Jorge Lorenzo Dominate Estoril

Jorge Lorenzo dominate Estoril in last 3 grand prix. On 2008, 2009, and 2010, Lorenzo is the winner on Estoril. Next MotoGP race will held on Estoril, Portugal. Talk about the domination, Lorenzo think that he can be the winner again. But the most important thing to him is keep the podium secure.

Starting his debut on 2008, Lorenzo took the Estoril wins. This good thing was continued on 2009 and 2010. "I'm ready to race at Portugal. Estoril is one of my special track.", said Lorenzo. "I've already win there three times, and I can do it again for fourth. But my goal is keep on the podium".

Lorenzo's statement is very realistic. This year, Honda was dominated in all test session. But first two race result are good enough for Yamaha.

Dani Pedrosa Seeking Estoril

Dani Pedrosa said that the progress of his recovery was getting better and better. This Spaniard also said that after some rehabilitation, his shoulder is getting better. Last Monday, Pedrosa did the routine check for his condition, and everything was reported as good.

Pedrosa now ready for his RC212V. Pedrosa was made a good start at this season with two podium, Losail and Jerez. Pedrosa still have more than 2 weeks for next race at Estoril. Now Pedrosa was planned to rest and step to the next race.

2nd on the championship is a good motivation for Pedrosa. Pedrosa also said that championship just begin at Estoril. 9 points behind the leader Jorge Lorenzo is not over for Pedrosa. 

“I’m eager and motivated to return to competition to test the feeling I have on the bike, and to see if I can forget about these problems as soon as possible,” he continued. “The past few days I have been relaxing at home, getting in the rest recommended by the doctors. Even though a break in the calendar has coincided with the recuperation I have a lot of motivation to return to competitive fitness, working with the team and above all getting on the bike.”

“Looking at what has happened so far we arrive in Portugal with 36 points and nine behind the leader, and that’s taking into consideration the fact I was injured. The truth is that we have a very positive balance with which to face the Championship, which has only just begun,”

source: MotoGP Official Website

MotoGP Rider 2011

Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha Factory Racing Bike: Yamaha Palma de Mallorca 04/May/1987 Weight: 65 kg Height: 172 cm	Andrea Dovizioso Repsol Honda Team Bike: Honda Forlimpolpoli 23/Mar/1986 Weight: 60 kg Height: 168 cm	Colin Edwards Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Bike: Yamaha Houston 27/Feb/1974 Weight: 66 kg Height: 179 cm
Hiroshi Aoyama San Carlo Honda Gresini Bike: Honda Chiba 25/Oct/1981 Weight: 57 kg Height: 165 cm	Hector Barbera Aspar Team Bike: Ducati Dos Aguas 02/Nov/1986 Weight: 59 kg Height: 168 cm	Ben Spies Yamaha Factory Racing Bike: Yamaha Memphis 11/Jul/1984 Weight: 71 kg Height: 180 cm
Randy De Puniet Pramac Racing Team Bike: Ducati Maisons Laffitte 14/Feb/1981 Weight: 62 kg Height: 169 cm	Karel Abraham Cardion AB Motoracing Bike: Ducati Brno 02/Jan/1990 Weight: 56 kg Height: 170 cm	Alvaro Bautista Rizla Suzuki MotoGP Bike: Suzuki Talavera de la Reina 21/Nov/1984 Weight: 59 kg Height: 167 cm
Toni Elias LCR Honda MotoGP Bike: Honda Manresa 26/Mar/1983 Weight: 57 kg Height: 163 cm	Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda Team Bike: Honda Sabadell, Barcelona 29/Sep/1985 Weight: 52 kg Height: 160 cm	Casey Stoner Repsol Honda Team Bike: Honda Southport 16/Oct/1985 Weight: 58 kg Height: 171 cm
Cal Crutchlow Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Bike: Yamaha Coventry 29/Oct/1985 Weight: 66 kg Height: 171 cm	Valentino Rossi Ducati Team Bike: Ducati Urbino 16/Feb/1979 Weight: 67 kg Height: 182 cm	Marco Simoncelli San Carlo Honda Gresini Bike: Honda Cattolica 20/Jan/1987 Weight: 72 kg Height: 183 cm
Loris Capirossi Pramac Racing Team Bike: Ducati Bologna 04/Apr/1973 Weight: 59 kg Height: 165 cm	Nicky Hayden Ducati Team Bike: Ducati Owensboro 30/Jul/1981 Weight: 69 kg Height: 173 cm

