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ITS MILLER TIME MAKING HIS MARC Its been a whirlwind year for Townsville’s Jack The records continue to tumble as Marc Miller as the young Australian prepares to Marquez tightens his grip on motorcycle 11 step up to the big time... 7 racing’s world stage... The Marc of a champion

ustralia will catch another glimpse of yet another win to his glowing resume. the genius that is Marc Marquez this While the premier class will grab the majority headlines, weekend as the Spaniard arrives at the home crowd will have plenty of local talent to back. A Phillip Island as the youngest ever back- Townsville teenager Jack Miller is fastOur becoming proud platinum partners to-back MotoGP world champion. one of the sport’s rising stars having led the way in The Honda rider is threatening to completely the Moto3 category for the majority of the season. rewrite the history books having only burst onto the In recent weeks the young Australian has lost his ™ premier class scene just last year. advantage, which has coincided with news that he will In just 33 races, the 21-year-old has claimed 28 podiums, make the giant leap from Moto3 to the premier class All-In-One Security 17 victories and the last two world championships, next year. With a move to LCR Honda looming, he will stunning even the most informed experts. be desperate to reignite his title hopes on home soil. While surprising the paddock by storming to an heads the Australian contingent in unprecedented title in his maiden season last year, the premier class for , while Marquez has well and truly stamped his authority on Ant West, Aiden Wagner, Ollie Simpson and Remy the championship this year, winning the title with Gardner, son of legend Wayne, are all set to perform three races remaining. in front of a jubilant Aussie crowd. There was also a period when it seemed he would go the entire season unbeaten after storming to 10 consecutive wins, a feat rarely witnessed in any form Tom Howard of motorsport. Tom Howard This weekend provides a rare chance to just watch Multimedia Journalist, a true master at work and although he has no reason to push hard, you can bet he will be desperate to add Speedcafe.com www.speedcafe.com

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Making his Marc – Marquez on his way to becoming the greatest

he records continue to tumble when he won consecutive 500cc world Our paddockproud scratching platinum their heads. partners In 33 as Marc Marquez tightens his titles in 1962-1963 at the age of 23. premier class races the 21-year-old has won grip on ’s Motorcycle grand prix racing has 17 times and has only finished outside of T ™ world stage. produced a wealth of superstars over the the podium on five occasions, equating to

The dimunitive Spaniard may be small decades from the great , an 85 percent podium conversionAll- In-rate.One Securi ty in stature but he is a giant in motorsport and Hailwood, to the modern Becoming the youngest ever grand prix already at the age of 21. Last weekend day heroes , winner in only his second attempt certainly the mercurial Marquez wrapped up his and . confirmed a burgeoning talent but he has second MotoGP world championship Marquez’s confirmation of his talent since gone on to astound both the public in Motegi,Japan with three races of the by securing a second consecutive title in and experts with his skill on two wheels. season remaining. such dominant fashion has led to experts Clinching the title in his maiden season Achieving the feat eclipsed yet questioning if he could go on to become in the top tier was an incredible feat but another record with Marquez becoming the greatest. the mark of a superstar is his ability to the youngest ever back-to-back world When looking at statistics it hard not continue to impress and that is just what champion by claiming his second to sit bolt upright and take notice of the Marquez has achieved this season. consecutive crown aged just 21. numbers. A run of 10 consecutive wins this year at Britain’s nine-time world champion Mike In just two seasons, Marquez has more times made a mockery of his opponents Hailwood had previously held the record than left his mark leaving the rest of the despite the field including seven-time www.speedcafe.com 8 Australian GP I Cover Story

world champion Rossi and double world situations, to ride the bike well. I had less Mike Marc champion . mistakes, but still mistakes, and we can Hailwood Márquez Such has been Marquez’s dominance still improve,”said Marquez after winning a the thought he could complete the second consecutive world title. Starts in all 152 111 entire season unbeaten was tabled, thus “It is difficult to say or believe that you classes confirming the sport is currently being already have two world titles but of course Wins 76 43 controlled by a true superstar. I want more and more and more. Podiums 112 67 Fortunately for the rest of the field they “For a rider it is never easy and we need to have found a way to beat him this season enjoy this moment. We will see next year. Poles NA 48 but it remains to be seen how his run of “I was really focused on pre-season; I Fastest laps 79 37 success can be stopped. was happy and focused to try to manage World 9 4 Having now eclipsed the Hailwood’s the situation and, with more experience, Championships record of youngest back-to-back champion everything was easier. its is interesting to compare the two riders. “When you are riding a circuit, you Hailwood went on to record nine world already have a reference. But like we see titles in 500cc,350ccpartners and 250ccplatinum classes proud fromOur the second part of the season I am during his short career from 1958-1967. still learning and in some situations I still It is fair to say that although a full season need to improve.” ™ consists almost double the amount of races While Marquez will bask in the glory

