According to an interview with Jorge Martinez the structure for the Aspar squad next year could be almost the same as this year.
Gabor Talmacsi will move up to the 250cc class with Aspar, but in a second team which might also have a different sponsor. The main 250cc team will continue with Alvaro Bautista and Hector Faubel, but depending on this season's results of Alvaro Bautista and the outcome of Aspar's efforts to start an additional MotoGP team which might see Bautista move up next season.
The 125cc team will again start with Sergio Gadea while Pere Tutusaus could also stay in the team, depending on how many bikes Aspar can provide.
Aspar also said that he'd like to have the MotoGP question solved and officially announce the results before the race in Misano. With that announcement a lot of the team structure would fall into place as well.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
250cc Mapfre Aspar Team testing in Brno
After the Czech GP the both Mapfre Aspar riders stayed another day at the Brno circuit to test new parts for their bikes. With them were the 250cc teams of Emmi Cafe Latte, Lotus Aprilia, Polaris World, Red Bull KTM and Toth Aprilia.
Alvaro Bautista managed to improve his best laptime from yesterday's race and clocked the fastest laptime of the day with 2'02''057.
Teammate Hector Faubel also improved and finished the day with a best of 2'02''981.
Results:
1. Bautista (Aprilia) 2:02.057 (61 laps)
2. Kallio (KTM) 2:02.248 (34)
3. Barberá (Aprilia) 2:02.315 (84)
4. Luthi (Aprilia) 2:02.562 (76)
5. Pasini (Aprilia) 2:02.849 (41)
6. Faubel (Aprilia) 2:02.981 (60)
7. Aoyama (KTM) 2:03.004 (77)
8. Pesek (Aprilia) 2:03.830 (49)
9. Olivé (Aprilia) 2:04.935 (65)
Alvaro Bautista: 2.02.057 (61 laps)
“I am very satisfied, because I went out on track with both motorcycles and it has been a very productive day. With the first motorcycle we have found improvements in the engine that made us very fast and the tyres mounted during the session gave me an incredibly stable feeling on the Aprilia. Besides that we have worked on the front wheel of the bike. I am convinced that if we had this setting yesterday, we we would have had a better chance for the victory. Later, with the second bike, I have tested new compounds that Dunlop brought us and have improved my laptime of yesterday's race. All the tyres used during the day are durable and make the motorcycle faster, but at the same time stabilise it very good and give very good grip. They give you a lot of confidence riding the bike.”
Héctor Faubel: 2.02.981 (60 laps)
“I can honestly say that I leave Brno with a very good feeling. The feelings in the race were formidable and today's test has helped us to discover many things for the near future. I used the first bike all day and the mounted tyres made it possible to get the maximum from the Aprilia. I have even been able to lower my laptime of the race. Besides the tyre testing we made some adjustments in the geometry of the motorcycle, lowering it and achieving that the riding was much more comfortable. I am very satisfied and I can't wait to go to Misano and continue the work.”
Alvaro Bautista managed to improve his best laptime from yesterday's race and clocked the fastest laptime of the day with 2'02''057.
Teammate Hector Faubel also improved and finished the day with a best of 2'02''981.
Results:
1. Bautista (Aprilia) 2:02.057 (61 laps)
2. Kallio (KTM) 2:02.248 (34)
3. Barberá (Aprilia) 2:02.315 (84)
4. Luthi (Aprilia) 2:02.562 (76)
5. Pasini (Aprilia) 2:02.849 (41)
6. Faubel (Aprilia) 2:02.981 (60)
7. Aoyama (KTM) 2:03.004 (77)
8. Pesek (Aprilia) 2:03.830 (49)
9. Olivé (Aprilia) 2:04.935 (65)
Alvaro Bautista: 2.02.057 (61 laps)
“I am very satisfied, because I went out on track with both motorcycles and it has been a very productive day. With the first motorcycle we have found improvements in the engine that made us very fast and the tyres mounted during the session gave me an incredibly stable feeling on the Aprilia. Besides that we have worked on the front wheel of the bike. I am convinced that if we had this setting yesterday, we we would have had a better chance for the victory. Later, with the second bike, I have tested new compounds that Dunlop brought us and have improved my laptime of yesterday's race. All the tyres used during the day are durable and make the motorcycle faster, but at the same time stabilise it very good and give very good grip. They give you a lot of confidence riding the bike.”
Héctor Faubel: 2.02.981 (60 laps)
“I can honestly say that I leave Brno with a very good feeling. The feelings in the race were formidable and today's test has helped us to discover many things for the near future. I used the first bike all day and the mounted tyres made it possible to get the maximum from the Aprilia. I have even been able to lower my laptime of the race. Besides the tyre testing we made some adjustments in the geometry of the motorcycle, lowering it and achieving that the riding was much more comfortable. I am very satisfied and I can't wait to go to Misano and continue the work.”
Aspar Kawasaki with Alvaro Bautista in 2009?
According to the magazine gpweek.com Jorge Martinez Aspar has now finalized the deal with Kawasaki to run a NEW factory Kawsaki team in the MotoGP class next season. The rider is said to be current 250cc championship contender and former 125cc world champion Alvaro Bautista.
The quote in full:
Spanish media already reported this weekend that Jorge Martinez is in negotiations with Kawasaki and wanted to seal the deal before the next race in Misano in two weeks time. The riders in question were Alvaro Bautista and Toni Elias. However, nothing was said about a finalized contract, so it remains to be seen if this news is indeed true or maybe just a case of jumping to conclusions a little to early.
The quote in full:
A NEW one-rider second Kawasaki team for next year will add to the grids, and has helped other contracts fall into place, as the 2009 line-up nears finality.
The team, with a new Spanish telephone company sponsor, will be run by former multi-80/125cc champion Jorge 'Aspar' Martinez, and will field current 250 star and former 125 champion Alvaro Bautista on a Kawasaki.
This ends Martinez’s long quest to add a MotoGP team to his impressive portfolio of 250 and 125 teams, increasing his influence in the paddock. Martinez had previously been in negotiation with Suzuki, but was told earlier this year they would not be able to supply him with a motorcycle.
