Spain MotoGP: Pedrosa 'One of my favourite circuits'

Dani Pedrosa took his first victory of the 2013 MotoGP season at Jerez last year and badly needs a repeat in this weekend's return.
Pedrosa has been eclipsed by Repsol Honda team-mate and undefeated reigning champion Marc Marquez in the opening three events of this year.
But while Marquez has never won at Jerez in any class, Pedrosa has two victories, in 2008 and 2013(pictured), plus a perfect MotoGP podium record dating back to his 2006 MotoGP debut.
“It was a good weekend in Argentina although I would have liked to be in the battle for the victory, but I really enjoyed the race and the track!” said Pedrosa. “Now we have no break, and next weekend we race in Jerez!
“This is one of my favourite circuits on the calendar, I really enjoy seeing all the fans and racing back in Spain after three long races away. As usual we will start working hard from the Friday and hope to continue with the same momentum that we found in Argentina”
Pedrosa is second in the championship but already 19 points behind Marquez. 

 

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Spain MotoGP: Marquez: Pedrosa, Lorenzo strong at Jerez

Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez, undefeated so far this season, has never won a home Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez in any class.
That statistic is all the more surprising given that Marquez will be making his 100th grand prix start on Sunday, having won 35 of his present 99 appearances in the 125cc, Moto2 and MotoGP classes.
Marquez has finished runner-up at Jerez on three occasions, including a controversial second place after contact with Jorge Lorenzo at the final turn of last year's event (pictured) won by Repsol Honda team-mate Dani Pedrosa.
“Argentina was only a few days ago but we are already on our way to Spain! We had a really good weekend, taking another important 25 points, but now we go to Jerez where I know Dani and Jorge are very strong,” said Marquez, who has dominated the last two rounds in Texas and Argentina for three wins from three 2014 starts.
“The crowd and ambiance is very special there and it gives you special motivation to perform at your maximum level. After three fly away races it will be nice to arrive back in Europe for a few 'normal' races, I'll try to relax a little and prepare myself ready for Friday's FP1.”
Marquez starts round four with a 19-point lead over Pedrosa. 

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Argentina Moto3 - Race Results

UPDATE: No action expected to be taken against Fenati for penultimate turn incident.  

Dramatic first ever Moto3 race in Argentina comes to a climax with Romano Fenati barging from third to first at the penultimate turn, making contact with Alex Marquez and then leader Jack Miller. Miller was left fuming and initially refused to shake hands with Fenati.
The final results were currently under investigation... The French, rather than Italian, national anthem was then played for Fenati on the podium!

Argentina Moto2 - Race Results

Title leader Esteve Rabat dominates the Moto2 Grand Prix of Argentina.
Best ever grand prix finish for Xavier Simeon and a debut Moto3 podium for rookie Luis Salom, while team-mate Maverick Vinales falls.
2004 250cc world championship runner-up Sebastian Porto made a wild-card appearance in his home event - his first grand prix start since 2006... 

MotoGP Results 2014 Argentina: Champion Marc Marquez, Dani Pedrosa Second

MotoGP Results 2014 Argentina Marc Marquez finally proves toughness as a true world champion. Starting the start of Moto GP pole Argentina, Marquez was stumbling in the early laps and could only take over the leadership race in final lap 9 of Jorge Lorenzo.

MotoGP: Marquez 'Pressure, fun and slides'

MotoGP champion and undefeated 2014 title leader Marc Marquez will have his dominance tested by an all-new venue this weekend in Argentina.
Marquez arrives on top of the world and on top of his game, defying a pre-season broken leg to claim victory in Qatar and Texas.
But the newly modified Termas de Rio Hondo circuit is a step into the unknown, being MotoGP's first South American round since Rio 2004 and the first Argentine event since 1999 in Buenos Aires.

MotoGP: Bridgestone increases front tyre choice

MotoGP riders will have a choice of three rather than two front tyre compounds during this weekend's inaugural MotoGP event at the Rio Termas Hondo circuit in Argentina.The riders will be able to choose from soft, medium and hard compound front slicks, the increase due to the unknown nature of the asphalt and possibility of a wide range of weather conditions. Bridgestone's pre-event data is limited to a four-rider test by satellite/CRT riders in July of 2013.

Moto2: Porto set for comeback at home event

Sebastian Porto will roll back the years by returning to grand prix action as a Moto2 wild-card during his home round in Argentina this weekend. Porto made a record 160 grand prix starts in the 250GP class between 1995 and 2006, winning seven races and finishing second to Dani Pedrosa in the 2004 world championship.
The 35-year-old currently races in the Spanish CEV Moto2 series, finishing fourth in round one at Jerez on a TSR Motorsport Kalex, but hasn't made a grand prix start since the 2006 Mugello 250GP.

Smith 'I need to be ahead of Stefan!'

For Bradley Smith it's a case of onwards and upwards after a career best fifth place and top Yamaha in the Austin MotoGP. Smith has shown impressive form in the opening events of his second MotoGP season, producing a debut front row start and podium challenge prior to a fall in Qatar, before going the distance in Texas. In Argentina on Thursday the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider made clear that his sights are set on being the top satellite rider - with one eye on the podium.

