MotoGP 2016 [Archive] - Page 3

Autech

18th March 2016, 13:51

He is in Moto2. Otherwise he would definitely be my pick too.
I am hoping Fenati has had the hard word and calmed down a bit. He certainly has the speed and talent (as do many others in the class)

Fuck that's right he is too.

With out sounding disrespectful, Fenati looks to me to perhaps be under pressure to be the next Rossi, which I don't honestly think he has shown us yet. That desire to be like his idol might lead to his temper tantrums. Similar to Marquez juniors tantrums after Miller spent a race roughing him up, great expectations lead to great pressure to perform. At the end of the day though they are basically hormonal teenagers, so it remains to be seen what their true character is.

With Oliveira out then I'll have to go for young Quatararo, he certainly started last year well but faded a bit due to big pressure and injury, lets hope that pressure is not as much this season and he can get back to proving himself as the next alien.

And Hanika will still have a mullet by the years end, to podium first one needs to not crash every 5 minutes.

Crasherfromwayback

18th March 2016, 14:49

. Similar to Marquez juniors tantrums after Miller spent a race roughing him up, .

Mate...that was the shittiest racing I've ever seen, I think Marquez Junior handled it pretty well considering. Imagine what Rossi would've done!:msn-wink:

Dadpole

18th March 2016, 15:22

Fuck that's right he is too.

With out sounding disrespectful.

Go on, be disrespectful He probably won't find out and hunt you down. :spanking:

I think you are right about being under pressure to be the next Rossi, right down to the crap qualifying. I just hope he has got the maturity now to back off a bit and finish well instead of win or bust.

PS: Hanika for crasher of the season?

carbonhed

18th March 2016, 15:41

Mate...that was the shittiest racing I've ever seen, I think Marquez Junior handled it pretty well considering. Imagine what Rossi would've done!:msn-wink:

:laugh: Imagine his fans :shit:

roogazza

18th March 2016, 16:23

I'd say Crazy Joe on the Doocati ,if I wasn't a Yamaha fan.

Hafta say Valentino tho ! ;) :lol:

Crasherfromwayback

18th March 2016, 16:30

I'd say Crazy Joe on the Doocati ,if I wasn't a Yamaha fan.

Hafta say Valentino tho ! ;) :lol:

He's paying $17.00, so I had a wee dabble on him. Smart money is on Lorenzo though. Barbera was 4th quickest, and I couldn't help but waste $20.00 on him seeing as he's paying $201.00. Never gonna happen though. But should it...too good.

merv

18th March 2016, 16:57

So 2013 Marquez was an easy World beater on the Honda after Stoner left and slowly but sure Honda have seen its bikes get comparatively slower and harder to ride than the competition. Something just hasn't worked right. Marquez and Pedrosa currently still hold the lap records for some of the circuits from back in 2013 or 2014.

In 2013 Marquez just got on the bike and wrestled it around the track and the same in early 2014 and then something went wrong. Did they screw up the chassis then and since then have they made the engine too aggressive as people keep saying. Whatever, I always wondered why in testing in 2015 they just didn't give Marquez his 2013 bike back and see what happened. For sure this year they've had to go to spec electronics and software but it seems they've started from the wrong base. I don't think its looking good for Honda at all.

As for Qatar the Yamaha boys are probably going to beat it this year but I think it is funny that the current race lap record is still held by Casey Stoner on the 800 Ducati from 2008.

pritch

18th March 2016, 17:04

Fenati is too much of a hot head.

Fenati is a talent but I think everything needs to be in his favour for him to fire. He burst on to the scene but has had too many quiet times since.

There's a new kid on the block in Moto3 , very fast, name of Niccolo Bulega. (If I got my Italian right.)

Maria Herrera is looking good (on the timesheets I mean), considering a few weeks ago she didn't even have a ride.

In Moto 2 the top two riders from last year, Kent and Olivera, are in the same team? Promising.

Lots to look forward to. Bring it on.

mulletman

19th March 2016, 04:13

Nice front end save from VR during FP2 knee and elbow required.

Not much from JL looks like he's just sitting back a bit... feel like he'll just go out there and smash it
when it counts.

Things are just starting to simmer as usual during the last 10mins of a session.

carbonhed

19th March 2016, 11:03

Well the Ducati's look fairly ominous. Marquez looks most ragged of the top guys... as per.

0.8 between top twelve.

pritch

19th March 2016, 11:25

\ slowly but sure Honda have seen its bikes get comparatively slower and harder to ride than the competition. Something just hasn't worked right.

The power from the RCV engine was too abrupt and Honda were trying to use the electronics to tame it. The new "standard" electronics package has HRC buggered, they just can't get the result they need. Yet.

Interesting comments on the new electronics last night, "It's like going from Apple to Windows".
Apparently almost all of the journos use Apple, mainly for reasons of reliability. There is one younger guy is a Windows hold out, but the others say he will change.

Also it was confirmed last night that the Honda crank rotates backwards. Be interesting to know if the Ducati does too. Almost be strange if it didn't.

carbonhed

19th March 2016, 15:39

I think the Ducati's are the ones to beat this weekend and I'm actually picking Dovi. He's been going about his business quietly and under the radar. Crazy Joe will crash in all the excitement.

Crasherfromwayback

19th March 2016, 15:41

I think the Ducati's are the ones to beat this weekend and I'm actually picking Dovi. He's been going about his business quietly and under the radar. Crazy Joe will crash in all the excitement.

He's still paying $17.00. Crazy Joe that is...

carbonhed

19th March 2016, 17:34

Q2 is going to be really exciting tomorrow. Who's been playing it a bit canny. Who's overplayed their hand.

Flossi had better show up or he'll be embarrassed.

mulletman

19th March 2016, 21:18

Rossi signs on for another 2 years with Yamaha (2017-18) - Bet Dorna are very pleased..

Berries

19th March 2016, 22:02

Flossi had better show up or he'll be embarrassed.
And she's off for another season.

We all get that you don't like him but you do bang on about it.

Dadpole

19th March 2016, 22:17

Rossi signs on for another 2 years with Yamaha (2017-18) - Bet Dorna are very pleased..

Will Lozenge be looking again at a Ducati offer?

Dadpole

20th March 2016, 10:07

Moto3 Qual. Am I an Oracle or what. I can confidently predict that Fenati will be in the lead the instant the light goes out. The first corner is anyone's guess.

puddytat

20th March 2016, 10:21

Lorenzo has resigned with Yamaha...

Lorenzo
Marquez
Vinales
Ianone
Rossi
Dovi the front 2 rows

Anyones race I reckon, though I think a few will be running out of track.
The last few months have gone quite fast I reckon, but the last few hours are going sooo slow.
Bring it on!!!

carbonhed

20th March 2016, 10:58

Lorenzo has resigned with Yamaha...

You'd better pass that on to Yamaha.

Autech

20th March 2016, 11:06

You'd better pass that on to Yamaha.

Yup, times when grammar does matter lol

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pritch

20th March 2016, 11:10

Last I saw, half an hour or so ago, Lorenzo was thought to be hanging out to see what Ducati are offering him.

The season has kicked off in fine style in the Yamaha garage.
Rossi says it takes balls to change factories - so Lorenzo will stay.

Rossi asked Mike Webb why Lorenzo wasn't penalised for blocking him, when in very similar circumstances last year Rossi was penalised a point for blocking Lorenzo.
Things are warming up nicely and we haven't had the first race yet.

Crasherfromwayback

20th March 2016, 11:19

And the top six are all within .3 of a second. Bring it on!

carbonhed

20th March 2016, 11:25

What's with Marquez doing a banzai lap after the checkered flag? Doesn't that kinda stuff come up on the dash? He has history on the warm down laps.

Somebody call the Waaaaaahmbulance... fag having meltdown in pitlane...

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/228625/1/rossi-lorenzo-what-you-fking-want.html

denill

20th March 2016, 11:33

Lorenzo has resigned with Yamaha...

It's re-signed, if he does.

Crasherfromwayback

20th March 2016, 12:04

Somebody call the Waaaaaahmbulance... l]

And Stoner was a moaner right?? Riiiiiight.

puddytat

20th March 2016, 12:18

Thank you all for pointing out the lack of a hyphen.

Lorenzo wont leave because he wants to rub Vales' nose in it one more time on the same gear..

Crasherfromwayback

20th March 2016, 12:20

Thank you all for pointing out the lack of a hyphen.

Lorenzo wont leave because he wants to rub Vales' nose in it one more time on the same gear..

Rossi wants to hang round long enough to see Lorenzo match his nine titles. Being best mates an all...

malcy25

20th March 2016, 13:50

Rossi wants to hang round long enough to see Lorenzo match his nine titles. Being best mates an all...

