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Maserati’s UK chief Thomas Hajek in charge of the brand in 11 markets
Maserati’s UK chief Thomas Hajek will now have more responsibility as he will be heading the Italian luxury sports car brand in 11 markets. 49-year-old German native Hajek will take charge of Maserati operations in Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg and Monaco as well as the UK.
Hajek has had an extensive experience with Maserati owner Fiat S.p.A. The fact that he speaks fluent German, Italian, English, Spanish, French and Polish has surely helped his international career that began in the Fiat Group in 1988. This experience has led sales and marketing activities for Alfa Romeo, Lancia and Fiat in Germany and Poland. He also headed Fiat’s European commercial vehicles operations based in Turin.
Maserati’s UK chief Thomas Hajek in charge of the brand in 11 markets
Moto GP Jepang : Rossi Uji Motor 2008
Motegi - A day after the failure of the Japanese Moto GP, Fiat Yamaha held a direct preparation for next season. New motor for the year 2008 was tested by Valentino Rossi.
Yamaha did not want to sink too long lamented the failure of two consecutive seasons deliver world champion Rossi. Monday at Motegi circuit (24/9/2007) local time, Yamaha issued a prototype motor that they will use for the 2008 season.
Motorcyclenews reported Tuesday (25/9/2007), Yamaha's new ride has a completely new chassis also arm swing and body motor. Throughout the day Monday Rossi tested spesifiksi two motors with different, but later it was discovered that the motor with a pneumatic valve (water control) for the 2008 season is still in development and does not include the testing.
Yamaha are very far behind compared to Ducati this season was seriously develop motor for next season. Rossi also had a chance to try out with the motor had worn this season.
"We have two chassis to be tested next year. We use the same machine that I use in the race so I can make a direct comparison with sasinya. Sasisnya no problem, we should pay more attention to the machine, it was our problem, "said Rossi.
Of 15 series that have been held this season, Ducati could win nine championships. While Yamaha only gets four. For the second time in quick succession, Rossi failed to embrace the world championships.
Moto GP Jepang : Rossi Uji Motor 2008
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