Yamaha Preserve Degree Without Sponsors

Yamaha will defend his MotoGP world champion without a sponsor. The team from Japan is difficult to get a replacement Italian car giant Fiat, which ended the joint sponsorship after Valentino Rossi's move to Ducati at the end of 2010.
Hopefully this year some sponsors will come and knock on the door of Yamaha, because next year I really want a sponsor
- Masao Furusawa

Yamaha difficulty for investors to pick up first was reported by MCN last December. In fact, that time they've done a pretty long conversation with Petronas and AirAsia.

Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies will officially unveil the YZR-M1 in Sepang, Malaysia, on Monday (21.02.11), ahead of the three days of official pre-season test at the circuit. According to MCN, there would be no changes to the "uniform" Yamaha, so that the Japanese factory that will appear as the first official test at the beginning of this month.

Nevertheless, Yamaha boss Masao Furusawa would not care about the condition. In fact, he says, they will appear with the color of the greatness of the company, while providing a benefit to the team that will celebrate its 50th anniversary.

"This is a memorable year for Yamaha, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in grand prix arena. In 2004 I said the same thing to Altadis (Gauloises cigarette brand owners) that I want to stop the sponsorship because in 2005 I wanted to celebrate anniversary -50 Yamaha with the company colors.

"This year is our 50th year on the racetrack and I feel the same. The door is always open for a sponsor to come, but before we show our brand with the blue color of the company.

"Hopefully this year some sponsors will come and knock on the door of Yamaha, because next year I really want a sponsor."

Without a sponsor for the team means MotoGP, Yamaha, who dominated the MotoGP since 2008, will be independent in funding needs of all races in the 2011 season.

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Yamaha Wear "Uniforms" New in Sepang

Yamaha announced they will officially unveil 2011 MotoGP bike to face ahead of the second pre-season test at Sepang, Malaysia, later this month. Japanese factory team is going to introduce to the public how "uniform" new M1's Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies.

Indeed, Yamaha appear innocent when it premiered in Sepang practice diving at the beginning of this month because the motor's Lorenzo and Spies do not have a sponsor. However, on February 21, the day before the second official practice for three days, will show a new look Yamaha YZR-M1. Apparently, this world champion team will look different after the sponsor FIAT not continue working.

In the first official practice at Sepang, Yamaha failed to compete with the Honda team. Lorenzo, who still favored going to defend the world title, could only be ranked fourth. The Spaniard should recognize the benefits of three Honda rider, in which Marco Simoncelli (Gresini Honda) became the best timekeeper in the three-day test, followed by Repsol Honda duo Dani Pedrosa and Casey Stoner.

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Yamaha YZR-M1 Open sheath New

Yamaha unveil new motorcycle YZR-M1 on Monday (21.02.11) night. As expected, the Japanese manufacturer is using the "uniform" greatness Yamaha, namely blue, and no new sponsor to replace the Fiat.

Italian car company, Fiat, leaving Yamaha at the end of last season after Valentino Rossi made sure to leave and move to Ducati. After going through a series of efforts and negotiations, Yamaha failed to find a new sponsor so they decided to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his appearance in the arena of motor racing with the highlight in blue.

The launch of the new YZR-M1 was attended by the defending champion Jorge Lorenzo, Texas teammate, Ben Spies, and the Yamaha management. They took a chance on the evening before the test a second official MotoGP pre-season in 2011 which took place in Sepang, Malaysia, 22-24 February.

Even without a sponsor, Yamaha remains optimistic facing the new season. Lorenzo-Spies duo is expected to be competitive to face the Honda team is so dominant in the first test earlier this month, as well as Ducati, which is now occupied by Rossi, Nicky Hayden.

Since 2008, Yamaha appear very impressive. Rossi Together, they embrace the world title in 2008 and 2009 and last season's turn to Lorenzo, who won a record 383 points, the highest in the history of MotoGP. Now, Lorenzo-Spies burdened the task of bringing the Yamaha factory and retain the title she won in the team three consecutive seasons in 2010.

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race for world title fight

2010 MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo admitted that his teammate, Ben Spies, became a serious contender for the title world champion in 2011. According to Lorenzo, Spies performance with Tech 3 Yamaha satellite team in MotoGP debut at the arena last season has been alert to its rivals.
I think Ben will fight for the title of world champion. He is very quick and he has demonstrated his ability to fight in the front position and become the best rider in last year's satellite
- Jorge Lorenzo

Year 2011 will be a second season of Spies in the classroom is the most prestigious and the first with Yamaha factory team. Texas rider who, for the 2009 World Superbike champion, came up with enough capital good because he won the award for best newcomer, having ranked sixth in the 2010 MotoGP, the best position for the satellite team rider. This is what makes Lorenzo pretty confident with the ability of Spies.

"I think Ben will fight for the title of world champion. He's very quick and he has demonstrated his ability to fight in the front position and become the best satellite rider last year," said Lorenzo.

If Lorenzo believes his partner is able to champion, another case with Spies. He did not want too brag. Promoted to the factory team, Spies still set the target for first win of the season 2011.

"You can not jump and say we will fight to become world champion this year. It is still too early and this is just our second season," said Spies.

"We finished sixth at the end of 2010 season; I always wanted to do an even better year in every race so I wanted to finish in the top five this year. Realistically, my goal this season is to fight to win many victories and podium . "

Regarding the team's overall condition, Lorenzo admitted no harmony between himself and the Spies. The Spaniard admitted that the situation now is much different from when he was a team mate to Valentino Rossi, who move to Ducati.

"Ben was a man of friendship, he was serious on the track like me, but between us there is no problem and I do not think we will have a (split) in the future," said the former double world champion 250cc class.

