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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Simoncelli message to Rossi

Valentino Rossi is confident, Italian compatriot Marco Simoncelli, would fulfill his dream to be on the podium MotoGP this season. However, added "The Doctor", the Honda Gresini rider should be able to end the series of mistakes that have been done so far.
Marco is always very fast, but he made many mistakes so he needs to understand and think about what happened during the crucial moments.
- Valentino Rossi

Indeed, Simoncelli including one of a phenomenal rider and are favorites since the beginning of the 2011 season. However, from the six series that have acted, the spiky 25-year-old has never been on the podium because he deals more with the accident, which made him fail to finish. In fact, "Super Sic" has tremendous potential to compete with the Repsol Honda duo, Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa and Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo.

However, all hope it becomes useless because Simoncelli still often careless. As a result, the three series in which he was very competitive and potentially on the podium should end up with disappointment because of failing to finish the race, including when wet race at Jerez and Silverstone. In fact, in two series, have a tremendous opportunity Simoncelli on the podium.

Another incident is the result of carelessness at Le Mans, France. In the fourth series race, Simoncelli appear too aggressive, so he overtook Pedrosa from the outside, when they were fighting for second place. The results of the investigation said, Simoncelli illegal maneuver, which makes Pedrosa crashed and broke a collarbone injury. Consequently, former 250cc world champion gets a penalty and had to settle for finishing in fifth.

Seeing how the performance Simoncelli, Rossi is confident that his compatriot had great potential to realize the dream of the podium. To the MCN, Ducati rider said: "Marco has always been very fast, but he made many mistakes so he needs to understand and think about what happened during crucial moments."

"But, this moment will come soon because he is very fast. This is just the second season in MotoGP, but he needs to understand the problem and working to make improvements. But it must be recognized, Marco is very fast," added the seven-times MotoGP world champion is.

Goodbye Simoncelli, Dovizioso

Honda boss Shuhei Nakamoto said he would not employ the three riders on the next season. Andrea Dovizioso of the Repsol Honda, and even of Gresini Honda's Marco Simoncelli, would have officially lost the support of the Japanese team.
I can only talk about teamwork because of Stoner and Pedrosa, who still had a contract for next season. So, I have to say goodbye to Simoncelli and Dovizioso
- Shuhei Nakamoto

This year, Honda decided to use three drivers, after Casey Stoner joined by Dani Pedrosa and Dovizioso on the team. As for Simoncelli, although the Gresini squad, but the spiky Italian is still using the same motor as the three riders.

Nakamoto said Honda's budget will be reduced from next year, so steps must be taken. Thus, there are consequences he continued, is streamlining the squad with only retain Stoner and Pedrosa for the 2012 season.

"These are difficult times, the economic crisis is far from over," Nakamoto said as quoted by the magazine Motosprint.

"On top of that, Japan has some major problems because of the disaster that occurred last spring. All of our industrial sector has slowed down production by 30 percent, and Honda is not immune from it. So, we must also cut costs next year."

"If I was forced to make an announcement today relating to the Honda rider who was hired in 2012, then I can only speak about teamwork because of Stoner and Pedrosa, who still had a contract for next season. So, I have to say goodbye to Simoncelli and Dovizioso .

"I've asked them to wait and be patient: we're trying to resolve the situation, which is fundamentally related to financial issues. The budget will be cut, but I do not know how big. In mid-August, things will become clearer."

Motosprint reported that in the 2012 season, when the switch to MotoGP 1.000cc engines, Honda will only put four riders: two worked for the factory team, and the two become a satellite team rider.

In the 2011 MotoGP, Japanese manufacturers are placing six motor.

Super Sic Only Need Consistency

Marco Simoncelli believe he is in desperate need of consistency during the race if you want to realize the dream of the podium this season. 24-year-old rider is confident, his determination can be realized because he appeared promising during the practice session and qualifying.

Simoncelli, who is very attached to the controversy over the beginning of this season, appeared without "defects" in the German GP last weekend. Unfortunately, the problem of tire making "Super Sic" can not perform optimally, so the Gresini Honda rider was only able to finish in sixth despite starting from third position.

Well, the United States Grand Prix this weekend Simoncelli promise to perform better. The spiky Italian optimistic, he could achieve better results at the Laguna Seca circuit.

"If the finish was fourth at Sachsenring will be a different story, but I'm still satisfied with my performance there and I took a lot of motivation needed to compete in America. It was important for me to keep mempertahanakan appearance, although I was disappointed not to stick with the speed full for thirty laps. Unfortunately I have a problem with the degradation on the left rear tire, and I can not push the motor secxara maximum at the end of the race, as happened in the first half.

"It was embarrassing, but at least I get a chance to fight in Laguna, a unique circuit that I really like. My point was charming, The Corkscrew is thrilling and the enthusiasm of the fans gives you an extra boost. Together with a team, we will work to be more consistent during the race, which is important to close the distance with the race leader. "

Gresini team manager Fausto Gresini, a very sentimental issue a statement in which he said that Simoncelli is on the verge to show his true talent.

"The position of the sixth to Marco at the Sachsenring may be slightly below our expectations, after the potential he showed in practice sessions and qualifying. But it remains an important result. He remained on the best Performance and endure to the end point of the race where he began struggling with the tire which began wear, when open the opportunity to finish in fourth place. "

"Marco continues to show that it has the potential for good results and in addition, I am sure we can find ways to improve consistency throughout the race. At Laguna Seca, in the circuit is truly loved, she would be able to show real talent," Fausto said.

Simoncelli State disappointment

Marco Simoncelli came to Laguna Seca with a nice change because in the last three series he was always able to reach the finish line to reap points. But when it appeared in the United States Grand Prix on Sunday (07.24.11) afternoon or Sunday (07.25.11) morning GMT, "Super Sic 'back to the old tradition of a fall and failed to finish the race. It became the fifth crash of the 10 series in its path along the 2011 season.
What we can do now to make it embarrassing that the subject of evaluation and prepared for the race at Brno to make the best out there
- Marco Simoncelli

Unlike in Assen on June 25, where he could continue the race after falling due to bump involved with Jorge Lorenzo, Simoncelli this time was unable to continue the race after a fall on lap seven. In fact, Honda Gresini rider is currently in the top five and have a chance to fight for the podium (minimum order of three).

The fact is what makes Simoncelli disappointed. The spiky Italian again promises to reveal more heart-hatil again on the next series in Brno, Czech Republic.

"I'm really disappointed. I do not know if I can catch Pedrosa (number three) if it stays on track to finish the race, it's impossible to say it, but I sure can fight with Dovizioso and Spies (for four positions). So, This is really embarrassing, "said Simoncelli.

"We've been working so well and managed to make improvements from one session to another session, but I realized from the beginning of the next race that made me even harder than in training. It's hard rounded the first corner on lap seven, which is an odd place to turn, and then again two laps later in turn eight.

"What we can do now to make it embarrassing that the subject of evaluation and prepared for the race at Brno to make the best out there."

Simoncelli was one of three riders to crash and fail to continue the race at Laguna Seca. Two other riders Cal Crutchlow (Tech 3) and Alvaro Bautista (Suzuki).

Meanwhile Gresini team manager Fausto Gresini, recognize normal if disappointed with the result Simoncelli United States GP. Because the former 250cc world champion is trying to continue the positive trend.