lorenzo forced stoner to wait a long time

Battle for the 2011 MotoGP world championship more exciting, following the results of "unexpected" at the Motegi Circuit, Japan, on Sunday (10.02.11). Casey Stoner, who appeared dominant during this weekend, just reaping the results are less good, due to finish at number three. Australian rider was unable to compete with his teammate at Repsol Honda, Dani Pedrosa and Yamaha team's closest rival, Jorge Lorenzo.

Stoner is very difavorikan menenangi race at the circuit last season when he was with Ducati conquered. How not very convincing record of his time since the first free practice to qualifying, so it took pole position. The worst outcome is in second position during the second free practice.

But during the race, Stoner made a mistake when entering the fourth lap. He did not get the braking point when going into bend 11, thus slipping through the gravel. Luckily, the 2007 world champion appeared very calm. He does not force yourself to swing to the right, and gave up his position usurped by Pedrosa and Lorenzo.

Although it had slumped to number seven on his return to track racing, Stoner managed to improve his position. One by one rider in front can be conquered, and eventually finished third. Stoner also maintain a record is always on the podium during the 2011 season, except for failures due to an accident at Jerez in the second series.

Small errors Stoner, Lorenzo plus charming performance, making competition for the crown of world champion again exclaimed. If prior to this series-15 Stoner 44 points ahead, so now they are "only" within 40 numbers, where Stoner was still firmly on top of the standings with a total of 300 points, followed by Lorenzo with 260 points.

Well, thus the last three series will be very crucial, because the contested points, the maximum is 75. Stoner remains in an excellent position to win both world titles in the premier class, because he only needs 35 more points to snatch the championship crown last year at the head of Lorenzo.

See a consistent performance since the start of the season, it's not impossible for Stoner to make those dreams. Moreover, the 16 series on 16 October will take place in front of the public itself.

Since grabbed first MotoGP title with Ducati in 2007, Stoner unbeaten in Phillip Island Circuit, Australia. Now, with the performance of Honda's very intriguing, it is not excessive if Stoner back into the main favorite to win there. 10 pole position plus eight wins and 14 podium finishes throughout 2011, an indication that he will realize the victory.

However, Lorenzo is also still have a chance. If it can continue to finish ahead of Stoner, is not impossible that the former double world champion 250cc class this will force the fight lasted until the last series in Valencia, 6 November. At a minimum, Lorenzo dashed ambitions Stoner, who proclaimed himself a target of ensuring world champions in public own.

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lorenzo will give surprise to yamaha

Jorge Lorenzo was determined to present a special gift for Yamaha at this weekend's race at Motegi. Spanish rider wants to repeat the success of two seasons ago, as a gift 50-year celebration Yamaha participation in motor racing arena.

Motegi is a track where I've won before, and last year I underwent a great fight for the podium. I want to win again here, so it is my goal this weekend
- Jorge Lorenzo

This race at Motegi was tinged controversy, after the destruction of nuclear reactors in Fukushima, as a result of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan in March. A number of top riders expressed reluctance to perform there. They only confirmed when the race two weeks ago at the Aragon.

Lorenzo including the rider who had expressed an intention to boycott Japanese GP.However, the defending champion MotoGP has finally decided to participate in circuit race has ever conquered in the 2009 season. Former double world champion 250cc class is also determined to do the same at the weekend, to refine the birthday party-50 Yamaha.

"After all the confusion regarding Fukushima, we are here, fit, and ready to give a good show for the Yamaha, in this special year for them," said Lorenzo.

"Motegi is a track where I've won before, and last year I underwent a great fight for the podium. I want to win again here, so it is my goal this weekend.

"Japan is the home race for Yamaha and also for us.'s Always fun to race here. We will start on Friday, and try to do everything very well."

In this race in his own house, Yamaha re-use the special color of red and white. Uniform 'YZR-M1 WGP50th Anniversary Edition' is a celebration of 50 years of follow-up action in the motor racing arena.