Nothing like beating Lorenzo to the punch and then limiting his options in his own team! Either Lorenzo pisses off from Yamaha or he has to deal with the niggle between him and Rossi. Nice head move by Rossi I reckon. :laugh:

Crasherfromwayback

20th March 2016, 14:01

. Nice head move by Rossi I reckon. :laugh:

Yeah we've all seen he truly is the master of head games eh. Oh hang on...:nya::nya:

denill

20th March 2016, 14:23

Yeah we've all seen he truly is the master of head games eh. Oh hang on...:nya::nya:

Ya gotta admit, it's going to be a bit boring without his ego that nearly matches his ability.

carbonhed

20th March 2016, 14:34

Yeah we've all seen he truly is the master of head games eh. Oh hang on...:nya::nya:

Last years head games were so awesome he won the chumpionship..................

malcy25

20th March 2016, 15:00

Yeah we've all seen he truly is the master of head games eh. Oh hang on...:nya::nya:

Even you'd have to admit, that his Sepang melt down was probably his first real screw up in that space and doesn't mean that anything else he does now is crap. (though it does remind me of my favourite joke of Carlos and "just one goat"!!!)

Interesting watching his spat with Lorenzo in FP4. While Lorenzo is saying "meh, don't know what the issue is" Rossi is signalling he won't take shit lying down.

Lorenzo's "I had a contract a week ago" comment was pretty weak. The fact is, while Lorenzo may have won the title, Rossi does more for sales and standing of the company and will be a massive loss to them when he does retire. bet he's on the payroll for a long time after that. Yamaha have already had the look through that doorway when he left for Ducati for 2 years.

pritch

20th March 2016, 15:05

Last years head games were so awesome he won the chumpionship..................

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-sYTAHtzXM

:whistle:

carbonhed

20th March 2016, 15:31

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-sYTAHtzXM

:whistle:

Taylor Swift? :laugh: Really?

Is it on Uccio's playlist?

Crasherfromwayback

20th March 2016, 17:25

The fact is, while Lorenzo may have won the title, Rossi does more for sales and standing of the company and will be a massive loss to them when he does retire.

That means fuck all to the racers. Be very surprised if Lorenzo doesn't win title # 6 this year. Could he become the GOAT?

pritch

20th March 2016, 19:55

Could he become the GOAT?

He already is - in his head. :whistle:

Looking forward to the morning...

malcy25

20th March 2016, 20:11

That means fuck all to the racers. Be very surprised if Lorenzo doesn't win title # 6 this year. Could he become the GOAT?

You'd be surprised how the racers feel with respect to the way they get treated by the team. Even when they are winning.

"Be very surprised if Lorenzo doesn't win title # 6 this year. Could he become the GOAT"
1) Lorenzo a GOAT? LOL, he needs a personality first!
2) BUT, 2 doz Beers on it (hienie/Stella/Asahi, Stenie pick your poison!)? Lozenzo wins 2016 championship, I buy? Lozenzo, doesn't, you buy?

Or would you rather do it on.....Best at the end of 2016 on points; Rossi ahead of Lorenzo, you buy, Lorenzo ahead of Rossi, I buy....! :whistle:

Rossi may be an old bastard, but don't forget, he's ridden the bikes when the electronics were not flash, and on Michies for years....he's got a whole back catalogue of skills that may come out to play again.

Crasherfromwayback

20th March 2016, 21:58

Or would you rather do it on.....Best at the end of 2016 on points; Rossi ahead of Lorenzo, you buy, Lorenzo ahead of Rossi, I buy....! :whistle:

.

Done. Make 'em cold. Race order tomorrow...

Lorenzo

Iannone

MM

Mavrick

Rossi

pritch

21st March 2016, 05:21

Right, up and at 'em. Have coffee, waiting for the GP to start.

Silly season ramping up I see. Bradders has a factory ride, he has contracted to ride a KTM next year.

eelracing

21st March 2016, 05:45

Go the Suzuki's....

Crasherfromwayback

21st March 2016, 08:03

Well I picked 1st and 3rd correctly at least...

carbonhed

21st March 2016, 09:26

Well I picked 1st and 3rd correctly at least...

Great race. Thought dovi might have won that for awhile.