Spanish media already reported this weekend that Jorge Martinez is in negotiations with Kawasaki and wanted to seal the deal before the next race in Misano in two weeks time. The riders in question were Alvaro Bautista and Toni Elias. However, nothing was said about a finalized contract, so it remains to be seen if this news is indeed true or maybe just a case of jumping to conclusions a little to early.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Czech GP - 250cc - Quotes after the race
2nd Álvaro Bautista
“It was a special race. I started very badly and had a difficult first lap; I had to push harder than the others to keep closing the distance. I pushed as hard as I could to get to that first group. Once there I tried to stop the pace and conserve the front tyre, which I had problems with when braking and passing riders. It was a nice fight and I took second. I’m happy, but with 2 laps to go I touched Debon and lost distance that I wasn’t able to make up. I thought that we could have fought for the victory without that.”
Czech GP - 125cc - Quotes after the race
4th Gábor Talmacsi
“Today has been a difficult day, because I was overtaken a lot. When I was riding alone I was able to keep up my pace, but when Olive arrived I was blocked out. I tried to pass him, but he was stronger on the brakes. I think that I gave my all, but I didn’t feel comfortable when braking; it took a lot of work to pick up the bike, and the chassis gave me problems. For this reason the other riders were able to pass me easily. I tried to take measures to hold onto third and another podium, but it just wasn’t my day.”
12th Sergio Gadea
“At the start my throttle was locked, and I wasn’t able to do anything. From the beginning I wanted a consistent rhythm, but the accelerator lost me a number of positions. I was too far away to make up ground. I think that I gave my all, and the bike was working good, but the result wasn’t that which we deserved. I’m looking ahead to Misano.”
20th Pere Tutusaus
“I am happy because we have solved the problema of the weekend. The setting was hard to find, so today’s result was pretty good. I was fast in the race and was able to fight with a group, with some of my CEV rivals. I had another great start, and that really helped me out. The Aprilia has a lot of acceleration, but we weren’t quite Fast enough. I am happy with my pace.”
Czech GP, Brno - 250cc - Race Results
Mapfre Aspar rider Alvaro Bautista managed to fight for the victory at the Czech GP after starting from only 10th position on the grid. In a exciting tight battle with Alex Debon and Marco Simoncelli he rode quite brilliantly and ultimately finished second.
With that result he closes a bit of the gap to the leaders in the championship despite falling back to fourth position with one point behind Brno winner Alex Debon.
Teammate Hector Faubel equals his best season result with 8th place.
Pos. Rider Nation Team Total time
1 A. DEBON SPA Lotus Aprilia 41'08.168
2 A. BAUTISTA SPA Mapfre Aspar Team + 0.280
3 M. SIMONCELLI ITA Metis Gilera + 0.325
4 H. BARBERA SPA Team Toth Aprilia + 0.827
5 M. KALLIO FIN Red Bull KTM 250 + 1.249
6 Y. TAKAHASHI JPN JiR Team Scot 250 + 13.713
7 M. PASINI ITA Polaris World + 13.826
8 H. FAUBEL SPA Mapfre Aspar Team + 16.026
9 R. LOCATELLI ITA Metis Gilera + 19.084
10 A. ESPARGARO SPA Lotus Aprilia + 20.692
11 R. WILAIROT THA Thai Honda PTT SAG + 29.495
12 J. SIMON SPA Repsol KTM 250cc + 29.772
13 H. AOYAMA JPN Red Bull KTM 250 + 31.944
14 L. PESEK CZE Auto Kelly - CP + 36.314
15 A. BALDOLINI ITA Matteoni Racing + 43.751
16 E. LAVERTY IRL Blusens Aprilia + 46.564
17 F. LAI ITA Campetella Racing + 55.591
18 F. SANDI ITA MAtteoni Racing + 55.704
19 D. PRADITA INA Yamaha Pertamina Indonesia + 1'24.324
20 T. WIRSING GER Racing Team Germany + 1'39.423
21 R. GOMEZ SPA Blusens Aprilia + 1'59.990
Not classified
T. LUTHI SWI Emmi - Caffe Latte 17 Lap
K. ABRAHAM CZE Cardion AB Motoracing 18 Lap
Not starting
M. POGGIALI RSM Campetella Racing
With that result he closes a bit of the gap to the leaders in the championship despite falling back to fourth position with one point behind Brno winner Alex Debon.
Teammate Hector Faubel equals his best season result with 8th place.
