rd6 assen... predics, practice, quali

BarryMachine said:

I've got only 5 words ....... Spies

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where are the other four?







j/k



though i think lozzy will win this one again, im hoping someone or more than one would be able to battle it out with him.

Tomoz FP On sport1/DSF and Brit Eurosport-1

Times UK/GMT



11:40

MOTORCYCLING

Live MotoGP: 125cc - Assen - Practice (65min)

12:45

MOTORCYCLING

Live MotoGP - Assen - Practice (85min)



14:10

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similar Brit Eurosport - 1

12:00

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Live MotoGP: 125cc - Assen - Qualifying (45min)

12:45

MOTORCYCLING

Live MotoGP - Assen - Qualifying (85min)



14:10

MOTORCYCLING

Live MotoGP: Moto2 - Assen - Qualifying (50min)



Dsf/sport1 showing 125 moto2 NOT motogp that's missed for F1 Coverage



FRI

BBC RED BUTTON SKY/CABLE/FREESAT ONLY

MotoGP



1150-1505 Live coverage of the MotoGP Qualifying from Assen. Not available on Freeview

Suzukis n pramac not last then



Interwetten Honda MotoGP Team have confirmed that test rider Akiyoshi will replace Hiroshi Aoyama at both Assen and Catalunya.



The news comes as the search for a longer term replacement for the injured Japanese rider continues.



2009 250cc World Champion Aoyama fractured a vertebra in a massive landslide during a warm up session crash at Silverstone last week, and was admitted to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.



Fortunately, the rider suffered no complications, and will be transferred to Barcelona shortly, for further checks and a decision on therapy options.



In the meantime, the team has acquired Akiyoshi to ride the satellite RC212V at the TIM TT Assen, which takes place from June 24-26, and the Gran Premi Aperol de Catalunya from July 2-4. The Japanese rider will wear the number 64.



No greenhorn, Akiyoshi is a former winner of the Suzuki 8 Hours, and has also tested for an injured Dani Pedrosa during last year's IRTA test. He also made four starts for Rizla Suzuki from 2006 to 2008, nabbing a thirteenth spot at Motegi in 2006.

Keshav said:

Randy Depuniet (French for "double penetration")

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1. Lorenzo

2. Stoner

3. Hayden



I want it to be a cracker, CS & JL down to the last lap. Did I mention I love the beautiful Assen?

Let's try something like a surprise:



1. Dovizioso

2. Stoner

3. Lorenzo



pole: Pedrosa

1. Lorenzo



2. Hayden



3. Melandri



4. Dovi

Pedro from the front row, will disappear into the distance, with Lorenzo and Stoner to fight out second.

1. Pedrosa

2. Lorenzo

3. Stoner

Hayden 4th again, for consistency.

As long as we get a good race, and not another crap Lorenzo celebration - I don't care.

VERY Sunny at Assen ground temp 91.F

Hayden looks like he means business here.

Stoner's first win of the season with a pole to boot. 6sec+ advantage over the field by end of race.



Hayden 6th.



Randy podium.



Lorenzo 4th.

Jumkie said:

.... predictions!

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Here on PS - "Predictions" are just another word for wishful thinking. Nobody ever gets it right.

Well Stoner and Lorenzo throw down the gauntlet early, good to see Hayden in the top 3 for FP1. Espargaro making Kallio look bad.

Keshav said:

Here on PS - "Predictions" are just another word for wishful thinking. Nobody ever gets it right.

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I came so close last week that I retire from predictions. Well atleast for a little while......kinda like a boxer. So I say,



.... predictions!





Nice first practice for Hayden.

1. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Fiat Yamaha Team 1m 35.169s

2. Casey Stoner AUS Ducati Marlboro Team 1m 35.180s

3. Nicky Hayden USA Ducati Marlboro Team 1m 35.686s

4. Colin Edwards USA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 1m 35.699s

5. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Repsol Honda Team 1m 35.868s

6. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team 1m 35.922s

7. Aleix Espargaro ESP Pramac Racing 1m 35.927s

8. Ben Spies USA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 1m 35.942s

9. Marco Simoncelli ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini 1m 36.002s

10. Marco Melandri ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini 1m 36.269s

11. Randy de Puniet FRA LCR Honda MotoGP 1m 36.294s

12. Hector Barbera ESP Paginas Amarillas Aspar 1m 36.735s

13. Loris Capirossi ITA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP 1m 36.786s

14. Mika Kallio FIN Pramac Racing 1m 37.261s

15. Alvaro Bautista ESP Rizla Suzuki MotoGP 1m 37.384s

16. Kousuke Akiyoshi JPN Interwetten Honda MotoGP 1m 41.332s



With top speeds included. Honda by far the fastest, but not the factory Honda. Speeds are all over the chart, gearing?



