Stoner Defeat Three Rival

Casey Stoner closed the final practice session Australian GP Saturday (17/10), at Phillip Island with satisfactory results because this host rider clocked one minute 30.626 seconds to become the fastest. Former MotoGP world champion of 2007 outperformed the three rival, Dani Pedrosa, Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo, a row behind him.

In practice this is colored rain, Stoner and Pedrosa compete fairly tight. At the beginning of direct Stoner recorded the best time. But after 20 minutes, which strengthens Pedrosa Repsol Honda team got through it before returning ahead of Spanish rider Stoner so he excels 0.048 seconds.

In the second half of exercise, the rain had flushed the circuit, forcing the drivers to reduce speed. Thus, practically no one else can beat that achievement Stoner on the first practice on Friday (16/10) is at number two.

Meanwhile, Rossi was the fastest on the day before, had to settle at number three. The strongest candidate the 2009 world champion 0.275 seconds adrift of Stoner. "The Doctor" followed by his closest rival in the standings as well as in the Fiat Yamaha teammate, Lorenzo.

Behind the big four in a row was occupied by the Honda Gresini rider Alex de Angelis, Mika Kallio (Ducati Pramac), Andrea Dovizioso (Repsol Honda), Toni Elias (Gresini Honda) and Marco Melandri (Kawasaki Hayate), which complements the top 10 .

- The Australian GP second practice

Pos Rider Bike Time Gap
 1. Casey Stoner Ducati 1m30.626s
 2. Dani Pedrosa Honda + 0.048s 1m30.674s
 3. Valentino Rossi Yamaha 1m30.901s + 0.275s
 4. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha 1m31.427s + 0.801s
 5. Alex de Angelis Honda Gresini 1m31.707s + 1.081s
 6. Mika Kallio Ducati Prama 1.343s + 1m31.969s
 7. Andrea Dovizioso Honda 1m32.176s + 1.550s
 8. Toni Elias Honda Gresini 1m32.185s + 1.559s
 9. Marco Melandri Kawasaki Hayate 1.677s + 1m32.303s
10. Nicky Hayden Ducati 1m32.403s + 1.777s
11. Loris Capirossi Suzuki 1m32.443s + 1.817s
12. James Toseland Tech 3 Yamaha 1m32.905s + 2.279s
13. Chris Vermeulen Suzuki 1m33.017s + 2.391s
14. Randy de Puniet LCR Honda 1m33.261s + 2.635s
15. Gabor Talmacsi Scot Honda 1m33.471s + 2.845s
16. Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha 1m33.591s + 2.965s

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Error Failed to Achieve victory I Make

Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner failed to conquer the Australian Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday (17/10). In the session to find out who is entitled to occupy pole position tomorrow during the race, Rossi was only able to be in second place, behind Stoner, who dominated the last two years Phillip Island Circuit.

According to "The Doctor", the failure was due to mistakes at the end of the struggle to record the best time. Had been in the forefront, Rossi who was knitting desperate to retain his MotoGP world champion fails to qualify at the end so that Stoner could pass him with a better record time of 0.050 seconds.

"Today we worked so well that the motor gets a good setting and I can go rather quickly after the last modification," said 30-year-old rider.

"It's sad because my chance to grab pole position. Unfortunately, I made a mistake in T4 so that Casey could beat me with a thin record time," added the six-times MotoGP world champion is.

Nevertheless, Rossi could still be relieved to be able to record the time better than rivals at the same time in the Fiat Yamaha teammate, Jorge Lorenzo, who had to settle for fourth. Thus, hopes to widen the distance with the Spaniard is wide open. As an illustration, Rossi now leads the standings and just 18 points ahead of Lorenzo.

"From the hunt for the world title, this situation is good because I am faster than Jorge. We have a great opportunity so I hope that tomorrow we can compete to win between me and Casey," said Rossi, who added that he had not decided whether to fight all out to become champion.

"We need to wait how the current state of the race later. We hope, dry conditions tomorrow," added the Italian rider.

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Rossi closer to title Champion

Casey Stoner won the Australian GP. In the race at Phillip Island Circuit on Sunday (18/10), this Ducati rider beat Valentino Rossi to finish in two. Thus, Stoner scored a hat trick in front of the public itself because before he became king in his final two seasons.

As for Rossi, finished two is enough for him to clear the way to be world champion while maintaining the most prestigious title. Because the nearest rival at the same time teammate, Jorge Lorenzo, fell after the start and failed to continue the race.

