The new 2010 MotoGP Champion is... SPOILER

[Crasherfromwayback]

LORENZO.

1st practice in Japan...and Pedrosa biffs it and smashes his collar bone.

End of story.

The boy deserves it no matter what...he's had a fantastic season.

Now bring on 2011!!!

[TOTO]

hope they have a duck pond around motegi track

[Wingnut]

Shame that. The robot has been on wicked form!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Shame that. The robot has been on wicked form!

Tell me about it. I'm off to Valencia for the final race of the season. I was hoping to see a Lorenzo vs Pedrosa showdown!

[BIG DOUG]

Prick, best you get me a xxl t-shirt then lol

[Kornholio]

On a side note, isn't Rossi on form in practise for this one?.....

[DMNTD]

Prick, best you get me a xxl t-shirt then lol

x2 on the XXL t-shirt! :yes:

[gav]

HRC should give Pedrosa's bike to Hiro Aoyama for this round. :yes:

And did you hear that Aleix Espargaro may be replaced at Pramac Ducati by Max Neukirchner! :facepalm: :shit:

[onearmedbandit]

Fuck at first I thought it was a race result that had got him the championship, but then read your post to see that Pedrosa is fucked.

[Shaun]

On a side note, isn't Rossi on form in practise for this one?.....


I think he has been playing games about his shoulder, and this is just his way of showing them what they have lost in him

[Crasherfromwayback]

Prick, best you get me a xxl t-shirt then lol

Mr Prick and I'll consider it!

[NZsarge]

Bugger for the little fulla, barring something similar happening to George he wasn't going to nail the championship this year anyway. Next year might be a different story though, Yamaha need to get some top speed to begin with.

[carbonhed]

Well that's a bugger isn't it. The fields so thin as it is that the loss of an alien is a body blow. Hope he's fit for 2011.

TBH honest at the last round I only had time to watch one race and I picked Moto2!!! Whoda thunk that?

[roogazza]

Tell me about it. I'm off to Valencia for the final race of the season.

Supposed to be a great GP to see that one, big crowds. :woohoo:

[Scouse]

LORENZO.

1st practice in Japan...and Pedrosa biffs it and smashes his collar bone.

End of story.

The boy deserves it no matter what...he's had a fantastic season.

Now bring on 2011!!!DONT count your chickens now Pete after all gay whore could fall off and bugger hisself badly

[Crasherfromwayback]

DONT count your chickens now Pete after all gay whore could fall off and bugger hisself badly

Not gonna happen. Now that the pressure is off...it looks like he's riding like he did before the pressure came on!

[BMWST?]

i wanna see a good race with all the aliens plus ben and dovi for good measure!
Superbikes on tomorrow night too.Dont forget Japan is ussually on mid afternoon our time!

[riffer]

i wanna see a good race with all the aliens plus ben and dovi for good measure!
Superbikes on tomorrow night too.Dont forget Japan is ussually on mid afternoon our time!

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[eelracing]

Tell me about it. I'm off to Valencia for the final race of the season. I was hoping to see a Lorenzo vs Pedrosa showdown!

Pedrosa,Stoner,Dovi etc are still only the sideshow to the main event that is Rossi & Jorge going at it toe to toe...a taste of what to expect for the rest of the year?

If so you will be in the box seat ya lucky bastard.

[Kendog]

Pedrosa,Stoner,Dovi etc are still only the sideshow to the main event that is Rossi & Jorge going at it toe to toe...a taste of what to expect for the rest of the year?
I agree, that was awesome. Moto GP was exciting to watch again.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Pretty full on race wasn't it! Gotta say...Rossi did one particular move that I think was not on. If you've got your wheel in front...you can pretty much do what you like. But at one stage when Lorenzo was clearly in front, Rossi picked his bike up and tried to run Lorenzo off the track...and that's not cool. He always makes out like "That's racing", but I bet you anything you like he'd be the first one to complain if it was done to him. Good to see him get his arse handed to him by Stoner again though.

[rachprice]

Yeah stoner didnt even look like he was pushing to his limit

Nice ride from Dovi too to keep on stoners tail

[rachprice]

No love lost on the track and off!!