Pos. Rider Nation Team Total time
1 A. DEBON SPA Lotus Aprilia 41'08.168
2 A. BAUTISTA SPA Mapfre Aspar Team + 0.280
3 M. SIMONCELLI ITA Metis Gilera + 0.325
4 H. BARBERA SPA Team Toth Aprilia + 0.827
5 M. KALLIO FIN Red Bull KTM 250 + 1.249
6 Y. TAKAHASHI JPN JiR Team Scot 250 + 13.713
7 M. PASINI ITA Polaris World + 13.826
8 H. FAUBEL SPA Mapfre Aspar Team + 16.026
9 R. LOCATELLI ITA Metis Gilera + 19.084
10 A. ESPARGARO SPA Lotus Aprilia + 20.692
11 R. WILAIROT THA Thai Honda PTT SAG + 29.495
12 J. SIMON SPA Repsol KTM 250cc + 29.772
13 H. AOYAMA JPN Red Bull KTM 250 + 31.944
14 L. PESEK CZE Auto Kelly - CP + 36.314
15 A. BALDOLINI ITA Matteoni Racing + 43.751
16 E. LAVERTY IRL Blusens Aprilia + 46.564
17 F. LAI ITA Campetella Racing + 55.591
18 F. SANDI ITA MAtteoni Racing + 55.704
19 D. PRADITA INA Yamaha Pertamina Indonesia + 1'24.324
20 T. WIRSING GER Racing Team Germany + 1'39.423
21 R. GOMEZ SPA Blusens Aprilia + 1'59.990
Not classified
T. LUTHI SWI Emmi - Caffe Latte 17 Lap
K. ABRAHAM CZE Cardion AB Motoracing 18 Lap
Not starting
M. POGGIALI RSM Campetella Racing
Czech GP, Brno - 125cc - Race Results
Pos | Rider | Bike | Time
1. Stefan Bradl Aprilia 41:05.176
2. Mike Di Meglio Derbi + 0.881
3. Joan Olive Derbi + 4.070
4. Gabor Talmacsi Aprilia + 4.118
5. Nicolas Terol Aprilia + 7.048
6. Bradley Smith Aprilia + 9.334
7. Sandro Cortese Aprilia + 12.813
8. Pol Espargaro Derbi + 16.491
9. Andrea Iannone Aprilia + 17.637
10. Simone Corsi Aprilia + 17.855
11. Scott Redding Aprilia + 18.964
12. Sergio Gadea Aprilia + 29.920
13. Esteve Rabat KTM + 38.445
14. Dominique Aegerter Derbi + 54.637
15. Robin Lasser Aprilia + 54.797
16. Pablo Nieto KTM + 55.723
17. Lukas Sembera Aprilia + 56.786
18. Efren Vazquez Aprilia + 59.166
19. Lorenzo Zanetti KTM + 59.330
20. Pere Tutusaus Aprilia + 59.340
21. Michael Ranseder Aprilia +1:00.307
22. Marco Ravaioli Aprilia +1:07.401
23. Randy Krummenacher KTM +1:11.701
24. Jules Cluzel Loncin +1:19.343
25. Hugo Van Den Berg Aprilia +1:30.988
26. Alexis Masbou Loncin +1:31.018
27. Robert Muresan Aprilia +1:31.149
28. Bastien Chesaux Aprilia +1:33.222
29. Louis Rossi Honda +1:33.600
30. Michal Prasek Aprilia + 1 lap
31. Andrea Touskova Honda + 1 lap
Retirements:
Rider | Bike | Laps
Karel Pesek Aprilia 17
Stevie Bonsey Aprilia 15
Marc Marquez KTM 6
Jonas Folger KTM 1
1. Stefan Bradl Aprilia 41:05.176
2. Mike Di Meglio Derbi + 0.881
3. Joan Olive Derbi + 4.070
4. Gabor Talmacsi Aprilia + 4.118
5. Nicolas Terol Aprilia + 7.048
6. Bradley Smith Aprilia + 9.334
7. Sandro Cortese Aprilia + 12.813
8. Pol Espargaro Derbi + 16.491
9. Andrea Iannone Aprilia + 17.637
10. Simone Corsi Aprilia + 17.855
11. Scott Redding Aprilia + 18.964
12. Sergio Gadea Aprilia + 29.920
13. Esteve Rabat KTM + 38.445
14. Dominique Aegerter Derbi + 54.637
15. Robin Lasser Aprilia + 54.797
16. Pablo Nieto KTM + 55.723
17. Lukas Sembera Aprilia + 56.786
18. Efren Vazquez Aprilia + 59.166
19. Lorenzo Zanetti KTM + 59.330
20. Pere Tutusaus Aprilia + 59.340
21. Michael Ranseder Aprilia +1:00.307
22. Marco Ravaioli Aprilia +1:07.401
23. Randy Krummenacher KTM +1:11.701
24. Jules Cluzel Loncin +1:19.343
25. Hugo Van Den Berg Aprilia +1:30.988
26. Alexis Masbou Loncin +1:31.018
27. Robert Muresan Aprilia +1:31.149
28. Bastien Chesaux Aprilia +1:33.222
29. Louis Rossi Honda +1:33.600
30. Michal Prasek Aprilia + 1 lap
31. Andrea Touskova Honda + 1 lap
Retirements:
Rider | Bike | Laps
Karel Pesek Aprilia 17
Stevie Bonsey Aprilia 15
Marc Marquez KTM 6
Jonas Folger KTM 1
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Czech GP - 250cc - Quotes after QP2
10th Álvaro Bautista: 2.14.577 (17 laps)
“It’s difficult to know what to do in this weather. Yesterday went well because we solved the few problems we had and I felt safe but I had a crash at the end of the session. I also had a headache and stomach ache and even though I felt better this morning the mixed conditions made it impossible to work on the setting. This afternoon I improved my feeling gradually with the Aprilia and it’s just a shame I couldn’t get higher than tenth by the end. I’d prefer a dry race tomorrow so that it’s more straightforward to overtake. I need to get into the lead group before they escape but if I can do that then we’ve got a chance of even winning the race.”
14th Héctor Faubel: 2.15.416 (15 laps)
“Luckily we’ve found a setting I really like for the wet. It has been a grey and rainy day but with the way this year have gone you come to expect it. I’m not happy with the result because we could have gone better over the last couple of laps and I’m not too comfortable with this weather. The forecast is for sunshine tomorrow, which will be a handicap for everybody because we’ve had no dry time, but obviously we’ll try to be as close to the front as possible.”
Czech GP - 125cc - Quotes after QP2
1st Gábor Talmacsi: 2.09.870 (8 laps)
“To take my second pole of the season in front of so many of my fans is a great feeling. I’ve worked really hard during the break to come back in the top four and show that I’m not ready throw in the towel – it looks like it’s worked. It’s difficult to guess what might happen tomorrow but we’ve got a great base setting. Whatever the weather for the race I’ll be trying to make my experience count. We’ll have to see what happens in the warm-up but I’m sure we’re on the right lines and we should get a good pace together in the dry or wet. The wet setting we tried in the last ten minutes gave positive results.”
9th Sergio Gadea: 2.11.276 (9 laps)
“I’m happy because the Aprilia is working well. Yesterday we decided to switch to the second bike and it looks like it’s worked. At the same time I’m not really satisfied with my grid position but we’re taking more positive steps every day. We’ve tested some geometry settings and in general terms I feel comfortable on the bike. I’m still not getting enough feel from the front end but as far as everything else is concerned we’re ready to race.”
