Born: April 4, 1973
Hometown : Castel San Pietro, Italy
Height: 5' 5
Weight: 130 lbs
Marital Status: Married
Hobbies: Motocross, trials, cycling
Team: Marlboro Ducati
2006 MotoGP Season
| Round |
Race
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Finished
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Standing
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| 1 |
2006 MotoGP Jerez |
1st
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| 2 |
2006 MotoGP Qatar |
3rd
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| 3 |
2006 MotoGP Turkey |
6th
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| 4 |
2006 MotoGP Shanghai |
8th
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| 5 |
2006 MotoGP Le Mans |
2nd
|
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| 6 |
2006 MotoGP Mugello |
2nd
|
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| 7 |
2006 MotoGP Catalunya |
DNF
|
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| 8 |
2006 MotoGP Assen |
15th
|
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| 9 |
2006 MotoGP Donington Park |
9th
|
4th
|
| 10 |
2006 MotoGP Sachsenring |
5th
|
5th
|
| 11 |
2006 MotoGP Laguna Seca |
8th
|
4th
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| 12 |
2006 MotoGP Brno |
1st
|
5th
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| 13 |
2006 MotoGP Sepang |
2nd
|
4th
|
| 14 |
2006 MotoGP Phillip Island |
7th
|
5th
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| 15 |
2006 MotoGP Twin Ring Motegi |
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| 16 |
2006 MotoGP Estoril |
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| 17 |
2006 MotoGP Valencia |
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| Engine |
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| Engine type: |
Liquid-cooled, 90 degree V4 four-stroke |
| Displacement: |
989 cc |
| Ignition: |
Magneti Marelli |
| Carburation: |
Indirect Magneti Marelli electronic injection, four throttle bodies with injectors above butterfly
valves |
| Lubrication system: |
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| Data recording: |
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| Maximum power: |
235+ hp @ 16500 rpm |
| Maximum speed: |
Over 205mph |
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| Transmission |
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| Type: |
Six-speed cassette-type gearbox, with alternative gear ratios available |
| Primary drive: |
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| Clutch: |
Dry multiplate slipper clutch |
| Final drive: |
Chain |
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| Chassis / running gear |
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| Frame type: |
Tubular steel trellis-style chassis, pressed aluminium swingarm |
| Front suspension: |
Öhlins upside-down 42 mm front forks |
| Rear suspension: |
Öhlins rear shock absorber |
| Front/rear wheels: |
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| Front/rear tires: |
Bridgestone 16.5" front and rear |
| Front brake: |
Brembo, two 320 mm carbon front discs with four-piston calipers |
| Rear Brake: |
Single stainless steel rear disc with two-piston caliper |
| Weight: |
326 lbs, in accordance with FIM regulations |
| Fuel capacity: |
5.8 gal., in accordance with FIM regulations |
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