Haga Takes New R1 To First Race Victory
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Apr 02, 2007
Today s results mean the teams go into the fourth round at Valencia in two weeks with Toseland in 1st place (115 points) and Biaggi second (110 points). Haga lies in third place after this weekend s excellent results with 88 points and Corser is just behind on 81 points.
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB Team)
“I could not get the tyre to work in race one for the first few laps so could not push. If the tyre had worked in race one like it had in race two then I would have had a podium finish for certain. “
I am very happy with my win and the race overall, my father is also very happy. With my number being 41, and after getting fourth place in the first race, I had to get 1st place! And with it being my father s birthday today on 1st April I had to get the win for him too. “
Troy Corser (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB Team)
“I m reasonably happy with today s results but I would have liked to do the double here at Donington as I like the track and have achieved it before. I felt comfortable throughout all the practice sessions this weekend and feel I should have got higher.
In race one I didn t get off the line well so found it hard to make up places. Race two was a better start, but the tyre didn t work as well as in the first race. I had initial spin and had to slide the bike into corners whereas I could see Biaggi and Nori had more grip.
To come out with two podium finishes is good, though, and I am pleased that Nori won the second race for the team and Yamaha. Nori and I have worked closely together, sharing set-up information. But now I know that he can beat me on these settings I am going to have to be more secretive! It was important to get the bike and team working well but I want to win the Championship also so must now focus on that. “
Massimo Meregalli (Team Coordinator - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB Team)
“We have really done a lot of work this weekend so it is the best re-payment to have both riders on the podium at the same time. We made up some distance in the championship today, with Toseland and Bayliss both out in the second race. But I would like to say I am sorry for Bayliss and we wish him well and hope he is back for Valencia.
I would like to thank everyone for all their efforts - from the team staff and riders to our sponsors. “
Shinichi Nakatomi (Team Yamaha YZF)
“I chose the wrong rear tyre compound for race one and I had very little grip so I could not push the bike. Race two went better as I chose a better compound. I had a good close race with Bussei and Martin but I couldn t pass them due to the lack of grip.
I have a good feeling for Valencia as I feel we are making good progress. I hope for a better position there. “
Martial Garcia (Team Coordinator - Team Yamaha YZF)
“This has been a difficult weekend as we have had chassis set up problems. The engine set up is fine, but we have a grip issue which we need to sort out. I am optimistic for the next round at Valencia in two weeks but only if we can make some progress on the chassis set-up in the meantime. “
Circuit Length: 4023
Temp: 13
Crowd: 51.000
Weather: Dry
2007 WSB Donington Park 01/04/2007
Best Lap
Rider - Manu. - Nat. - Total Time
Troy Bayliss - Ducat i- AUS - 1 30.370
Rider Standings 01/04/2007
Pos. Rider - Manu. - Nat. - Points 1. James Toseland Honda GBR 115
2. Max Biaggi Suzuki ITA 110
3. Noriyuki Haga Yamaha JPN 88
4. Troy Corser Yamaha AUS 81
5. Lorenzo Lanzi Ducati ITA 66
6. Troy Bayliss Ducati AUS 64
7. Max Neukirchner Suzuki GER 45
8. Ruben Xaus Ducati ESP 45
9. Roberto Rolfo Honda ITA 36
10. Fonsi Nieto Kawasaki ESP 30
11. Regis Laconi Kawasaki FRA 24
12. Jakub Smrz Ducati CZE 23
13. Yukio Kagayama Suzuki JPN 23
14. Michel Fabrizio Honda ITA 19
15. Joshua Brookes Honda AUS 16
18. Shinichi Nakatomi Yamaha JPN 12
