| French
250cc World Champions:
Jean-Louis
Tournadre
Christian Sarron
Olivier Jacque |
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125cc
GP
- RETIREMENT
3 "veterans" of 125 class have retired:
CECCHINELLO, AZUMA, ALZAMORA
- STONER
JOINS KTM
PRE-SEASON
QUOTE
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ROLFO
(HONDA 250):
"... I haven’t got the feel of the new machine quite right
yet because the bike is a lot lower than last year .... but after
the Valencia test session things are getting better and I’m
ready to race.”
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F NIETO
(APRILIA 250):
"... We've made loads of kilometres during the preseason and
I want the action on the track to get started. We keep on working
hard to set up the bike the way I like it and therefore the preseason
hasn't been as good as expected. Welkom (Round 1) is a track I like
a lot. Two years ago I even stepped on the podium so it brings back
good memories. It's a very slippery track and different to other tracks
of the championship. Last year I started with the leading pack but
I lost several positions until finishing seventh because I lost the
grip on the front tyre. This is a very important race and you have
to make it well to get to Jerez in really high spirits."
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PORTO
(APRILIA 250):
“... I'm very happy with the preseason. The 2004 bike has responded
very well, you can see it in the times set. Welkom is one of the twistiest
tracks of the calendar. The tyre choice will be fundamental because
the high temperatures and the tarmac, that doesn't offer much grip,
make the tyre wear even heavier in the race. Last year I had engine
and tyre problems during the race. It was difficult to get the pace
at the beginning but I finally managed to finish fourth. Welkom is
a circuit I'm quite well at, and if everything works out as it has
until now, I think that we'll be getting a good result.”
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P NIETO
(APRILIA 125):
“I'm relatively happy with how the preseason has went for me,
especially after the injury of my hand at the beginning of the year,
forcing me to stop for one month. Fortunately I've recovered well
thanks to Doctor Villamar's work. The tests done in Mugello last week
were important because I was able to find the necessary rhythm. As
all the other riders, I'm eager to start the Championship. Phakisa
isn't one of my favourite circuits but I've always had quite good
results. It's a small track; one of the shortest of the calendar,
but quite technical. Last year it went good during the practices;
I was third the first day and even set the second fastest time the
second day. I thought I had set the pole when I entered the garage
but Youichi took it in the last instants. During the race I fought
for the lead but I finally finished fifth due to problems with the
tyres.”
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2004
STANDING
250cc
CLASS
1 Pedrosa 317 points
2 Porto 256
3 De Puniet 211
4 Elias 199
5 De Angelis 147
6 Aoyama 144
7 Nieto 123
8 Rolfo 115
9 Poggiali 95
10 Battaini 91
West 88
Debon 81
250
MANUFACTURER
Honda 354 points
Aprilia 341
Yamaha 43
125cc CLASS
1 Dovizioso 293 points
2 Barbera 202
3 Locatelli 192
4 Lorenzo 179
5 Stoner 145
6 Nieto 138
7 Bautista 129
8 Jenkner 122
9 Giansanti 105
10 Kallio 86
125
MANUFACTURER
Aprilia 329 points
Honda 301
KTM 204
Derbi 179
2004
MotoGP
2004
Teams
2004
BIKES:
Honda
RS250RW
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