Jorge Lorenzo

Position: 4th Time: +6.221
"This was a big battle between Valentino and I, two warriors with the killer instinct. I have to say that at some points I do not think he was completely fair, we were both on the limit but some of his moves were maybe a bit too much and he touched me and pushed me wide when I don't think it was right. We are team-mates, I am fighting for the Riders' Championship but we are both fighting for the Teams' and Manufacturers' Championship as well and we have to remember this. I am disappointed to miss the podium of course because I wanted one at Yamaha's home, but this is racing. We chose to ride with the old engine to be safe and then I wasn't getting the best feeling from the front tyre, so things weren't perfect for me, but anyway we took some good points. We are very close to getting our dream and I really hope we can do it next weekend in Sepang."


Valentino Rossi

Position: 3rd Time: +5.707

"What a great race! Of course I would have preferred to be battling for the win but anyway it was a great feeling, a real show and I want to congratulate Jorge because he was very strong and didn't give up! Unfortunately I lost time at the start when he passed me so Stoner and Dovizioso got away, and by the time I passed him again they were too far ahead. At the end I was tired and my tyre was sliding a lot, it was a bit softer than I would have liked, so I knew I was going to be in trouble but I wanted the podium so much. Jorge came back at me and we had a great battle, proper racing - I think everyone watching enjoyed it. It's been a great weekend because we expected it to be difficult but in fact we've been strong in every session and worked very well on our bike. The shoulder is okay at the moment so let's go to Malaysia and see if we can continue like this, or better!"

[roogazza]

Great racing for 3rd and 4th, but more on the grid sorely needed.

Oh and a red bike was at the front.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Great racing for 3rd and 4th, but more on the grid sorely needed.

Oh and a red bike was at the front.

Rossi will have no excuse for not winning races on it then eh!

[NZsarge]

a red bike was at the front.

Ok, so I didn't miss anything then. For some reason it didn't get recoerded on the MySky, I was pissed off but now.. Not so much.. :shifty: :D

[imdying]

Great thread title.

[denill]

Pretty full on race wasn't it! Gotta say...Rossi did one particular move that I think was not on. If you've got your wheel in front...you can pretty much do what you like. But at one stage when Lorenzo was clearly in front, Rossi picked his bike up and tried to run Lorenzo off the track...and that's not cool. He always makes out like "That's racing", but I bet you anything you like he'd be the first one to complain if it was done to him. Good to see him get his arse handed to him by Stoner again though.

The meanest/hardest passing moves in the last few years interestingly have one common denominator. Val. On Lorenzo in Japan, Stoner at Laguna Seca and Gibernau, somewhere? :facepalm: :facepalm:

[Crasherfromwayback]

The meanest/hardest passing moves in the last few years interestingly have one common denominator. Val. On Lorenzo in Japan, Stoner at Laguna Seca and Gibernau, somewhere? :facepalm: :facepalm:

I'm all for last lap hard passes etc, but not picking your bike up mid turn to force someone off the track! Still...the others should simply repay the favour and see how he likes it.

[Devil]

I'm all for last lap hard passes etc, but not picking your bike up mid turn to force someone off the track! .

To me it looked like it was a neccesity to make it around the next corner.
Either way it was fantastic to watch. Go Rossi!

[roogazza]

Rossi will have no excuse for not winning races on it then eh!

10 titles has a nice ring to it, don't put money against it.
But it has been nice to see Stoner smile and wave to the camera at the last two GPs.
I don't get the feeling that Rossi worried about the others but he sure wanted to make it hard for his teammate, maybe Stoners jibe was in his head ? lol G.

[Crasherfromwayback]

To me it looked like it was a neccesity to make it around the next corner.
Either way it was fantastic to watch. Go Rossi!

How is picking up your bike whilst you're both behind and inside of the other guy a neccesity? It's uncalled for and dangerous. But for sure...it makes hell good viewing!

Go Stoner.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I don't get the feeling that Rossi worried about the others but he sure wanted to make it hard for his teammate, maybe Stoners jibe was in his head ? lol G.

I'd be very worried about Stoner on the Honda if I was Rossi!

[roogazza]

I'd be very worried about Stoner on the Honda if I was Rossi!

I thought Lorenzo was your favourite, you can't have two !
Rossi is setting up some mind games for next year by pipping Horhay, isn't that twice off the podium now for him?
It's a shame Pedrosa is broken that would have spiced it up.

