Nicky Hayden. race at Sachsenring Circuit

Nicky Hayden had to wait longer to get a new motor package like that of teammate Valentino Rossi. Because the rider in the United States has not been able to make his debut with Ducati GP11.1 at the German GP this weekend.
Getting a new bike here is only a hope. Ducati did not say anything to me about what happened even though I am actually very hopeful.
- Nicky Hayden

Hayden Ducati's management had urged him to get the update package Desmosedici this weekend to race at the Sachsenring circuit. However, the desire of the world champion in 2006 is still to be delayed one week because the new Ducati will give GP11.1 him during the race at his hometown, Laguna Seca, on 24 July.

Rossi had already been using the new motor since the Dutch GP at Assen Circuit, June 25. The motor, which is a blend of GP12 chassis with 800cc engine and rear suspension system there is an update, expected to be a solution for "The Doctor" to be more competitive since the beginning of the season because he's very difficult.

However, Hayden had to wait to try GP11.1 hers while both motors are being assembled that already exist in the paddock at the Sachsenring. To the MCN, Hayden revealed what reasons he could not ride the "iron horse" is.

"Getting a new bike here is only a hope. Ducati did not say anything to me about what happened even though I am actually very hopeful. The bike was there and seemed ready, but the problem is more to spare parts and machinery so that we can not use it here. But would be better if the first use it here and then go to Laguna Seca than go with something I do not know. But I am happy to get a motor that can be used in Laguna. "

Although it has never been tried, Hayden admitted GP11.1 is a step forward compared to the Ducati GP11 engine. That said after exchanging ideas with Rossi.

"I've talked to about this bike and Valentino's clear that there are few things better. Valentino was pleased with the back of the motor and the transmission of data shows that even better in some places. But on the front, which is our big problem, still remains the same. Hopefully, when I've used it, then the data obtained more help because there are two drivers who can provide information. "

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Ducati Fantastic on Wet Track

Nicky Hayden was lucky, the second series race at the Circuit MotoGP 2011 Jerez, Spain on Sunday (03.04.11), had preceded the rain so the track gets wet. Because, in these conditions he could finally on the podium after finishing in the top three.
"Many thanks to my team. This is not an easy start for us to face the new season, but the team worked very hard, everyone is committed, and all our sponsors and the people behind me
- Nicky Hayden

According to former world champion in 2006, Ducati is more steady performance in the wet circuit. If the track at Jerez dry, added rider from the United States, it is very unlikely for him to be on the podium.

Hayden started the race from 11th position after the qualifying session yesterday undergoing badly. But during the race, the former Honda rider managed to poke into the next and finally finish in the top three. Time to be in the order of five, he was helped by the accident to Ben Spies (Yamaha) and Colin Edwards (Yamaha Tech 3).

"Too bad the rain ... well, right!" Hayden joked. "But honestly, I do not think will be here (top three) when the track dried, so that we will achieve it when we were able to get it."

Hayden also confirmed, Ducati is one of the fastest motor circuit when appearing in the wet.

"At first we were good - I think our bike is very strong in some early laps when wet circuit. Friend, I am smiling," said Hayden.

"When it started to dry, I began to have trouble, especially the last few laps. I know a few tips and it helped me, so we got on the podium."

Hayden also like to thank Ducati for their hard work and support them, so when the race is not too far behind those of Honda and Yamaha.

"Many thanks to my team. This is not an easy start for us to face the new season, but the team worked very hard, everyone is committed, and all our sponsors and the people behind me," said Hayden.

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Rossi-Hayden Ducati GP12 Trial

Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden will test the Ducati GP12 1.000cc four-stroke engines, which are prepared to face the MotoGP 2012. Two riders will be doing testing on this day, Friday (08/04/11), at the Jerez circuit, where Hayden took the Ducati for the first time on the podium of the season last weekend.

This will be the second test for the team based in Bologna, Italy, is. Previously, Franco Battaini and Vittoriano Guareschi, who was asked to do the testing.

According to the plan, Rossi, who first tested the Ducati GP12 at the Jerez track. After that, turn to Hayden who tried it on Saturday.