"Our situation is very good especially the two of us riders are fast. I think we're in the right direction. So, it's a good thing for us to establish good relationships, not only for us, but also to assist in developing a Yamaha motorcycle."

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Yamaha Celebrates 50 Years in Grand Prix

Already half a century (50 years) competing in the Champions Yamaha Motorcycle Grand Prix (now MotoGP). Celebration commemorated by attaching a logo 50 years on the motor Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha and Ben Spies, "champ" MotoGP team Yamaha Motor Racing (YMR).
President YMR Shigeto Kitagawa in an official statement received Kompas.com on Thursday (24 / 2), expressed his pride for what has undertaken a number of Yamaha and of course the great achievements of the team inscribed 500 cc / MotoGP. "50 years ago we decided to race in this competition. This is our dream that characterized the long history and hopefully will get the achievement again in the future," said Kitagawa.
Yamaha related preparations in MotoGP, Lorenzo and Spies Yamaha claimed to be the main pedestal to bring the title this season. The optimism conveyed Yamaha Factory Racing Managing Director Lin Jarvis and General Manager of Yamaha, Nakajima. "Every season starts with the exciting because it starts again from zero. This season we have a super young team and top athletes. We do not need to change this winning team," said Jarvis.
"We hope this year is stronger with the young talents who are able to make significant progress. To support the riders, we must improve the durability of the motor (durability), focus on the acceleration, the engine system and increase the traction motor," added Nakajima.
Defending champion Lorenzo is determined to work harder than usual. "This year's celebration of 50 years and last year using 800 cc engine (1000 cc switch to next year), it feels more special if you get a degree," said Lorenzo.
The best rookie in 2010, Spies claimed began at home with Yamaha. "The first season went well despite difficult. I have gained valuable experience and pressure of the heavier burden this year with the factory team. But the pressure is slowly fading as a new mechanic with the team and I feel the atmosphere within the Yamaha family," beber Spies.

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Spies Already Feeling Much Changed

Ben Spies was already feeling more comfortable again riding the Yamaha M1. The reason, he did not have to work hard again like last season, because the final version of the motor is already a lot of improvements on some of the drawbacks previously experienced.
If I had to ride this bike last year, I am not sure to face so many problems in the first five laps
- Ben Spies

Texas rider, who last year became the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider, including one of the fastest in the final race. Unfortunately, its performance was not supported by the power of the motor, which often lose a lot of time in the opening five laps.

Told Crash.net, Spies, who is now promoted to the Yamaha factory team for the MotoGP 2011, admitted that there was progress for the speed issue.

"Yes, absolutely right. Personally I think I've change about it," said the 2009 Superbike world champion. "Also, in connection with it, if I've been riding this bike last year, I am not sure to face so many problems in the first five laps.

"I'm not too upset about it, because now I do not think are doing a lot of things wrong.

"It's just paketan, and just could not do that (increase speed) in the first few laps. So, it's just something I do not think that I need to work as much as they think."

Last season, Spies appear quite impressive. Rookie status, he could be two podiums and won one pole position, was ranked sixth for the final standings, the best and make it as a rookie in the top position.

Towards the new season, Spies also appear quite promising. On the second official test at Sepang earlier this week, he became the fastest rider for the Yamaha team, because it is ranked fifth.

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1000cc MotoGP Better To me

Ben Spies has not started their work with the factory Yamaha MotoGP team in season 2011. However, former World Superbike champion is already talk about the new regulations the engine capacity of 1000cc, which came into effect in 2012.
I'm sure glad when that happens, because I think my style will work better with a motor-bike. But I think, I'm also not too many things wrong with 800cc
- Ben Spies

According to the rider from Texas, who last season, two podiums and pole positions once occupied, 1000cc style would be better for him. Winning the title Rookie of the Year 2010 with a satellite team Tech 3 Yamaha Monster feel, the style is more suited for motor racing like that (1000cc), compared with the current, which is 800cc.

"When 1000cc starts, there will be a big difference," said Spies, who won four AMA (three SBK, the Xtreme) and then win a title 1000cc engine.

"I was definitely excited when it happened, because I think my style will work better with a motor-bike. But I think, I'm also not too many things wrong (in 800cc). I just need to work on some key elements and we'll have a decent year this season. "

Yes, Spies appear quite impressive with the Yamaha factory team. This diperlihatkannya when two official pre-season tests that took place at Sepang, in February, where he occupies the position of the whole six and five.

Throughout the six days (1-3 February and 22 to 24 February), both Spies and his team mate, Jorge Lorenzo, each finishing in the top position for the Yamaha team.

"Of course I and Jorge have a different style of racing," said Spies, when asked by comparison with the style of the 2010 world champion. "We each have advantages. There are things that I better do it, and there he was better.

"My style has changed much more than a year ago. Is the change more needs to be done? Not necessarily, but of course there are still things that I should be able to do it better. But there are also things I want to keep because I was already doing good.

"Honestly, one of our strengths at this time is the front end of the motor. We always knew it was with Yamaha. And I'm good when braking. But you also lose speed when fast corners. You should be able to find a balance between, so it could be better.

"Every rider has a point of strength and weakness. I feel comfortable when the bike sliding. I'm not saying I'm perfect for it, but I may be stronger at the end of the race. When it was getting hot and the tires started to wear out, the speed we were not unduly influenced."

Spies, and the other riders will still undergo an official test in Qatar, 13-14 March. Afterwards, they prepare to begin a new season in the same place, on March 20.

For the first test for Lorenzo and Spies to Yamaha 1000cc new version, expected to take place after the Italian GP at Mugello, July 3.

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