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“ROSSI” App for iPhone & iPad now in iTunes App Store

Administrator — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:54:05 +0000

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MotoGP Valentino Rossi Fan News editor/copywriter Needed (Volunteer @ rossifiles)

Administrator — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:31:20 +0000

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Ducati unveils Desmosedici GP12 at Wrooom

Administrator — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:50:09 +0000

The Ducati Team riders were the stars of the first day of Wrooom 2012 at Madonna di Campiglio, with Nicky Hayden first to “take to the track” and answer questions from the international press in attendance. The American, who is recovering well enough from his injured left scapula that he has already removed his sling, then passed the baton to a pleased Valentino Rossi, who is motivated to get back in the saddle and start winter testing in just over two weeks.
“I’m much better,” confirmed Nicky Hayden, “so I’ve been able to remove the sling right on schedule. Here at Madonna di Campiglio, I’m starting to do a little training on a stationary bicycle under the supervision of the team physiotherapist, with the goal of being ready for the Sepang test (31 January – 2 February) as strong as possible. I can’t wait to ride the GP12, because it will be my first time ever. I wasn’t able to try it in the post-race test at Valencia, and I definitely won’t miss the next chance. I never made any secret that I prefer the new displacement to the 800s, although I think things will be much different than in 2006, beginning with the tyres, and the electronics have also come a long way. We’ll have more power, and we’ll have to find the right balance between controlling it while still taking as much advantage of it as we can. I’ve stayed in contact with Filippo (Preziosi) and the guys in the Ducati Corse department over the winter, and I know they’ve worked really hard. We’ll have a lot of things to try at Sepang. I know it won’t be easy, but I’m also confident that we can start to reduce the gap between now and the first race at Qatar. I believe in Ducati, this project and Filippo, and I want to get back on my Ducati as soon as possible.”
“We’re starting with a different spirit,” Valentino Rossi began with a smile. “When I came to Wrooom, I was still healing from my shoulder operation, and after that, the season didn’t go at all like we’d hoped. For this year, Filippo (Preziosi) designed a different bike, and they’ve made a big effort at Ducati to have it in time for the start of the winter tests. I visited the factory and saw it on a computer, and it’s beautiful. We’re not expecting it to be immediately perfect at Sepang, but rather to understand if we’ve worked in the proper direction. We’re very realistic, and our goal is to reduce the gap to our competition, step by step, working in a logical way, and from there to be able to refine the details in order to be competitive and to try and win. One of the most important things for going fast is to make the tyres work as they’re able to, so together with Filippo, we’ve tried to come up with a bike that will let them perform as well as possible. We’ll see if we’ve managed it. I like working with Ducati. I feel good here because there’s a nice atmosphere and we all have faith.”
Wrooom continues tomorrow with the press conference for Filippo Preziosi, Ducati Corse General Manager, who will go into detail on the bike’s development and the technical program that will allow the Desmosedici GP12 to confront the new MotoGP season as well as possible.

Rossi: “I dream of winning my 10th world title”

Administrator — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:00:24 +0000

I will put the number 58 on my helmet for Sic”

Ducati’s star rider chatted with his fans on the Dainese website about everything, from his desire to win another world title to his intention of keeping Simoncelli’s memory alive, what he will do when he gives up racing, his favourite helmet, his religious beliefs and children

: 32-year-old Valentino Rossi had one podium finish with the Ducati. LaPresse

Valentino Rossi gave his fans a very special Christmas present by joining them in a live stream session on the Dainese.com website and answering their questions. It was a friendly, amusing session, which included everything from his racing, his future, his personal life and his religious beliefs. His first wish for 2012 was naturally to have a more competitive Ducati: “It has been a very tough year. We didn’t have much fun either. I hope to be competitive again in MotoGP next year and that the new Desmosedici performs well – he stated – We have been working very hard. There are a lot of ideas we want to try out and we are all very curious to see what actually happens starting with the first test in Sepang at the end of January. We will have a different bike there and we will find out whether we are competitive or not”.

GETTING FIT — Valentino spoke about his fitness programme: “I will be on holiday until January, but I will go to the gym and do a bit of weight training and aerobic activity. Then I shall start running and doing a lot of sport, above all with motorbikes and go-karts and things. It will be a fun way of getting fit”.

SAFETY — The issue of safety was one of the most common questions: “The level of safety has increased massively, both on and off the track. There have been big improvements from crash helmets to other types of protective gear, even airbags, but the main point is that people who ride motorbikes must always be very careful because it is dangerous. The dangers are everywhere and tend to be caused by others”.

LIFE AFTER RACING — Vale does not want to hang up his helmet quite yet: “There’s a while to go before I become a calm 40-year-old. I would like to race cars a bit. I still like to wear a racing suit. I have always loved rally driving ever since I was a child, as my dad Graziano used to take me to watch it all the time, and so I might have a few races there”.

: 32-year-old Valentino Rossi surrounded by his fans. Reuters

HIS LIMITS — “I think that I have often gone beyond my limits. Sometimes during races it worked out well and on other occasions it didn’t and I fell. You have to be very careful”.