Rossi and Hayden is not alone. Because the test team was concentrating on developing Ducati Ducati GP11 for this season, Rossi and Hayden will be assisted by a team of mechanics race - under the supervision of technical director Filippo Prezioso - for testing GP12.

Starting next season, MotoGP engine capacity to allow maximum use of 1.000cc. However, it is unclear whether Ducati (or other factory teams) will be allowed to use its full capacity.

Given this test, then the Ducati became the first factory team in MotoGP that provides an opportunity to conduct the test motor pebalapnya 2012. Both Rossi and Hayden was under contract with the squad until the end of next season.

Simoncelli been to Manchester

If Rossi and Hayden will be busy filling out this weekend with a free trial Ducati GP12, another case with Marco Simoncelli. Gresini Honda rider, who was leading the Spanish Grand Prix race weekend for six laps, will visit Dainese store in Manchester, on Saturday (16.04.11). This is part of a trip to the shops of Europe, before it takes place the third series in the MotoGP 2011 Estoril, Portugal, in late April 29 to May 1

Former 250cc world champion will be in stores in Manchester is between the hours of 16:00 to 18:00 local time. He will also meet and greet his fans in England.

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Rossi impressed by Ducati Test Results

Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden started a new, more complex task to improve the performance of Ducati. After a long weekend in the GP of Portugal they try new things on the electronic system, the Ducati rider duo now has a new job to evaluate the new Desmosedici chassis and engines, including Bridgestone tires, 2012, during the official test at the Estoril Circuit.

Motor is more sensitive to changes made in the front, which makes it easier to setup, which works better for me.
- Valentino Rossi

This is a great day for Italian team is under pressure as the new one on the podium by Hayden, during a wet race at Jerez (second series), but can not be fought victory at the track dry. Luckily for Ducati as Rossi-who recorded the best finish in fifth place in Sunday's race, giving all the developments achieved.

In particular, Rossi chose the chassis changes that eventually make a predictable impact on the behavior of front-end GP11. He was impressed with the results of these tests.

"This is a positive test because there are new updates are immediately better," said Rossi. "Motor is more sensitive to changes made in the front, which makes it easier to setup, which works better for me."

"I realized that once on a motorcycle and then, during the following hours, we are consistently growing."

Rossi will likely use a new chassis on the next series at Le Mans, France, on May 13 to 15 However, the restrictions on the use of only six engines for a season make him have to wait until the engine was no longer able to before using the new.

"We also have a machine with the introduction of energy a little more subtle that I really like. We're going to start using it when the rotation plan allows," said Rossi, who also liked the Bridgestone tires in 2012. "They (the ban) looks very good."

In this test at Estoril, Rossi could only be ranked fifth with a total of 82 laps that he achieved. Seven times MotoGP world champion is still 1.171 seconds adrift of Honda Gresini rider Marco Simoncelli. "The Doctor" to admit, that gap is quite annoying, but he's still happy with Ducati step.

"Of course the other riders are also making great progress, and the less positive of this test is that the time gap to the front," said nine-time world champion racing motor. "However, everything was done the Ducati technicians and that means that we on the right track."

"We must continue to work and this test gives us confidence."

Complacency is also disclosed Hayden, who closed to within 0.10 seconds of Rossi and ranked ninth.

"We consistently get better because I can be faster than the qualifying time. However, it seems that other riders also increased," said the rider in the United States. "I made the best time to 2012 so that the Bridgestone tires make a great step in there."

2006 world champion also feel the chassis and engine updates are on the right track. However, it seems there has not been a big change.

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Hayden Impatient Experience GP 11.1

Nicky Hayden Ducati signaled its willingness to try out GP11.1. Rider has ever won the AMA Superbike in 2002 did not dissuade even Valentino "The Doctor" Rossi gave a negative reaction on the new version of the motor.

American rider has survived until the final GP11 using race in Sachsenring, Germany, last week. In fact, teammate, Rossi, Had been taking GP11.1 since the Dutch GP on June 25. The new Hayden That Will get chance this weekend at Laguna Seca.

Ahead of his debut with the new bike, Hayden, Who is now ranked seventh in the standings, admitted not wait. He wanted to ride a motorcycle chassis combined GP12 and 800cc machines on the first free practice on Friday (07/22/2011).