Thus, Rossi is now 38 points ahead of Lorenzo. With two races left the series and the maximum points being contested was 50, Rossi need only 12 more points to ensure themselves the champions of 2009.

The road race

Pedrosa started the race very convincingly. Start from the top three, the Spaniard was immediately leapt to the forefront.

Meanwhile, in the back row of contact between Lorenzo and Nicky Hayden. When will swing to the right, Lorenzo is the start of the fourth try for a bit to the outside. But at the same time, Hayden who broke from the seventh was a little in front of the motor so that the contact between the two drivers is inevitable.

Lorenzo is touching the back of the motor Hayden attempted to control the bike, but he could not resist so that eventually fell and failed to continue the race-Lorenzo became the only rider who failed to finish in this race. While Hayden, who was forced to leave the track and slid into the gravel, can still continue the race.

Back to the front row of the race, Stoner did not take long to take over the way the fight. Host this rider passed Pedrosa, who is incapable of maintaining the performance, so instantly slipped to number three.

Thus, the tight battle ensued between Stoner and Rossi to fight the number one Australian GP podium. On lap 5, "The Doctor" did the fastest lap to cut the distance with the champ Ducati so that their distances are very close. Nevertheless, Rossi remains difficult to pass Stoner, who scored a hat trick was determined with Ducati at Phillip Island.

When race enters last lap-lap, Rossi does not seem too eager to catch Stoner. Six time MotoGP world champion is trying to play "safe" because the two had finished he was on track to remember Lorenzo's world champion did not get points in this series.

While the top three, Pedrosa seems to be "comfortable" because of Alex de Angelis who had followed him falling further behind. However, the results he achieved was not sufficient to maintain third position in the standings as Stoner managed to pass and are now six points.

With this result, the Malaysian Grand Prix next week will be the moment of determining who will become world champion. Control is held by Rossi because he just needs to get at least 12 points, while Lorenzo need a miracle to become world champion.

- Australian GP Results

Pos Rider Bike Time / Gap
 1. Casey Stoner Ducati 40m 56.651s
 2. Valentino Rossi Yamaha + 1.935s
 3. Dani Pedrosa Honda + 22.618s
 4. Alex de Angelis Honda Gresini + 32.702s
 5. Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha + 35.885s
 6. Andrea Dovizioso Honda + 38.482s
 7. Marco Melandri Kawasaki Hayate + 44.451s
 8. Randy de Puniet Honda LCR + 44.941s
 9. Mika Kallio Ducati Pramac + 54.345s
10. Toni Elias Honda Gresini 1m01.205s +
11. Chris Vermeulen Suzuki 1m05.417s +
12. Loris Capirossi Suzuki 1m05.950s +
13. Gabor Talmacsi Scot Honda 1m17.951s +
14. James Toseland Tech 3 Yamaha + 1m17.985s
15. Nicky Hayden Ducati + 1 lap

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Casey Stoner's Historic Victory

Victory Australian rider Casey Stoner at the Australian Grand Prix event, last week, is a historic victory for Ducati. This was disclosed by head of Ducati, Livio Luppo.

Stoner won the Australian GP at Phillip Island circuit by beating world champion Valentino Rossi. This is the third title for Stoner in this circuit, as well as her first title after being absent in the three races due to illness.

According Luppo, success in Australia Stoner to make history-as well as the runner up position in Estoril, two weeks ago - achieved because of support for the Australian rider. "We showed, as a team we will overcome the problem together," said Luppo told Italian media, Gazzetta dello Sport. "That's why Phillip Island becomes very important."

According Luppo all, they have taken the right decision when asked Stoner absent in three races in Brno, Indianapolis and Misano. Outstanding young rider Stoner was later replaced, Mika Kallio. "Casey (Stoner) needs a rest, if it continues to force the race he was at risk of injury."

"Obviously he has everything to become world champion. This year, despite having many problems, Casey is a major driver. Instead of looking back, I chose to face. In 2010, we will be better able to meihat compete."

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This results hopefully Remove All Criticism

Casey Stoner won the pole position at Valencia Grand Prix after recording the fastest time in qualifying session at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Saturday (7 / 11). This is the second pole rider in Australia in the last three series that followed.