[Kendog]

I am liking Lorenzo more all the time.
All he needs to do is finish races to win the championship, but rather than ride safe for 4th he pushed hard to get past Rossi.

I think Rossi had to stand the bike up because his shoulder was starting to hurt :innocent:

[White trash]

I thought Lorenzo was your favourite, you can't have two !
Rossi is setting up some mind games for next year by pipping Horhay, isn't that twice off the podium now for him?
It's a shame Pedrosa is broken that would have spiced it up.

Judging by Dovi's speed and result, I'd have imagined Pedrosa would have done more than "Spice it up" mate. I reckon he would of fucked off into the distance.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Be interesting to see if Pedrosa tries to come back, or simply concentrates on getting ready for next season. By the way...bet you a carton of Steinie that Stoner gives Pedrosa a hiding next year.

[slowpoke]

Judging by Dovi's speed and result, I'd have imagined Pedrosa would have done more than "Spice it up" mate. I reckon he would of fucked off into the distance.

I dunno, I've got a bit of time for Dovi. He did pretty well at the start of the year on a bike Pedrosa just could not make work. His biggest problem is Pedrosa's manager Puig bleating in Honda's ear and Honda pandering to him/Pedrosa (ask Nicky Hayden). With Stoner no doubt altering the dynamic next year Dovi might get a bike more to his liking and be more of a force.

[White trash]

Be interesting to see if Pedrosa tries to come back, or simply concentrates on getting ready for next season. By the way...bet you a carton of Steinie that Stoner gives Pedrosa a hiding next year.

I can't really stand Pedrosa but I also can't stand backing down from a bet. I reckon you're wrong in any case so I'll take your Steinie thanks very much.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I can't really stand Pedrosa but I also can't stand backing down from a bet. I reckon you're wrong in any case so I'll take your Steinie thanks very much.

I'm hoping Stoner will see off Rossi this year. That'll earn me $100.00 and a carton of Steinie!

But consider that a bet for next year...and I'm REAL thirsty!

[Wingnut]

By the way...bet you a carton of Steinie that Stoner gives Pedrosa a hiding next year.

IMO Brave bet that one. The robot has developed that bike for the last few years and he is coming into form (or was till he bumped his shoulder). Stoner will be quick but I would imagine it will take a while to adjust to that Honda. As with Rossi he wont be totally competitive till 2012 at which time the 1000s will be around and he will win the championship and retire. Just an opinion. I have been pretty shit at picking the top three in the last few races............. and its gonna cost me in the beer dept.

[Crasherfromwayback]

IMO Brave bet that one. The robot has developed that bike for the last few years and he is coming into form (or was till he bumped his shoulder). Stoner will be quick but I would imagine it will take a while to adjust to that Honda. As with Rossi he wont be totally competitive till 2012 at which time the 1000s will be around and he will win the championship and retire. Just an opinion. I have been pretty shit at picking the top three in the last few races............. and its gonna cost me in the beer dept.

Only my opinion...but I don't think Stoner will have any problems whatsoever going fast on the Honda from the get go. And when they go back to the thous...I hope to see more of this...220453

[White trash]

Only my opinion...but I don't think Stoner will have any problems whatsoever going fast on the Honda from the get go. And when they go back to the thous...I hope to see more of this...220453

He'd wanna be a bit carefull, he's gonna run off the inside by the looks of it......

[Crasherfromwayback]

He'd wanna be a bit carefull, he's gonna run off the inside by the looks of it......

Don't think so Sonny! At first I thought it was you on the 550!

[White trash]

I'm hoping Stoner will see off Rossi this year. That'll earn me $100.00 and a carton of Steinie!

But consider that a bet for next year...and I'm REAL thirsty!

Yeah yeah, whatever. Better be a 15 pack and it better be fucken cold.


Don't think so Sonny! At first I thought it was you on the 550!

550 does that no worries, partly due to the continuous stream of oil making its way to the rear tyre. Mint!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yeah yeah, whatever. Better be a 15 pack and it better be fucken cold.



Fuck off ball bag face. A carton = 24 mint ice cold Stienies.

[White trash]

Fuck off ball bag face. A carton = 24 mint ice cold Stienies.

Outstanding! I look forward to slugging a couple back in front of ya :D

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'll be the one doing the drinking mate.

