De Angelis Takes 125cc Pole Position For Czech Grand Prix

De Angelis Takes 125cc Pole Position For Czech Grand Prix

© 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

Categories:

Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

125cc GP Final Qualifying Results:

1. Alex De Angelis, Aprilia, 2:08.100
2. Steve Jenkner, Aprilia, 2:08.330
3. Lucio Cecchinello, Aprilia, 2:08.421
4. Daniel Pedrosa, Honda, 2:08.562
5. Stefano Perugini, Aprilia, 2:08.755
6. Pablo Nieto, Aprilia, 2:08.817
7. Thomas Luthi, Honda, 2:08.857
8. Gabor Talmacsi, Aprilia, 2:09.253
9. Hector Barbera, Aprilia, 2:09.268
10. Andrea Dovizioso, Honda, 2:09.322
11. Casey Stoner, Aprilia, 2:09.477
12. Mirko Giansanti, Aprilia, 2:09.532
13. Gino Borsoi, Aprilia, 2:09.553
14. Jorge Lorenzo, Derbi, 2:09.602
15. Youichi Ui, Aprilia, 2:09.702

18. Miko Kallio, KTM, 2:10.089

27. Roberto Locatelli, KTM, 2:11.160


More, from a press release issued by KTM:

Bad Luck for Kallio, Locatelli 27th

After a sensational debut in his first ride on the KTM-Red Bull, Mika Kallio suffered a setback in final qualifying at the Brno Circuit, site of round 10 of the 125cc World Championship. Teammate Roberto Locatelli improved his time from Friday’s practice, but lost positions, and ended the day 27th fastest.

From the very beginning of the session Kallio had trouble with the electronics on his race bike, switching back and forth between his race bike and his spare during the session, causing him to lose valuable time. With time running out, Kallio was pushing hard to improve his position and crashed, breaking the little finger on his left hand. He was taken to the Clinica Mobile and the prognosis is good for Kallio to start his first grand prix for the KTM-Red Bull team. Nevertheless, an operation will be necessary on the damaged finger. Locatelli experienced front tire chatter when he chose wrong on the tire, preventing him from improving his time. For the race, Locatelli has opted for the softer, more compliant front.


#10 Roberto Locatelli
27th 2:11.160

Because the race will start two hours earlier than today’s qualifying session, and the temperature will be cooler, I can use the softer tire which will solve the problem with chattering. In free practice this morning it went perfect and I was 0.7 seconds faster than in qualifying. I’m certain I can go faster tomorrow in the race.


#36 Mika Kallio
18th 2:10.089

I’m disappointed because I was looking forward to my first race for KTM-Red Bull tomorrow. The front end slipped away and there was nothing I could do. I’m going to do all I can to try to race tomorrow. Whatever it takes to get me on the grid, I’ll do it.

Harald Bartol
Team Manager

Bad luck for Mika, we lost a lot of time at the end. He risked everything and he risked too much. I hope the injuries won’t prevent him from giving 110% tomorrow in the race. For Roberto, I’m confident we can find a solution to the problems he had in qualifying.

Latest Posts

WorldSBK: Bulega Undergoes “Arm Pump” Surgery In Italy

Nicolò Bulega underwent surgery for compartment syndrome Nicolò Bulega underwent...

How To Identify Real Vanson Leathers

Vanson has been producing jackets, riding/racing suits, and other...

Kato Named New President Of Yoshimura Japan

Editorial Note: Yohei Kato is the grandson of Yoshimura...

Suzuki Hayabusa Anniversary Celebration Scheduled April 27 In Concord, NC

SUZUKI HAYABUSA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION COMING TO CONCORD, NC “Hayabusa Homecoming”...

Oxley Bom Podcast: Hanging With Jorge

Roadracing World MotoGP Editor and Isle of Man TT winner...