Avintia Blusens ends pre-season closer to top

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Three days of intense work (the second of which was almost completely lost to rain) from the entire Avintia Blusens team at the Jerez Test wrapped up on Sunday, and the crew worked tirelessly to be able to head to Qatar in good shape for the first Grand Prix of the season.

Both Iván Silva and Yonny Hernández put in solid shifts as the team looked to sort out the problems the pair had been having with their FTR machines in turns since pre-season, with slow corners especially problematic. Both riders and their crews dedicated a lot of time to this area, also focusing heavily on electronics.

The results were positive and Avintia Blusens cut the gap to the MotoGP™ machines in terms of time, when compared to previous Tests. Iván Silva ended the Test 3.666s off Casey Stoner's time, and just eight-tenths off the second CRT. Aside from De Puniet, the remainder of the CRT bikes are within a second of one another, which pre-empts an exciting season in which the Avintia Blusens riders can battle with their fellow CRT rivals.

Raúl Romero (Team Manager):

"I'm delighted with this result. We've taken another step forward and have also shown we're at a good level in relation to the other CRT bikes. There's room to improve and that motivates us. We also have to take into account that some of the others have been working for a long time while we are just starting out. Every time we go out on track we're improving lots. On Sunday Iván lowered his times and Yonny worked a lot on the electronics and with the second bike in order to have it ready for Qatar. We haven't had any major problems or crashes. I'm proud of the whole team and what they have achieved in order to be able to get the job done."

Iván Silva:

"We've done a great job here. The result is positive and, with a couple of little things left which we still haven't had time to try out, I'm sure we could have gotten below 1'42". We'll get there though. Right now I'm learning the bike and every alteration is one which will benefit us going forwards. I've worked a lot with the issues we were having with the front and we've improved, but we've also lost a little bit of rear grip. We have to take into consideration that we are building a bike from scratch, and that involves a lot of work. We have a good rhythm and, with the level playing field that is CRT, that could be very telling in the races."

Yonny Hernández:

"I got under 1'43" even though there's still a lot left to improve on. We've been working with the second bike a lot which took up plenty of time, but we have a solid direction for Qatar. A great job has been done with the electronics and bit by bit we are getting more competitive. I'm excited because there is a great equality amongst the CRT machines, and we still have a lot left to improve on. De Puniet got away a little bit, but we'll get there!"

source: MotoGP Official

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Avintia Racing presents three-category 2012 line-up

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The Spanish team held an event in Jerez in which its rider line-up for the MotoGP™, Moto2™ and Moto3™ classes was officially unveiled.

Following the conclusion of the Moto2™ and Moto3™ Test at the Jerez circuit on Wednesday – and prior to the commencement of the MotoGP™ Test on Thursday at the same track – Avintia Racing showed off its ambitious 2012 project, presenting the riders and machines which will compete across all three World Championship categories.

As well as MotoGP™ riders Iván Silva and Yonny Hernández, Moto2™ entry Julián Simón and Moto3™ rider Maverick Viñales, a number of team and sponsor representatives were also present.

Raúl Romero, Avintia Racing co-owner and MotoGP™ Team Manager, was delighted to be able to unveil an exciting line-up for 2012, and said: “We've grown into a new team which now has all the experience of BQR and the managerial vision which Avintia will bring. Along with the support of Blusens and our other supporters, we've been able to put together a project that would otherwise never have been possible. I'm thrilled to be able to present the Avintia Racing team here today, and to be able to say that we'll be competing in all three classes. In Moto2™ and Moto3™ we can finish in the podium positions regularly, and to be in MotoGP™ is a dream come true.”

Talking about the CRT project, he added: “Our technical team and mechanics have developed a bike which we expect will be very competitive amongst the CRT entries, and with which we will work hard to show that Avintia Racing is in MotoGP™ to stay. We have great confidence in the whole team and of course in our riders. Iván Silva is an experienced rider and Yonny comes up from Moto2™ with a lot of motivation to learn. I genuinely believe we will be able to enjoy a great season.”

Ricard Jové (Team Manager for the Moto2™ and Moto3™ projects) commented on the prospects of Simón and Viñales, and added: “We have great bikes, a strong technical team and of course fantastic riders. It's super to have Julián Simón in our Moto2™ team, he's a World Champion and is eager to repeat that achievement. In Moto3™ we have the hugely talented Maverick Viñales, who will undoubtedly be one of the favourites in the category. I do however want to stress that we need to remain calm and patient.”