MotoGP Circuit

Losail
Circuit info
Length: 5380m. / 3343miles
Width: 12m
Left corners: 6
Right corners: 10
Longest straight: 1068 m. / 663miles
Constructed: 2004
Modified



Jerez
Circuit info
Length: 4423m. / 2748miles
Width: 11m
Left corners: 5
Right corners: 8
Longest straight: 607 m. / 377miles
Constructed: 1986
Modified: 2002



Motegi
Circuit info
Length: 4801m. / 2983miles
Width: 15m
Left corners: 6
Right corners: 8
Longest straight: 762 m. / 473miles
Constructed: 1997
Modified: 1997



Estoril
Circuit info
Length: 4182m. / 2599miles
Width: 14m
Left corners: 4
Right corners: 9
Longest straight: 986 m. / 612miles
Constructed: 1972
Modified: 2006



Le Mans
Circuit info
Length: 4180m. / 2597miles
Width: 13m
Left corners: 4
Right corners: 9
Longest straight: 674 m. / 418miles
Constructed: 1966
Modified: 2008



Catalunya
Circuit info
Length: 4727m. / 2937miles
Width: 12m
Left corners: 5
Right corners: 8
Longest straight: 1047 m. / 650miles
Constructed: 1991
Modified: 1995



Silverstone
Circuit info
Length: 5902m. / 3668miles
Width: 17m
Left corners: 8
Right corners: 10
Longest straight: 800 m. / 497miles
Constructed: 1948
Modified: 2010



Assen
Circuit info
Length: 4542m. / 2822miles
Width: 14m
Left corners: 6
Right corners: 12
Longest straight: 487 m. / 302miles
Constructed: 1955
Modified: 2010



Mugello
Circuit info
Length: 5245m. / 3259miles
Width: 14m
Left corners: 6
Right corners: 9
Longest straight: 1141 m. / 709miles
Constructed: 1974
Modified:



Sachsenring
Circuit info
Length: 3671m. / 2281miles
Width: 10m
Left corners: 10
Right corners: 3
Longest straight: 700 m. / 435miles
Constructed: 1996
Modified: 2003



Laguna Seca
Circuit info
Length: 3610m. / 2243miles
Width: 15m
Left corners: 7
Right corners: 4
Longest straight: 453 m. / 281miles
Constructed: 1957
Modified: 1996



Brno
Circuit info
Length: 5403m. / 3357miles
Width: 15m
Left corners: 6
Right corners: 8
Longest straight: 636 m. / 395miles
Constructed: 1987
Modified: 1996



Indianapolis
Circuit info
Length: 4216m. / 2620miles
Width: 16m
Left corners: 10
Right corners: 6
Longest straight: 872 m. / 541miles
Constructed: 1909
Modified: 2007



Misano
Circuit info
Length: 4226m. / 2626miles
Width: 14m
Left corners: 6
Right corners: 10
Longest straight: 565 m. / 351miles
Constructed: 1969
Modified: 2008



Aragon
Circuit info
Length: 5078m. / 3155miles
Width: 15m
Left corners: 10
Right corners: 7
Longest straight: 968 m. / 601miles
Constructed: 2009
Modified:



Phillip Island
Circuit info
Length: 4448m. / 2764miles
Width: 13m
Left corners: 7
Right corners: 5
Longest straight: 900 m. / 559miles
Constructed: 1956
Modified: 1988



Sepang
Circuit info
Length: 5548m. / 3448miles
Width: 25m
Left corners: 5
Right corners: 10
Longest straight: 920 m. / 571miles
Constructed: 1998
Modified:



Valencia
Circuit info
Length: 4005m. / 2489miles
Width: 12m
Left corners: 9
Right corners: 5
Longest straight: 876 m. / 544miles
Constructed: 1999
Modified:

MotoGP 2011 Rookie Profile: Karel Abraham

Karel Abraham

Proflie

• Birth: 2nd January 1990 Brno (ČR)
• Nationality: Czech
• Home town: Brno, Bystrc
• Height:170 cm
• Weight: 56 kg

Career

• 2005: 125 cc Aprilia
• 2006: 125cc Aprilia (24th place)
• 2007: 250cc Aprilia (16th place)
• 2008: 250cc Aprilia (16th place)
• 2009: 250cc Aprilia (14th place)
• 2010: Moto2 FTR (10th place)
• 2011: MotoGP CardionAB

2011 MotoGP Line Up

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Here's the 2011 MotoGP Line up, according to MotoGP official website. 10 teams and 17 riders will race on 2011 MotoGP. Ducati, Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha still on track, with no additional factory. 4 teams from Ducati, Aspar, Cardion, Ducati Factory, and Pramac Racing, 3 teams from Honda, Gresini, LCR and Repsol, 2 teams from Yamaha, Factory and Monster Tech 3, and 1 from Suzuki.

