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    Qatar MotoGP

    With no comment from me about tyres.

    Overall lap times Qatar MotoGP Official Test – Final day of two day test:

    1. J. LORENZO, FIAT YAMAHA - 1'54.552 / 73

    2. J. TOSELAND, TECH3 YAMAHA - 1'54.592 / 52

    3. R. DE PUNIET, LCR HONDA MotoGP - 1'54.973 / 91

    4. C. EDWARDS, TECH3 YAMAHA - 1'55.464 / 50

    5. C. STONER, DUCATI MARLBORO - 1'55.485 / 31

    6. A. DOVIZIOSO, JiR TEAM SCOT - 1'55.550 / 68

    7. N. HAYDEN, REPSOL HONDA TEAM - 1'55.674 / 94

    8. C. VERMEULEN, RIZLA SUZUKI - 1'56.119 / 73

    9. A. DE ANGELIS, SAN CARLO HONDA GRESINI - 1'56.249 / 60

    10. V. ROSSI, FIAT YAMAHA - 1'56.256 / 83

    11. L. CAPIROSSI, RIZLA SUZUKI - 1'56.450 / 64

    12. J. HOPKINS, KAWASAKI RACING - 1'56.612 / 55

    13. D. PEDROSA, REPSOL HONDA TEAM - 1'56.704 / 75

    14. S. NAKANO, SAN CARLO HONDA GRESINI - 1'56.792 / 71

    15. M. MELANDRI, DUCATI MARLBORO - 1'56.902 / 63

    16. T. ELIAS, ALICE TEAM - 1'56.986 / 69

    17. S. GUINTOLI, ALICE TEAM - 1'57.055 / 55

    18. A. WEST, KAWASAKI RACING - 1'57.459 / 67
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    Hmmm

    Surprising results but happy for Toseland. Expected Rossi and Pedrosa to be higher on the list.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bikern1mpho View Post
    Expected Rossi and Pedrosa to be higher on the list.
    It can depend what they're working on. Some might be using qualifying tyres, others race tyres etc etc etc
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    Quote Originally Posted by pritch008 View Post
    It can depend what they're working on. Some might be using qualifying tyres, others race tyres etc etc etc
    The Yamaha PR:
    (Note that Val did not provide a quote?)

    The following is from Yamaha...

    Fiat Yamaha Team rookie Jorge Lorenzo proved he is more than ready for his MotoGP debut with an impressive display at the final pre-season test in Qatar tonight. The 20-year-old topped the time sheets on the second night of floodlit testing at the desert circuit, lapping half a second under the existing pole record on Michelin qualifying tyres.

    Lorenzo, who was victorious in the 250cc race here last year, was also fast throughout the day on race tyres as he worked on refining the setting of his M1 in preparation for his competitive entry into the premier-class. His race simulation towards the end of the night’s work heralded impressive results before he tried out some qualifying tyres, setting his lap of 1’54.552 on his 73rd and final lap. His team-mate Valentino Rossi had a few issues to address meanwhile and finished the night in tenth place.

    Jorge Lorenzo

    Position: 1st Time: 1'54.552 Laps: 73

    “I am very happy because we have done two days of testing with a very good rhythm throughout. Our performance has been consistent, which is very important after the trouble we had at the last test and this makes me confident for the first race. The race simulation today was really positive, although I think we still need to do some work on the rear of the bike which might allow us to be a bit faster. Despite all these positive signs we must keep our feet on the ground, because I have never raced with the other riders and the first race will be a new experience for me! Next week many things will be different so we must remain focused and hopefully maintain a good rhythm. I am happy because I think people understand now that I am ready for this, and this is very important for me and for my confidence. I do not have experience in MotoGP so I cannot say how this championship will turn out, but let’s say that without experience the winter tests were good and with some experience the championship might be even better
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    Getting a few Yamahas up front in the tests Bill , can only get better for them when Vale gets serious ? Gaz.

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    Early days but it looks like the fresh blood are more than up to the task.
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    It is also the first time that most (if not all) of them have ridden on a track under lights. Different riders will respond differently to it (e.g. Pedrosa with his normal moaning). It'll be very interesting to see the race. Can't wait!
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    Can guarentee it will be a different story come qualifying!!!

    Shit its gonna be a good season - Still cant stand Lorenzo though - jumped up arrogant little gimp!! But man does he have talent!

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    SKY TV Coverage time

    Dont see it mentioned here yet, but checking out the SKY site lookis like the raceing will be screened live at 5.55am Monday morning 10th

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    SouperPoll: Has Rossi Screwed Up?

    Yamaha's MotoGP master Valentino Rossi finished the Qatar night test tenth-fastest and may be starting the '08 season on the back foot because of his switch to Bridgestone tires. His Michelin-shod teammate, meanwhile, finished Qatar fastest.

    The question: Has Rossi screwed up by quickly switching to Bridgestone tires on the Yamaha?

    Yes. 3134 votes (61.6%)

    No. 1954 votes (38.4%)

    Vote total: 5088
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    Maybe Bill ? but I just can't imagine him changing without knowing something we don't and or just taking a punt ? G.

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    Quote Originally Posted by roogazza View Post
    Maybe Bill ? but I just can't imagine him changing without knowing something we don't and or just taking a punt ? G.
    Did you vote on the Poll: Gaz?

    Qatar is going to go some way towards revealing the wisdom of changing brands. Although it must be remembered that last year the Ducati blitzed the Yamaha on that track with it's sheer speed.
    The benchmark of course is that the apprentice will be on Michellins!

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    Quote Originally Posted by roogazza View Post
    Maybe Bill ? but I just can't imagine him changing without knowing something we don't and or just taking a punt ? G.
    Didn't he also cop flack for changing from Honda to Yamaha and look what happened there. He is a thinker. let's see.

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    About racing under lights Stoner said:
    "The first impression is like playing on the videogame "Need for Speed"! It's definitely a lot different to what we're used to. It's not better or worse, just different. The most interesting thing is that with lower visibility, at least with regard to the imperfections on the track, you have to have more confidence than your instinct tells you to have. It's not a bad start though."


    Sounds a bit scary to me?
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    Quote Originally Posted by denill View Post
    Did you vote

    Not too many sleeps now
    I voted no mate ! I reckon I could find a poll that said, Helen Clark is a woman !! the answer to that is NO as well.... Gaz.

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