HIS DREAM — Then he spoke about a special wish: “My dream in MotoGP is to win a 10th world title”.

HIS HELMETS — “Of all the helmets I’ve used during my career, the one I like most is the latest one, the one I’m still wearing, or also the one with the face from Mugello in 2008. I will continue using the helmet dedicated to Sic for the winter tests. After that I’ll go back to wearing my usual helmet again and I’ll put something on it to remember him, perhaps a ’58′ somewhere. The idea of the sun and moon came from Aldo Drudi: I started with the sun and then decided to divide it into two parts and then I put the moon too”.

CRT — “We would like to continue racing in MotoGP with today’s bikes, the hitech bikes, but we will have to start racing with less expensive, lower-performance bikes, bikes that are maybe a bit more fun to ride and that could lead to more exciting battles. The hope is that in MotoGP we can start seeing more races like those from a few years ago. I think that the CRT could be the future of motor-bike racing: they are fast and they will get better. At the moment they are not very competitive, but they could be a good idea for the future”.

HIGHS AND LOWS — The worst moment was probably when I broke my leg at Mugello last year. It was definitely the most painful. The best moment was my first win with the Yamaha at Welkom in South Africa (in 2004), but the battle with Stoner at Laguna Seca (in 2008, with his famous overtaking at the Corkscrew) and the battle with Lorenzo in Barcelona (in 2009) were also great moments”.

TT — With regard to the chance of him imitating Agostini, Dunlop and other greats for the past and winning a TT race on the Isle of Man, Vale was rather sceptical: “No, I don’t think I’ll be trying that out. I find it really exciting, but it is too dangerous for me”.

SUPERBIKE — “I don’t think that I’ll have my own team in Superbike. I don’t really like the idea and I could only perhaps change my mind if my brother, who it seems would like to race, joined me. However it would be fun to race for a couple of seasons in Superbike, but let’s see how competitive I can still be in MotoGP. We’ll see in a few years”.

CHILDREN — “When will you see a Valentino Rossi Junior? I don’t know, but it’s not the right moment yet”.

RELIGION — “Yes, I think I believe in God”.

THE 1000CC BIKES — “It was more fun with the 1000cc bikes. You had to be really sensitive in the way you used your wrist. Much better”.

MUSIC — “I like everything: rock, pop, disco music, and Italian music too”.

FEDERER — “Federer? I am a great fan of his and also a friend. I really like him – he’s the most elegant there is”.

Valentino Rossi iPhone and iPad App coming soon

Administrator — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:22:50 +0000

Valentino Rossi coming to iPhone and iPad – ROSSI App

Thousands of mourners attended the funeral of Marco Simoncelli

Administrator — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:42:20 +0000

Thousands of mourners have gathered in the streets of Coriano, Italy to bid farewell to the MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli who died in an accident at the Malaysian Grand Prix Sunday.

The 24-year-old’s hearse arrived at the Santa Maria Assunta church in the central Italian town just before 3pm local time.

Family, members of Team Gresini and various guests including seven-time world champions Valentino Rossi attended the funeral while an estimated 6,000 fans gathered outside to watch the service on big screens.

Simoncelli lost control of his bike on the exit of Turn 11 and was hit first by Colin Edwards and then by Rossi, knocking his helmet off and causing “serious trauma” to his head, neck and chest. He was taken to the medical centre for treatment but died from his injuries.

Tribute to Marco Simoncelli

Administrator — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:03:40 +0000

The world of motorsport is in mourning over the passing of yet another racer. MotoGP star Marco Simoncelli died after a horrific crash during last weekend’s race in Malaysia.

The 24-year-old Italian rider was involved in a collision with Valentino Rossi and Colin Edwards. He lost control of his bike on turn 11 and lost his helmet in the ensuing crash. The race was immediately stopped and Simoncelli was rushed to the local medical centre, where he died from his injuries.

His death comes just one week after the tragic loss of British Indycar driver Dan Wheldon, who crashed at the season finale in Las Vegas.

Tributes poured in via Twitter for the affable young Italian rider, one of the sport’s rising stars.

Valentino Rossi, MotoGP rider
“Sic for me was like a youngest brother. so strong on track and so sweet in the normal life. I will miss him a lot.”
@ValeYellow46

Cal Crutchlow, British MotoGP rider
“RIP Marco Simoncelli ! A great rider and all round nice guy. My thoughts are with all his family & friends. I will never forget today.”
@calcrutchlow

Jorge Lorenzo, MotoGP rider
“Only you will be missed, rest in peace Marco” (translated)
@lorenzo99

Andrea Dovizioso, MotoGP rider
“RIP Marco. My thoughts and my prayers are with Marco’s family and friends”
@AndreaDovizioso

Alvaro Bautista, MotoGP rider
“SIC was a great driver and we will all miss him. Much encouragement to family and friends #58
@19Bautista

Nicky Hayden, MotoGP rider
“Sometimes life just don’t make sense… RIP #58 you were a star on & off track we all going to miss you…”
@NickyHayden69