30th Pere Tutusaus: 2.14.192 (9 laps)
“The rain has come back to stop us from improving our position but the work we have done in these two sessions should help us in the future. I haven’t felt comfortable in the wet and it’s been a difficult weekend for us but I think we can have a good race tomorrow as we have done in the past. I’d like the race tomorrow to be in the dry so that I can try and get in the points.”
Czech GP - 250cc - Qualifying 2
Since the 250cc riders already had a wet qualifying yesterday and with a drying track towards the end of the session, every rider was able to improve their laptimes today.
Mapfre Aspar riders Alvaro Bautista and Hector Faubel were still struggling a bit however and will start the race tomorrow from 10th and 14th position on the grid.
Full results QP2:
Pos. Rider Nation Team Lap time
1 M. SIMONCELLI ITA Metis Gilera 2'10.723
2 A. DEBON SPA Lotus Aprilia + 0.766
3 H. BARBERA SPA Team Toth Aprilia + 0.855
4 M. PASINI ITA Polaris World + 1.445
5 T. LUTHI SWI Emmi - Caffe Latte + 2.039
6 J. SIMON SPA Repsol KTM 250cc + 2.351
7 M. KALLIO FIN Red Bull KTM 250 + 2.975
8 Y. TAKAHASHI JPN JiR Team Scot 250 + 3.221
9 L. PESEK CZE Auto Kelly - CP + 3.247
10 A. BAUTISTA SPA Mapfre Aspar Team + 3.854
11 A. BALDOLINI ITA Matteoni Racing + 3.941
12 E. LAVERTY IRL Blusens Aprilia + 4.195
13 F. LAI ITA Campetella Racing + 4.380
14 H. FAUBEL SPA Mapfre Aspar Team + 4.693
15 K. ABRAHAM CZE Cardion AB Motoracing + 4.936
16 H. AOYAMA JPN Red Bull KTM 250 + 5.062
17 R. LOCATELLI ITA Metis Gilera + 5.113
18 A. ESPARGARO SPA Lotus Aprilia + 5.829
19 F. SANDI ITA MAtteoni Racing + 6.827
20 R. WILAIROT THA Thai Honda PTT SAG + 7.286
21 T. WIRSING GER Racing Team Germany + 8.041
22 D. PRADITA INA Yamaha Pertamina Indonesia + 8.295
Out of limit time
R. GOMEZ SPA Blusens Aprilia
M. POGGIALI RSM Campetella Racing
Mapfre Aspar riders Alvaro Bautista and Hector Faubel were still struggling a bit however and will start the race tomorrow from 10th and 14th position on the grid.
Full results QP2:
Pos. Rider Nation Team Lap time
1 M. SIMONCELLI ITA Metis Gilera 2'10.723
2 A. DEBON SPA Lotus Aprilia + 0.766
3 H. BARBERA SPA Team Toth Aprilia + 0.855
4 M. PASINI ITA Polaris World + 1.445
5 T. LUTHI SWI Emmi - Caffe Latte + 2.039
6 J. SIMON SPA Repsol KTM 250cc + 2.351
7 M. KALLIO FIN Red Bull KTM 250 + 2.975
8 Y. TAKAHASHI JPN JiR Team Scot 250 + 3.221
9 L. PESEK CZE Auto Kelly - CP + 3.247
10 A. BAUTISTA SPA Mapfre Aspar Team + 3.854
11 A. BALDOLINI ITA Matteoni Racing + 3.941
12 E. LAVERTY IRL Blusens Aprilia + 4.195
13 F. LAI ITA Campetella Racing + 4.380
14 H. FAUBEL SPA Mapfre Aspar Team + 4.693
15 K. ABRAHAM CZE Cardion AB Motoracing + 4.936
16 H. AOYAMA JPN Red Bull KTM 250 + 5.062
17 R. LOCATELLI ITA Metis Gilera + 5.113
18 A. ESPARGARO SPA Lotus Aprilia + 5.829
19 F. SANDI ITA MAtteoni Racing + 6.827
20 R. WILAIROT THA Thai Honda PTT SAG + 7.286
21 T. WIRSING GER Racing Team Germany + 8.041
22 D. PRADITA INA Yamaha Pertamina Indonesia + 8.295
Out of limit time
R. GOMEZ SPA Blusens Aprilia
M. POGGIALI RSM Campetella Racing
Czech GP - 125cc - QP2: Talma on Pole
Due to the very bad weather conditions with a wet track and cold temperatures none of the 125cc managed to improve their laptimes from Friday. This means that Bancaja Aspar rider Gabor Talmacsi will be on pole position for the Czech GP in Brno tomorrow while teammates Sergio Gadea and Pere Tutusaus will start their battle for positions from 9th and 30th spot respectively.