3 riders on Repsol Honda team, Andrea Dovizioso, Dani Pedrosa, and Casey Stoner. Alvaro Bautista will be a sole rider for Suzuki, after Loris Capirossi moved to Pramac. 2011 rookies are Karel Abraham, and Cal Crutchlow. Toni Elias is come back to MotoGP still with LCR Honda.

Check this out for the full line up

Aspar Ducati
- Hector Barbera

Cardion AB Ducati
- Karel Abraham

Ducati Team
- Valentino Rossi
- Nicky Hayden

Honda Gresini
- Hiroshi Aoyama
- Marco Simoncelli

LCR Honda MotoGP
- Toni Elias

Monster Yamaha Tech 3
- Colin Edwards
- Cal Crutchlow

Pramac Racing Team
- Randy De Puniet
- Loris Capirossi

Repsol Honda Team
- Andrea Dovizioso
- Dani Pedrosa
- Casey Stoner

Suzuki MotoGP
- Alvaro Bautista

Yamaha Factory Racing
- Jorge Lorenzo
- Ben Spies

MotoGP 2011 Race Schedule

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Here's the 2011 MotoGP schedule. 18 races from March to November. There is no many changes with last season schedule. Losail is still on evening race, and Assen still on Saturday race, and ended with Valencia race. On last 2010 MotoGP, Japan grand prix was re-schedule because of bad weather. 

Let see for next March, MotoGP will start soon!

MotoGP Rider Salary Perspective 2011

According to 2010 data from GPOne, Valentino Rossi is the MotoGP rider with highest paying salary. 12 - 15 million Euro for Valentino Rossi wages on 2010. Jorge Lorenzo as the MotoGP 2010 world champion was at 2nd place with 4 - 7 million Euro. Usually riders earn money from basic salary, technical sponsor, and personal sponsor. Technical sponsor is about helmet, leathers and boots, while personal sponsor is usually came from other organization.

• Valentino Rossi : from 12 to 15 million Euro
• Jorge Lorenzo: from 4 to 7 million Euro
• Casey Stoner: from 5 to 7 million Euro
• Dani Pedrosa: from 3 to 4 million Euro
• Andrea Dovizioso: from 1.5 to 2 million Euro
• Marco Simoncelli: from 1.5 to 2 million Euro
• Loris Capirossi: 1.5 million Euro
• Ben Spies: from 1 to 2 million Euro
• Alvaro Bautista: 1 million Euro
• Randy De Puniet: from 500 thousand Euro to 1.2 million (if he goes to Suzuki)
• Marco Melandri: 500 thousand Euro
• Mika Kallio: 350 thousand Euro
• Colin Edwards: 250 thousand Euro
• Aleix Espargaro: 250 thousand Euro

Jorge Lorenzo: Better Pedrosa Than Rossi

During a documentary about his career last December, Jorge Lorenzo spoke about 2011 MotoGP championship.

"It's nice to be considered the title favorite - he said in response to a statement from Honda listing him as such - but I think there will be no clear favorite for 2011." 

The Spaniard also took the occasion to say who he would like to see win the championship, if he himself cannot do it.

"Naturally I'd like a Spaniard to win it, rather than Rossi, so that would be Dani Pedrosa.  Especially not that Valentino has moved to Ducati."

Picture: Riders On Cartoon (Old School)

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MotoGP riders on cartoon taken from  www.quimsosa.com
This is an old school appearance for Jorge Lorenzo, Dani Pedrosa, and Valentino Rossi. But it's great right?

Behind The Race Pictures: Marco Simoncelli

Marco Simoncelli

Marco Simoncelli is one of MotoGP rookie on 2010. In a view last race, he was strikes to top. Here some pictures of Marco Simoncelli. I love the last one with his Japanese twins.

Behind The Race Pictures: Riders On Scooter

MotoGP

Scooter is a part of MotoGP support vehicle that used during the session of MotoGP. Check this out!