas already flown.

"Marc's action was very immature. I mean, he got out when the time (exercise) the remaining 50 seconds. Of course he will try to push and get a taste on the last lap. But he should not drive a motor with very fast after the flag was unfurled. I thought, it is a very immature act of Marc. "

Criticism also comes from the mouth Rossi. Nine-time world champion grand prix, said: "I am very afraid of seeing directly that something bad happened. Marquez out one minute before the exercise was over, and try the motor after a previous accident. He kept the flag flying after to accelerate motorcycle.

"I think Marc made a mistake because after the flag flying, you should be slower, and with the number of motorcycles on the track, it could happen. I do not know the speed Wilairot, but from television shows that he is in a normal speed, and not too slow . "

Rossi Just Lost His Brother on Track

Valentino Rossi had just lost his brother and a best friend who is a candidate to be the next MotoGP star, Marco Simoncelli. 24-year-old rider last breath at 16:56 due to an accident during the race at the Sepang Circuit, Malaysia, Sunday (10/23/2011).

Over these tragic events, Rossi also berbelasungkawa. Through a Twitter account, seven-time MotoGP world champion revealed and salutnya respect to the friend, who was regarded as her own sister.

"For me, Sic was like a young brother. He was so tough on the track, and very friendly in normal life. I would really miss him," wrote Rossi via his official Twitter account, @ ValeYellow46.

Indeed, the accident is very tragic Simoncelli. "Supersic", which appeared very aggressive from the start, competing for the fourth position with Rizla Suzuki rider Alvaro Bautista, crashed in curve 11 second lap.

Unfortunately, while falling, he and the Gresini Honda motor mount instead dragged into an area that is being passed by Colin Edwards (Yamaha Tech 3) and Valentino Rossi (Ducati). Deadly accident had occurred due to Edwards and Rossi was unable to avoid cornering.

As a result of the collision, Simoncelli helmet came off and he was lying on the tracks, while Edwards crashed out of the track which makes dislocation injuries to the shoulder. Meanwhile, Rossi was still able to control the bike, although it was out of the track and straight into the pit because the bike is damaged.

After the incident, immediately raised a red flag stopped the race mark. Simoncelli was taken by ambulance to the circuit medical center for help. Unfortunately, the work done can not be helped, and former world champion 250 cc class was declared dead at 16:56.

Hearing the sad news that, Rossi, who looked glum after the accident, reportedly in tears. Nine-time world champion grand prix must accept the bitter truth, lost his friend that was predicted to have achievements like himself.

Rossi Take Side on Marquez Decision

Italian rider Valentino Rossi, welcomed a decision by Marc Marquez to survive in the Moto2 class in the 2012 season. MotoGP legend has it, Marquez is still very young, and still have plenty of opportunities to gain experience, before going up to the premier class.

Marquez has just ended speculation about his future on Thursday (10.20.2011), in Sepang, Malaysia. 18-year-old rider with the status of world champion 125 cc class and rookie Moto2 decided to remain in this class (Moto2) next season, although rumors have been saying that he was soon off to the premier class.

"Personally, I think he made the right decision. If I'm Marc, I will do the same because first, he was very young and have plenty of time, and secondly, it is a step to go through a lot of pressure because if he wins this competition of course she was happy. But, if that fails, then he has another chance to become world champion in Moto2 next year, "said Rossi.

Nine-time world champion grand prix is ​​also joked that the Marquez decision was made to resolve and work through tough times together Desmosedici will be more easy to welcome the new season.

"I think it was also positive for us because it means one less Honda," said the Ducati rider.

Satellite Tech 3 Yamaha rider Colin Edwards, predict Marquez will provide a big impact when he moved to MotoGP in 2013 season. According to Edwards, Marquez is a talented rider that will provide a major threat to the rider in MotoGP.

Currently, Marquez is ranked second standings after finishing only third in last weekend's Australian Grand Prix. He left behind three points from the German rider Stefan Bradl.

Previously, Marquez was in the top of the standings with one point advantage over its rival is. But, because he made a fatal mistake during the Australian Grand Prix free practice-cause of the accident so that the penalized one minute horror-Marquez should start from 38th position at the back alias. However, a fantastic performance enabled him to defeat his opponents, and be able to finish in third place.

Thus, the Malaysian GP this would be an important moment for Marquez in Moto2 world championship title race before appearing on the last series at home, Valencia, in early November.

Rossi Furios With Phillip Island Result

Valentino Rossi returned must accept the bitter truth because of an accident. Tragically, "The Doctor" is still facing a similar problem, namely the problem of front-end on the Ducati mount.

Finally, nine-time world champion grand prix this experience it at Circuit Phillip Island, Australia, Sunday (16/10/2011). When he had started to show its teeth and are comfortably through several rivals, Rossi actually fell due to loss of sensation in the front-end while cornering to the right on the track down. Seven times MotoGP world champion was derailed on lap 14 in curve 10 after passing the Rizla Suzuki rider Alvaro Bautista, to occupy the fifth position.