MotoGP, official world championship
“MotoGP extends its deepest condolences to Marco’s family, friends and team at this tragic loss.”
@MotoGP

LCR Honda, MotoGP team
“A great tragedy hits MotoGP world today, we have lost a friend Marco Simoncelli. We cry a friend.”
@LCRHondaMotoGP

Lewis Hamilton, F1 driver
“RIP Marco Simoncelli. My thoughts are with his family, friends and team at this extremely sad time. Another tragic loss at such an early age.”
@LewisHamilton

Jenson Button, F1 driver
“R.I.P Marco… Such an exciting talent lost. My thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone involved in MotoGP.”
@JensonButton

Mark Webber, F1 driver
“R.I.P Marco A special talent that will be missed… Thinking of your loved ones, and all the motogp paddock. mark.”
@AussieGrit

Scuderia Ferrari
“Ferrari offers condolences for the death of Simoncelli”
@InsideFerrari

Marshalls dropped stretcher carrying injured Simoncelli

Administrator — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:49:08 +0000

Amateur footage from Sepang on Sunday has showed Malaysian MotoGP marshals dropping a stretcher carrying the fatally wounded Marco Simoncelli. The Gresini rider, who had fallen from his bike and was hit by Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi, succumbed to his injuries in the circuit medical centre.

Although the moment was never seen during the official television broadcast of the cancelled race, footage captured by a fan from the grandstand at the final corner – uploaded to video sharing website YouTube – clearly portrays marshals rushing the 24-year-old Italian towards an ambulance, only to drop the stretcher carrying him.

Marco Simoncelli deceased to injuries at Sepang (Video Crash)

Administrator — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:48:00 +0000

Italian rider Marco Simoncelli has died after a horrific crash at the Malaysian MotoGP in Sepang.

The race was stopped after four minutes when Simoncelli’s bike veered across the track at turn 11 into the path of Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi.

The 24-year-old had his helmet knocked off and was hit by both other riders.

American rider Edwards also fell but escaped serious injury – while fellow Italian Rossi was able to return to the pits.

Simoncelli lay motionless on the track after the impact, while the race was immediately red-flagged.

At first officials were looking to restart the race before the extent of Simoncelli’s injuries became clear.

Honda rider Simoncelli first entered MotoGP for the 2010 season and won his first pole position at the Catalunya race in June this year.

SIMONCELLI FACTFILE

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Born: 20 January 1987, Cattolica, Italy
125 Championship: 2002-05, 2 wins
250 Championship: 2006-09, 12 wins
MotoGP: 2010-11

Simoncelli’s first podium finish came in the Czech Republic in August when he finished third but he bettered that with a second-place finish at the Australian GP.

World champion Casey Stoner said: “As soon as I saw the footage it just makes you sick inside. Whenever the helmet comes off that’s not a good sign.”

British MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow Tweeted: “RIP Marco Simoncelli! A great rider and all round nice guy. My thoughts are with all his family & friends. I will never forget today.”

Australian Formula One driver Mark Webber Tweeted: “RIP Marco. A special talent that will be missed. Thinking of your loved ones and all the MotoGP paddock.”

The Italian, a former European 125cc champion, was a race-winner and front-runner during three years in world championship 125cc racing before moving to the 250cc series in 2006.

He spent four seasons with the Gilera team, with the breakthrough coming in 2008 when he not only became a winner for the first time, but charged to the title, beating Alvaro Bautista.

Simoncelli stayed on in 250cc to defend his title in 2009, although he narrowly lost the crown to future Gresini MotoGP team-mate Hiroshi Aoyama after an early-season injury left him playing catch-up.

He secured a MotoGP seat with Gresini for 2010 and earned a factory specification Honda for 2011.

Pole positions at Catalunya and Assen came amid a run of six straight front row starts.

Race Results Phillip Island Australian MotoGP

Administrator — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:40:30 +0000

Factory Yamaha riders Jorge Lorenzo (warm-up) and Ben Spies (qualifying), plus Aspar Ducati’s Damian Cudlin (practice), all missed the race as a result of accidents during the weekend.

1. Casey Stoner AUS Repsol Honda 42m 2.425s
2. Marco Simoncelli ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini 42m 4.635s
3. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Repsol Honda 42m 4.879s
4. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda 42m 15.585s
5. Colin Edwards USA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 42m 33.311s
6. Randy de Puniet FRA Pramac Racing 42m 51.225s
7. Nicky Hayden USA Ducati Marlboro 43m 18.739s
8. Toni Elias ESP LCR Honda 42m 5.177s
9. Loris Capirossi ITA Pramac Racing 42m 9.187s
10. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing 42m 45.142s

DNF:
Alvaro Bautista ESP Rizla Suzuki
Hiroshi Aoyama JPN San Carlo Honda Gresini
Cal Crutchlow GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3
Valentino Rossi ITA Ducati Marlboro

DNS:
Damian Cudlin AUS Mapfre Aspar
Ben Spies USA Yamaha Factory Racing
Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing