Aspar shows off full 2012 project

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The Mapfre Convention Centre in Madrid was the setting for a special presentation by the Aspar Team on Wednesday, as owner Jorge ‘Aspar’ Martinez discussed his 2012 project.

The Spanish team, which unveiled its MotoGP™ line-up last week in Valencia, showed off a video presentation detailing its project across all three World Championship classes, including Moto2™ and Moto3™.

“Every year we set ourselves bigger challenges,” said Martinez, “and year after year we achieve our goals. Last year we were once again 125cc World Champions, we don’t want to stop growing and the base of our team is excellent. In Moto3 we have a challenge, to be the best again, and in Moto2 we have two World Champions who’ll fight for the highest possible targets. In MotoGP we have a big challenge in front of us, to be the best in the new (CRT) concept within the premier class.”

Experienced rider Hector Faubel, who will ride in Moto3, stated that his sole aim this year will be to fight for the title, whilst Alberto Moncayo was highly satisfied with how his pre-season had gone.

Returning to the Moto2 category, in which he won the title in 2010, Toni Elias said he aims to be able to fight for a victory at the season-opening race in Qatar in just over a week, while 2011 125cc Champion and 2012 Moto2 rookie Nico Terol said he had made very good progression throughout the pre-season in his adaptation to the class.

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Hector Faubel: "This season I want to be consistent and fair"

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After participating in all displacements except in his 11 years MotoGP World Championship at Hector Faubel faces a new challenge, Moto3, the new small class of MotoGP. Hector hopes to be a protagonist in this unprecedented adventure that will start next April 8 in Tasting. The 'grandfather' of the category expected to impose their experience against a battalion of young people hungry for wins.

Where have you noticed the biggest differences between a 125 and a Moto3?

Mainly in weight. The 125 is much lighter and lively. The beauty of a four-stroke Moto3 is that you can accelerate much earlier in the output of the curves, so to speak, is a bike flatter, more docile. I think nobody expected to evolve so quickly. We have not yet reached speeds of 125 but will not be long, the concept has evolved rapidly Moto3. 

Tell us about the winter. . .

It was quite long, we have not taken a vacation because we had to shoot a lot with the Moto3. Being new has been to work hard, give every indication to achieve a rapid evolution.

How about the filming of season?

In terms of miles the preseason has been excellent, we have turned a lot. In the last test in Jerez saw that we still had to take a small step, but it sure will continue to grow in Catar to have any chance of a podium at least.

¿Wishes for 2012?

This season I pray regularly, I also hope to be fighting for the podium every race. Surely if these two conditions are met, at the end of the year we will be fighting for the title.

What more can you ask the Kalex / KTM?

All we can ask now is to improve a little entry into the corners and make a little more torque, but we're working on it. 

What about your strengths?

The main advantage of the Kalex / KTM is that you can accelerate very quickly, also engine braking helps us a lot, this makes it an easy bike ride. Having so much torque, but you cueles a bit in some curve, inertia takes you out of it without compromise.

What result will be pleased Hector Faubel at the end of the season?

I am content to continue doing things well and without errors, the result we'll see. Lying if I did not recognize that I'd be world champion.

When can think of the first victory?

It is early to think about winning a race. We walked with the bases quite clear in Jerez, but there are still things to do in Tasting. We must continue on this line and think, why not, the victory may arrive soon. 

¿Objectives for next season?

We've been in this category to fight for the title, we aim to go all out to try to get what we want.

Who can give the bell in Moto3?

The FTR / Honda rolled quickly in Jerez, but we have also been very effective during the winter, so there is no clear favorite, but rather a number of candidates. 

What is the Kalex / KTM Moto3?

One of the major strengths of this bike is its stability in both axes. We have adapted well to the Kalex / KTM, and we have defined a very productive working career, it's going to be useful for the rest of the season. 

Hector Faubel, the oldest driver in the category. . .

Yes, this year I have to be the oldest driver in the category, I hope for good. In the World Championship which is the regular premium, I use my experience to be a constant and regular pilot. Over the years I learned to temper my nerves, a factor in the face of racing.