comparedy t Securi ne O n- I toAll- championship campaigns of a second title, the hunger for success during Hailwood’s career, the two share remains ever present ahead of this some symmetry revealing a glimpse into weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, having the future for Marquez. been disqualified from last year’s event for At this rate if Marquez continues to misjudging a pit stop. produce his current conversion rate he “We can relax a little, but not too much,” could easily go on to match Hailwood’s added Marquez. nine world titles. “I still want to win races and finish the Perhaps what is striking fear into the season on a high. Phillip Island was a bit minds of the remaining riders on the grid is of a nightmare for me last year so I have a that Marquez still has room to improve on score to settle. his already impressive skill set. “I like the track, so let’s hope the weather "I feel where we improved more is is nice so we can really enjoy the weekend.” experience and of trying to manage

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Australian GP I Miller Story 11

Its Miller Time – Jack aiming to get his title bid back on track

Its been a whirlwind year for Townsville’s “I just have to remember I’m a scrub In the premier class Broc Parkes has been Jack Miller as the young Australian prepares from Townsville who rides motorbikes for a perennial back marker throughout the to step up to the big time having secured a a living. Its not too hard to keep my feet on season on the Paul Bird Motorsport but will lucrative MotoGP deal with LCR Honda. the ground. hoping to add to his points tally at home. The 19-year-old began his third season “Its been nice to lead the Moto3 One rider keen to make a strong in the Moto3 category eyeing a tilt at the championship all the way through until the impression is Queenslander Aidan Wagner title but is now in possession of a far last two races. It has been a dream come true. who has scooped a plum wildcard ride with greater prize by joining the sport’s elite in “Now I have finally have the machinery to the top Marc VDS Team in Moto2. the premier class next season. deliver the job I always thought I could do. The 20-year-old currently competes in Miller couldn’t have wished for a better “We definitely need 25 points we have the Australasian Superbike Championship start to season by securing back-to-back been looking strong for it in the last couple in the Supersport class, but he will now face Moto3 victories at the opening round at of races and we just haven’t had that luck up against some of the world’s best young Qatar, followed by a triumph at Austin’s we needed. Its the same goal as every talents. . weekend. “This is a big chance. I’m stoked a team Maintaining the lead in the Miller’s move has not gone unnoticed by like this has taken me on. Its going to be championship with a string of strong some of the biggest names with multipleOur reallyproud tough this platinum weekend but I ampartners just results caught the attentions of grand prix winner offering going to ride my arse off and see what I can Japanese giant Honda. advice to the rising star. do,” Wagner told Speedcafe.com. After much speculation the result turned “For sure it is a big jump and he will have Veteran Ant West, who scored an ™

out to be a good one for Aussie bike fans to manage many things at the beginning emotional win at Assen this year,All- willIn-One Securialsoty with Miller putting pen to paper on a that he is not used too. But MotoGP has be competing in Moto2 alongside 16-year- three-year deal to join factory backed outfit many people around that can help and old Max Croker from Newcastle. LCR Honda. advise him,” Pedrosa told Speedcafe.com. Red Bull Rookies rider Olly Simpson from While such news can cause the mind to “He will be a good rider in MotoGP which and , the son of the drift, the teenager reamins focussed on is great for Australians. 1987 champion , have also securing his primary objective, despite “My advice is to take your time because secured wildcard rides to compete in the losing ground in the Moto3 title race in MotoGP you pay a little bit more for Moto3 class alongside Miller. in the last two rounds. mistakes. Not that the crash is expensive “This is a huge chance its a big jump Miller, who hopes to shine in front of his the mistake is expensive for yourself.” from Red Bull rookies to here so I have just home crowd, is 25 points behind leader Meanwhile, Miller is not the only got to try my hardest and see what I can Alex Marquez. Australian looking to impress in front of do,” Simpson told Speedcafe.com. “My life has changed a lot over the last his home crowd with a host of riders set to 12 months,” Miller told Speedcafe.com. compete in Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP. www.speedcafe.com 12 Australian GP I Circuit Info