EJK

21st March 2016, 09:28

What happened to Iannone? Currently at work and just saw the stats and he was out after 17th lap?

carbonhed

21st March 2016, 09:35

What happened to Iannone? Currently at work and just saw the stats and he was out after 17th lap?

Touched the paint lost the front.

Crasherfromwayback

21st March 2016, 09:49

Touched the paint lost the front.

Spewing as I thought I was in the money there for a bit!

carbonhed

21st March 2016, 10:11

Crazy Joe will crash in all the excitement.

:laugh: You were warned.

Crasherfromwayback

21st March 2016, 10:23

:laugh: You were warned.

Think it was always a poss! Still, hopefully he gets to the pointy end more often. Certainly spices things up!

carbonhed

21st March 2016, 10:29

Think it was always a poss! Still, hopefully he gets to the pointy end more often. Certainly spices things up!

Doesn't he just!

Good spirit amongst the podium guys.

Disappointed Vinales and Pedrosa couldn't quite hold them. That would be some freight train.

Ecstatic that Lorenzo got his boot back on Flossi's throat... loved the mouth zipper gesture. Shut the fuck up and ride!

nudemetalz

21st March 2016, 11:33

I was up early and watching it also. Great race, indeed. Reckon Vale still has a chance, now that the Dukes are damned quick and being ridden well?
I see he signed for another two years and as much of a fan as I am of his...unsure if he will get the 10th..

malcy25

21st March 2016, 11:39

Done. Make 'em cold. Race order tomorrow...

Sweet! which way do you want to go, Lorenzo has to win the championship or just best on points between Rossi and Lorenzo at end of season ?

Nice guess for this mornings race order ! I watched a few laps when I heading out the door, and then on the phone on the way to work. Will go watch the whole race, but Rossi was looking like he was hanging on by the finger tips at times....nice check out by Lorenzo a few laps from the end.

Crasherfromwayback

21st March 2016, 12:56

Sweet! which way do you want to go, Lorenzo has to win the championship or just best on points between Rossi and Lorenzo at end of season ?

Nice guess for this mornings race order ! I watched a few laps when I heading out the door, and then on the phone on the way to work. Will go watch the whole race, but Rossi was looking like he was hanging on by the finger tips at times....nice check out by Lorenzo a few laps from the end.

Post # 543 has the answer! All of the people that got their panties in a bunch at Valencia last year forget that Lorenzo wins nearly all of his races this way. Gets in front then simply fucks off never to be headed again. The guy is too good.

Brett

21st March 2016, 13:50

Crasherfromwayback

21st March 2016, 14:19

His charisma leaves a little to be desired, but man...the guy can hammer out a race.

Yeah he's a fucking Goober eh. A very fast one. Didn't you do Valencia last year? Pics!!!!

Autech

21st March 2016, 14:49

Interesting race, I enjoyed seeing the different lines the Mitchy brought out.
Seems like everyone is still holding back a little as they are afraid of a front end tuck, going to be a wee while I think before we see them really showing the potential of the tyres, looking good though that they can hold a decent lap time to the end. They certainly let go with almost no warning though, Iannone was barely cranked over when it spat him off, I'd hate to have that over my head while racing.

Whoever predicted Iannone's crash was spot on, Dovi sure put him in his place, shame Dovi didn't convert that into a win though.

Anyone else notice how Marc's bike was popping the front up out of some of the turns and the electronics were chopping it down roughly? Was markedly different to the Ducati who just powered out looking very undramatic. I don't think the Duc's will be quite as dominant in the straights if the Honda engineers can crack the electronics by the end of the season for this reason. Looking good for Ducati so far though.

One of my predictions rang true, Dani Pedrosa launched the shit out of that bike and gained a lot off the line like the good old days on crappier electronics. Remains to be seen if this is a trend but it certainly was one of his best launches in a long time. Shame he couldn't run the pace of the others, lets hope he finds some magic before the next round. Ditto Maverick.

Big lack of Satellite bikes up the front which is a shame after such promising pre season testing, was quite a gap formed early on, I guess the factory teams haven't been sharing all their toys and secrets.

malcy25

21st March 2016, 16:15

Post # 543 has the answer! All of the people that got their panties in a bunch at Valencia last year forget that Lorenzo wins nearly all of his races this way. Gets in front then simply fucks off never to be headed again. The guy is too good.

Lol, nice try. Race order at Doha, wasn't an option....!

The options were....