How do you feel Hector Faubel in the Aspar Team?

'Aspar' is more like a family to me, I have spent much time on your computer, my greatest accomplishments have come with him. I understand the Aspar team as my circle of friends, the people who help me and always makes me go further.

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pictures: Aspar Moto2 Moto3 Jerez Test 2012

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pictures of Aspar Moto2 Moto3 Jerez Test 2012

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Bankia Aspar riders among the quickest in Moto3

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Alberto Moncayo and Hector Faubel made significant progess during the three days of Moto3™ testing held last week in Jerez.

Plenty of information was collected by the Moto3™ teams during the three days of testing that concluded on Saturday at Jerez. The teams will continue work inside their workshops now, before the next time the category contenders face off at the final test of the pre-season, the so-called GP zero, scheduled for 19-21 March at the same southern Spanish track.

Alberto Moncayo had a day as normal on Saturday after missing Friday’s track time due to a crash. The rider from Cadiz hardly noticed he missed a day, producing times similar to those from the first day. At noon, a small modification to the chassis was made which allowed him to dip below the 1’48 mark thus confirming him again as one of the fastest riders in the Moto3 field.

Teammate Hector Faubel also established himself as a rider to beat in the new category despite a mechanical problem forcing him to change his plans when he was ready to challenge the clock. Yet Faubel still declared his satisfaction with the work accomplished at the test.

Alberto Moncayo 1’47.90 (52 laps): 

"It seems everything is back in place after the crash yesterday. I had a little headache but I didn’t stop riding and made up some lost time. We still have a lot of things to try but I think this test has been a big step forward. Regardless of the lap times, this has been a good test and I'm really happy with the pace we set on race tires. I’m also happy we were able to make up for lost time and we made great progress, so I hope we continue like this in March at the next test."

Hector Faubel 1’48.40 (58 laps): 

"I feel a bit disappointed because today we couldn’t test everything we wanted to. Overall the day went well, but when we were about to make the best lap of the day, we had a problem with the chain that interrupted our plans. We got back on track, but the track temperature haddropped."

"I want to stay positive, and although in these last two days some things haven’t gone very well, we tried everything we wanted and we saw this bike evolve every session. Now we’ll just analyze all the information we have and think about the next test in March. I feel we still have a lot of room for improvement, both with the chassis and the engine, so I am calm."

source: MotoGP Official

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Hector Faubel physical hones his face to the season

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Motorcycling is, increasingly, an extremely demanding sport, so now the riders are true athletes. In this range we find the definition Aspar Team rider Héctor Faubel, someone so committed inside and outside the track, which is already preparing to face against the 2012 preseason at his best physically.

In addition to training with his personal trainer, Juan Torrijo, in addition to fireproof bike sessions, gym. There is a basic component in order to plan an athlete's training, knowledge of their physical capacity. It is necessary to establish the thresholds work to know how far to go in its preparation.

 Work as effectively as necessary, Hector Faubel developed during the day yesterday at the clinic located in Alzira TECMA. The event was organized by the Sports Medicine Department Clinic TECMA, in the morning held a variety of analytical tests to determine the current physical condition Aspar Team rider. And in the evening, Hector performed a comprehensive stress test to assess cardiac response and establish

Also performed a control to assess anthropometric body composition Valencian rider, and develop a comprehensive nutritional screening for elite athletes. TECMA Clinic, sports medicine reference in the Valencian Community, will monitor and regular rush Hector Faubel throughout the 2012 season.

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Faubel: "2012 has to be my year and I have to earn the title"

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After the jump Nico Terol to Moto2 and 125cc world champion, Hector Faubel has been in the Aspar team of the new category as the main asset Moto3 team Valencia. Faubel expected in this new opportunity provided by the employer to win a title alcireño which resists it.

-Finished the year, will want to move on 

Yes, because after failing to be in contention for the title in 2011, going to a new class eager and illusion. Jorge has again bet on me and I like to be the spearhead of the new project. 

-Repeat but change your bike computer. What feelings have been so little has been training with her. 