"Obviously, I'm looking forward to racing at Laguna (Seca) Because it tracks very Challenging and fun, with great atmosphere and in front of my supporters," said 29-year-old rider. "The first bend is very technical and Corkscrew. On a MotoGP bike, there is no straight path alone, that's why you always shifted gears, turning, or braking. It's Important to have a bike That you feel confident Pls driving and can drive aggressively . "

"I CAME home with the best conditions, but We Will give the best effort as usual. I think We Will Make the final decision on Thursday to determine what will from my bike ride, but We Might try at some stage GP11.1, and I 'll see what I can do and hope to get good

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Hayden Direct Familiar

The desire to feel Nicky Hayden Ducati GP11.1 been established. "The Kentucky Kid" got a chance to ride the new version of the motor when the first free practice.

GP11.1, which is a motorcycle with a 800cc engine and chassis combination motor for next season (1.000cc) and has a smoother gearbox transmission, was first used by a teammate, Valentino Rossi, in the last three series. Despite the sophisticated sounds, motor with the new technology does not seem to answer what is expected, even this could make Rossi thought to drive a motor GP 11 for the race this weekend.

In the early practice sessions that took place in the land of his birth, Hayden uses GP11 to compare two versions of these motors. However, in the afternoon he used GP11.1.

World champion 2006 (when the Repsol Honda), who won at Laguna Seca in 2005 and 2006, only ranked at seven and ten in the practice session this Friday. He closed to within 1139 seconds of the Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo.

"It's nice to be back to Laguna, a track which I love, and everything went smoothly with the new bike," Hayden said. "This is the first time I use this bike, but do not need much time to be familiar with the bike because I never ride GP12, which is not much different."

"We're just trying to evaluate, and these motors have some value plus. The gearbox was good so that Ducati has done a great job with it. We're always trying different things like shock and a new setting, but not every day you can drive it with new gearbox, which probably everyone will have in the future. We're just trying to decide which motor will give us the best results for Sunday's race. "

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failed to show the best performance

Not surprisingly, Ducati story is not very competitive in the 2011 season. Since the beginning of the season, the Italian team failed to show the best performance, although they have two strong riders, Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden.
People who think that Rossi made no effort to try is crazy. I saw his right foot down several times when he almost fell.
- Nicky Hayden

Expected to compete with its rivals for victory, Ducati duo it just often compete. Finally, it happened at Laguna Seca Circuit, the United States, Sunday afternoon or Monday (7/25/2011) early morning hrs.

Shown in their own homes, Hayden maximum effort to not disappoint his supporters. However, 2006 world champion who twice won the U.S. GP was aware that riding the Desmosedici GP11 could not hunt down rivals from Honda and Yamaha teams.

Therefore, "The Kentucky Kid" want to be more realistic with the target to be number one Ducati rider, as happened on three of the five series he's done. Unfortunately, the former Honda rider was unable to beat Rossi, who rode GP11.1.

"I made a good start, but I could not join the second group as I expected. This is similar to that occurring at the Sachsenring: a good fight with Valentino, but 30 seconds behind the rider-rider who was ahead," says Hayden .

Beat Rossi, the seven-time MotoGP world champion, will certainly be a consolation for Hayden, the owner of number 69. However, in this fight at Laguna Seca, Hayden is difficult to do because it was Rossi also tried hard to stay ahead.

"Vale is not faster than me, but he is a rider: he does not make mistakes and give you anything," said Hayden.

"Several times I thought might be able to pass from the inside. However, I would not dark eyes and even made us fall just to catch the sixth position."

"People who think that Rossi is trying to attempt is crazy. I saw his right foot down several times when he almost fell."

After a battle for 32 laps, Hayden had to settle for finishing in seventh position. He just closed to within less than a second behind the Italian rider.

"We have two weeks to rest, regroup, and go to Brno. Now is not the time to be negative. I believe in the team and Ducati, and I really think we'll still have a good season," said Hayden.

Actually, Hayden also had the opportunity to try GP11.1 during free practice on Friday. Although it feels familiar, Hayden decided to stick with the old version of the motor, GP11, during the race.

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