Rossi, Marquez mobbed at restaurant

If Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez doubted the level of passion for MotoGP in Argentina, after an absence of 15 years, they were in for a surprise when they headed out for separate meals near the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit on Wednesday.
“Yesterday we can understand a little bit the feeling of the animals in the zoo, with all the people that take the picture all the time! So was not very funny,” said nine time world champion Rossi. “You know, I expect something like this especially from the airport when there were a lot of people. I thought it will be a very difficult weekend!

Rossi impressed by his 36th new circuit at Argentina MotoGP

Nine time world champion Valentino Rossi will be learning his 36th different grand prix venue - double the number of events on the 2014 calendar - during this weekend's inaugural round at the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit in Argentina. The Italian is the only current MotoGP rider to have previously taken part in an Argentine Grand Prix, having raced at the former Buenos Aires venue as a 250cc rider in 1998 and 1999.

Suzuki MotoGP not in talks with Pedrosa

Suzuki's team manager Davide Brivio test has played down Speculation that the factory is in talks with Dani Pedrosa to lead its 2015 MotoGP return. Like most factory riders, Pedrosa 's Honda 's current contract expires at the end of this season, while Brivio has made ​​clear that Suzuki will seek at least one established star.

Vinales Holds First Victory In Moto2

Moto2 rookie, Maverick Vinales won his first victory since the next grade at the Circuit of the America on Sunday, just two series since he became world champion Moto3 race. After a delayed start due to rain and some of the incidents that occurred on the opening lap, Moto2 races took place in front of the premises of Xavier Simeon.

Jack Miller Achieved Victory Racing Moto3 Back In Austin, Texas

Red Bull KTM Ajo, Jack Miller won the Moto3 race at the Circuit of the America the weather is overcast but dry, with several times the braking perform very well in the end makes him able to withstand his rival over the final bend after leading most of the way race in Moto3.

Miller, became the first Australian rider who is in front of the lightweight grid since Casey Stoner in 125cc Dutch TT in 2004, and add a note when he became the first Australian rider who earned the victory in the Grand Prix back in class 125cc/Moto3.

Emotional podium for Andrea Dovizioso

Latest MotoGP news where Andrea Dovizioso Ducati team through an emotional podium after the Italian rider was in his first MotoGP podium since Misano in 2012 after a brilliant racing in Austin.Dovizioso won in a fierce battle with Stefan Bradl to be in the third position the duo behind the Honda factory riders Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa.

 
These results put Ducati back in the premier class podium for the first time since the departure of Valentino Rossi at the end of 2012, only the second MotoGP race under new general manager Gigi Dall'Igna.After that , Dovi praised his performance as ' something special ' and vowed to continue to work hard with Ducati to back it up .
" We worked very well during free practice , but did not have the pace to fight for the podium but we are not so far behind , " he said .
" But we always encourage motors 100 percent to get the podium is something special for us . We are still not fast as desired but I would like to thank the team and everyone who has worked hard for me because it is very difficult bike MotoGP race like this , but we will continue to push . "Dovizioso , who had been sick with the flu all weekend , now in fourth position in the MotoGP world championship standings .
His teammate , Cal Crutchlow , had the misfortune of falling has made great racer Coventry dislocated little finger on his right hand on the day celebrating the Ducati team .
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UnClear Thinking When Lorenzo Start

Jorge Lorenzo commented on his guilt while doing a jump start in Austin Sunday at the MotoGP race. Fifth on the grid, Lorenzo raced at the outset that he had no time to stop for a moment, then decided to cut losses and accelerate the bike before the red light goes out." I do not think and disturbed thus making a big mistake at the start of the MotoGP race , " he said .
" When I came to start I get a lot of mosquitoes in my helmet so my eyes watery , which I have never done this and definitely distract me a little .
" The lights went to red very late , much later than usual . Usually bright red before we arrived on the grid . I do not know why , when I saw the red light lit up , like a bull , I began to dart !
" I made the best start of my life ! But it's illegal so I had to enter the pit and undergo the penalty . I'm not waiting for a message from the pitlane . I immediately entered .
" I'm just trying to encourage maximum engine after it and stay calm to get the best results but the race was over for me .
" I want to apologize to the team for ruining my MotoGP race , at least I did not crash because it is a difficult situation with the existing tension and easy to make mistakes and get hurt . "
After serving Pinal ride -through at the end of the first lap , Lorenzo eventually finished in tenth place first point of the season after falling during the MotoGP race lead on the first lap in Qatar .
" The best thing is that I finished the race and won the MotoGP championship points in the first but obviously it was not the weekend we were good , " he said .
Movistar team manager Massimo Meregalli put Yamaha MotoGP race in Texas as bizarre incident : " As for Jorge , no matter how hard you prepare for a race there are some things that can not be anticipated . We all know he is one of the drivers who work hard . Racers at this level is very rarely make a mistake . He did a good job and do the best of it afterwards . "
Lorenzo is additional to the suffering of another victory for Marc Márquez , who put the defending champions ahead 44 points from Lorenzo after only two MotoGP races . Earlier in Qatar , Lorenzo has never made ​​a mistake Valencia MotoGP since the series 2012.
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Acknowledging Marquez Got Lost Concentration

Marc Marquez claimed he was struggling to concentrate as he dominated the MotoGP race to victory in Austin. It was the eighth win in the premier class throughout his career as a defending world champion and second in the season at Circuit of The Americas after a successful debut in the MotoGP race in 2013.