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lorenzo's note : SAVE THE DISHES

Hi guys,

I'm back again to suffer on the bike. I have lived a difficult weekend in Alcaniz. I was looking forward to fight for something more than the podium. It has been nearly even at the end I have to give thanks that podium obtained, those 16 points that I set back to 44 of Casey.

On Friday it all started well. The M1 line operated until it was Misano blackout. The electrical problem in the circuit is as if we also have affected us. On Saturday and I found many problems, I found the feeling the rear tire grip. Luckily the soft rubber Bridgestone gave us could take a leap and put myself in second row. I saved the dishes in the official and repeated in the race.

The start was not comfortable and I found no improvement Simoncelli positions and close that I could even beat me and beat him again after an error. It was a start which will not let you pick up the pace. Nevertheless, little by little I was able to do it and I stuck to Ben Spies, who was making a great career and also paid grip problems. I am pleased with the outcome and have shot half a second faster than the officers, but obviously I would have liked to aim higher.

Now we go to Japan, Yamaha's home. At the end we will, despite all the controversy in recent months after the disaster in Fukushima. It is a key moment of the season because it is one of my last options continue to aspire to the title. I'll be ready!

But first I have a little work. This week we'll come to an event sponsor X-LITE-staff-at Franciacorta, Italy, and other sponsor-ROCKSTAR-another in Barcelona. Oh, and I will run the 24 Hours with Difisa Racing team this weekend. I have wanted to enjoy that excitement with my mates Ricky Cardis, Jose Manuel de los Milagros and Alvaro Fontes. I will prepare for the goal Motegi.

See you soon.

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lorenzo ready to perform for Motegi

Yamaha has confirmed it will compete in the 2011 Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi in October with a full strength line-up of Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies.

The manufacturer's commitment had been in doubt due to safety concerns with the Fukushima nuclear plant, approximately 110km away, which was heavily damaged during the earthquake and tsunami that rocked the east coast of Japan in March.

Indeed, with several riders – including title contender Lorenzo, Casey Stoner and Valentino Rossi - voicing their concerns over the event, which is rescheduled to run on October 2nd and passed as safe by the FIM, there are fears that some won't make the trip.

Nonetheless, with less than a month to go before the event, Yamaha has now become the first factory team to formally commit to its home event, with both Lorenzo and Spies, adding that it will run in the red and white livery that commemorates its 50th WGP anniversary.

A brief statement from the team read:

“Yamaha Factory Racing herewith confirms the attendance of its riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies to compete for round 15 of the 2011 MotoGP World Championship at Motegi in Japan on 2nd October.

“The Yamaha Factory Racing team will race in Yamaha's WGP50th Anniversary red and white livery for the 4th time this year at the home GP of team owner Yamaha Motor

from : www.crash.net

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Problem Japanese MotoGP, Lorenzo Prioritizing Health

Jorge Lorenzo currently need the points to catch Casey Stoner in the MotoGP worldchampionship title race. However, it will not affect his decision related Japanese MotoGP.

The victory at Misano makes Lorenzo managed to cut the distance of Stoner in the championship. Which stood at 224 points, the Yamaha rider is now only behind 35 points from the rival who controls the top position.

Although the center takes a lot of points, attitudes about the Japanese MotoGP Lorenzounchanged. He's just going to go to Motegi when he was absolutely sure the circuit issafe from nuclear radiation.

As is known, by the earthquake and tsunami, the Japanese MotoGP title this year,postponed from April to October 2. However, a number of racers including Lorenzo's afraid to come to Japan because of the explosion of a nuclear reactor Fukushima which is about 124 km from Motegi.

"My decision about the Japanese will not depend on the championship. If I was sure togo, then I'll go," Lorenzo said in MCN.

"I do not care about the championship because as I always say, my priority is my health," he said.

Yamaha have confirmed that they will still participate in the Japanese MotoGP despiteLorenzo and Ben Spies will be absent. That is, they are likely to use the original Japanese test rider.

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