The riders themselves were clearly more than ready to start the season. Hernández spoke about his “dream” move up to the MotoGP™ category, and said the pre-season had gone well, whilst Silva said that he hoped to exploit his previous experience of riding similarly powerful machinery.

Simón said he felt “strong” and that he is “sure we will have a great year”, whilst Viñales commented on his satisfaction at having the same team around him as he did in his rookie year in 2011.

source: MotoGP Official

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Private CRT testing at Aragon concludes

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The second day of testing wrapped up under largely improved weather conditions, especially in the evening, for the five MotoGP riders present at the Aragon circuit. Riders were able to make up for time lost on Thursday due to high winds, with the two Spanish and one British team present and accruing more laps and experience.

The second and final day of private CRT testing was more conducive to on track action at the MotorLand circuit than the day before, though the wind continued to hinder the five participating riders’ efforts.

In the morning, the first to venture out to test track conditions was Avintia Racing rider Yonny Hernandez, followed shortly thereafter by his teammate Ivan Silva. Both made sessions of around 10 laps each to test out the general feeling of the BQR-FTR prototype.

Around 1pm, Aleix Espargaró (Power Electronics Aspar) hit the track, though completed only three laps before finding track conditions to be too unfavorable to perform the work the team set out to do at this test, so further testing was postponed until after lunch. Espargaró and team mate Randy De Puniet completed a few laps in the afternoon with the Frenchman focusing on improving the geometry of the new ART while the Spaniard made several practice starts.

Also completing many laps in the afternoon were the Avintia Racing duo, with Silva completing the test with a reported best lap of 1’53.373 while Colombian rider Hernandez posted a time of 1’53.588. The only rider absent in the final hours of the test was the Briton James Ellison (Paul Bird Motorsport) due to a crash that occurred shortly before noon.

The next meeting is the Official MotoGP Test to be held in Jerez de la Frontera in two weeks, the final test before the season begins with the night GP in Qatar.

source: MotoGP Official

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Avintia Racing makes strides in Sepang

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Iván Silva and Yonny Hernández made important steps in the development of their Avintia Racing machine, improving lap times and making key improvements on the electronics and the chassis of the BQR-FTR.

Although rain interrupted the work the Avintia Racing team had planned for the three day Test, by the end of the final day the team was encouraged with the progress they made. The Avintia Racing bike now has a strong base upon which they will continue development at the upcoming test at Jerez ahead of Qatar GP.

Yonny Hernandez and Ivan Silva were able to make positive strides with both the electronics and the chassis of the BQR-FTR. Both riders agreed that important steps were made in solving engine problems they suffered in the previous test at the same circuit. Although many improvements still remain, the two lowered the times obtained at the first test and are optimistic for the future of the team.

Yonny Hernández:

"I’m happy because I’m back with the team and on the bike. At this test, I learned to work with the traction control and we advanced our position to the front. Unfortunately, the rain and some problems with the electronics on my bike slowed our progress a little, but at least the last day was productive and we were able to make progress with the set up. The tests ahead of the first GP of the season will be important to pull together the final bike with a chassis that will allow us to get the most out of the bike."

Iván Silva: 

"We worked primarily on the engine mapping and the traction control at this test. It was a shame about the rain on the first days limited the work we were able to do, but it was the same for everyone. The last day I focused on the chassis and although we still have problems with the front wheel we have a little more grip and can turn the bike easier. Now that the engine runs perfectly, the next test we’ll focus on getting the final bike to be more competitive."

Press release courtesy of Avintia Racing

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Ivan Silva and Yonny Hernandez Shows Improvement

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Although the rain has conditioned the work planned by the technicians and pilots Avintia Racing at the end of the last day-the only one that has been rolling in good condition-the feeling was positive in the face the next test that the team will perform at the Jerez circuit, due to the pre-IRTA Qatar GP.

Ivan Silva and Yonny Hernandez been able to advance in the development of the BCR-FTR, both in terms of engine and electronics and the chassis. Both drivers agree that it has taken a big step to take for solved the engine problems suffered in the previous test at this circuit and rate of positive tests with the traction control and drive electronics.

Although there are improvements to be made, especially in regard to the rebound of the front wheel, say they are in good line to achieve the targets set for the chassis. Both have reduced the times obtained in the first test performed on this same track a few weeks ago and are optimistic for future occasions. 