Results Qualifying 2:
Pos. Rider Nation Team Lap time
1 R. DE ROSA ITA Onde 2000 KTM 2'18.227
2 E. RABAT SPA Repsol KTM 125cc + 0.391
3 S. REDDING GBR Blusens Aprilia Junior + 1.491
4 M. DI MEGLIO FRA Ajo Motorsport + 2.015
5 S. BRADL GER Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing + 2.776
6 T. NAKAGAMI JPN I.C. Team + 2.781
7 S. CORSI ITA Jack & Jones WRB + 2.910
8 L. ZANETTI ITA ISPA KTM Aran + 4.113
9 R. KRUMMENACHER SWI Red Bull KTM 125 + 4.166
10 L. ROSSI FRA FFM Honda GP 125 + 5.324
11 A. MASBOU FRA Loncin Racing + 5.500
12 G. TALMACSI HUN Bancaja Aspar Team + 5.584
13 M. RAVAIOLI ITA Matteoni Racing + 5.956
14 K. PESEK CZE Czech Road Racinf jnr. Team + 5.959
15 D. AEGERTER SWI Ajo Motorsport + 6.443
16 T. KOYAMA JPN ISPA KTM Aran + 6.468
17 S. CORTESE GER Emmi - Caffe Latte + 6.543
18 P. NIETO SPA Onde 2000 KTM + 6.849
19 S. GADEA SPA Bancaja Aspar Team + 7.356
20 R. MURESAN ROU Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing + 7.525
21 J. OLIVE SPA Belson Derbi + 8.541
22 B. SMITH GBR Polaris World + 8.743
23 J. FOLGER GER Red Bull MotoGP Academy + 8.811
24 B. CHESAUX SWI S3+ WTR San Marino Team + 9.027
25 L. SEMBERA CZE Matteoni Racing + 9.133
Not classified
N. TEROL SPA Jack & Jones WRB Lap
S. BONSEY USA Degraaf Grand Prix Lap
D. WEBB GBR Degraaf Grand Prix Lap
Out of limit time
P. ESPARGARO SPA Belson Derbi
H. VAN DEN BERG NED Degraaf Grand Prix
P. TUTUSAUS SPA Bancaja Aspar Team
M. PRASEK CZE Roha'c & Fetja Motoracing
A. TOUSKOVA CZE Eurowag Junior Racing
E. VAZQUEZ SPA Blusens Aprilia Junior
M. RANSEDER AUT I.C. Team
J. CLUZEL FRA Loncin Racing
R. LASSER GER Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing
M. MARQUEZ SPA Repsol KTM 125cc
A. IANNONE ITA I.C. Team
Results Qualifying 2:
Pos. Rider Nation Team Lap time
1 R. DE ROSA ITA Onde 2000 KTM 2'18.227
2 E. RABAT SPA Repsol KTM 125cc + 0.391
3 S. REDDING GBR Blusens Aprilia Junior + 1.491
4 M. DI MEGLIO FRA Ajo Motorsport + 2.015
5 S. BRADL GER Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing + 2.776
6 T. NAKAGAMI JPN I.C. Team + 2.781
7 S. CORSI ITA Jack & Jones WRB + 2.910
8 L. ZANETTI ITA ISPA KTM Aran + 4.113
9 R. KRUMMENACHER SWI Red Bull KTM 125 + 4.166
10 L. ROSSI FRA FFM Honda GP 125 + 5.324
11 A. MASBOU FRA Loncin Racing + 5.500
12 G. TALMACSI HUN Bancaja Aspar Team + 5.584
13 M. RAVAIOLI ITA Matteoni Racing + 5.956
14 K. PESEK CZE Czech Road Racinf jnr. Team + 5.959
15 D. AEGERTER SWI Ajo Motorsport + 6.443
16 T. KOYAMA JPN ISPA KTM Aran + 6.468
17 S. CORTESE GER Emmi - Caffe Latte + 6.543
18 P. NIETO SPA Onde 2000 KTM + 6.849
19 S. GADEA SPA Bancaja Aspar Team + 7.356
20 R. MURESAN ROU Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing + 7.525
21 J. OLIVE SPA Belson Derbi + 8.541
22 B. SMITH GBR Polaris World + 8.743
23 J. FOLGER GER Red Bull MotoGP Academy + 8.811
24 B. CHESAUX SWI S3+ WTR San Marino Team + 9.027
25 L. SEMBERA CZE Matteoni Racing + 9.133
Not classified
N. TEROL SPA Jack & Jones WRB Lap
S. BONSEY USA Degraaf Grand Prix Lap
D. WEBB GBR Degraaf Grand Prix Lap
Out of limit time
P. ESPARGARO SPA Belson Derbi
H. VAN DEN BERG NED Degraaf Grand Prix
P. TUTUSAUS SPA Bancaja Aspar Team
M. PRASEK CZE Roha'c & Fetja Motoracing
A. TOUSKOVA CZE Eurowag Junior Racing
E. VAZQUEZ SPA Blusens Aprilia Junior
M. RANSEDER AUT I.C. Team
J. CLUZEL FRA Loncin Racing
R. LASSER GER Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing
M. MARQUEZ SPA Repsol KTM 125cc
A. IANNONE ITA I.C. Team
Czech GP - 250cc - Free Practice 2
Pos. Rider Nation Team Lap time
1 M. KALLIO FIN Red Bull KTM 250 2'09.842
2 J. SIMON SPA Repsol KTM 250cc + 0.771
3 H. AOYAMA JPN Red Bull KTM 250 + 1.246
4 R. LOCATELLI ITA Metis Gilera + 1.559
5 L. PESEK CZE Auto Kelly - CP + 1.854
6 F. LAI ITA Campetella Racing + 2.488
7 A. DEBON SPA Lotus Aprilia + 2.551
8 Y. TAKAHASHI JPN JiR Team Scot 250 + 2.748
9 H. FAUBEL SPA Mapfre Aspar Team + 2.962
10 M. PASINI ITA Polaris World + 3.086
11 E. LAVERTY IRL Blusens Aprilia + 3.377
12 A. BALDOLINI ITA Matteoni Racing + 3.379
13 M. SIMONCELLI ITA Metis Gilera + 3.681
14 T. WIRSING GER Racing Team Germany + 4.220
15 T. LUTHI SWI Emmi - Caffe Latte + 4.387
16 H. BARBERA SPA Team Toth Aprilia + 4.913
17 A. BAUTISTA SPA Mapfre Aspar Team + 4.997
18 K. ABRAHAM CZE Cardion AB Motoracing + 5.722
19 D. PRADITA INA Yamaha Pertamina Indonesia + 6.767
20 R. WILAIROT THA Thai Honda PTT SAG + 7.625
21 A. ESPARGARO SPA Lotus Aprilia + 7.694
22 F. SANDI ITA MAtteoni Racing + 10.601
23 M. POGGIALI RSM Campetella Racing + 18.954
24 R. GOMEZ SPA Blusens Aprilia + 1'05.288
1 M. KALLIO FIN Red Bull KTM 250 2'09.842
2 J. SIMON SPA Repsol KTM 250cc + 0.771
3 H. AOYAMA JPN Red Bull KTM 250 + 1.246
4 R. LOCATELLI ITA Metis Gilera + 1.559
5 L. PESEK CZE Auto Kelly - CP + 1.854
6 F. LAI ITA Campetella Racing + 2.488
7 A. DEBON SPA Lotus Aprilia + 2.551
8 Y. TAKAHASHI JPN JiR Team Scot 250 + 2.748
9 H. FAUBEL SPA Mapfre Aspar Team + 2.962