BUT, 2 doz Beers on it (hienie/Stella/Asahi, Stenie pick your poison!)? Lozenzo wins 2016 championship, I buy? Lozenzo, doesn't, you buy?
Or would you rather do it on.....Best at the end of 2016 on points; Rossi ahead of Lorenzo, you buy, Lorenzo ahead of Rossi, I buy....!

Crasherfromwayback

21st March 2016, 16:25

Lol, nice try. Race order at Doha, wasn't an option....!

The options were....

BUT, 2 doz Beers on it (hienie/Stella/Asahi, Stenie pick your poison!)? Lozenzo wins 2016 championship, I buy? Lozenzo, doesn't, you buy?
Or would you rather do it on.....Best at the end of 2016 on points; Rossi ahead of Lorenzo, you buy, Lorenzo ahead of Rossi, I buy....!

Read it again mate. The answer is there for ya!

carbonhed

21st March 2016, 17:28

Can't help but think that an Alien would have won on the Ducati. No wonder they're trying to hunt one down. Stoner must have a heart of.... errr... stone to turn them down.

malcy25

21st March 2016, 17:40

Read it again mate. The answer is there for ya!

Lol, I did and the option you selected was not on the menu so null result! I'm in this for the long game.....one race doesn't make a championship.

being the generous sort, I'll buy you one beer for that one race.... or the chance to win 2 doz at the end. Your choice! I'm in Wellington On sat pm by the way.

Crasherfromwayback

21st March 2016, 18:26

Lol, I did and the option you selected was not on the menu so null result! I'm in this for the long game.....one race doesn't make a championship.

being the generous sort, I'll buy you one beer for that one race.... or the chance to win 2 doz at the end. Your choice! I'm in Wellington On sat pm by the way.

Mate...check my quotation of your post again. You'll see what I decided on! Lorenzo to be ahead of Rossi at the end of the season!

Reckless

21st March 2016, 21:37

KTM signs Bradley Smith as MotoGP™ factory rider

KTM signs Bradley Smith as MotoGP™ factory rider
Britain's Bradley Smith will join the factory KTM effort in the MotoGP™ World Championship for the 2017 and 2018 seasons.
The acquisition of Smith, announced at the opening round of the 2016 MotoGP™ in Qatar, follows the official roll out of the project at Austria’s Red Bull Ring in Spielberg in October 2015.

The first test was conducted four weeks later in Valencia, Spain. Since then, there have been two more rounds of successful tests, also in Spain and the company has appointed Mika Kallio, Alex Hofmann and Randy de Puniet as its official test riders so far.

The brand new KTM RC16 will be officially presented at Austria’s Home Grand Prix in mid August 2016

Crasherfromwayback

21st March 2016, 21:42

Can't help but think that an Alien would have won on the Ducati. No wonder they're trying to hunt one down. Stoner must have a heart of.... errr... stone to turn them down.

Stoner to win Phillip Island!

Drew

22nd March 2016, 05:35

Stoner to win Phillip Island!
Share your drugs fucker!

pritch

22nd March 2016, 09:24

Stoner is currently testing at Qatar but it has been announced that he will not be replacing Petrucci.
More than once though, a formal announcement from Stoner that something was not happening turned out to be confirmation that it was.

This is the same time of year as when this situation arose with Honda, Stoner has never raced at the next two tracks on the calendar.
It has been stated that Stoner is not "race fit". But he could be by Phillip Island.

Crasherfromwayback

22nd March 2016, 10:20

It has been stated that Stoner is not "race fit". But he could be by Phillip Island.

He was certainly unbeatable at the Island when he was there.

roogazza

22nd March 2016, 10:45

Reckless

22nd March 2016, 23:50

MotoGP Qatar: Rossi, Lorenzo: ‘What you f**king want?’

UPDATE: The obvious friction between Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo continued when asked about 2017 contracts.

Lorenzo commented that Rossi's decision to re-sign was easier since he had no other options. Rossi responded to rumours that Lorenzo may leave Yamaha for Ducati by saying 'changing bikes takes balls, so he will remain'.

Just hours after re-signing for Movistar Yamaha, Valentino Rossi found himself tangling with team-mate and reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo.

The pair crossed paths during final practice for this weekend's Qatar season-opener, Rossi immediately gesturing his frustration to Lorenzo at being held up. The arm-waving then continued at the end of the session, as they lined-up to do a practice start.

