MotoGP 2015

[pritch]

So I asked Mat Oxley and David Emmett about whether Jack Miller was using electronic rider aids such as traction control yet. At the first test all aids were turned off so that he had to learn to ride a full phat GP bike.

David Emmett replied saying that they started to introduce Miller to the electronics this time in Sepang.

In the circumstances Miller's lap times will probably continue to be meaningless as a comparison until he is riding a bike in race trim.

[BMWST?]

Dunno. You could just use the smaller pic I attached to post 235? It's like there's an echo in here.

doh...i thought i had seen it before somewhere!

[Ntoxcated]

doh...i thought i had seen it before somewhere!

He obviously makes a habit of it. At first I thought they were 2 shots from a series - until I noticed he had changed his helmet

[roogazza]

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/215...15-motogp.html

[Reckless]

Aprilia Racing Gresini 2015 Launch
Thursday, 5 March 2015
Aprilia, who have won over 38 titles in the 125cc & 250cc GP classes, held the official launch of their factory racing team in Milan today.
Officially known as the Aprilia Racing Team Gresini, they have formed a partnership with legendary team manager Fausto Gresini as they line up on the MotoGP™ grid one year earlier than originally planned.

The reason for their premature return to the premier class was to allow them to use this season exclusively to develop their RS-GP bike before they unleash their “full factory” prototype machine next year. The two riders who will spearhead this ambitious development program are 2002 250cc World Champion Marco Melandri, and 2006 125cc World Champion Alvaro Bautista.

Romano Albesiano: (Aprilia Racing Manager)

“We have already been on the track for the first testing sessions of this new adventure that officially starts today. We chose to move up our start date, getting into the mix in the 2015 MotoGP World Championship because we believe that this is the solution which is certainly the most risky but also the best one to become competitive as quickly as possible. We certainly could have avoided the pressure and waited until next year, but that's not what Aprilia wanted. In terms of development we are starting on a solid foundation which is the result of our winning experience in Superbike and the ART project, the only CRT that was able to show potential close to “real” MotoGP bikes. For us this will be a year of testing, development and in some ways even sacrifice, to be taken full advantage of as we look toward to 2016 when we will be able to ride a real Aprilia prototype bike onto the track.”

Alvaro Bautista:

“I like this new challenge. It gives me new stimulation and great motivation. We are well aware that we have a lot of work to do and we are also aware that this will be a season marked by development, so we aren't setting any goals for ourselves except to improve race by race, working hard. I was very pleased with the first two test sessions in Malaysia. It was nice to see a lot of people working hard to improve and listening to my requests. All of our mechanics are top notch and they all have a drive that makes for an excellent atmosphere in the garage."

Marco Melandri:

“Following Aprilia in its ambitious return to MotoGP is a brave choice, especially after the decision to move the plans up. I am very motivated. I am confident and I know what this racing department is capable of, although that doesn't change the difficulties that we will inevitably have to face. There are also some advantages, like being able to “tailor” myself to a bike, something that I have never been able to do until now in my career, helping the guys in the development process and giving them my indications. For now it is just a matter of acquiring a feeling with the bike-tyre package, much different than the one I used last year. We have a long road ahead of us, but I believe that with patience and determination we'll be able to achieve a good level, realistically in the second half of the season.”-

ya know it wouldnt surprise me if Rossi went to a team like this in the next couple of years ( unless the ducati experience has put hum off)??

[Crasherfromwayback]

Go on then

Haha, can't wait to see how this plays out. He will never be top 5 on that bike this season, but a top 10 is def possible. GO MELANDRI! Haters.

Not looking too good so far. Bring on the beer.

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2015/...landri-to-wsb/

[Luckylegs]

Not looking too good so far. Bring on the beer.

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2015/...landri-to-wsb/

*gulp* um, yeh, bugger...... *sigh*

[Autech]

Not looking too good so far. Bring on the beer.

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2015/...landri-to-wsb/

Haha, I never made the bet but I might end up having to pitch in for it. Come on Marco, stop riding that supermodel and ride that bike!

[roogazza]

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/215...portunity.html

Not much of a wait now, no news on TV coverage, anyone ?

[denill]

Not much of a wait now, no news on TV coverage, anyone ?

Tomorrow is the Sommet deadline Gaz

[denill]

Tomorrow is the Sommet deadline Gaz

Looking like it won't cost me anything.

Pledges will only be confirmed if the target is reached by: 13/03/2015 at 6:00 PM

[Crasherfromwayback]

*gulp* um, yeh, bugger...... *sigh*

Haha, I never made the bet but I might end up having to pitch in for it. Come on Marco, stop riding that supermodel and ride that bike!

I wouldn't be so mean as to want to take beer of ya if he doesn't even race the thing mate.

[Mental Trousers]

Looking like it won't cost me anything.

Pledges will only be confirmed if the target is reached by: 13/03/2015 at 6:00 PM

Looks like it won't cost me anything either

https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/...t-strikes-back

[puddytat]

About 150 bucks for Motogp.com....no brainer when Sky costs more than that for 2 months of shit....
Me got my subscription.

[Shaun Harris]

About 150 bucks for Motogp.com....no brainer when Sky costs more than that for 2 months of shit....
Me got my subscription.

Agreed man, and Gauranteed