1 99 Jorge LORENZO SPA Fiat Yamaha Team Yamaha 290.6 1'35.169

2 27 Casey STONER AUS Ducati Team Ducati 297.3 1'35.180 0.011 / 0.011

3 69 Nicky HAYDEN USA Ducati Team Ducati 297.9 1'35.686 0.517 / 0.506

4 5 Colin EDWARDS USA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha 283.9 1'35.699 0.530 / 0.013

5 4 Andrea DOVIZIOSO ITA Repsol Honda Team Honda 290.5 1'35.868 0.699 / 0.169

6 26 Dani PEDROSA SPA Repsol Honda Team Honda 292.0 1'35.922 0.753 / 0.054

7 41 Aleix ESPARGARO SPA Pramac Racing Team Ducati 299.7 1'35.927 0.758 / 0.005

8 11 Ben SPIES USA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha 296.1 1'35.942 0.773 / 0.015

9 58 Marco SIMONCELLI ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini Honda 278.1 1'36.002 0.833 / 0.060

10 33 Marco MELANDRI ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini Honda 302.1 1'36.269 1.100 / 0.267

11 14 Randy DE PUNIET FRA LCR Honda MotoGP Honda 298.8 1'36.294 1.125 / 0.025

12 40 Hector BARBERA SPA Paginas Amarillas Aspar Ducati 283.6 1'36.735 1.566 / 0.441

13 65 Loris CAPIROSSI ITA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP Suzuki 281.8 1'36.786 1.617 / 0.051

14 36 Mika KALLIO FIN Pramac Racing Team Ducati 297.1 1'37.261 2.092 / 0.475

15 19 Alvaro BAUTISTA SPA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP Suzuki 281.8 1'37.384 2.215 / 0.123

16 64 Kousuke AKIYOSHI JPN Interwetten Honda MotoGP Honda 271.3 1'41.332 6.163 / 3.948

povol said:

With top speeds included. Honda by far the fastest, but not the factory Honda. Speeds are all over the chart, gearing?

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Some time ago somebody gave a description of the speed measuring method, and added that it was not very accurate.

I think all their accuracy goes into timing and speed measurement is seen as just a luxury for the "obscurely obsessed" , hence they aren't a real good indication of reality.

povol said:

1. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Fiat Yamaha Team 1m 35.169s

2. Casey Stoner AUS Ducati Marlboro Team 1m 35.180s

3. Nicky Hayden USA Ducati Marlboro Team 1m 35.686s



With top speeds included. Honda by far the fastest, but not the factory Honda. Speeds are all over the chart, gearing?

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Nicky looking good...so far. We will see what happens in the race, which I predict will be hard for me to hold breath for 45 minutes. I best start taking deep breaths now.





Yes, gearing. This is a major part of it. But this won't stop people from fixating on the speed charts and make silly conclusions.

povol said:

With top speeds included. Honda by far the fastest, but not the factory Honda. Speeds are all over the chart, gearing?

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I bet they've positioned the speed trap slightly within the braking zone for the next corner. It wouldn't be the first time....





I'll withold a guesstimate 'till FP2 tomorrow.  For now, it's good to see Colin acting like he still cares.... 

They should have GP's this often more often. It's time for Team Ducati to step up to the podium!

Halfwat through Fp2



Casey looking good.



Nicky in.... 4th.... with a fragged motor.  I guess they now know how far the lump will go.  

J-Lo sets fast lap, but on a soft rear.  



Haystack hauls himself back to ... 4th.... then wads it.



Pie Man steals 4th.



Stoner looking good, with best race pace, a hair faster than Lorenzo.



Peddles steals 3rd after a lackluster session - didn't notice the tire.