18-18 – Valencia GP – Timetables and challenges of the 2017 MotoGP Valencia Grand Prix –

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Timetables and challenges of the 2017 MotoGP Valencia Grand Prix

18-18 - Valencia GP - Timetables and challenges of the 2017 MotoGP Valencia Grand Prix -

This time, that’s it: whatever happens, the name of the 2017 MotoGP world champion will be known on Sunday after the Valencia Grand Prix, 18th and last race of the season! Admittedly, Marc Marquez (Honda) starts off largely favorite with his lead of 21 points over Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati), the only competitor still in the running, but everything is still possible to end in style this fiercely contested season…. Presentation, schedules, statements and retrospectives of the GP of Valencia.

21 points. This is the gap between the only two riders still capable of winning the 2017 MotoGP world champion crown. Sunday favorite in Valencia, Marc Marquez will have to remain particularly "reasonable" on the track in front of his Spanish supporters while Andrea Dovizioso,, has already warned that during this final…

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Among the catastrophic scenarios for Honda, a white result for Marquez (282 points) and a victory for Dovizioso (261 points) would indeed allow Ducati to win the title of world champion driver, which has not happened to him since the era ten years ago…

  • Dovizioso, 1st in Malaysia :
  • Marquez, 4th in Malaysia :

"To take back these 21 points, something must happen", summed up DesmoDovi after his victory at Sepang: "nobody expected us in this place and we must already draw the positive side, but this year anything can happen, we never know … We were relaxed when we arrived in Malaysia and we will be relaxed in Valencia too ".

This "something" of which the Ducati rider speaks to crown the title of MotoGP World Champion 2017 can be summed up in a few words: the victory on Sunday, accompanied by a 12th place for Marc Marquez … For the record, Ducati did not win than twice the MotoGP Valencia GP: with, then with … So, never two without three with Andrea Dovizioso in 2017 ?

Pilot declarations and objectives

Marc Marquez, Honda Repsol (1st, 282 points) : "I will naturally feel the pressure in Valencia because of what is at stake, but honestly we were under pressure throughout the second half of the season. Having been able to handle delicate situations, like the last race in Malaysia gives me a positive impression. As far as the circuit goes, I am comfortable because I love Valencia. It is a track that turns counterclockwise, which generally makes me feel Of course, it’s also good to have a points advantage to manage (21 points ahead of Dovizioso, Editor’s note). That said, we are not going to think too much about this kind of thing. really not that it’s going to be easy, so I can’t arrive in Valence full of confidence. We will keep the state of mind and the working method that allowed us to be where we are, and give ourselves to 100% because it will be important to be fast from the first free practice ".

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Andrea Dovizioso, Ducati Team (2nd, 261 points) : "We arrive in Valence with a big difference in points (21, Editor’s note) on Marquez, and on a circuit where he drives very well, so we know that it will be hard. The only strategy for me, given this gap, c ‘is to try to win and then look at where my competition is. Right now we’re good on almost every track so we have to try to approach this weekend with optimism, as we always have. lately".

Maverick Viñales, Yamaha Movistar (3rd, 226 points) : "I arrive in Valencia very optimistic. After the last three races in Asia, I spent time at home to train and rest. I really like the Ricardo Tormo circuit, its layout is very suitable for my riding style. I hope the weather will be fine all week so that I can attack and give myself 100% to end the season with a nice podium for the last event. I am already focused on next season and I want to also work a lot during the test next week ".

Valentino Rossi, Yamaha Movistar (4th, 197 points) : "The time has come for the last race of the season. It hasn’t been a terrible end to the season for us, but in the last three overseas races we have collected new data for the bike and we have always been in the dry. I hope the weather will be nice in Valence so that we can get the most out of it. This weekend we are not fighting for the championship (nor even for the third step of the final podium, Editor’s note), but we will still try to have a good race. Then we will try to start preparing for the 2018 season during the two days of testing ".

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Dani Pedrosa, Honda Repsol (5th, 185 points) : "We arrive in Valencia in a good state of mind to try to finish the season with a good result. I always feel a good atmosphere here and I get a lot of good vibes from the fans! We made progress on the set-up motorcycling in Malaysia and that gives us confidence for this weekend. Valencia is a circuit that I like a lot, I have already had good results there, so I hope the bike will perform well here and that we can have a good race ".