PHILLIP ISLAND CIRCUIT GUIDE

Length: 4.448 km Width: 13m Left corners: 7 Right corners: 5 Longest straight: 900m Constructed: 1956 Modified: 1988

Phillip Island, the self-styled home of Australian motorsport, is steeped in motor racing tradition,partners with the first platinum car races proud Our having been held there on public roads in the 1920s. The first motorcycle races took place™ in 1931 and a permanent track was

builty t inSecuri 1956.ne O n- I All- The circuit fell into disrepair during the late 70s and early 80s until it was bought in 1985 and given a AUS $5m facelift. MotoGP returned in 1989 and 1990 before becoming a regular fixture once more from 1997 onwards.

The Phillip Island circuit is blessed with breathtaking scenery and beautiful ocean views and, as one of the fastest, most fluid, tracks on the calendar, it continues to provide some of the most spectacular racing in the MotoGP season.

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Pole Positions Wins Podiums Rider Poles Rider Wins Rider Podiums Marc Marquez 11 Marc Marquez 11 Marc Marquez 12 Jorge Lorenzo 1 Jorge Lorenzo 2 Valentino Rossi 10 Dani Pedrosa 1 Dani Pedrosa 1 Dani Pedrosa 9 Aleix Espargaro 1 Valentino Rossi 1 Jorge Lorenzo 9 Andrea Dovizioso 1 Andrea Dovizioso 2 Our proud platinum partners platinum proud Our Aleix Espargaro 1 Cal Crutchlow 1 Alvaro Bautista 1

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MOTO GP CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS

RIDER MANUFACTURER Pos Rider Points Pos Manufacturer Points 1 Marc Márquez 312 (Champion) 1 Honda 349 2 Valentino Rossi 230 2 Yamaha 289 3 Daniel Pedrosa 230 3 Ducati 176 4 Jorge Lorenzo 227 4 Forward Yamaha 122 5 Andrea Dovizioso 153 5 ART 9 6 Aleix Espargaró 117 6 PBM 8 7 Pol Espargaró 116 7 Avintia 6 8 Andrea Iannone 102 9 Stefan Bradl 96 10 Bradley Smith 92 11 Álvaro Bautista 79 12 Cal Crutchlow 63 13 Scott Redding 60 14 Hiroshi Aoyama 54 15 Yonny Hernández 39 16 Nicky Hayden 38 17 Karel Abraham 33 18 11 19 Michele Pirro 11 20 Danilo Petrucci 9 21 Broc Parkes 7 22 Alex de Angelis 7 23 Mike Di Meglio 4 24 4 25 Héctor Barberá 3 26 Michael Laverty 2 27 1

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beko.com.au Australian GP I Honda Bike Comparison 17 Honda MotoGP RC213V versus Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade road bike RC213V (MotoGP) CBR1000 RR Fireblade Dimensions LxWxH 2052mm x 645mm x 1110mm 2,075 x 720 x 1,135mm Wheelbase (mm) 1435mm 1,410mm Weight As per FIM regulations 200kg Engine type Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC 4 valve, V-4 Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4 Displacement (cc) 1000cc 999cc Maximum power Over 175 KW 133KW Frame type Aluminum twin-tube Diamond; aluminium composite twin-spar Wheels Front : 16.5" inch / Rear : 16.5" inch Front 17 inch / Rear 17 inch Suspension Front : Telescopic fork / Rear : Pro-link Front:Telescopic inverted fork Rear: Unit Pro-Link with gas-charged HMAS damper Fuel tank capacity 20 Litres 17.5 Litres Brakes Carbon Fiber Hydraulic Disc

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PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN GP WINNERS

