Catalunya - MotoGP

Firstly, i know i've been slacking on the blog posts lately, sorry about that. This week seems to have just flown by, Catalunya seems like weeks ago not four days, i guess the Queen's Diamond Jubilee has thrown me off a bit - so if you live in Britain or any other commonwealth country (or anywhere else if you're a fan of The Queen) i hope you had a great, enjoyable few days celebration.

Here's the podium's:
Moto3:

[1st-Maverick Vinales, 2nd-Sandro Cortese, 3rd-Miguel Oliveira]

Congrats to all three of them who put in a great effort to get podium positions. 

After sustaining an injury to his wrist, Sandro Cortese finished 2nd in the race. Post race he took a trip to the Doctors it turns out he's got a hefty sprain but should be fit for Silverstone. 

Miguel Oliveira got his first podium after missing out at his home GP, he's the first portuguese rider to do so, so it must feel pretty special.

Moto2:

[1st-Andrea Iannone, 2nd-Thomas Luthi, 3rd-Marc Marquez]

A battle between these three and Pol Espargaro have been featuring a lot so far this season. It's Andrea Iannone's first win of the season and he's joined by reaccuring riders Luthi and Marquez however on the closing laps of the Moto2 race, Marquez and Espargaro were involved in a close battle for the final spot on the podium, a racing incident occurred and Espargaro had a nasty looking crash (rider is ok) however MM got the fall out and was initially handed a 1 minute time penalty - which would have put him at the back of the grid - however it later got revoked because it was just a racing incident. Most fans seemed to agree as well as riders such as Casey Stoner.

MotoGP:

[1st-Jorge Lorenzo, 2nd-Dani Pedrosa, 3rd-Andrea Dovizioso]

The surprise of the race was Casey Stoner, who was unable to keep up with Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa off the line. He dropped back behind Dovi in a Tech 3 sandwich (in front and Crutchlow) just hanging on to 4th place. Dani Pedrosa lived up to his nickname of the pocket rocket and had a fantastic start, battling with fellow Spaniard Lorenzo throughout the race. 

Ben Spies had his chance to compete for a podium spot, running near the top for the opening couple of laps, however he pushed too hard and went wide and off in to the gravel. Rejoining the race in last he ended up finishing in 10th - around the same finishing results as previous races. I really hope Silverstone is a good race for him, he needs it.

So that brings me on to the next race, which i will make sure i do a full scale blog post on because it's Silverstone!! I'm very envious of everyone going. The chances are it'll be a bit wet but whatever the weather hopefully it'll be a good one. 

I always find it strange watching Silverstone on Tv, a circuit i am very familiar with, the only circuit i've been too (for the Formula 1) and i just know it'll get me all excited for the F1 in a months time and will hopefully be an exciting MotoGP.

Talking of F1, tune in for the Canadian GP this weekend, Canada is always a good one, with the unreliable weather, varying track conditions and not forgetting the wildlife making brave appearances on track too - A fox, a squirrel and a groundhog in FP1 earlier today!

Again, sorry for the lack of a low down, i'll stop slacking :)