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GP Australia / Preview
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10/12/2015
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Team Estrella Galicia 0,0 head to Australia off the back of Japanese podium
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After the great job done at Motegi, where Navarro gave Estrella Galicia 0,0 their second podium of the season with a third place finish, the riders and team travel to Phillip Island to contest the sixteenth round of the season. Fabio Quartararo expects to arrive in Australia further recovered.
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The flyaway tour for the Moto3 World Championship reaches its next stop this week: The Australian circuit of Phillip Island. It is a track at which Estrella Galicia 0,0 placed second and third last season, through Álex Márquez and Álex Rins, respectively..
This year, the team go Down Under after a third place in Japan for Jorge Navarro, who after a spectacular fightback in a wet Grand Prix, took won his second podium of the season.
The Spaniard is very motivated after the result at Motegi and the upward progression he is experiencing this season -the result of the synergy between his hard work and the team's experience.
Teammate Fabio Quartararo, who decided against participating in the Japanese race because of the injury to his right ankle, will use days prior to this round trying to recover and get into the best condition possible for Friday’s first practice -which takes place at 1am CET.
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Circuit of Phillip Island
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Did you know…?
The Phillip Island circuit is located on the island of the same name in Australia. The tricky and fast Australian track is 4.4km long, with 7 left corners and 5 righthanders; It has the same length as the Jerez circuit and is nearly 10 seconds faster. It is a circuit where the cold Siberian wind is a factor to consider, especially on Turn 3, called ‘Stoner Corner.’ The most spectacular and fast corner of the track is the opening turn, which the Moto3 riders take in fifth gear.
The Australian Grand Prix was first held in 1989. The following year it returned for a second event, but it was not until 1997 that the round was reincorporated into the calendar –where it has remained until the present day.
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World Standing
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1st Danny KENT
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244 points
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2nd Enea BASTIANINI
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188 points
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3rd Miguel OLIVEIRA
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179 points
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4th Niccolò ANTONELLI
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161 points
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5th Romano FENATI
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155 points
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6th Efren VAZQUEZ
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135 points
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7th Brad BINDER
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110 points
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8th Jorge NAVARRO
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108 points
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9th Isaac VIÑALES
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95 points
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10th Fabio QUARTARARO
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92 points
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Jorge Navarro
Estrella Galicia 0,0 rider
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Jorge Navarro
Estrella Galicia 0,0 rider
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Fabio Quartararo
Estrella Galicia 0,0 rider
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10th in the overall standings with 92 points
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"The Phillip Island circuit seems spectacular. I hope to go there as recovered as possible "
"I think we can do quite well in Australia. We have a few days before starting, so during this time I will implement the instructions given to me for my recovery, raising my foot to keep the swelling down and walking a little every day. The Phillip Island circuit is very close to the sea, so I will take the opportunity to walk barefoot on the sand to get a little more strength in my ankle and calf, to try and prevent the shaking from my leg when on the bike. The circuit seems spectacular. I hope to go there as recovered as possible. It's a circuit that I think I'll like a lot, because of its fast corners; at first it will be a little tricky for my riding style, but it will be fun to gain experience there."
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8th in the overall standings with 108 points
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"In Australia I achieved my best result last year, and I think we go there in good shape"
"Phillip Island is a track I like. Last year, on the first few laps, I was impressed with the speed that you reach. It's a circuit that is so fast that you take corners in fifth or sixth gear. Last season I did well in Australia, with my best result this year, and now I think we go there in good shape. We’re on a run of two good races, in which I have been on the podium. Now we will continue working and, if we continue like we have been, I’m sure that next week we can be back fighting for the podium -and perhaps for the win."
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