Year Driver Constructor Location 2013 Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha Phillip Island 2012 Honda Phillip Island 2011 Casey Stoner Honda Phillip Island 2010 Casey Stoner Ducati Phillip Island 2009 Casey Stoner Ducati Phillip Island 2008 Casey Stoner Ducati Phillip Island 2007 Casey Stoner Ducati Phillip Island 2006 Honda Phillip Island 2005 Valentino Rossi Gauloises Yamaha Phillip Island 2004 Valentino Rossi Gauloises Yamaha Phillip Island 2003 Valentino Rossi Honda Phillip Island 2002 Valentino Rossi Honda Phillip Island 2001 Valentino Rossi Nastro Azzurro Hinda Phillip Island 2000 Yamaha Phillip Island 1999 Honda Phillip Island 1998 Mick Doohan Honda Phillip Island 1997 Alex Criville Honda Phillip Island 1996 Yamaha Eastern Creek 1995 Mick Dooham Honda Eastern Creek 1994 Eastern Creek 1993 Eastern Creek 1992 Mick Doohan Honda Eastern Creek 1991 Yamaha Eastern Creek 1990 Wayne Gardner Honda Phillip Island 1989 Wayne Gardner Honda Phillip Island

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TEAM: REPSOL HONDA TEAM BIKE: HONDA

MARC MARQUEZ NATIONALITY Spanish DATE OF BIRTH 17/02/93 WEIGHT 59 kg HEIGHT 168 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 2 (2013,2014) GRAND PRIX WINS 17 PODIUMS 28 DEBUT Qatar, 2013 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 1st (312 points) Champion

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TEAM: VREPSOL HONDA TEAM BIKE: HONDA

DANI PEDROSA NATIONALITY Spanish DATE OF BIRTH 29/09/85 WEIGHT 51 kg HEIGHT 160 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 0 GRAND PRIX WINS 26 PODIUMS 93 DEBUT Spain, 2006 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 3rd (230 points) #46

TEAM: MOVISTAR YAMAHA MOTOGP BIKE: YAMAHA

VALENTINO ROSSI NATIONALITY Italian DATE OF BIRTH 16/02/79 WEIGHT 65 kg HEIGHT 182 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 7 (2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2008,2009) GRAND PRIX WINS 81 PODIUMS 157 DEBUT South Africa, 2000 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 2nd (230 points)

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TEAM: MOVISTAR YAMAHA MOTOGP BIKE: YAMAHA

JORGE LORENZO NATIONALITY Spanish DATE OF BIRTH 4/05/87 WEIGHT 64 kg HEIGHT 173 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 2 (2010, 2012) GRAND PRIX WINS 33 PODIUMS 83 DEBUT Qatar, 2008 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 4th (227 points) #4

TEAM: DUCATI TEAM BIKE: DUCATI

ANDREA DOVIZIOSO NATIONALITY Italian DATE OF BIRTH 23/03/86 WEIGHT 67 kg HEIGHT 167 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 0 GRAND PRIX WINS 1 PODIUMS 24 DEBUT Qatar, 2008 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 5th (153 points)

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TEAM: DUCATI TEAM BIKE: DUCATI

CAL CRUTCHLOW NATIONALITY English DATE OF BIRTH 29/10/85 WEIGHT 69 kg HEIGHT 170 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 0 GRAND PRIX WINS 0 PODIUMS 7 DEBUT Qatar, 2011 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 12th (63 points) #6

TEAM: LCR HONDA MOTOGP BIKE: HONDA

STEFAN BRADL NATIONALITY German DATE OF BIRTH 29/11/89 WEIGHT 63 kg HEIGHT 170 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 0 GRAND PRIX WINS 0 PODIUMS 1 DEBUT Qatar, 2012 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 9th (96 points)

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TEAM: GO&FUN HONDA GRESINI BIKE: HONDA

ALVARO BAUTISTA NATIONALITY Spanish DATE OF BIRTH 21/11/84 WEIGHT 60 kg HEIGHT 169 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 0 GRAND PRIX WINS 0 PODIUMS 3 DEBUT Qatar, 2010 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 11th (79 points) #38

TEAM: MONSTER YAMAHA TECH 3 BIKE: YAMAHA

BRADLEY SMITH NATIONALITY English DATE OF BIRTH 28/11/90 WEIGHT 67 kg HEIGHT 179 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 0 GRAND PRIX WINS 0 PODIUMS 0 DEBUT Qatar, 2013 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 10th (92 points)

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TEAM: MONSTER YAMAHA TECH 3 BIKE: YAMAHA