[carbonhed]

Well I'm a huge Rossi fan but I don't think he enhanced his rep much with some pretty ropey and flat out dangerous thuggery on Lorenzo. I'd actually love to see somebody run over his fucking foot when he's doing that retarded "dangle". He also jumped the start on my download but didn't get penalised WTF is up with that?

Simoncelli and Bautista again showing promise. Shame about Spies because he was seriously fast once he got back on track.

Next year could be amazing!

[cowpoos]

Be interesting to see if Pedrosa tries to come back, or simply concentrates on getting ready for next season. By the way...bet you a carton of Steinie that Stoner gives Pedrosa a hiding next year.

I hope so....but am still unsure.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Well I'm a huge Rossi fan but I don't think he enhanced his rep much with some pretty ropey and flat out dangerous thuggery on Lorenzo. I'd actually love to see somebody run over his fucking foot when he's doing that retarded "dangle". He also jumped the start on my download but didn't get penalised WTF is up with that?

Simoncelli and Bautista again showing promise. Shame about Spies because he was seriously fast once he got back on track.

Next year could be amazing!

I'm with you on all of the above! Fuck that leg out shit looks like...shit! Rossi needs a taste of his own medicine quick smart. Doubt he'll like it. I'd say if he tries that shit with Spies he'll get his beans. Rossi has done lots of things 'others' get fined/penalized for. Simoncelli rode really well, and yeah...I think Bautista will get a grip on it too. Is it true that Suzuki have signed Elias? Hope so.

[cowpoos]

I'm with you on all of the above! Fuck that leg out shit looks like...shit! Rossi needs a taste of his own medicine quick smart. Doubt he'll like it. I'd say if he tries that shit with Spies he'll get his beans. Rossi has done lots of things 'others' get fined/penalized for. Simoncelli rode really well, and yeah...I think Bautista will get a grip on it too. Is it true that Suzuki have signed Elias? Hope so.

Iannone needs a GP bike I reckon. a good one!!

[denill]

I'm with you on all of the above! Fuck that leg out shit looks like...shit! Rossi needs a taste of his own medicine quick smart. Doubt he'll like it. I'd say if he tries that shit with Spies he'll get his beans. Rossi has done lots of things 'others' get fined/penalized for.

It has emerged that Yamaha management spoke to Valentino Rossi after Sunday's Motegi battle and 'asked' him not to repeat his actions against team-mate Jorge Lorenzo.

Credit: Fiat Yamaha
Rossi and Lorenzo fought tooth-and-nail for third place during the final laps in Japan, with Rossi literally barging into world championship leader Lorenzo in his determination to hold onto third place.

It worked and Rossi got the position, but Lorenzo - and Yamaha - weren't happy.

This is what Lin Jarvis, managing director of motor racing at Yamaha, told Italian website GPone.com:

"After the race, Jorge came to us and asked our opinion of Rossi's behaviour during the race.There were four of us. Besides me, there was Furusawa and another two people from Yamaha.

"We, together, were in agreement with the fact that a battle like that between team-mates makes no sense. We expect our riders to race with a higher margin of safety and they were too close today.

"After that, (Masao) Furusawa went to talk to Valentino, and he asked him to adopt a different approach when racing other Yamaha riders. We made our position clear. The race was too tight and too difficult. You don't do this; especially considering the situation in the championship.

“There is no implication of wrongdoing, otherwise Race Direction would have intervened. But a rider can be very aggressive, or too aggressive. Valentino was too aggressive."

[Crasherfromwayback]

But a rider can be very aggressive, or too aggressive. Valentino was too aggressive."

Even aggressive is ok I reckon...but dirty? Nah. If someone like Mladin was around, and he pulled that shit on him...I'd say he'd be spitting teeth or pulling grass out of his ass.

[NZsarge]

Even aggressive is ok I reckon...but dirty? Nah. If someone like Mladin was around, and he pulled that shit on him...I'd say he'd be spitting teeth or pulling grass out of his ass.

Well Mladin isn't around so... you've made you're point. I unfortunately didn't get to see the race but if it's as you said then I agree, shit like that isn't on and to be fair i'd hope Rossi would man up and apologize. We'll see I guess.

[denill]

Well Mladin isn't around so... you've made you're point. I unfortunately didn't get to see the race but if it's as you said then I agree, shit like that isn't on and to be fair i'd hope Rossi would man up and apologize. We'll see I guess.

