Suzuki not talking to Dorna

Suzuki silent on one-bike plan

By Matthew Birt -



MotoGP



04 November 2010 11:19



Suzuki has so far ignored requests from Dorna to clarify its position on the number of bikes it will field in the 2011 MotoGP world championship.



The Japanese factory first informed the Spanish rights holders of its intention to reduce its involvement to one bike in 2011 back in June.



Suzuki boss Shinichi Sahara then confirmed the plan in an interview with MCN at the Misano round in early September.



Dorna boss Carmelo Ezpeleta held talks with Suzuki management at the recent Twin Ring Motegi race in Japan.



As a result, Ezpeleta sent a letter to Japanese management on October 6 requesting Suzuki to clarify its position on 2011.



But he confirmed to MCN that the correspondence had met with no reaction.

“We have not heard anything, “said Ezpeleta.



“They have not replied. When we finally get an answer we will decide what the next action will be.”



Ezpeleta has threatened legal action against Suzuki believing they are obliged by the terms of a five-year agreement to field two bikes until the end of 2011. Dorna's view is also shared by the other members of the powerful Motorcycle Sport Manufacturers Association including Yamaha, Honda and Ducati.



But Suzuki is blaming the impact of the economic crisis on its decision to downsize to one factory GSV-R.



Ezpeleta added: “For me it doesn’t matter what they say. I’ve got an agreement with them but I am not chasing them for an answer.”



Ezpeleta said he would wait until after the final round in Valencia this weekend before deciding what action to take next.



http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/s...ember/nov0410-suzuki-silent-on-one-bike-plan/





Seems to me there willing to take Ezpeleta on and arn't listening to his threats PR .....

its a bit late now and still no news on there 2011 commitments could it be 0 bikes in 2011 what about Bautista's contract

Official confirmation coming soon that Suzuki will only run one-bike in 2011



latest info ^



Dorna can throw a strop and zuki might make it 0 bikes.



all it wants now its Abrahams to be 7-sec off the back of the pack

you might as well strip motogp of championship status



#fail

Suzuki poised to confirm one-bike plan

By Matthew Birt -



MotoGP



06 November 2010 17:40



Suzuki will officially confirm it will reduce its involvement in the 2011 MotoGP world championship to just one bike after tomorrow’s final race in Valencia.



A statement is expected to be released from Japan either late tomorrow (Sunday) or early Monday morning with Suzuki planning to field only one factory GSV-R next season.



Suzuki first informed the Spanish rights holders of its intention to reduce its involvement to one bike in 2011 back in June.



Suzuki boss Shinichi Sahara then confirmed the plan in an interview with MCN at the Misano round in early September.



Suzuki is blaming the impact of the economic crisis on its decision to downsize to one factory GSV-R.



A formal announcement confirming the plan is not likely to be the end of the matter with Dorna boss Carmelo Ezpeleta confirming he intends to take legal action if Suzuki went ahead with the plan to slash its involvement.



He believes Suzuki is bound by the terms of its agreement with the Motorcycle Sport Manufacturers Association to field two bikes in 2011.



But Suzuki is adamant that it will be fulfilling its commitment to participate next year, even its involvement is reduced to just one bike for Spanish rider Alvaro Bautista.









mcn

Suzuki Confirms It Will Field Only Bautista On Single-Rider MotoGP Team In 2011

Nov 07, 2010, ©Copyright 2010, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.



From a press release issued by Team Suzuki News Service:



Suzuki Motor Corporation wishes to thank all customers and race fans who supported the Suzuki MotoGP Team in 2010.



With the experience and knowledge gained in 2010 the Suzuki MotoGP Team will move forward with great passion and effort in search of glory in 2011.



The Suzuki MotoGP Team will participate in 2011 with a single rider, Alvaro Bautista. Alvaro joined the team in 2010 and made good progress with GSV-R, the Suzuki Grand Prix machine, improving his results throughout the season.



Suzuki will continue to make the best use of the short time to the start of the 2011 MotoGP season to develop the GSV-R machine for this, the pinnacle class of motorcycle racing, and we thank all Suzuki customers and race fans for their continued support.



Suzuki Motor Corporation

November, 8th 2010









http://roadracingwor.../?article=42583









up yours Dorna.MSMA.Ezpeleta 800cc TC.Electronics fuel restrictions etc

no turning bk

Suzuki’s longest serving Grand Prix team-member, Crew Chief Stuart Shenton, has left the squad after an amazing 19-year career with the Japanese marque.



Shenton and Suzuki parted company following the final race of the season at Valencia, after Suzuki confirmed its plans to field just one rider in next season’s MotoGP World Championship. The massively experienced Englishman began work in the motorcycle Grand Prix paddock in 1976 with Kawasaki, before moving to Honda in 1983. Shenton joined Suzuki in 1992 and has been chief engineer for many great Suzuki riders including, Kevin Schwantz, Sete Gibernau, John Hopkins, Loris Capirossi and numerous others in his illustrious career.



Due to Suzuki’s decision to operate a one-man team next season, several other members of the crew will join Shenton in leaving the squad. George Dziedzic, Richard Francis, Jeffrey Oh, Tsutomu Matsugano, Renato Pennacchio and Erkki Siukola will all be greatly missed following the re-structure for 2011.



Suzuki Motor Corporation would like to thank all of the departing crew-members for their years of service and wish all their ex-team-mates well in their new careers.