Former world champion in 2007 is expected, it could dampen achievements as well as remove all the criticism directed at him after he chose to absent in three series this season. Yes, Stoner had never played in Brno, Indianapolis and Misano, because he wanted a break to restore the conditions that could drop due to a mysterious illness.

But once again, Ducati rider shows a captivating performance. Being runner-up in Portugal, Stoner won the last two series (Australia and Malaysia), and now took pole at the same time open the opportunity to win again.

"It was kind of fun, because many people say that I do not give pretty good results due to problems experienced in the mid-season," said Stoner told Italia1. "I give you two medical reasons. We overcome that reason, once the matter.

"Indeed, now it is far better to return to the track with conditions like this, and every day I feel better. I am very happy to come back here again."

In Valencia, Stoner has a sweet note in the last two seasons because he always wins. Thus, it is now an opportunity for him to win three consecutive victories.

However, Stoner would have stringent resistance from Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo will start from behind. Because, as the host rider, champion and Fiat Yamaha Repsol Honda does not want it beaten by rivals.

In addition, Valentino Rossi, who started from the second row because it is in the order of four, still has the potential to win. Moreover, "The Doctor" to appear without the load again because it has sealed the world title in 2009 after finishing in the top three Malaysian GP two weeks ago.

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Look out! Stoner spread Threats

Casey Stoner is confident in his chances to become the 2010 MotoGP world champion. Because the new Ducati riding this year considered stronger than last year so he is more optimistic face competition.

In other words, this new season ahead, Stoner spread threats to its rival, such as Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa. With the new machine, he's going to be difficult unchallenged anymore.

Whereas last season, with a machine that "ugly", a former world champion MotoGP 2007 is already showing the performance good. After missing on three series because of health problems, Australian rider is back and immediately brings a surprise when it won two of the last four series to show their best ability.

Stoner statement is referring the results of tests conducted at the end of the season in Valencia. At that time, Ducati's stunning performance of her new show.

"In the last few years, I think we have a good chance to become world champion," Stoner said in a press room Wroom in Madonna di Campiglio. "Everything is going according to plan. My mistake. Those are things that can not be avoided.

"I look forward to this year's race. Now is the first off-season in three years with my situation is not injured or had surgery. In the last test in Valencia, we tried a new motor. Configuring a new machine, and I really like it. We have more traction, "he said.

"We can do better with the bike, and we assess Valencia is a very good circuit for our bike. We can still do a good job with the new machine configurations, so we are very happy with it and we believe it will help us in tracks are used against us, making us a more balanced bike.

"Currently we are very happy and confident to rely on the bike throughout the season."

Although Stoner admitted that Ducati may be the new engine configuration means its top speed to be low, but he was very pleased with bike handlebars that feels much better. Stoner also believe, these teams will make the satellite more "alive" after all this time is always the difficulty with this Italian motorcycle.

About the toughest opponents in the 2010 season, Stoner still acknowledge that Rossi is the rider who must be conquered. Fiat Yamaha champion who won the last two years it is still considered very strong, although there are new opponents such as Lorenzo.

"Obviously, Valentino is one that must be conquered. He has been a champion in a row in the last two years. Sometimes, Valentino can be very fast on the weekends and a bit of trouble during the race. But on the contrary, he sometimes difficult but it appears well as race. "

"Jorge (Lorenzo) is easier to understand. When everything felt good all weekend for him, then no significant changes during the race. So, they both (Fiat Yamaha rider) have different points and different ways of approaching the end week, "he explained.

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began to try to race four wheels

Apparently Casey Stoner have saved the plan if someday retire from MotoGP. Ducati rider admitted that he will switch to four wheels and the fight in the arena of V8 Supercars. Nevertheless, former MotoGP world champion of 2007 confirms that the main focus now remains on the motor.

Unlike its rival Valentino Rossi, Stoner berpCartisipasi not in a serious race with the car. But the Australian rider says, someday when approaching the end of his career as a rider on an iron horse, he has a plan to start trying to race four wheels.

"After I retired from the motor, then that is my plan," Stoner said when asked about the possibility of switching to four wheels, for a media event held Ducati in the Dolomites.

"I enjoy driving a dusty car. Before I retire, I might try some of the cars and ready. Once I break from the bike, I think the car will be sporting a more relaxing for me.

"I'm not talking about moving kie Formula 1, but something like a V8 touring in Australia might be more fun. That's what I planned. But for now and some time to come, I still really enjoy my bike and that's what I want now."

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