Wow!! What an amazingly FAST season that was! We are already looking to only one more race for 2014. Marc Marquez has had a phenomenal season with tons of ups and a few downs (literally)
Both of the Yamaha guys - Lorenzo and Rossi - have struggled for the couple P1 finishes they achieved but managed to consistently end somewhere on the podium.
On November 9th, the MotoGP Season Finale will commence in the form of the Gran Premio Generali de la Comunitat Valenciana. We will also see Suzuki's new bike race in the MotoGP finale!
Here are all your details thus far:
Circuit info
Length: 4.005 m / 2.489 miles
Width: 12m
Left corners: 9
Right corners: 5
Longest straight: 876 m / 0.544 miles
Constructed: 1999
Laps: 30
Distance: 120.2 km - 74.7 miles
Introduction:
The Circuito de la Comunitat Valenciana was completed in 1999 and held rounds of the MotoGP and Spanish Motorcycle Championships in the same year. The Cheste track has several layouts, running anti-clockwise with varying lengths. MotoGP events are held on a 4km track comprising of five right handed corners, eight left handers and a 650m straight. Although the track is regarded as quite small, the pit complex contains 48 garages whilst the stadium style grandstands can seat up to 150,000 spectators. The circuit layout which allows all parts of the circuit to be seen from any stand helps to create a unique atmosphere enjoyed by Spanish and international riders alike and as the last race of the season there is always a party feeling to the Grand Prix, which was voted best GP of 2005 by IRTA.
TimeTable
Friday 7 November 2014
Moto3FP1 - 09:00 - 09:40
MotoGPFP1 - 09:55 - 10:40
Moto2FP1 - 10:55 - 11:40
Moto3FP2 - 13:10 - 13:50
MotoGPFP2 - 14:05 - 14:50
Moto2FP2 - 15:05 - 15:50
Saturday 8 November 2014
Moto3FP3 - 09:00 - 09:40
MotoGPFP3 - 09:55 - 10:40
Moto2FP3 - 10:55 - 11:40
Moto3QP - 12:35 - 13:15
MotoGP FP4 - 13:30 - 14:00
MotoGP Q1 - 14:10 - 14:25
MotoGP Q2 - 14:35 - 14:50
Moto2 QP - 15:05 - 15:50
Sunday 9 November 2014
Moto3 WUP - 08:40 - 09:00
Moto2 WUP - 09:10 - 09:30
MotoGP WUP - 09:40 - 10:00
Moto3 RACE - 11:00
Moto2 RACE - 12:20
MotoGP RACE - 14:00
NEWS
MotoGP Malaysia: Marquez: Pressure has eased for Valencia record bid
27 October 2014
Repsol Honda's Marc Marquez victorious in punishing race held in stifling heat at Sepang to raise prospect of new premier class record at Valencia in November (Read it here:
http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/210...-valencia.html)
<----- DIFFICULTY FOR THE BRAKING SYSTEM ----->
MEDIUM!
This is a track that is run anticlockwise, characterized by tight curves and short straight stretches where many low gears are used. It is an average demanding track for the braking system where the greatest hidden dangers are caused precisely by the difficulty of cooling the brakes because of the short straight stretches.
Highlights from last year:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRFHrsIjy4I