With the hugely different track lengths of Buriram and Losail, the deficit from the top is an unfair comparison if measured in laptime – but in terms of percentage, the Malaysian’s progress is clear. Just under 2% off his teammate in Thailand on first contact, Syahrin’s deficit in Qatar has dropped to just over 1% off Zarco – who also topped the timesheets in the third test. As expected, the ‘Pescao’ is a happy man leaving the desert. Source link
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Iannone lights up the desert on Day 2
The final man in the fastest fifteen was early pacesetter in the battle for Rookie of the Year Takaaki Nakagami (LCR Honda Idemitsu), who slotted into thirteenth despite a small crash. A 1:55.539 put the Japanese rider within a second of the top after 61 laps, around half a second quicker than fellow rookie and reigning Moto2™ World Champion Franco Morbidelli (EG 0,0 Marc VDS). Hafizh Syahrin, jumping in at the deep end with Monster Yamaha Tech 3 after getting signed up for the season after Buriram, was less than two tenths off Morbidelli, and just ahead of both Tom Lüthi (EG 0,0 Marc VDS) and Xavier Simeon (Reale Avintia Racing), who also debut this year. Source link
JVCKENWOOD named Radio Communications Supplier of MotoGP™
Osamu Muraoka, General Executive of Communications Systems Division, JVCKENWOOD Corporation, says: “We are very honored to be named the official supplier of the digital radio communications system used by MotoGP. JVCKENWOOD is deploying digital radio communications systems with high reliability and functionality, which were developed by leveraging its long-standing technologies and know-how in communications and audio around the world. JVCKENWOOD’s digital radio communications systems are rated highly for excellent speech quality and their track-record in motor sports, where races are held under conditions with intense noise. I’m sure the DMR-compliant digital radio communication systems, comprising KENWOOD-brand digital radio equipment and the highly reliable relay system of Italy-based Radio Activity, a new JVCKENWOOD Group company, will ensure the smooth operation of
Dynavolt Intact GP heat up the Allgäu
Another highlight of the evening came from LIQUI MOLY Marketing Director, Peter Baumann, who announced the contract extension until 2020. Just like the DYNAVOLT boss Leonard Chen, who is supporting and looking forward to the start of the season from China, Peter Baumanns' heart beats for motorcycle racing: "We are very happy to be in MotoGP and feel comfortable in this team. We are doing very well and it is a great platform to showcase our brand, which is what we are all about in the first place. We feel so comfortable that we decided to extend our sponsorship until the end of 2020. We stay loyal to the Intact GP-team. This is a great concept and it is a
MotoGP™ World Champion Marc Marquez, new Tissot Ambassador
Marc Marquez celebrated his most recent victory in 2017, in a nail-biting championship race against Andrea Dovizioso which saw Marquez power to victory in the final round. Even early in his career, his exceptional ability stood out, and he was delighted to take his place on the podium in his rookie 125cc class campaign in 2008. He won the Championship in 2010 and moved up to Moto2™ the following year, but it was not always smooth sailing. His determination to overcome obstacles became clear in 2011 when a crash during practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix disrupted his training and forced him to miss that race and the remaining races without being able to fight for the Championship. After undergoing
Yamaha and Tech 3 to part ways in 2019
Team Manager Herve Poncharal echoes many of those sentiments, and adds: “To summarize 20 years of an incredible partnership between Tech3 and Yamaha in a few words is a very difficult mission. Since I first met Mr. Iio in 1998, where he gave me the opportunity to join Yamaha Motor Corporation, it has been an extraordinary journey together. All I remember are fantastic memories, great results, an awesome atmosphere and astonishing feelings we shared with the Yamaha family, which will always be in my mind and in my heart. Clearly, to end that kind of partnership is a big decision for me. All I want to say is more than a huge thank you to Yamaha, to Mr. Tsuji, Mr.
Syahrin to line up full-time with Tech 3 in 2018
“I’m incredibly delighted after receiving the good news that I will ride with Monster Yamaha Tech3 in 2018,” says Syahrin. “Following three very interesting and great days of testing in Buriram, where I learned a lot, I want to thank my crew again, especially Nico and Maxime, but also Johann and Laurent for their advices. In just a short time, I really learned to fully control a MotoGP bike, which is still unbelievable for me. I’ll try to do my best and will give all I have this year. I want to thank Hervé, Yamaha Motor Corporation, Monster and the entire Tech3 team to believe in me and giving me this fantastic opportunity to compete full season in MotoGP. Thank