Johann Zarco, Yamaha Tech3 (6th, 154 points) : "It’s already the last Grand Prix of the season, the year went by quickly but it was very interesting. I’m very happy to arrive in Valencia with so much confidence and my positive memories of the last races. Friday and Saturday I will assess my potential. If I see that I can be competitive and stay with the top three drivers, I hope I can fight for a new podium. And in fact, why not try to get my first victory ? We’ll see, but in any case I want to take full advantage of this Valencia GP! "

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Jorge Lorenzo, Ducati Team (7th, 137 points) : "It is already the last race of the season, as always here in Valencia, where I have great memories and where I have already achieved excellent results, but it is also a track that has not Always been in favor of our bike. It’s a small circuit with very tight corners, but the championship is still open for Andrea and nothing is impossible for this last race. It will be a great final and I will give everything, as always , to finish my first year at Ducati with the best possible result ".

Andrea Iannone, Suzuki Ecstar (15th, 60 points) : "Valencia is a special circuit where I can be very comfortable when I feel good with the bike. Last year, I had a good race. I was coming back from injury and I had a good feeling with the track. This year I’m approaching the event in a great state of mind, because for me this track is linked to the very first time I tried the GSX-RR. The sensations were great. Our goal is to finish the season well. In the last races we had some ups and downs but overall we made significant progress ".

Alex Rins, Suzuki Ecstar (17th, 46 points) : "This is the last event of the season and I really want to finish with a good result. Of course it’s always moving to ride in Valencia, because this is the circuit where I tried a MotoGP machine for the very first time. The GSX-RR was awesome. Things have changed a lot from the start. We have made progress throughout the season and I have personally learned a lot. I come into this weekend in a whole different place state of mind that last year, as you can imagine. The other positive point is that in the last part of the season, we started a positive trend. The machine has progressed and I have learned get to know her better. Let’s take it step by step and try to have a good last race ".

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Loris Baz, Ducati Avintia (18th, 45 points) : "It’s going to be a very special weekend, it will be my last MotoGP race for the moment, before starting one. Valencia is also a special event for the team, it is their national GP so I want to try to give the best of myself. We will attack hard on Friday and our goal is to finish in the Top 10. It is a goal more and more difficult with each race, because the official bikes have clearly improved, especially KTM and Suzuki . But we will try. I would like to do a good result to end my two year contract with this team on a high note. I have a house near the circuit, so it is almost a national Grand Prix for me and I ‘hope I will enjoy this last race ".

MotoGP Valence Grand Prix retrospective

  • Valencia GP 2016 :
  • Valencia GP 2015 :
  • 2014 Valencia GP :
  • 2013 Valencia GP :
  • Valencia GP 2012 :
  • Valencia GP 2011 :
  • Valencia GP 2010 :
  • Valencia GP 2009 :
  • Valencia GP 2008 :
  • Valencia GP 2007 :
  • Valencia GP 2006 :
  • Valencia GP 2005 :
  • 2004 Valencia GP :
  • 2003 Valencia GP :

Timetables of the 2017 MotoGP Valencia Grand Prix

Friday, November 10, 2017

  • Free practice 1 Moto3: from 9 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.
  • MotoGP free practice 1: from 9:55 am to 10:40 am
  • Free practice 1 Moto2: from 10:55 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
  • Moto3 free practice 2: from 1:10 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
  • MotoGP Free Practice 2: 2:05 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
  • Moto2 Free Practice 2: 3:05 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.

Saturday 11 November 2017

  • Moto3 free practice 3: from 9 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.
  • MotoGP Free Practice 3: from 9:55 am to 10:40 am
  • Moto2 free practice 3: from 10:55 am to 11:40 am
  • Moto3 Qualifying: 12:35 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
  • MotoGP Free Practice 4: 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  • MotoGP Q1 Qualifying: 2:10 p.m. to 2:25 p.m.
  • MotoGP Qualifying Q2: from 2:35 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
  • Moto2 Qualifying: 3:05 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.

Sunday 12 November 2017

  • Moto3 warm-up: from 08:40 to 09:00
  • Moto2 warm-up: from 9:10 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
  • MotoGP warm-up: from 9:40 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
  • Moto3 race start: 11h00
  • Moto2 Race start: 12:20 p.m.
  • MotoGP race start: 2:00 p.m.

Tire data from the 2017 Valencia GP

"It’s good to come back to Europe after a three-week tour of Asia-Pacific, but it’s also a bit sad because the season is already coming to an end," said Piero Taramasso, two-wheeler director at Michelin Motorsport. "Time has passed very quickly since the pre-season testing, but we have had a lot of great races this year".

"The conditions are particular in Valencia with very cold mornings which require a very good warm-up, especially on the right side," continued Mr. Taramasso. “The track has a lot of twists and turns to the left, so the left side of the tire doesn’t have much time to cool down. We have asymmetric tires designed specifically for these characteristics. The last race is always a great time for fans, and more this year with the title which will be played in Valencia ".

The Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia

  • 2016 winner : (Yamaha)
  • Pole position 2016 : (1’29.401)
  • Best lap : (1’29.401)
  • Race record : (1’31.179)

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