POL ESPARGARO NATIONALITY Spanish DATE OF BIRTH 10/06/91 WEIGHT 69 kg HEIGHT 171 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 0 GRAND PRIX WINS 0 PODIUMS 0 DEBUT Qatar, 2014 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 7th (116 points) 26

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TEAM: NGM FORWARD RACING BIKE: FORWARD YAMAHA

ALEIX ESPARGARO NATIONALITY Spanish DATE OF BIRTH 30/07/89 WEIGHT 69 kg HEIGHT 180 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 0 GRAND PRIX WINS 0 PODIUMS 1 DEBUT Indianapolis, 2009 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 6th (117 points)

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TEAM: PRAMAC RACING BIKE: DUCATI

ANDREA IANNONE NATIONALITY Italian DATE OF BIRTH 9/08/89 WEIGHT 67 kg HEIGHT 178 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 0 GRAND PRIX WINS 0 PODIUMS 0 DEBUT Qatar, 2013 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 8th (102 points) #45

TEAM: GO&FUN HONDA GRESINI BIKE: HONDA

SCOTT REDDING NATIONALITY English DATE OF BIRTH 4/01/93 WEIGHT 78 kg HEIGHT 185 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 0 GRAND PRIX WINS 0 PODIUMS 0 DEBUT Qatar, 2014 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 13th (60 points)

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TEAM: DRIVE M7 ASPAR BIKE: HONDA

NICKY HAYDEN NATIONALITY American DATE OF BIRTH 30/07/81 WEIGHT 67 kg HEIGHT 173 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 1 GRAND PRIX WINS 3 PODIUMS 28 DEBUT Japan, 2003 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 16th (38 points) #7

TEAM: DRIVE M7 ASPAR BIKE: HONDA

HIROSHI AOYAMA NATIONALITY Japanese DATE OF BIRTH 25/10/81 WEIGHT 57 kg HEIGHT 165 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 0 GRAND PRIX WINS 0 PODIUMS 0 DEBUT Qatar, 2010 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 14th (54 points)

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TEAM: ENERGY T.I. PRAMAC RACING BIKE: DUCATI

YONNY HERNANDEZ NATIONALITY Columbian DATE OF BIRTH 25/07/88 WEIGHT 72 kg HEIGHT 183 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 0 GRAND PRIX WINS 0 PODIUMS 0 DEBUT Qatar, 2012 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 15th (39 points) 30

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TEAM: CARDION AB MOTORACING BIKE: HONDA

KAREL ABRAHAM NATIONALITY Czech DATE OF BIRTH 02/01/90 WEIGHT 72 kg HEIGHT 181 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 0 GRAND PRIX WINS 0 PODIUMS 0 DEBUT Qatar, 2011 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 17th (33 points)

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TEAM: PAUL BIRD MOTORSPORT BIKE: PBM

BROC PARKES NATIONALITY Australian DATE OF BIRTH 24/12/81 WEIGHT 64 kg HEIGHT 170 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 0 GRAND PRIX WINS 0 DEBUT Qatar, 2014 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 21st (7 points) #9

TEAM: OCTO IODARACING TEAM BIKE: ART

DANILO PETRUCCI NATIONALITY Italian DATE OF BIRTH 24/10/90 WEIGHT 77 kg HEIGHT 181 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 0 GRAND PRIX WINS 0 PODIUMS 0 DEBUT Qatar, 2012 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 20th (9 points)

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TEAM: AVINTIA RACING BIKE: AVINTIA

HECTOR BARBERA NATIONALITY Spanish DATE OF BIRTH 2/11/86 WEIGHT 61 kg HEIGHT 169 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 0 GRAND PRIX WINS 0 PODIUMS 0 DEBUT Qatar, 2010 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 25th (3 points) #15

TEAM: FORWARD YAMAHA BIKE: YAMAHA

ALEX DE ANGELIS NATIONALITY San Marino DATE OF BIRTH 26/02/84 WEIGHT 70 kg HEIGHT 179 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 0 GRAND PRIX WINS 0 PODIUMS 1 DEBUT Qatar, 2008 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 22nd (7 points)

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MICHAEL LAVERTY NATIONALITY British DATE OF BIRTH 07/06/81 WEIGHT 63 kg HEIGHT 172 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 0 GRAND PRIX WINS 0 PODIUMS 0 DEBUT Qatar, 2012 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 26th (2 points) #63

