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Pembalap Honda Dani Pedrosa terancam absen di GP Spanyol yang berlangsung di sirkuit Catalunya menyusul cedera bahu yang dialaminya.

Pembalap berkebangsaan Spanyol itu mengalami patah tulang di bahu kanannya akibat mengalami kecelakaan di GP Prancis pekan lalu. Saat itu, ban motornya menyentuh ban motor milik Marco Simoncelli dan membuatnya langsung terpental.

Pedrosa langsung di bawa ke rumah sakit Teknon Medical Centre di Barcelona, dimana dia juga melakukan operasi bahu kanany di rumah sakit ini pada awal musim lalu.

Pedrosa dijadwalkan melakukan operasi hari ini, Senin (23/5/2011) waktu setempat. Rencananya, sebuah plat titanium akan dimasukkan ke bahu kanannya untuk memperbaiki bentuk tulang Pedrosa.

Pedrosa baru diperbolehkan meninggalkan rumah sakit setelah pemeriksaan medis dilakukan dan mulai menjalani proses rehabilitasi sepekan setelahnya.

Barcelona – Ada tiga balapan MotoGP di Spanyol musim ini. Di antara ketiganya, Catalunya adalah balapan kandang yang sebenarnya buat Jorge Lorenzo, sehingga ia berharap bisa tampil apik di sana.

Tiga seri yang berlangsung di Spanyol tersebut adalah MotoGP Spanyol di Jerez, MotoGP Catalunya di Montmelo, Barcelona dan terakhir MotoGP Aragon di Aragon, Valencia. Di antara ketiganya, Catalunya adalah yang terdekat dengan rumah Lorenzo di Mallorca.

“Kami akan langsung ke Montmelo dan bahkan kami tidak harus naik pesawat,” ujar Lorenzo menjelaskan tentang kedekatan itu seperti yang diwartakan Crash.

“Ini luar biasa. Saya sangat senang bisa berada di sini, sirkuit yang paling dekat dengan rumah saya,” imbuh juara dunia 2010 yang membela Yamaha itu

Lorenzo sudah memuaskan publik Spanyol ketika ia tampil sebagai jawara di Jerez awal April lalu. Lorenzo pun bertekad tampil baik di Catalunya, apalagi karena ia punya sejarah bagus di sana.

Tahun lalu, Lorenzo tampil sebagai juara. Tidak cuma itu, saat masih membalap di kelas 250 cc (pendahulu Moto2), pembalap kelahiran 24 tahun lalu itu juga jadi kampiun tahun 2007.

“Ini adalah sirkuit yang cepat dengan tikungan-tikungan kecepatan tinggi dan rendah. Ini adalah balapan kedua di Spanyol dan saya ingin tampil sebaik seperti di Jerez,” tukas Lorenzo.

“Saya tahu ini akan keras. Kami harus memperbaiki banyak hal karena pesaing-pesaing kami sangat kuat dan jari saya juga masih sakit semenjak kecelakaan di pemanasan di Le Mans,” demikian Lorenzo.

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With a two week break before the Grand Prix of Catalunya, Honda Racing Corporation today returned to the track in Jerez with French GP winner Casey Stoner aboard the 2012 Honda prototype.

HRC test riders Kousuke Akiyoshi and Shinichi Ito have been testing this machine in April at Suzuka, Japan and it was planned for Repsol Honda Team riders Dani Pedrosa and Casey Stoner to both test in Jerez this week. However, after Pedrosa’s accident in Le Mans it was not possible for him to take part and only Stoner has been involved.

Shinichi performed the shake down of the new machine early this morning at the Jerez track, before Casey began his testing schedule at 11am local time in perfect sunny conditions. He completed a total of 50 laps (221km) using the standard 800cc Bridgestone tyres of this season and also the new prototype tyres for 2012.

This early season test will give valuable feedback about the new prototype from the first stages of its development. HRC sent senior mechanics from the Repsol Honda Team to Jerez to work closely with the R&D engineers and Casey Stoner. The new machine is based on the concept of the present RC212V and the experience gained in the last stage of 800cc bikes. HRC started work on this new project in late 2009, when the new regulations for 2012 become official for the MotoGP class, stating a capacity of 1000cc, maximum bore of 81mm and maximum 4 cylinders.

A crucial point with the 1000cc engine will be fuel consumption, as again in 2012 bikes will keep the 21 litre tank as per the 800cc machines. To deal with this issue, Repsol recently sent experts to Japan to develop a specific fuel and lubricant for the new bike and engineers at the Repsol Technology Centre are focusing on a fuel which will not only offer optimum fuel efficiency but also deliver maximum performance.

Each manufacturer has eight days of testing during the season with contracted riders on the 2012 machine. After checking today’s data and the weather forecast, HRC will decide whether or not to continue testing tomorrow with Stoner. HRC will then choose how to make the best use of the remaining days left to work on track with the new prototype, hoping Pedrosa recovers soon to also give his feedback on the new machine.

