Round 2 - Jerez de la Frontera Grand Prix (Spain) –
Preview
THE PRAMAC D’ANTIN MOTOGP TEAM RACES TOWARDS
THE HOME-RACE AT JEREZ
After a fiery beginning in Qatar, the MotoGP circus moves
itself to Europe to face the second World Championship round
that will take place Sunday, March 25th, in Spain at the Jerez
de la Frontera circuit, where just a few weeks ago all the
Teams ran at the IRTA Tests. For the PRAMAC D’ANTIN
MotoGP Team, whose racing department is situated in Madrid,
this will be an important race. The enthusiasm and determination
of the Italo-Spain Team will be rewarded with great support
from their fans and all the passionate people that travel
to the Andalusian Circuit. Having just returned from a solid
opener in Qatar, with a ninth position for Alex Barros and
an eleventh one for Alex Hofmann, the Team is confident in
it's ability to pursue an exciting World Championship, always
aiming for the top five, and more so, victory! As usual, the
race weekend, will begin Friday, March 23rd, with free practices,
and will end on Sunday, the 25th, with the World Championship
race.
Luis d’ Antin – Team Principal:
“We arrive to our second race with the resolve to achieve
impressive results! For us, the Spanish race is an important
round because our race department is here, and we're proud
that this is our "home-race". So many of our fans
and supporters will be at the race, and we want to show our
love and respect for them with a good showing! Unfortunately,
we haven’t had the best start, but the Ducati/ Bridgestone
package we are using is awesome, and our rider's are ready
to show their fighting spirit and tenacity! I’m sure
that if we continue to work as well as we're able to, we’ll
reach our ultimate goal: a top five position in the general
classification!”
Alex Barros (9th Overall – 7 points):
“I’m anxious to face everybody in Jerez! After
the good result obtained in Qatar, which could be have been
better if there weren’t some unexpected surprises, I
really want to run hard to show that we can achieve the podium,
though winning a GP always remains our true focus! At this
track in 2004, I finished in third place, and in 2005, fourth
place, so I hope to do well this time around. In Jerez, we
will start with the set-up from Qatar that enabled us to be
fast; I’m sure that we’ll complete the weekend
in a better way than during IRTA tests, and I’m confident
for a beautiful race! I’m very happy with the deep connection
I feel with my Ducati GP7 and my team. I’ll push at
my maximum!”
Alex Hofmann (11th Overall – 5 points):
“’I’m very happy to begin the second race
in Spain, the home Grand Prix of our Team! The last IRTA tests
didn't go so well, but all the same we have a good setting,
thanks to the improvements we made in Qatar! Competing in
this race always moves me a lot, because of the surroundings
and all the fun that takes place there! I hope to be in the
best condition to push as hard as I can! My team is working
very well, and we are optimistic about scoring some good points!
THE CIRCUIT
Built in 1986,this circuit hosted it's first race one year
later, becoming one of the most popular Grand Prix's in the
world. Situated in Southern Spain, it is a technical track
characterized by two straights and fast curves of varying
difficulty that make it one of the most loved circuits for
both the riders and spectators. In 2006, there were 242.000
people who attended the three day event. Thanks to it's facilities
and good climatic conditions, Jerez is often chosen for Winter
Tests.
Open: 1986
Length: 4.423 km, 2.748 Miles
Width: 11m, 36 feet
Straight: 600m, .373 Miles
Left Turns: 5
Right Turns: 8
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