10 M. PASINI ITA Polaris World + 3.086
11 E. LAVERTY IRL Blusens Aprilia + 3.377
12 A. BALDOLINI ITA Matteoni Racing + 3.379
13 M. SIMONCELLI ITA Metis Gilera + 3.681
14 T. WIRSING GER Racing Team Germany + 4.220
15 T. LUTHI SWI Emmi - Caffe Latte + 4.387
16 H. BARBERA SPA Team Toth Aprilia + 4.913
17 A. BAUTISTA SPA Mapfre Aspar Team + 4.997
18 K. ABRAHAM CZE Cardion AB Motoracing + 5.722
19 D. PRADITA INA Yamaha Pertamina Indonesia + 6.767
20 R. WILAIROT THA Thai Honda PTT SAG + 7.625
21 A. ESPARGARO SPA Lotus Aprilia + 7.694
22 F. SANDI ITA MAtteoni Racing + 10.601
23 M. POGGIALI RSM Campetella Racing + 18.954
24 R. GOMEZ SPA Blusens Aprilia + 1'05.288
Czech GP - 125cc - Free Practice 2
Pos. Rider Nation Team Lap time
1 N. TEROL SPA Jack & Jones WRB 2'19.680
2 A. IANNONE ITA I.C. Team + 0.093
3 B. SMITH GBR Polaris World + 0.597
4 L. ZANETTI ITA ISPA KTM Aran + 0.708
5 R. DE ROSA ITA Onde 2000 KTM + 0.988
6 M. RANSEDER AUT I.C. Team + 1.681
7 S. REDDING GBR Blusens Aprilia Junior + 1.729
8 G. TALMACSI HUN Bancaja Aspar Team + 2.067
9 M. MARQUEZ SPA Repsol KTM 125cc + 2.110
10 D. WEBB GBR Degraaf Grand Prix + 2.179
11 J. OLIVE SPA Belson Derbi + 2.306
12 S. CORTESE GER Emmi - Caffe Latte + 2.428
13 S. CORSI ITA Jack & Jones WRB + 2.560
14 B. CHESAUX SWI S3+ WTR San Marino Team + 2.571
15 M. DI MEGLIO FRA Ajo Motorsport + 2.721
16 S. GADEA SPA Bancaja Aspar Team + 3.403
17 S. BONSEY USA Degraaf Grand Prix + 3.503
18 T. KOYAMA JPN ISPA KTM Aran + 3.704
19 R. LASSER GER Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing + 3.775
20 K. PESEK CZE Czech Road Racinf jnr. Team + 4.103
21 J. FOLGER GER Red Bull MotoGP Academy + 4.692
22 J. CLUZEL FRA Loncin Racing + 4.921
23 M. RAVAIOLI ITA Matteoni Racing + 4.949
24 P. TUTUSAUS SPA Bancaja Aspar Team + 5.252
25 D. AEGERTER SWI Ajo Motorsport + 5.259
26 R. MURESAN ROU Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing + 5.353
27 T. NAKAGAMI JPN I.C. Team + 5.467
28 L. SEMBERA CZE Matteoni Racing + 5.659
29 H. VAN DEN BERG NED Degraaf Grand Prix + 5.717
30 S. BRADL GER Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing + 5.725
31 E. VAZQUEZ SPA Blusens Aprilia Junior + 5.843
32 R. KRUMMENACHER SWI Red Bull KTM 125 + 5.875
33 L. ROSSI FRA FFM Honda GP 125 + 5.878
34 E. RABAT SPA Repsol KTM 125cc + 6.052
35 P. ESPARGARO SPA Belson Derbi + 6.207
36 M. PRASEK CZE Roha'c & Fetja Motoracing + 10.350
37 P. NIETO SPA Onde 2000 KTM + 12.907
38 A. MASBOU FRA Loncin Racing + 13.121
Not classified
A. TOUSKOVA CZE Eurowag Junior Racing Lap
1 N. TEROL SPA Jack & Jones WRB 2'19.680
2 A. IANNONE ITA I.C. Team + 0.093
3 B. SMITH GBR Polaris World + 0.597
4 L. ZANETTI ITA ISPA KTM Aran + 0.708
5 R. DE ROSA ITA Onde 2000 KTM + 0.988
6 M. RANSEDER AUT I.C. Team + 1.681
7 S. REDDING GBR Blusens Aprilia Junior + 1.729
8 G. TALMACSI HUN Bancaja Aspar Team + 2.067
9 M. MARQUEZ SPA Repsol KTM 125cc + 2.110
10 D. WEBB GBR Degraaf Grand Prix + 2.179
11 J. OLIVE SPA Belson Derbi + 2.306
12 S. CORTESE GER Emmi - Caffe Latte + 2.428
13 S. CORSI ITA Jack & Jones WRB + 2.560
14 B. CHESAUX SWI S3+ WTR San Marino Team + 2.571
15 M. DI MEGLIO FRA Ajo Motorsport + 2.721
16 S. GADEA SPA Bancaja Aspar Team + 3.403
17 S. BONSEY USA Degraaf Grand Prix + 3.503
18 T. KOYAMA JPN ISPA KTM Aran + 3.704
19 R. LASSER GER Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing + 3.775
20 K. PESEK CZE Czech Road Racinf jnr. Team + 4.103
21 J. FOLGER GER Red Bull MotoGP Academy + 4.692
22 J. CLUZEL FRA Loncin Racing + 4.921
23 M. RAVAIOLI ITA Matteoni Racing + 4.949
24 P. TUTUSAUS SPA Bancaja Aspar Team + 5.252
25 D. AEGERTER SWI Ajo Motorsport + 5.259
26 R. MURESAN ROU Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing + 5.353
27 T. NAKAGAMI JPN I.C. Team + 5.467
28 L. SEMBERA CZE Matteoni Racing + 5.659
29 H. VAN DEN BERG NED Degraaf Grand Prix + 5.717
30 S. BRADL GER Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing + 5.725
31 E. VAZQUEZ SPA Blusens Aprilia Junior + 5.843
32 R. KRUMMENACHER SWI Red Bull KTM 125 + 5.875
33 L. ROSSI FRA FFM Honda GP 125 + 5.878
34 E. RABAT SPA Repsol KTM 125cc + 6.052
35 P. ESPARGARO SPA Belson Derbi + 6.207
36 M. PRASEK CZE Roha'c & Fetja Motoracing + 10.350
37 P. NIETO SPA Onde 2000 KTM + 12.907
38 A. MASBOU FRA Loncin Racing + 13.121
Not classified
A. TOUSKOVA CZE Eurowag Junior Racing Lap
Friday, August 15, 2008
Czech GP - 250cc - Quotes after QP1
10th Álvaro Bautista: 2’20.270 (16 laps)
“The first session today was quite productive because we tried a few things in the cycle part of the bike that worked. I’d hoped to make some more changes for qualifying but the rain didn’t give us much chance. Also, just before the start I started to feel some pain in my stomach and it affected my concentration. Just before the end I think I braked too hard going into turn 3 and I went down. I felt really dizzy but luckily I’m okay and ready to get back to work tomorrow.”