Yeah, make a point of seeing that footage. Not sure if it was dirty (If Lorenzo had come unstuck that could have been different?) but it was HARD. They were racing like they were in the 125 class - but they weren't. :facepalm:

[roogazza]

We could look at it from another perspective, Horhay didn't need to push and risk so much with his points advantage. (He has experienced Rossi making stunning moves before.)
Then again if Rossi is so injured why did he risk more hurt ?
Probably why he's a champ 9 times over.
Guess who's my idol ?? lol.... G.

[denill]

We could look at it from another perspective, Horhay didn't need to push and risk so much with his points advantage. (He has experienced Rossi making stunning moves before.)
Then again if Rossi is so injured why did he risk more hurt ?
Probably why he's a champs 9 times over.
Guess who's my idol ?? lol. G.

I think the answer to all your points Gaz is - they ARE RACERS.

The whole episode speaks volumes for their skills. Mere mortals would have ended in the dust. :yes: :yes:

[White trash]

Guess who's my idol ?? lol.... G.

Justin Bieber?

[discodan]

Hard racing and maybe a little bit dirty but I enjoyed watching it :sunny:

Most riders wouldn't have put up much of a fight but Rossi did and it made the race much more interesting. Rossi was on the limit but he doesn't take people out very often and in this case he beat Jorge fair an square.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Hard racing and maybe a little bit dirty but I enjoyed watching it :sunny:



I sure as hell enjoyed it too! Long may it continue.

[NZsarge]

Well there's plenty of YT footage of this so called incident now and from what I saw it was hard racing and not much more.
Rossi didn't need to ride his team mate that hard given he has a championship at stake and as pointed out before Lorenzo didn't need to poke his nose in there to that extent either for the same reason but at the end of the day racing is racing and they are racers. Another good hard (really hard) battle we can all revel in.

[McWild]

I can't wait to see Julian Simone on a GP bike, preferably a thou.

That guy has to be the most consistently fun person to watch race throughout Moto 2 and Moto GP.

[roogazza]

Justin Bieber?

I had to google that one lol, Sorry too old, I'm a "Tull" man myself.

[Kendog]

I think it was some real racing for a change and about time.
I am sick of lap after lap hearing the split time is .1 or .2 of a second closer than last lap, but they are 2 seconds apart - boring!!!!!!!!

MotoGP needs this type of competitive rivalry. Full credit to Lorenzo for going for third and not taking the easy fourth, full credit to Rossi for not letting him take the place to help win the championship.

More of the same next race please.

[White trash]

I had to google that one lol, Sorry too old, I'm a "Tull" man myself.

That better not be you eyeing little girls with bad intent Gaz? :)

[Shaun]

winging poofters, it was shit hot hard fuck off racing, just like a few years back.

As far as Yamaha spanking Rossi's bum for his and Lorrenzos battle, wankers, they should have been spanking Lorenzos butt for Risking his own safety in the first place by battling so much with Rossi, when he is about to be GIVIN a championship anyway, his riding was based on pride, NOT on Company layallty.

[cowpoos]

Justin Bieber?

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to White trash again.


That was fucking gold!!! I'll shout you a box of ice cold stienies for that sir!!

[Crasherfromwayback]

when he is about to be GIVIN a championship anyway, .

Ain't nothing about Lorenzo's championship that's been given. He's more than earnt it. Rossi, Stoner and Pedrosa all biffed it and paid the price trying to beat him.

RESPECT.

[wharfy]

The battle for third was fucking great !I didn't think it was "dirty" or dangerous (well any more dangerous than normal - wringing the necks of 200+ horsepower bikes - I'd be to scared to throw my leg over one !!)

I might have a different view if Rossi had fucked up and taken Lorenzo out - (has he ever done that ? I don't recall ever seeing it.)

[Badjelly]

I might have a different view if Rossi had fucked up and taken Lorenzo out - (has he ever done that ? I don't recall ever seeing it.)

He "guided" Gibernau off the track in 2005.

Stoner ended up in the kitty litter in 2008 after a too-close encounter with Rossi.

But the Laverty-on-Sofuoglu, bung-it-up-the-inside, fall-off-and-take-the-other-bloke's-wheels-out approach has never been his style. Rossi's ability to keep *himself* upright and more-or-less on-track during close dicing is remarkable!

