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250cc Grand Prix Results:

1. Roberto Rolfo, Honda, 29 laps, 42:06.199
2. Fonsi Nieto, Aprilia, -0.150 second
3. Randy De Puniet, Aprilia, -0.287 second
4. Sebastian Porto, Honda, -5.305 seconds
5. Franco Battaini, Aprilia, -13.097 seconds
6. Anthony West, Aprilia, -18.289 seconds
7. Toni Elias, Aprilia, -20.881 seconds
8. Manuel Poggiali, Aprilia, -20.927 seconds
9. Alex Debon, Honda, -45.171 seconds
10. Alex Baldolini, Aprilia, -48.701 seconds
11. Dirk Heidolf, Aprilia, -57.078 seconds
12. Chas Davies, Aprilia, -57.288 seconds
13. Jakub Smrz, Honda, -57.459 seconds
14. Erwan Nigon, Aprilia, -77.467 seconds
15. Max Neukirchner, Honda, -89.139 seconds

18. Katja Poensgen, Honda, -1 lap

125cc Grand Prix Results:

1. Stefano Perugini, Aprilia, 27 laps, 40:11.124
2. Casey Stoner, Aprilia, -0.212 second
3. Alex De Angelis, Aprilia, -0.375 second
4. Daniel Pedrosa, Honda, -0.774 second
5. Pablo Nieto, Aprilia, -5.877 seconds
6. Gabor Talmasci, Aprilia, -11.791 seconds
7. Andrea Dovizioso, Honda, -12.070 seconds
8. Lucio Cecchinello, Aprilia, -12.212 seconds
9. Simone Corsi, Honda, -12.645 seconds
10. Mika Kallio, Honda, -16.369 seconds
11. Mirko Giansanti, Aprilia, -16.370 seconds
12. Marco Simoncelli, Aprilia, -16.825 seconds
13. Gioele Pellino, Aprilia, -21.622 seconds
14. Hector Barbera, Aprilia, -27.161 seconds
15. Fabrizio Lai, Malaguti, -41.028 seconds

26. Youichi Ui. Aprilia, -4 laps, DNF

28. Steve Jenkner, Aprilia, -10 laps, DNF

More, from a press release issued by Fortuna Honda:

Roberto Rolfo Hands Fortuna Honda First Ever GP Victory

Sachsenring, July 27: Roberto Rolfo today gave his principle sponsor Fortuna and machine manufacturer Honda, who have helped push in the world championship his first victory of the season, after winning the German GP in majestic style. The victory was, however, not without a lot of hard work because the quality of the 29-lap race was exceptional. Rolfo knew how to defend his lead from the attacks of his rivals and rode a fantastic last lap to cross the line in the lead. The victory has brought him to just seven points of the lead in the championship.

“It is a great satisfaction to take this victory but it was very hard because all the riders raced hard from the very beginning without making any concessions to each other. The very fast rhythm of the race made me concentrate at maximum to avoid any errors that would condition my race, or penalise me at the end of the race.” Explained the Fortuna Honda rider.

“I had to concentrate totally for the entire race distance racing in the group. It was very important not to make one single mistake, that’s why I overtook Randy de Puniet with five laps to go because I thought it best to defend my lead from the attacks of my rivals and so it proved to be at the end of the race. This is the first victory of the season but in reality we can say, myself and the team, this is the point where the championship truly starts.” Said the German 250cc GP winner.

“The job the team has done this weekend, and in general, has been fantastic, a constant progression that has permitted us to get the results we’ve had, and this victory which has finally arrived.” Said an exaltant Roberto. Who added. “From the very start of practice I knew I would be fighting for the win. I also knew it would be very hard but the reward of this victory is the best feeling of a successful weekend in Germany.”

Dani Amatriain, Fortuna Honda Team Manager, was as excited as Rolfo at the end of the race. He said. “From my position I would like to thank Fortuna and Honda for their help and support of this project and, obviously, congratulate everybody in the team.”


More, from a press release issued by MS Aprilia Racing Press Information:

A RACE TO FORGET BUT POGGIALI IS STILL THE LEADER OF THE STANDING

This race was not lucky for Manuel Poggiali who made a bad start and slipped out in the 25th lap whilst he was 6th. The Aprilia rider rejoined the race with determination achieving the 8th position anyway . Manuel is still leading the world standing and Aprilia is also leading the Constructor standing with 82 points of advantage.

Manuel Poggiali: “I made many mistakes. My start was bad and then I did all my best with the rear tyre that was completely unknown. Because of the heat the temperature of the asphalt changed and we decided to use another rear tyre never tested in the practices. Then, I was too determined and went wide felling off in the grass. At the end Elias passed me easily cause I made a mistake: this is a race to forget. Now I need an holiday to think about my mistakes”.


More, from a press release issued by KTM-Red Bull Racing:

Vincent Crashes, Locatelli 18th for KTM-Red Bull

Roberto Locatelli finished 18th for the KTM-Red Bull after a hot and tiring German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring. Teammate Arnaud Vincent failed to finish after crashing out of a fiercely contested 27 lap race.

Vincent was unhurt when he fell on lap 10 after being bumped by Danish rider Robbin Harms while in 21st position after starting 24th on the sixth row. Starting 22nd Locatelli suffered in a first corner scramble and was pushed back to 28th at the end of the first lap and then faced the hugely difficult task of fighting his way back through the pack in what was always going to be a difficult race on a tight and compact track.

#1 Arnaud Vincent
DNF

My crash was because Robbin Harms came up the inside of me and bumped my bike and I had no room to recover and was forced off the track into the gravel trap. The race was going to be hard even without this so it is a very unsatisfactory way to end the race.

#10 Roberto Locatelli
18th

The first corner was crazy, I had sit and up and slow down after being bumped and I lost at least ten places on the first lap. After that I had a good race to pass a lot of riders and finally make 18th position on the final lap. The bike is improving slowly but we need more power so we have to continue to work hard for this.

Harald Bartol
Team Manager

Disappointing, what else is there to say. Arnaud is unhurt but now we must put all our efforts into Brno. We are preparing a fifth bike in the next couple weeks and this will be part of our increased test program. For the Brno race we also hope to have some different versions of our KTM motor to evaluate.