Everything is going pretty well, is a motorcycle with great potential and is a guarantee to have the support of Kalex and KTM. We are all very excited about next season. 

- Can be your year? 

Yes, 2012 has to be my year and I have to win the title. I have a good chance to win a World Cup, but then it all depends on many factors, not just the pilot. 

-For his age, is the last chance you have of winning the title of Moto3, and that next year should return to Moto2. Did you press or motivate this done? 

I've always raced with pressure, but that also translates into motivation. It's not something you have in your head right now because the only thing that worries me now is doing a good year and win races to be last in the struggle to win the World Cup. 

-No Nico Terol and Johann Zarco, and in Moto2 Who will be their opponents in 2012? 

I think the ranking this year is quite reliable in this regard and between them and me were Cortese and Viñales. I think the struggle for the title in 2012 could be between us three. 

- What role expected to make Alberto Moncayo, your new teammate? 

is a pilot who has experience in 2-stroke bikes, but not those of 4 I see difficult times and a priori is in the fight for the title, but I'm sure he will do a good year and can be up regularly. 

'You already was in Moto2. Do you give that advantage to know the 4-stroke bikes? 

A little bit, but in five workouts you catch a little of the new bikes even without experience. 

- What qualifications do you plan to do before getting on the bike? 

€ Juan Torrijo is the physical preparation takes me a few years and it is he who sets out guidelines to me, but I know I have to work three to five hours to reach the end of January in good shape before I got to the bike to keep evolving. I guess we'll also High Performance Centre of Sierra Nevada. 

-When he came down to 125cc Moto2 6 kilos had to lose weight, gain weight due to run in Moto3 now?

Then I went from the 66 to 60.5 kg, but the change is not as aggressive now and although I have to do a lot of weight, I do not need to take much weight. 

-What have been your best and worst moment of 2011? 

The best, I managed to win at the Sachsenring in one end so equated with Zarco and I managed three podiums as well. The worst, the fall suffered in the last lap when he was fighting Motorland Zarco for second place. 

- What was missing in 2011 so he could fight for a title for which was one of the favorites along with Terol? 

Al first I had technical problems with which we are not well understood. Then came another, all improved, I started to fight for podiums and victories. I think if I would have chosen to come before winning the World Cup. 

- When you plan to get back on the bike? 

The 29 or January 30, although I do not know which circuit, if at Valencia and Jerez. At this time you have to train in these plots by the weather. 

- What would be your bet if I had to pick the world champions in each category in 2012? 

In Moto2, Toni Elias and Nico Terol because the two have been world champions and Elijah also did it in the same category two years ago. MotoGP Stoner see one step ahead of the rest, but I hope that Pedrosa is peleándole the title until the end. And Moto3 bet on me because if I do not trust myself, would go wrong. 

-had to throw the World Cup in 2007 and was narrowly missed in the last race at Valencia. What if you win in 2012? 

At that time I missed by four points and is something I will never forget, but I can assure you that if I win the World Cup this year could do anything, although I have of course I tatuaría something related to the World to have that memory. 

- Do you see a curve in the Cheste circuit with his name? 

wish. Nico has come far, and I'm happy for him. 

- Will wearing the badge on his helmet Valencia CF? 

Yes, we have renewed the same way last season. 

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Moto3: Aspar tests the Kalex-KTM

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December 20th was the last day of testing at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit di Valencia, for Team Aspar and their new Moto3 machine. Taking advantage of the favorable Spanish climate, they continued to gain familiarity with the Kalex-KTM they will race next season.

Participating in the test were Hector Faubel, Alberto Moncayo and Joan Olive. No lap times were released by the team, and 125cc world champion Nico Terol was also seen in the pits observing the activity.

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Nico Terol and Hector Faubel involved in a road safety program

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The current 125cc World Champion, Nico Terol, and teammate BANKI Aspar Team, Hector Fabuel, former 125cc World Championship runner-up in 2007, accompanied AESLEME two trainers, Gustavo and Francisco Almela Ureta, in one of his road safety sessions, organized by AESLEME and Caja Madrid, with over 300 students aged between 14 and 16 years for transmitting secure messages and make them aware of the dangers of the road.