Apparently the problem of front-end have not been able to overcome the former Honda and Yamaha rider since making his debut with Ducati in November last year. In fact, a number of radical changes have been done on the Desmosedici, began grafting 800cc engines in 2012-so the name of the motor bike into GP11.1-up to switch to an aluminum frame.

The accident at Phillip Island is a continuation of her sad story in the Japanese Grand Prix, when he actually fell on the first lap. In fact, the race at the Motegi Circuit, Rossi was pretty confident with the bike's performance, which for the first time using aluminum delta box.

"It's a shame because I was supposed to be in fifth position. This is an unfortunate accident, which I do not think. I've lost a lot of time on lap-lap early compared with (Nicky) Hayden and Bautista. But then I started to find the rhythm and can catch them because I am in a better situation with my tires. I can catch them easily and pass Nicky. "

"Then, when I pass Bautista, misfortune came. I lost the front after passing. I do not think at all because it was not the case that large movements or braking too late. You can see it well from television. I've been through Bautista . And after seeing the data, I get exactly the same way as the previous lap-lap. The front is closed and, honestly, I do not know why, "said Rossi.

Rossi Joking On His 2011 Result

Valentino Rossi almost certain to lose his pride as a rider who always won at least one time in a motor racing season due to poor performance during 2011. Nonetheless, "The Doctor" did not lose a sense of humor that showed ahead of the Australian GP.

On Thursday (10/13/2011) afternoon at Phillip Island, Rossi makes people who listen to his comments could only laugh. Nine-time world champion grand prix, said he needed the extreme weather, ie snow, in order to achieve victory in this 2011 season, after his debut with Ducati did not go smoothly as expected. Of the 15 series that have been done, Rossi just one podium finishes (finished third).

32-year-old rider admitted, horse GP11.1 Desmosedici is not competitive to be a strong competitor Honda rider, Casey Stoner and Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo. No wonder if Ducati has always been behind the two teams since the start of the season.

However, before the Australian GP, there is hope that the Ducati to continue its dominance in the Phillip Island Circuit. Because, in the era of 800cc engine, the team based in Bologna that has always won. However, Rossi undermine the presumption that, including the chance to maintain a record is always won at least one in every season since making his debut at the grand prix in 1996.

"It's a bad feeling. At the beginning of the season, I think we can win some victories, but I have to look at reality, and I think we can not realize it (a victory). This is of course very bad for Ducati always wins, so does I always win at least one series since 1996. Maybe if there is snow, I can win (laughs). "

Doohan Believe Stoner Will Surpass His Achievement - Even Rossi

The Australian MotoGP living legend, Mick Doohan, fascinated by the performance of Casey Stoner, compatriot who is now at the verge of being world champion. Five trophy winning the 500 cc class is admitted that Stoner was in the golden age. If it continues, then he could break his record, perhaps even a record seven times world champion Valentino Rossi's MotoGP.

Currently Stoner comfortably at the top of the standings with 40 points advantage over its rival from Team Yamaha, Jorge Lorenzo. With three races remaining, which means a maximum of 75 points up for grabs, Stoner was very close to a second world title in his career in the premier class.

2007 world champion only needs to make a gap to be at least 50 points when the fight in the Circuit Phillip Island, Australia, 16 October. With these distances, Lorenzo could not inhibit Stoner to bring the Honda back grabbed the world title, after experiencing famine since 2006.

Seeing Stoner sheen debut with Honda, Doohan was enchanted. Riders who have won success and dominated the MotoGP with Honda during this 1994-1998 period confidently assert that Stoner was on the way the world record.

"I think he still has time for at least five years continue to be on track that is now being passed. So, he probably would easily pass what I've done, and maybe Valentino Rossi," said Doohan told Fox Sports.

"The future seems bright for the rider in Australia."

Indeed, Stoner trip to seal the 2011 world title this seems difficult to dammed. Moreover, the 15 series will take place at the Phillip Island circuit which has always been his since embraced the first world title in 2007 with the Ducati team. No wonder the overwhelming favorite for Stoner could perfect birthday celebration to the 26th with a victory in public alone.

"Lorenzo is a difficult opponent. He's very consistent and very rarely make mistakes," said Doohan.

"However, it does not mean it can not happen. That's about 75 per cent chance that will happen."

At the beginning of this year, Stoner reveals how pride can drive a motorcycle Repsol Honda, the same as that ridden Doohan, and refused about number of comparisons made between them. He was happy because her dream to follow in the footsteps Doohan can be realized.

"For me (following in the footsteps of success Doohan) is impossible. Firstly, I must overcome the same injury seems (Doohan's career ended when he was injured in the free practice at the Jerez circuit, in 1999). I think that's something that should people consider when they compare with other riders. "

"I tried to have the determination and unyielding spirit as did Doohan. To me, he had an inspiration."