05/17/2013
Le Mans, 17 May: in dry but cool conditions, MotoGP riders headed out for the first day of practices of the Grand Prix de France with Stefan Bradl lapping in 1’34.299 at the iconic “24 Heures circuit du Mans”. His fastest time, just 0.2s off today’s pace setter Pedrosa, secured him a positive fifth position. The German riding the LCR Honda RC213V has had a disappointing start to his second MotoGP season (with two crashes at the first three races) but a working-well adjustment of his braking system, allowed him to get back to his standard pace.Visit the section
05/16/2013
Le Mans, 16 May: MotoGP ascends to Le Mans this weekend for the Grand Prix de France at the legendary “Circuit des 24 Heures” which holds one of the longest traditions of Grand Prix racing on the current MotoGP schedule. At this week’s event LCR Honda MotoGP Team is pleased to announce that Elf will act as Title Sponsor branding Stefan Bradl’s Honda motorbikes ahead the fourth round of the season.
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05/06/2013
Jerez, 6 May: LCR racer Stefan Bradl was back on track today in Jerez for one day of testing after yesterday’s race which saw the German ending a very tough weekend with a DNF. The 23-year-old, riding the RC213V no. 6, began his intended test programme in sunny conditions working on front-end adjustments and Bridgestone tyres. At the end of the day Bradl finished 9th fastest with 1’39.894 (71 laps).
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05/05/2013
Jerez, 5 May: LCR racer Stefan Bradl endured a tough weekend at Jerez de la Frontera circuit crashing out of the Grand Prix of Spain on the third lap of 27. During practice the German had struggled with lack of front-end feeling, but by yesterday evening he seemed to have partially solved the issue which then returned for the race. Bradl was racing in seventh when he lost the front at turn nine. He walked away from the crash unharmed but hugely disappointed.
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05/04/2013
Jerez, 4 May: this morning session at sweltering Jerez de la Frontera circuit was the third of four practice periods over the race weekend and the final one in which MotoGP riders can classified for qualifying. LCR Honda racer Stefan Bradl had to cope with some front-end issues which saw the German qualified only 11th in the morning practice. For the first time this season, Bradl had to contest for both qualifying sessions but his remarkable progression and determination secured him the 8th spot on the grid (1’39.847).Visit the section