San Marino MotoGP
The San Marino MotoGP has been a recent addition to the racing calendar but has proved some exciting events. The race actual takes place in Italy rather than San Marino but the track is located near to San Marino and takes it’s name from the tiny country. The fans always provide a fantastic atmosphere and the race is greatly anticipated.
Watch San Marino MotoGP Live
MotoGP visits Misano for round 13 of the 2011 Live Moto GP season.
2011 Season
The teams go into the San Marino MotoGP with great anticipation. Whilst Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo have every chance there will be a strong challenge from Valentino Rossi. Casey Stoner has won at San Marino in the past and will be expected to have a say in the final result.
Overview
The course offers a smooth 4.266 km circuit with a mix of 16 tricky corners. The longest straight is 565 m and the track width is 14 m. The current fastest lap record is held by Casey Stoner who set a time of 1:33:378 in 2008.
History
The Misano Adriatico circuit is located near to Rimini and held regular Italian Grand Prix events throughout the 80′s and 90′s. The course was built in 1972 but was recently modified with updated facilities, track and grandstands and can now accommodate 60,000 spectators. Top-class racing returned to the circuit when MotoGP was first held at the course in 2007 and the popularity of the event makes it likely that the race will continue for a long time into the future.
Key Moments
2010
Dani Pedrosa holds off a strong challenge from Jorge Lorenzo to win in fine style.
2009
Valentino Rossi claims victory to extend his lead in the World Championship title race.
2007
Casey Stoner puts in a solid performance to claim victory for the Ducati team in what is their first MotoGP win on home soil in four years.
