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    MotoGP:2010 Season

    The high adrenaline pumping action on tarmac is about to begin. Starting with the first official test in Malaysia-Sepan. Fastest guys still on the fastest machines. And new comers being offered an opportunity to upset the big guys in the game. New regulations, new riders, new teams...this season is expected to be thilling than the last one.

    The provisional calender is as follows: (From www.MotoGp.com)
    Date - Grand Prix - Circuit:
    Round 1 11 April - Qatar (Night Race) - Losail
    Round 2 25 April - Japan - Motegi
    Round 3 2 May - Spain - Jerez
    Round 4 16 May - France - Le Mans
    Round 5 30 May - Italy - Mugello
    Round 6 6 June - Great Britain - Silverstone
    Round 7 26 June - Netherlands(Saturday Race) - Assen
    Round 8 4 July - Catalunya - Catalunya
    Round 9 18 July - Germany - Sachsenring
    Round 10 25 July - United States(Motogp Class Only) - Laguna Seca
    Round 11 15 August - Czech Republic - Brno
    Round 12 29 August - Indianapolis - Indianapolis
    Round 13 12 September - San Marino & Riviera di Rimini - Misano
    Round 14 19 September - Hungary - Balatonring
    Round 15 10 October - Malaysia - Sepang
    Round 16 17 October - Australia - Phillip Island
    Round 17 31 October - Portugal - Estoril
    Round 18 7 November - Valencia Ricardo Tormo-Valencia

    Here are a few changes in the Rules:
    800cc machines, 6 engine only - for 18 Races
    1 rider, 1 bike only (This would reduce crashes for sure)
    Minimum weight increased by 2Kg for all engine types
    Rim width is to be limited to two different size for front wheels and one different size for the rear

    The Lineup goes like this: (From www.Crash.net)

    4. Andrea Dovizioso - Repsol Honda Team
    5.     Colin Edwards - Monster Yamaha Tech 3
    7. Hiroshi Aoyama - Intrerwetten-Honda     MotoGP
    11. Ben Spies - Monster Yamaha Tech 3
    14.     Randy de Puniet - LCR Honda MotoGP
    19. Alvaro Bautista - Rizla Suzuki MotoGP
    24. Marco Melandri - San Carlo Honda Gresini
    26.     Dani Pedrosa - Repsol Honda Team
    27.     Casey Stoner - Ducati Marlboro Team
    36.     Mika Kallio - Pramac Racing Team
    40. Hector Barbera - Aspar     MotoGP Team
    41. Aleix Espargaro - Pramac Racing Team
    46.     Valentino Rossi - Fiat Yamaha Team
    58. Marco Simoncelli - San Carlo Honda Gresini
    65. Loris Capirossi - Rizla Suzuki     MotoGP
    69. Nicky Hayden - Ducati Marlboto Team
    99.     Jorge Lorenzo - Fiat Yamaha Team

    Recent News was that Gary McCoy will also be on the grip with FB course team.
    Just because you haven't seen it doesnt mean its impossible...expect the unexpected.
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    • #3
      The first test of the 2010 season is underway at Sepang circuit. 17 official riders are participating in it.

      The first day saw The Doctor top the time sheets, followed by Stoner & Colin!

      Rossi fastest on first day at Sepang | The Official MotoGP Website

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      • #4
        Yamaha has decided not to share any data between the two factory garages of Rossi & Lorenzo since they both are fighting for the title, it will be fare for both to do their own development and setup.

        Defining line in Fiat Yamaha garage | The Official MotoGP Website

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        • #5
          Originally posted by nitinsen View Post
          Yamaha has decided not to share any data between the two factory garages of Rossi & Lorenzo since they both are fighting for the title, it will be fare for both to do their own development and setup.

          Defining line in Fiat Yamaha garage | The Official MotoGP Website
          Rossi very cheekily took a jab a Jlo:

          MotoGP so everybody in the team are agreed that it is possible to make his own way.



          And all JLo had to say in response was:

          ** ting ting ta ting **

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          • #6
            Originally posted by R-series View Post
            .................
            The Lineup goes like this: (From www.Crash.net)
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            26. Dani Pedrosa - Repsol Honda Team
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            When did this happen Dani's race number changed from 3 to 26?
            Any specific reason for this?

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            • #7
              Originally posted by sumit.pannalall View Post
              When did this happen Dani's race number changed from 3 to 26?
              Any specific reason for this?
              dont know the reason..but this is what I got from www.crash.net

              Also, several riders will change numbers in 2010, most notably Dani Pedrosa, who returns to #26 having held #3 for some years, while Ben Spies, who ran the #19 in World Superbikes has settled for #11 after seemingly losing out to Alvaro Bautista.
              Just because you haven't seen it doesnt mean its impossible...expect the unexpected.

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              • #8
                ^^^^
                Yeah read about Ben Spies but didn't know about Dani
                May be Dani wants to break his jinx of coming third in every other race
                Last edited by TheRedPill; 02-05-2010, 04:39 PM.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by R-series View Post
                  dont know the reason..but this is what I got from www.crash.net

                  Also, several riders will change numbers in 2010, most notably Dani Pedrosa, who returns to #26 having held #3 for some years, while Ben Spies, who ran the #19 in World Superbikes has settled for #11 after seemingly losing out to Alvaro Bautista.
                  Originally posted by sumit.pannalall View Post
                  ^^^^
                  Yeah read about Ben Spies but didn't know about Dani
                  May be Dani wants to break his jinx of coming third in every other race
                  just to clear this.

                  Ben raced in the AMA with No. 11. it was already taken in the WSBK by Troy Corser. (TC always rode with 11). Hence Ben used 19.

                  In Moto GP Alvaro bought his 19 with him to Motogp - this has got nothing to do with Ben as he always preferred 11.

                  in WSBK & MotoGp riders normally take numbers on the basis on where they finish. hence Dani (if you have been following MotoGp) would either do a 2 or a 3. never the less. this year he has decided to take 26 (his number since the 125 days & favorite) instead of 4 as his team mate had already kept that. this is because Dovi cannot use 34 in motogp since no. 34 (used by the great Kevin Swantz) has been permanently been put away in his honor.

                  so Ayoma will race with 7 instead of as No. Chris Vermulin means this is vacant. everything else remains the same.
                  Last edited by soulstation; 02-06-2010, 01:57 PM. Reason: spell check :p

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                  • #10
                    how can the numbers affect their performance i fail to understand, its all BS.
                    Chrome rims and bling ? get a real life !

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                    • #11
                      i guess its a superstition thing...just like people carrying around a rabbit's foot for good luck...these guys have their numbers...
                      Phoenixflight.

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                      • #12
                        ^^ not in case of Hayden i suppose..

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                        • #13
                          Thanks for the insight soulstation

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                          • #14
                            I guess its more or a less a lucky charm as most of the riders consider..

                            Any idea about the line-up of Moto2...since there was speculation that many ex-motogp riders were to join Moto2 after losing the GP ride for 2010??
                            Hammer the racetrack. Pace yourself on the street.

                            IBA Number: 47054

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                            • #15
                              ^^^Nice pictorial lineup displayed on this link
                              Toni Elias and Alex De Angelis are there with Honda Gresini and Scot Racing teams respectively.

                              Moto2 Riders | The Official MotoGP Website

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