Nico Terol and Hector Faubel explained that should run only on the track, where they have extreme security measures and even then, sometimes fatal accidents can not be avoided, as his teammate Italy's Marco Simoncelli.

These road safety campaigns are so important in its formative stage, because they demonstrate to young people, objectively and clearly, the consequences of an accident, and to convey that we all can happen. The results of this educational work can be analyzed in the medium and long term and now that empirical data are available, the last decade, we ensure that the effort has paid off AESLEME therefore, precisely the group that presented greater decrease in the numbers of deaths of young people is 15 to 24 years - with 69% fewer deaths from 2001 to 1174-363 - because since 1990, 3 million children and young people have received messages of campaigns like the of today.

In this activity, road safety, which took place at the Colegio Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas, on Wednesday December 14, has also offered educational conference and AESLEME awareness and Caja Madrid, the opportunity for students could ask any questions to the pilots. After the event has proceeded to an autograph signing.

In addition, Caja Madrid and AESLEME brochures have been distributed to road safety tips, like what helmet choice, how to adjust the seat belt, or the risks of alcohol and driving, and have given reflective vests among young people.

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Moncayo Faubel and defend the colors of Team Aspar in 2012 Moto3

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The Valencian continue in the ranks of the team that has brought him joy, and finally land in Cadiz a great team, both want to pick up the baton of Nico Terol.

A Moto3 has won the last two races of the small class of CEV, much has been said and written about the new displacement, and the truth is that very soon break into the World Championship to stay. The end of an era, the 125 is already a fait accompli, the last category of two-stroke motorcycle has expired, resulting in the future, in the unpublished category Moto3. With the chassis and engines free 250cc four-stroke Moto3 is the last cylinder to reach the zenith of technology, following her older sisters, MotoGP and Moto2. Any future-proof with increased spectacle as the backdrop.

After dominating with an iron fist four of the last six championships, the Aspar Team will continue with the task of being the team to beat the benchmark in the small cylinders. That's why your chosen landing in the mount Moto3 Moto2 World Champion in 2011, Kalex, which will be powered by a KTM, renowned firm in the World Championship. In its ranks, and to claim the scepter of Nico Terol, last World Champion 125, Aspar Team will Héctor Faubel, the most senior and experienced man of the class, who already has one year of experience with four mounts days after its passage by Moto2 in 2010, and Alberto Moncayo, a young growing call to be great under the tutelage of Jorge Martinez 'Aspar'.

Jorge Martinez 'Aspar': "The project Moto3 is brand new and very interesting. For this adventure will have Kalex chassis and engines KTM, two manufacturers very professional. We are very forward to having direct support of both brands, a factor that contributes to high security project. It is a totally new and different challenge to the 125, but the illusion is the same, our goal is to remain the reference computer. I am convinced that our extensive experience and professionalism of our mechanics will facilitate adaptation to the new category. As pilots, we will continue with Hector Faubel, a pilot who was very fast at the end of last season and already has experience with four-stroke engines. sure you will be fighting for the podium from the start. And we wanted Alberto Moncayo have because it is a young driver with a huge projection, which can grow a lot with the appropriate guidelines. "

Héctor Faubel: "Next year we face a new category, everything will be different and I suppose that at first will have to adapt. The desire and ambition to achieve good results also in this category are encouraged me a lot. My time in 2010 Moto2 is very positive, thanks to that and I have notions of piloting with four-stroke mounts. I have wanted to start working and my team as well, although our Moto3 debut is being delayed a bit, I know that our motivation will help us adapt quickly. "

Alberto Moncayo: "To me change is the key equipment for next season, at last stopover on a truly professional team. I hope to improve my driving, I know we can do a great job, I have nothing to do with recent champions 125 world, coming from the Aspar Team. I know this team leaves the skin by its pilots, to make the best of them. We planted before a nice challenge, which we will have to work hard. My goal is to grow as a driver and try to aspire to the highest in each race. I have a great desire to start and meet the new technical team. "

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