Héctor Faubel (did not qualify): 2’26.173 (15 laps)
“Everything went quite well this morning and then suddenly this afternoon it started to drizzle and eventually turned into heavy rain. The track was flooded by the end. I’ve had quite a few problems with the engine of my Aprilia, and I think this has been our biggest handicap. I think the new surface is really good, they’ve ironed out a lot of bumps. We’re still missing a bit of grip but that will improve as more rubber is laid down. Free practice went well, I was pretty much in the top ten, but in the end it’s been a tough day for various reasons – not least the weather.”
Czech GP - 125cc - Quotes after QP1
1st Gábor Talmacsi: 2.09.870 (10 laps)
“I’m happy with this result although I think the pace is quite slow compared to past seasons. The different grip levels have given us some set-up problems with both the front and rear end. The bike was sliding around quite a lot but the main thing is that nobody went faster. That is positive but we can’t afford to sleep and we need to work on finding out why we can’t go faster. The rain was a bit of a setback but when we went back out Jorge told me to give it everything. That’s what I did – it was still raining a bit but the grip was good. It’s been a good first qualifying but this is only the start and we can’t take anything for granted. Hopefully I can be fast again tomorrow.”
9th Sergio Gadea: 2.11.276 (10 laps)
“I think the pace this year is slower than it was last year at all the tracks. I’m happy with this afternoon because we switched from the number 1 bike to the number 2 and the gamble paid off. The engine works well although it takes time to get used to a different bike. In the end I pushed and managed to considerably improve my lap time, going from 2’13 to 2’11 on one lap. We’ve still got a lot of work to do this weekend but we’re taking some important little steps forward. I took some lines off Gábor in some areas of the track and it really helped.”
30th Pere Tutusaus: 2.14.192 (11 laps)
“This is not the kind of result we want and the truth is that I didn’t find any kind of feeling for the bike all day. It seems to be a horsepower issue because a lot of riders were passing me as if I was parked – we need to improve this aspect before tomorrow. I tried to push and in qualifying I improved my time from this morning but we’ve ended up 30th, which is certainly not where we should be. The track is quite technical but I like it and I’ve come here to fight for a good result.”
Czech GP - 250cc - Qualifying 1
Pos | Rider | Bike | Time
1. Hector Barbera Aprilia 2:16.210
2. Mika Kallio KTM 2:16.896 + 0.686
3. Marco Simoncelli Gilera 2:17.306 + 1.096
4. Alex Debon Aprilia 2:17.759 + 1.549
5. Hiroshi Aoyama KTM 2:18.948 + 2.738
6. Mattia Pasini Aprilia 2:19.086 + 2.876
7. Eugene Laverty Aprilia 2:19.796 + 3.586
8. Julian Simon KTM 2:19.988 + 3.778
9. Lukas Pesek Aprilia 2:20.155 + 3.945
10. Alvaro Bautista Aprilia 2:20.270 + 4.060
11. Yuki Takahashi Honda 2:20.469 + 4.259
12. Thomas Luthi Aprilia 2:21.162 + 4.952
13. Fabrizio Lai Gilera 2:21.697 + 5.487
14. Doni Tata Pradita Yamaha 2:22.563 + 6.353
15. Toni Wirsing Honda 2:22.804 + 6.594
16. Alex Baldolini Aprilia 2:23.106 + 6.896
17. Karel Abraham Aprilia 2:23.688 + 7.478
18. Hector Faubel Aprilia 2:26.173 + 9.963
19. Ratthapark Wilairot Honda 2:26.189 + 9.979
20. Aleix Espargaro Aprilia 2:26.200 + 9.990
21. Roberto Locatelli Gilera 2:26.739 + 10.529
22. Federico Sandi Aprilia 2:27.294 + 11.084
23. Russel Gomez Aprilia 2:29.688 + 13.478
24. Manuel Poggiali Gilera
1. Hector Barbera Aprilia 2:16.210
2. Mika Kallio KTM 2:16.896 + 0.686
3. Marco Simoncelli Gilera 2:17.306 + 1.096
4. Alex Debon Aprilia 2:17.759 + 1.549
5. Hiroshi Aoyama KTM 2:18.948 + 2.738
6. Mattia Pasini Aprilia 2:19.086 + 2.876
7. Eugene Laverty Aprilia 2:19.796 + 3.586
8. Julian Simon KTM 2:19.988 + 3.778
9. Lukas Pesek Aprilia 2:20.155 + 3.945
10. Alvaro Bautista Aprilia 2:20.270 + 4.060
11. Yuki Takahashi Honda 2:20.469 + 4.259
12. Thomas Luthi Aprilia 2:21.162 + 4.952
13. Fabrizio Lai Gilera 2:21.697 + 5.487
14. Doni Tata Pradita Yamaha 2:22.563 + 6.353
