2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3)

[gm2]

quality preview, as usual:  http://motomatters.com/analysis/2011/01/31/2011_motogp_sepang_1_test_preview_the_wa.html

[Jester]

They say in the article that we will get to see what difference the changes to the Ducati will make, but I was under the impression that the new front end parts will not be ready until the second preseason test.  Correct me if I'm wrong here, but I think they are misinformed.

[Speeddog]

According to the reports from the Jerez test by Guareschi and Battaini, they had new forks, triples, swingarm and front subframe there, as well as new 'electronics':

http://motomatters.com/news/2011/01/17/ducati_test_team_testing_modified_gp11_a.html

[zooom]

Mamola gives his .02 on what to expect...

http://www.sportrider.com/news/146_1101_randy_mamola_gives_his_unique_view_on_valentino_rossi_and_ducati_2011_motogp/index.html

[Speeddog]

Gresini Hondas on the top of the pile as of 11am.  

http://www.motogp.com/en/TestResults/MotoGP+Sepang+Test+2011

[Scotzman]

Gresini Hondas on the top of the pile as of 11am.  

http://www.motogp.com/en/TestResults/MotoGP+Sepang+Test+2011

I second 

[Speeddog]

Normal service has not resumed, but it's moving that direction.

Roughly, as of 1 pm:
A group of Hondas.
Followed by a few Yamahas.
A Suzuki.
A pack of Ducatis.
The rookies.

Spies 5th, but apparently yard-saled his bike on lap 4.
Rossi highest Ducati in 10th.

http://www.crash.net/motogp/results/166254/1/sepang_motogp_test_times__tuesday_1pm.html

[tufty]

*sigh* If only they handed out trophies at tests.

[desmoquattro]

*sigh* If only they handed out trophies at tests.

Then Colin Edwards would be 8-time MotoGP Champion.

[gm2]

Then Colin Edwards would be 8-time MotoGP Champion.

[gm2]

i'm also not surprised to see marco up there.  it's gonna be a very interesting year.

[gm2]

6pm times http://www.crash.net/motogp/results/166262/1/sepang_motogp_test_times_-_tuesday_6pm.html

[Scotzman]

No suprise that Rossi only did 30 laps and Stoner was fastest.

[fastwin]

It's gonna be a barn burner this season in both MotoGP & WSBK! Less than a month to go in SBK!! Can't wait!!

[mitt]

Then Colin Edwards would be 8-time MotoGP Champion.

now that was funny   



mitt