There is no further update on Dani Pedrosa’s chosen direction for recovery, he is still evaluating the two options with his doctors, whether to have surgery or let the fracture heal naturally.

Casey Stoner
“Everything has gone very well, very positive. It’s just nice to ride the 1000cc again, to feel the engine and the power. I had a lot of fun, I enjoyed the first day because everything we’ve tried seems to be working, so no complaints. The biggest disappointment is that Dani is not going be here to test as he is important to the development of this bike. I hope that soon HRC can get his input as well because we need as much data as possible, in order to be ready for next season. We didn’t focus on anything special today, just tried to understand what the bike is doing, how it reacts on the brakes and things like that, also considering some the issues we have with the 800cc right now. The braking point seems to be stronger, stability in the front going into the corner seems to be very good, and of course we want to understand how the power delivery is, and it is very smooth so no problem . In general, we haven’t changed too much from the set up we have on the 800cc right now and the feeling is very similar, so it’s pretty good.”

Shuhei Nakamoto, HRC Executive Vice-President
“I think we had a good day of testing, the machine worked well as we hoped, without any specific issues. Of course, it’s just the first day so we will need to improve but we tested many things and everything was ok. Casey is happy with a more powerful engine, also drivability was ok and on the chassis side we need to keep progressing. Unfortunately, Dani is not here and it would be better to have both riders’ feedback. Casey’s comments are very similar to the ones we received from the test riders, and this is good. Hopefully we can get Dani’s impressions soon to keep working on the development.”
Honda kembali melalukan uji coba terhadap motor 1000 cc yang akan digunakan musim depan. Casey Stoner yang menguji motor tersebut mengaku sangat puas karena sejauh ini bebas masalah.

Uji coba terhadap motor 1000 cc milik Honda sebelumnya sudah dilakukan pada April lalu dengan menurunkan pembalap penguji Kosuke Akiyoshi dan Shinichi. Tim asal Jepang tersebut Selasa (18/5/2011) kemarin kembali melakukan tes di Jerez, kali ini dengan Stoner turun langsung ke atas lintasan.

Dikutip dari situs resmi MotoGP, Stoner mulai turun ke lintasan dengan motor 1000 cc-nya pada pukul 11.00 waktu setempat. Total pembalap asal Australia itu melahap 50 lap. Dalam sesi tersebut Stoner menggunakan ban standar Bridgestone tahun ini dan prototipe ban musim 2012.

Tes yang dilakukan di Jerez ini diharapkan akan membantu Honda mendapatkan feedback terkait kondisi motor dan tentunya menerima tanggapan dan masukan dari Stoner. Disebutkan kalau mesin 1000 cc Honda dibangun berdasarkan konsep mesin yang mereka gunakan tahun ini, meski pengembangannya sudah dilakukan sejak 2009 lalu.

Usai menjalani tes, Stoner merasa puas dengan motor 1000 cc Honda yang disebutnya bebas dari keluhan. Pembalap asal Australia itu malah mengaku sangat menikmati sesi uji coba tersebut.

“Segalanya berjalan sangat baik, sangat positif. Menyenangkan kembali menaiki 1000 cc, merasakan kembali mesin dan tenaganya. Saya merasakan banyak kesenangan, saya menikmati hari pertama karena semua yang kami coba bisa berjala,” ungkap Lorenzo .

Uji coba motor 1000 cc ini seharunya juga diikuti Dani Pedrosa. Namun kecelakaan yang dialami pembalap asal Spanyol itu di Prancis membuat dia urung tampil.

Sumbr:notoGP.com

JADWAL RACE MOTOGP 2011 (Waktu Indonesia Barat/WIB)
RACE # 1
Kalender Minggu, 20 Maret 2011
Titel COMMERCIALBANK GRAND PRIX OF QATAR
Sirkuit Losail, Qatar
125 cc 23:00
Moto2 00:15 (Senin dini hari)
MotoGP 02:00
RACE # 2
Kalender Minggu, 3 April 2011
Titel GRAN PREMIO bwin DE ESPANA
Sirkuit Jerez, Spanyol
125 cc 16:00
Moto2 17:15
MotoGP 19:00
RACE # 3

Kalender Minggu, 1 Mei 2011
Titel bwin GRANDE PREMIO DE PORTUGAL
Sirkuit Estoril, Portugal
Moto2 16:15
MotoGP 19:00
125 cc 19:30
RACE # 4
Kalender Minggu, 15 Mei 2011
Titel Monster Energy Grand Prix de France
Sirkuit Le Mans, Prancis
125 cc 16:00
Moto2 17:15
MotoGP 19:00
RACE # 5
Kalender Minggu, 5 Juni 2011
Titel Gran Premi Aperol de Catalunya
Sirkuit Circuit de Cataluny, Spanyol
125 cc 16:00
Moto2 17:15
MotoGP 19:00
RACE # 6
Kalender Minggu, 12 Juni 2011
Titel AirAsia British Grand Prix
Sirkuit Silverstone, Inggris
Moto2 15:15
MotoGP 17:00
125cc 18:30
RACE # 7
Kalender Sabtu, 25 Juni 2011
Titel TT Assen
Sirkuit TT Circuit Assen, Belanda
125 cc 17:00
Moto2 18:15
MotoGP 20:00
RACE # 8
Kalender Minggu, 3 Juli 2011
Titel Gran Premio d’Italia TIM
Sirkuit Mugello, Italia
125 cc 14:00
Moto2 15:15
MotoGP 17:00
RACE # 9
Kalender Minggu, 17 Juli 2011
Titel eni Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland
Sirkuit Sachsenring, Jerman
125 cc 16:00
Moto2 17:15
MotoGP 19:00
RACE # 10
Kalender Minggu, 25 Juli 2011
Titel Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix
Sirkuit Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, USA
125 cc OFF
Moto2 OFF
MotoGP 02:00 (Senin dini hari)
RACE # 11
Kalender Minggu, 14 Agustus 2011
Titel Cardion ab Grand Prix eské republiky
Sirkuit Automotodrom Brno, Republik Ceko
125 cc 16:00
Moto2 17:15
MotoGP 19:00
RACE # 12
Kalender Minggu, 28 Agustus 2011
Titel Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix
Sirkuit Indianapolis, USA
125 cc 22:00
Moto2 23:15
MotoGP 01:00 (Senin dini hari)
RACE # 13
Kalender Minggu, 4 September 2011
Titel Gran Premio Aperol di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini
Sirkuit Misano, Italia
125 cc 16:00
Moto2 17:15
MotoGP 19:00
RACE # 14
Kalender Minggu, 18 September 2011
Titel Gran Premio de Aragon
Sirkuit MotorLand Aragon, Spanyol
125 cc 16:00
Moto2 17:15
MotoGP 19:00
RACE # 15
Kalender Minggu, 02 Oktober 2011
Titel Grand Prix Of Japan
Sirkuit Motegi, Jepang
125 cc 10:00
Moto2 11:15
MotoGP 13:00
RACE # 16
Kalender Minggu, 16 Oktober 2011
Titel Iveco Australian Grand Prix
Sirkuit Phillip Island, Australia
125 cc 09:00
Moto2 10:15
MotoGP 12:00
RACE # 17
Kalender Minggu, 23 Oktober 2011
Titel Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix
Sirkuit Sepang, Malaysia
125 cc 12:00
Moto2 13:15
MotoGP 15:00
RACE # 18
Kalender Minggu, 6 November 2011
Titel Gran Premio Generali de la Comunitat Valenciana
Sirkuit Comunitat Valenciana – Ricardo Tormo, Spanyol
125 cc 17:00
Moto2 18:15
MotoGP 20:00

Inilah Daftar Pembalap beserta Team Yang Berlaga di MotoGP 2011.
1; JORGE LORENZO, SPANISH, YAMAHA FACTORY RACING, YAMAHA

4; ANDREA DOVIZIOSO, ITALIAN, REPSOL HONDA TEAM, HONDA5; COLIN EDWARDS, AMERICAN, MONSTER YAMAHA TECH3, YAMAHA

7; HIROSHI AOYAMA, JAPANESE, SAN CARLO HONDA GRESINI, HONDA

8; HECTOR BARBERA, SPANISH, ASPAR TEAM, DUCATI11; BEN SPIES AMERICAN, YAMAHA FACTORY RACING, YAMAHA

14; RANDY DE PUNIET, FRENCH, PRAMAC RACING TEAM, DUCATI17; KAREL ABRAHAM, CZECH, CARDION AB MOTORACING, DUCATI

19; ALVARO BAUTISTA, SPANISH, RIZLA SUZUKI MotoGP, SUZUKI

24; TONI ELIAS, SPANISH, LCR HONDA MotoGP, HONDA

26; DANI PEDROSA, SPANISH, REPSOL HONDA TEAM, HONDA

27; CASEY STONER, AUSTRALIAN, REPSOL HONDA TEAM, HONDA

35; CAL CRUTCHLOW, BRITISH, MONSTER YAMAHA TECH 3, YAMAHA

46; VALENTINO ROSSI, ITALIAN, DUCATI TEAM, DUCATI

58; MARCO SIMONCELLI, ITALIAN, SAN CARLO HONDA GRESINI, HONDA

65; LORIS CAPIROSSI, ITALIAN, PRAMAC RACING TEAM, DUCATI

69; NICKY HAYDEN, AMERICAN, DUCATI TEAM, DUCATI