15. Toni Wirsing Honda 2:22.804 + 6.594
16. Alex Baldolini Aprilia 2:23.106 + 6.896
17. Karel Abraham Aprilia 2:23.688 + 7.478
18. Hector Faubel Aprilia 2:26.173 + 9.963
19. Ratthapark Wilairot Honda 2:26.189 + 9.979
20. Aleix Espargaro Aprilia 2:26.200 + 9.990
21. Roberto Locatelli Gilera 2:26.739 + 10.529
22. Federico Sandi Aprilia 2:27.294 + 11.084
23. Russel Gomez Aprilia 2:29.688 + 13.478
24. Manuel Poggiali Gilera
Czech GP - 125cc - Qualifying 1
Pos | Rider | Nation | Team | Lap time
1 G. TALMACSI HUN Bancaja Aspar Team 2'09.870
2 N. TEROL SPA Jack & Jones WRB + 0.718
3 A. IANNONE ITA I.C. Team + 0.719
4 B. SMITH GBR Polaris World + 0.782
5 M. DI MEGLIO FRA Ajo Motorsport + 0.921
6 S. CORTESE GER Emmi - Caffe Latte + 1.154
7 P. ESPARGARO SPA Belson Derbi + 1.160
8 S. CORSI ITA Jack & Jones WRB + 1.357
9 S. GADEA SPA Bancaja Aspar Team + 1.406
10 J. OLIVE SPA Belson Derbi + 1.471
11 R. DE ROSA ITA Onde 2000 KTM + 1.483
12 M. MARQUEZ SPA Repsol KTM 125cc + 1.483
13 S. BRADL GER Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing + 1.645
14 T. KOYAMA JPN ISPA KTM Aran + 1.648
15 E. RABAT SPA Repsol KTM 125cc + 1.806
16 S. REDDING GBR Blusens Aprilia Junior + 1.849
17 S. BONSEY USA Degraaf Grand Prix + 1.906
18 E. VAZQUEZ SPA Blusens Aprilia Junior + 2.386
19 L. ZANETTI ITA ISPA KTM Aran + 2.407
20 T. NAKAGAMI JPN I.C. Team + 2.416
21 D. WEBB GBR Degraaf Grand Prix + 2.585
22 R. LASSER GER Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing + 2.805
23 J. FOLGER GER Red Bull MotoGP Academy + 3.051
24 D. AEGERTER SWI Ajo Motorsport + 3.163
25 M. RANSEDER AUT I.C. Team + 3.229
26 R. KRUMMENACHER SWI Red Bull KTM 125 + 3.249
27 J. CLUZEL FRA Loncin Racing + 3.885
28 P. NIETO SPA Onde 2000 KTM + 3.912
29 K. PESEK CZE Czech Road Racinf jnr. Team + 4.163
30 P. TUTUSAUS SPA Bancaja Aspar Team + 4.322
31 R. MURESAN ROU Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing + 4.720
32 A. MASBOU FRA Loncin Racing + 4.761
33 M. RAVAIOLI ITA Matteoni Racing + 4.899
34 B. CHESAUX SWI S3+ WTR San Marino Team + 5.261
35 H. VAN DEN BERG NED Degraaf Grand Prix + 5.415
36 L. SEMBERA CZE Matteoni Racing + 6.039
37 L. ROSSI FRA FFM Honda GP 125 + 6.451
38 M. PRASEK CZE Roha'c & Fetja Motoracing + 6.874
39 A. TOUSKOVA CZE Eurowag Junior Racing + 8.344
1 G. TALMACSI HUN Bancaja Aspar Team 2'09.870
2 N. TEROL SPA Jack & Jones WRB + 0.718
3 A. IANNONE ITA I.C. Team + 0.719
4 B. SMITH GBR Polaris World + 0.782
5 M. DI MEGLIO FRA Ajo Motorsport + 0.921
6 S. CORTESE GER Emmi - Caffe Latte + 1.154
7 P. ESPARGARO SPA Belson Derbi + 1.160
8 S. CORSI ITA Jack & Jones WRB + 1.357
9 S. GADEA SPA Bancaja Aspar Team + 1.406
10 J. OLIVE SPA Belson Derbi + 1.471
11 R. DE ROSA ITA Onde 2000 KTM + 1.483
12 M. MARQUEZ SPA Repsol KTM 125cc + 1.483
13 S. BRADL GER Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing + 1.645
14 T. KOYAMA JPN ISPA KTM Aran + 1.648
15 E. RABAT SPA Repsol KTM 125cc + 1.806
16 S. REDDING GBR Blusens Aprilia Junior + 1.849
17 S. BONSEY USA Degraaf Grand Prix + 1.906
18 E. VAZQUEZ SPA Blusens Aprilia Junior + 2.386
19 L. ZANETTI ITA ISPA KTM Aran + 2.407
20 T. NAKAGAMI JPN I.C. Team + 2.416
21 D. WEBB GBR Degraaf Grand Prix + 2.585
22 R. LASSER GER Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing + 2.805
23 J. FOLGER GER Red Bull MotoGP Academy + 3.051
24 D. AEGERTER SWI Ajo Motorsport + 3.163
25 M. RANSEDER AUT I.C. Team + 3.229
26 R. KRUMMENACHER SWI Red Bull KTM 125 + 3.249
27 J. CLUZEL FRA Loncin Racing + 3.885
28 P. NIETO SPA Onde 2000 KTM + 3.912
29 K. PESEK CZE Czech Road Racinf jnr. Team + 4.163
30 P. TUTUSAUS SPA Bancaja Aspar Team + 4.322
31 R. MURESAN ROU Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing + 4.720
32 A. MASBOU FRA Loncin Racing + 4.761
33 M. RAVAIOLI ITA Matteoni Racing + 4.899
34 B. CHESAUX SWI S3+ WTR San Marino Team + 5.261
35 H. VAN DEN BERG NED Degraaf Grand Prix + 5.415
36 L. SEMBERA CZE Matteoni Racing + 6.039
37 L. ROSSI FRA FFM Honda GP 125 + 6.451
38 M. PRASEK CZE Roha'c & Fetja Motoracing + 6.874
39 A. TOUSKOVA CZE Eurowag Junior Racing + 8.344
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