Edit: Rossi ran into Melandri at Motegi or Sepang in 2005 and Melandri's ankle was skewered by his bike's footrest. Rossi had just caught Melandri, and said Melandri's early braking took him by surprise. And I believe Rossi took out Toni Elias on the opening lap of a race in 2006 or 2007.

[White trash]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to White trash again.


That was fucking gold!!! I'll shout you a box of ice cold stienies for that sir!!

Well I certainly look forward to seeing you again soon Mr Poos :D

[Brutus]

Lorenzo was pretty much depised by other riders for his agressive riding and nerfing, even comentators made blabs about it. he's a whining little girl.
Rossi does what he does best, pull off unreal moves, Giberneau was a girls blouse. ask Gary McCoy.
Rossi's in it for the racing. remember Biaggis move onthe 500's? that was sinister, and audacious from a young Rossi
Stoner will be interesting to watch on the Honda. Rossi will be a revelation on the red one.

[Badjelly]

I got around to watching the race last night and I can't see what the fuss is about. There was some forceful racing by both riders, that's all.

[FROSTY]

Hard racing and maybe a little bit dirty but I enjoyed watching it :sunny:

Most riders wouldn't have put up much of a fight but Rossi did and it made the race much more interesting. Rossi was on the limit but he doesn't take people out very often and in this case he beat Jorge fair an square.
Ya know in my opinion everything those two did in those last few laps was utterly stunning EXCEPT for that one barging incident which I feel was the wrong side of the line for sportsmanship. We watch racing to see tooth and nail type racing just like that.

[White trash]

Ya know in my opinion everything those two did in those last few laps was utterly stunning EXCEPT for that one barging incident which I feel was the wrong side of the line for sportsmanship. We watch racing to see tooth and nail type racing just like that.

Some of us race for that reason too......

[FROSTY]

Some of us race for that reason too......
There ya go ol son -everybody has different motivations. Regardless of result I race to win. Not "at any cost" but for me winning is the main aim. a bit of argy bargy with other riders is a bonus.

[MDR2]

I can't wait to see Julian Simone on a GP bike, preferably a thou.

That guy has to be the most consistently fun person to watch race throughout Moto 2 and Moto GP.

My thoughts too. I doubt the electronics that the big boy bikes run would favour his style though.

[Kornholio]

Lorenzo was pretty much depised by other riders for his agressive riding and nerfing, even comentators made blabs about it. he's a whining little girl.
Rossi does what he does best, pull off unreal moves, Giberneau was a girls blouse. ask Gary McCoy.
Rossi's in it for the racing. remember Biaggis move onthe 500's? that was sinister, and audacious from a young Rossi
Stoner will be interesting to watch on the Honda. Rossi will be a revelation on the red one.

Pretty much what he said :yes:

[emaN]

Ain't nothing about Lorenzo's championship that's been given. He's more than earnt it. Rossi, Stoner and Pedrosa all biffed it and paid the price trying to beat him.

RESPECT.
Not too sure Rossi's crash comes under the 'paid the price trying to beat Lorenzo' scenario.
Sounded like it was more of an outlap/cold tyres/giving way to a rider on a hot lap scenario. Had it happened during a race fighting at the pointy end then yeah, I'd agree with you.

Never-the-less, Lorenzo will likely be World Champ very soon, which puts him in an elite group. However, has he got the 'good stuff' to become one of the Greats?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Not too sure Rossi's crash comes under the 'paid the price trying to beat Lorenzo' scenario.
Sounded like it was more of an outlap/cold tyres/giving way to a rider on a hot lap scenario.

Really? I think you'll find that Rossi was trying so desperately hard to dominate every qualifying session at his home Gp that he paid the price for riding too hard on a cold tyre once he'd slowed down to let someone following him go by.

Either way...he paid the price for trying to beat Lorenzo. As did Pedrosa in the first session at Montegi, as did Stoner in two out of the first three races.

[carbonhed]

Yep. Lorenzo had them both by the balls before they crashed and broke. Sure he's just riding to bring home the bacon now... well except when he sees Rossi just dangling in front of him :laugh: but I imagine when the championships done and dusted nobody will be happier than him to just get out there and race.

And he's fucking beautiful on the bike.

