EXCLUSIVE: Ezpeleta: "The Traction Control is not a problem for the show"
Carmelo Ezpeleta, boss of Dorna, is a head authoritarian and has demonstrated in 2007 by threatening the monogomma to allow Valentino Rossi berth to Bridgestone.
It 'was a coup d'imperio, Dorna allowed by the fact that their contract with the FIM extends to the entire 2021, but that does not mean that the Spanish manager is Valentino-dependent, or who has married totally and exclusively ideas the pilot Yamaha.
Instead Ezpeleta ago only think what it is in society that directs. And no matter whether it's not like someone.
ME AND ROSSI. AND F.1 - "I am a friend of Valentino, but that does not mean that I am in agreement with everything he says - is the beginning of" Don "Carmelo - I refer to the discussion that was born around the Traction Control. I do not think that this system is not up. It does not prevent the pilot lost control of the bike and drop, as they have demonstrated the same scivolate Rossi in Valencia or Melandri at Misano, or makes less spectacular races. We have in MotoGP, the problem that has F.1… contrary to the F.1, then, the technology MotoGP is much closer to that of bike series and Traction Control is a device that will be increasingly use on the roads, contributing to the security of all motorcyclists. This is something to consider. "
It could, however, think of a single unit?
"Houses are contrary and I have already made it clear. And then this solution introduces the problem of control, which is always difficult. I, however, are neither in favour nor against. I just say, that if the device contributes to safety, then should discuss the pilots in their committee and the decision, or at least a proposal, must come from them. Not Rossi, but by Rossi, Pedrosa, Stoner, Hayden… all short. "
For the moment, therefore, there is no proposal to introduce any ban?
"there is not any. The subject is discussed, as in many other cases. Personally I am for a yes or no dry recital But what I said earlier about safety. And 'true in the past Wayne Gardner and Mick Doohan led by sliding the bike, today happens less, but not for this reason the Grand Prix are less spectacular. "
To decide, the Commission will therefore Pilots. Of but is not part Casey Stoner…
THE SAFETY COMMISSION - "A moment. Back behind over time. The Safety Commission was created in South Africa after the accident Kato at Suzuka. Initially they were part five: Rossi, Capirossi, Roberts, Aoki and Gibernau, but it was clear from the beginning that it was open to anyone who had wanted to attend the meetings. Sometimes it came, Barros, Checa or Pedrosa. I repeat, it is open to everyone, there is no need to be invited, but Franco Uncini, responsible for the security of Dorna, speaks with all… continuously. "
There appeared to lamentasse Stoner is not never been questioned.
A CALL FOR STONER - "As I said, this has never been done… hours that Roberts Aoki and nothing more is the rising problem of increasing the number of permanent members. We plan to invite every house to delegate a pilot… still speak with Casey personally to invite him to attend its meetings. For us it is very important that the World Champion will take part. But if Casey, for some reason her, does not feel at ease, well, I can not force to come.
Always spectacular about the limitation of 21-litre fuel can create some problems.
"So far none of the houses it is alleged.
The new Regulation on tyres is the right answer?
"I think so. Regulation 2006 was wrong. But for everyone, not only for Michelin. We have shown races like Sachsenring, or Laguna Seca, but several other Grand Prix have been, how can I say?, Saved by the weather conditions, rain… talking about regulation on the tyres we must not forget that Michelin has done a great concession, nullifying the advantage that gave its proprietary technology that allow him to build the tire ad hoc Friday or Saturday night. The current rule that increases the number of rubber and allows the case to prove after the races in the same tracks with testers certainly goes in the right direction ".
And if that were not the case?
"Well, after what happened last year, when I continued to ask the tyre manufacturers to agree and I gave reply, well, I think now I take more seriously (laughter)" .
What will happen if for example Pedrosa were complaining of failure dell'accoppiata Honda-Michelin this year?
"try to listen, as I did with Rossi. But I would like to add that between Michelin and Valentino happened something that goes beyond any technical problem… as between husband and wife, something must have happened between them that we do not know, because obviously the 2007 Rossi has not lost world only because of the tires. "
The Superbike is great growth and soon will enter other large houses, like BMW, Aprilia and KTM. In MotoGP, on the other hand, there are currently just 18 pilots. What is the solution?
MOTOGP IN SUPERBIKE - "Well, first a clarification: I believe that the MotoGP championship is the most competitive motorcycle racing. It is not a problem of costs, the decision to join or not depends on the level of competitiveness. That is why I am confident that the BMW, in the near future, it may decide to lead in MotoGP. Regarding Aprilia was told that enter in 2010. It 'important that new houses come, but only on condition that to be competitive, otherwise 18 starters enough in advance. Twenty-four, I think is the maximum number, 22 should be good, but better all 18 high-level six more pilots only to fill the deployment. However in 2009 Suzuki and Kawasaki motorcycle deploy more each.
This makes us be reminded of the Kenny Roberts team.
"I talked to Chuck Aksland last week are still working with our sponsors. For us is not a problem, I told them that may fall even half championship. "
Are you happy with television coverage?
"Almost everywhere. Now there is a problem with Eurosport, which has a contract that expires in 2008, particularly in Germany and France. We are not inclined to renew it, we would like to encourage the big national TV. "
What do we stand with the new regulation will cover medium and small displacements? THE NEW 250 IN 2011 - "Initially it was thought to have in 2010, in 250, a mixed deployment, with four cars and two times, but the houses do not like this solution. They prefer to run directly into 2011 with a four-stroke engines. For us is fine, as long as you rspettino three points: the media should be as competitive as possible in order to prepare young people for MotoGP be prototypes and, wherever possible, remain economically confront. To square the circle could use a single type of engine, a solution but personally I do not like, or an existing engine properly trained. "
(as translated from www.gpone.com) 
10.01.2008, 15:00
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