Yonny Hernandez (06/02/63): "I am happy because I returned to have contact with the team and the bike. I learned to work with the traction control and we have advanced in the set-up. Unfortunately, rain and electrical problems on my bike have hurt the pace of work but, fortunately, the last day was productive and we were able to shoot enough to make progress in the set-up. The training before the first GP of the season will be important to get "polish" the final details and manage to have a chassis that allows us to give the maximum. "

Ivan Silva (02/06/78): "We have worked mainly with maps of the engine and traction control. It was a shame that the rain of the first day we limited the planned work but, well, has been the case for everyone. On this last day I could focus on the chassis and although we still have problems with the front wheel, we have a little more grip and turn the bike a little better. Now that the engine runs perfectly, the next test we will focus work on getting some optimal cycle to be more competitive. "

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Avintia Racing: All work and positive feelings in Sepang

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The logical teething problems have limited the bike a little test program provided by the team Avintia Racing, which has three drivers come with the first test of the preseason 2012. Nevertheless, the team has been working in the right direction to achieve the desired goals before the season started.

The main problems have arisen from the side of the engine, which has constrained the planned work to the point of being unable to roll over, virtually nothing during the second day of practice. Fortunately, after much work has been able to complete the program of the third day but on this occasion, was the rain that has meant that you could not exhaust the total training time. However, the Racing Avintia calls very positive these days that have been used to locate and to solve our problems before they start the season at the Grand Prix Tasting.

Raul Romero (MotoGP Team Manager):

"It's been a hard days but positive. We have had problems but now when I need to be taken to reach the championship yet solved. We are pleased with the performance of the bike's engine failure but we have lost a long time. The second day I used to repair the engine and try to solve the problem. Thanks to the efforts and work of the technical team, we were able to shoot the final day more normally. It was an interim solution to be on track, but at home we will fix it permanently. There bear in mind that while the factories do the work in winter "in camera" with the CRT work "with the public" and less time. We have a little patience. Despite the problems we are pleased with this test and very excited to continue working for the championship. "

Ivan Silva:

"Training here has been very positive, despite the engine problems we have significantly limited. On the last day we could shoot a lot but being very careful with the propellant. That has made the times have not been as good as, I am convinced, could have been. Still, we have seen many positive things and many in which we still have margin. We have worked on the chassis and we managed to improve the entrance to turns and bouncing of the front. Rain has not left us to move forward but it was a fruitful day. There is still some way to go but the feeling is very good. "

Roberto Pietri:

"It's been a conference very interesting. To a greater or lesser extent, has been able to run and have reached important conclusions for the future. I have given few laps but have been excellent. The bike goes well, is sensitive to changes are made and why it's important. There was driven from the Valencia race, and yet, once I found comfortable with it. bike is "easy" and enjoyable to drive. I'm very animated over the next training. "

Jordi Torres:

"The first day I gave a few laps but I would grope like the bike and learn how everything worked. Gradually we introduced some changes, but always with caution and trying to" understand the bike. "The second day we had a problem with the engine and just shot, but at the last minute we could go out and check that everything worked. Fnr the last session has been a work plan that we could get done and thus know which direction to take. Water has reduced the running time but has been a good day. For the next test will be much more competitive, sure. "

source: MotoGP Official

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MotoGP Racing Avintia with two CRT-based FTR Kawasaki

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With a press release Queroseno By Racing (BQR) has confirmed participation in the 2012 MotoGP World Championship with two "CRT" RDF-based Kawasaki team members under the banner " Avintia Racing "thanks to main sponsor of the Grupo Avintia.

The two pilots chosen for this project strongly backed by Raul Romero (By owner and team manager Avintia Queroseno Racing Racing) are Yonny Hernandez, a farmer with two years of experience in the world with its own BQR Moto2, and Ivan Silva, a former Ducati rider 's Antin MotoGP, Superstock 1000 and European champion CEV Extreme Stock in office just riding a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R.

It should be noted that Hernandez and Silva have already had occasion to test the FTR-Kawasaki in Valencia and Jerez last November.

" The partnership will allow us to run with Avintia at high levels in motorcycle racing , "says Raul Romero. " We can make a winning team in Moto2 and Moto3, while in MotoGP with the program CRT invest in the future. We will have a bike designed and developed entirely in Spain and for us it is undoubtedly a source of pride. "

Avintia Racing will also be present in Moto2 with Julian Simon riding a FTR Moto M212, while in the area confirmed Moto3 Maverick Vinales of FTR Moto M312 Honda-powered, ready to confirm the good shows last season (3 in the championship on 4 victories as well as "Rookie of the Year".

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