TEAM: AVINTIA BIKE: KAWASAKI

MIKE DI MEGLIO NATIONALITY French DATE OF BIRTH 17/01/88 WEIGHT 70 kg HEIGHT 171 cm MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WINS 0 GRAND PRIX WINS 0 PODIUMS 0 DEBUT Qatar, 2014 CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION 23rd (4 points) Australian GP I Recent Champions 35

MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONS

Season Country Driver Car 2014 Marc Marquez Spain Honda 2013 Marc Marquez Spain Honda 2012 Jorge Lorenzo Spain Yamaha 2011 Casey Stoner Australia Honda 2010 Jorge Lorenzo Spain Yamaha 2009 Valentino Rossi Italy Yamaha 2008 Valentino Rossi Italy Yamaha 2007 Casey Stoner Australia Ducati 2006 Nicky Hayden America Honda 2005 Valentino Rossi Italy Yamaha 2004 Valentino Rossi Italy Yamaha 2003 Valentino Rossi Italy Honda 2002 Valentino Rossi Italy Honda 2001 Valentino Rossi Italy Honda 2000 JR America Suzuki 1999 Alex Criville Spain Honda 1998 Michael Doohan Australia Our proudHonda platinum partners 1997 Michael Doohan Australia Honda

1996 Michael Doohan Australia Honda ™

1995 Michael Doohan Australia Honda All-In-One Security 1994 Michael Doohan Australia Honda 1993 Kevin Schwantz America Suzuki 1992 Wayne Rainey America Yamaha 1991 Wayne Rainey America Yamaha 1990 Wayne Rainey America Yamaha 1989 Eddie Lawson America Honda 1988 Eddie Lawson America Yamaha 1987 Wayne Gardner Australia Honda 1986 Eddie Lawson America Yamaha www.speedcafe.com

Australian GP I Schedule Event 37 Australian MotoGP Schedule of Events

Friday October 17 Start Category Session Duration 7.55am Australian Supersport Free Practice 20 Minutes 8.25am Australian Superbike/Su- Free Practice 20 Minutes perstock 8.55am Australian Supersport Qualifying 20 Minutes 10am Moto3 Free Practice 1 40 Minutes 10.55am MotoGP Free Practice 1 45 Minutes Sunday October 19 11.55am Moto2 Free Practice 1 45 Minutes Start Category Session Duration 12.55pm Australian Superbike/Su- Qualifying 20 Minutes 9.05am Australian Supersport Race 3 8 Laps perstock 1000 9.40am Australian Superbike/ Race 3 8 Laps 1.30pm Ducati two-seater Session 1 30 Minutes Superstock 1000 2.10pm Moto3 Free Practice 2 40 Minutes 10.40am Moto3 Warm up 20 Minutes 3.05pm MotoGP Free Practice 2 45 Minutes 11.10am Moto2 Warm up 20 Minutes 4.05pm Moto2 Free Practice 2 45 Minutes 11.40am MotoGP Warm up 20 Minutes 5.05pm Australian Superbike/Su- Race 1 8 Laps 12.05pm Ducati Two-Seater Session 4 20 Minutes perstock 1000 12.25pm MotoGP Riders Parade 15 Minutes 5.20pm RAAF Roulettes Aerial Demo 13 Minutes 1pm Moto3 Race 23 Laps Display 2.20pm Moto2 Race 25 Laps 5.35pm Australian Supersport Race 1 8 Laps 3.25pm RAAF Roulettes Aerial Demo 15 Minutes Display Saturday October 18 4pm MotoGP Race 27 Laps Start Category Session Duration Our proud platinum partners 8.15am Australian Supersport Race 2 8 Laps 8.55am Australian Superbike/Su- Race 2 8 Laps perstock 1000 ™

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The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix will be shown on free-to-air television on Network TEN throughout the weekend. Saturday October 18 - TEN DAY 1 Adelaide Brisbane Melbourne Sydney Perth 12.30pm- 12pm - 4pm 1pm-5pm 1pm-5pm 10am-2pm 4.30pm Sunday October 19 - TEN DAY 2 Adelaide Brisbane Melbourne Sydney Perth 11am-4.30pm 10.30am-4pm 11.30am-5pm 11.30am-5pm 8.30am-2pm

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