[Brutus]

Really? I think you'll find that Rossi was trying so desperately hard to dominate every qualifying session at his home Gp that he paid the price for riding too hard on a cold tyre once he'd slowed down to let someone following him go by.

Either way...he paid the price for trying to beat Lorenzo. As did Pedrosa in the first session at Montegi, as did Stoner in two out of the first three races.

Paid the price? Its called racing people fall off. Lorenzo's out there on a bike Rossi and Burgess have developed to be by all accounts 'the best bike out there'. not the fastest in a straight line. but thats what bike racing is all about huh?
People who have been in the GP scene for a few decades have said Stoner is probably the most talented out there. even when throwing up in his helment during a race. And I'll bet either of the curent honda riders would be riding the yamaha just as well as Lorenzo. and what up with Lorenzo land? some one explain? or B stick em all on a Moto2bikes.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Paid the price? Its called racing people fall off. Lorenzo's out there on a bike Rossi and Burgess have developed to be by all accounts 'the best bike out there'. not the fastest in a straight line. but thats what bike racing is all about huh?
People who have been in the GP scene for a few decades have said Stoner is probably the most talented out there. even when throwing up in his helment during a race. And I'll bet either of the curent honda riders would be riding the yamaha just as well as Lorenzo. and what up with Lorenzo land? some one explain? or B stick em all on a Moto2bikes.

Yeah I'm aware of that. Done a fair bit or racing/crashing myself. But I think you missed my point. And I'll agree with you (but many here won't), I've been following/watching GP races for years and years, been to many GP's, and Stoner is THE fastest guy I've ever seen on a race bike. I'd say they're all shitting themselves at the thought of him on the Honda.

[Brutus]

Yeah I'm aware of that. Done a fair bit or racing/crashing myself. But I think you missed my point. And I'll agree with you (but many here won't), I've been following/watching GP races for years and years, been to many GP's, and Stoner is THE fastest guy I've ever seen on a race bike. I'd say they're all shitting themselves at the thought of him on the Honda.

Defintely they will all be thinking that next year is going to be a great year. Lorenzo will probably rate himself as the only one with a chance. but I'd love to see Rossi waste them all on the red one! that would be unbeleivable, but not inconceivable.
And maybe prove to all he is THE master of two wheels. GP titles on 3 manufacturers, oh I spilt my beer.
anyone think Hayden can be up there?
What about Spies? and just cos... Kia Kaha Colin!# 5. the honda midget gotta get one sooner or later. or are they all just pretenders to whatever Rossi leaves behind?

[MDR2]

I just want Colin to have his moment on the top step just once before he leaves MotoGP

IMO;

We've seen Casey ride a Honda before (albeit without factory backing) in 2006 and he had flashes of brilliance usually leading to spectacular tumbles or his trademark front end washout.

I think he'll be a contender but I believe the title will come down to Pedro and Lorenzo in 11

I think Stoner will come into his own again in 2012 when the bikes revert to the monster thous again (im hesitant to believe it will be a return to the glory days due to the way electronics have such a huge part to play these days) I think put stoner on a horsepower machine like he was in 2007 and he will dominate.

Not sure how Spies is going to work in the scheme of things, my previous prediction for him was that he was just going to be another Colin Edwards and run mid pack, but he certainly has made his presence felt. Will be interesting to see if the wall in the garages at Yamaha come down and some information starts going both ways again.

I think Rossi will have his work cut out for him with no testing at the end of year (yet to be confirmed) and then a format change in 12 will give him no time settle and give the factory team the info they need to develop the bike into something he can use. (if he isn't instantly amazing on it like everyone predicts he will be.) (i'd sooner have liked to of seen him on the suzuki :D)

Lorenzo has amazing style and determination on the bike but man does he come across a twat with his after race celebrations, but i guess they are just his way of playing ming games. at any rate he earnt and deserves this years title.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Lorenzo has amazing style and determination on the bike but man does he come across a twat with his after race celebrations, but i guess they are just his way of playing ming games. at any rate he earnt and deserves this years title.

For sure he fully deserves to be the champ this year!

How's this for a great picture???221051

[MDR2]

Ha, I thought that was a bit of a PR patch up after Motegi, speaking of which, I want a replica helmet of Lorenzos Motegi lid damn that was sme cool artwork:cool: