As it happens from many years, the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia will host the last round of the MotoGP World Championship. This is one of the most spectacular circuits included in the calendar because it allows the fans seated on the circuit’s stands to see almost the all track, a unique characteristic between the long tracks included in the World Championship. Last year Sylvain Guintoli made it to qualify with the fifth best lap time and concluded the race in eleventh position. Toni Elias, who started from the fourteenth position, has instead concluded in tenth position. The Spanish rider has obtained his best results on the Valencia circuit in the top class in 2006 by finishing in sixth place.
Fabiano Sterlacchini, Alice Team Technical Director, is expecting the maximum from his riders in this last race of the season: “I know that they will take different directions next season, and I am sorry about it, but I expect the maximum from them even if this is the last race with us. Toni didn’t go too well in the last two races and I want from him, as we are racing in his country, a strong reaction. Sylvain will leave, at least for next season, the MotoGP world and I hope that he will do it by conquering a good result.”
Toni Elias will have the support of many fans during this Spanish weekend: “Sincerely Valencia isn’t one of my favorite tracks, but been in Spain it is always a special event for me. The supporters are incredible and they always help me to give a little more. I would like to conclude this season with a good result also to thanks Pramac Racing, Alice, Ducati and the all Team for the opportunity given me this year.”
His teammate, Sylvain Guintoli, will move to another championship next year and wants to leave in the best way the MotoGP: ”Next year I will compete in another category, I am sad to leave the MotoGP paddock, but I will do my best to be able to comeback in the future. This will be an important race for me to show that I can do well also in this category. Last year I have done a good performance here and I hope to do even better this year. I really like the Valencia circuit and my principle objective will be to enjoy in the best way this weekend.”
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