“He exited from the pit without looking at the track and when he arrived at the first corner he tried to slow down, but he was on the line,” Rossi explained. “The problem is that I say 'why?' and I expect 'sorry', but he [look] to me like 'what you f**king want?'

“Then when we try the practice start I go to him again, but anyway...”

Speaking in the earlier press conference, Lorenzo - who is yet to accept his new Yamaha contract offer - said he was confused as to why Rossi appeared so agitated by the incident:

"In my opinion he had no reason to complain. Everyone knows when you exit the pits you cannot stop [completely] to let them past. The only thing you can do is stay on the white line. I cannot be in the gravel. What can I do? If he is still angry with me I don't know the reason, you have to ask him."

Rossi held up by team-mate Lorenzo in FP4... #QatarGP #MotoGP @ValeYellow46 pic.twitter.com/rrD638MQG7

— Crash.net MotoGP (@crash_motogp) March 19, 2016

But Rossi still clearly remembers when the roles were reversed at Misano last season.

“The problem is that this situation happened exactly the same in Misano qualifying, where I did the same mistake. He was very angry with me after and in the end they gave me one [penalty] point. But they don't give to him one point.

“I don't go to Race Direction to say 'one point', but I saw [race director] Mike Webb here [in the paddock] so I said, 'why one point to me and not to him!' I don't know why, but it is not a big problem.”

That penalty point went on to have major implications for Rossi's 2015 title hopes since, when he later received three penalty points for the incident with Marc Marquez at Sepang, it triggered a back of the grid start for the Valencia finale.

“Anyway, I am already f**ked [about] last year! Unfortunately, it won't change the situation,” Rossi laughed.

Rossi and Lorenzo continue their 'discussion' at end of FP4 #QatarGP #MotoGP pic.twitter.com/RYKP2Cqh11

— Crash.net MotoGP (@crash_motogp) March 19, 2016

While Lorenzo went on to claim pole position for Sunday's race, Rossi qualified in fifth place, albeit just 0.272s slower.

“Top five is not so bad. I can do better because it is slow close, but anyway I'm happy because from the second row if you have good pace you can have a good race,” Rossi said.

“But like during practice a lot of riders have a good pace, so will be hard. But I think today Marquez demonstrated that he is a little bit faster. He has a better pace. So if I look just at FP4 he is the faster, but also Lorenzo for sure and I hope me, Vinales, the Ducatis so it will be interesting.”

Reflecting on the surprise early announcement of his new two-year Yamaha deal, the Italian star added: “I spoke with Yamaha after the test. They said they are very happy if I continue. In my mind I want to continue. The contract was more-or-less ready and so we said 'why wait!'”

Rossi, who won last year's Qatar race and went on to lead the points until the final round in Valencia, said he is 90% certain it will be his last MotoGP contract.

While Rossi - who believes Marquez assisted Lorenzo last year - says his relationship with the Honda rider will never be the same, The Doctor had claimed there would be no problem continuing to work with Lorenzo to improve the Yamaha.

Story by crash.net

pritch

23rd March 2016, 06:52

The wind beneath my wings...

Wings are banned in Moto2 with immediate effect.
Wings are banned in Moto3 from 2017.
No ban announced on wings in MotoGP.

The lack of a ruling on MotoGP apparently relates to an agreement between the factories and Dorna to have a period of stability following the current crop of changes to tyres, electronics, fuel, etc.

And this is very nice:

http://ontrackoffroad.com/magazine/otor-126-march-22nd/

Then there's this:

http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/race/motogp-race/jorge-lorenzos-motogp-secret/

Autech

23rd March 2016, 07:50

The wind beneath my wings...

Wings are banned in Moto2 with immediate effect.
Wings are banned in Moto3 from 2017.
No ban announced on wings in MotoGP.

Going to have to ban Redbull as a sponsor I guess.

Finally got around to watching the Moto2 and 3 races last night.

How mad was the jump starts in Moto2?

Danny Kent has settled in well I think. Likewise Olivera, can't help thinking he would have been better to stick in Moto3 for another year and grab himself a world championship, no one remember who's comes 2nd...
I'm picking Alex Rins to win the title this year, fucking tops rider.

Moto3 was the usual swapping and changes, Brad Binder can't seem to get the combo right to win eh? I never noticed Karel Hannika anywhere on the grid, did he get dropped for costing too much in crash repairs?

Badjelly

23rd March 2016, 09:00

Lorenzo commented that Rossi's decision to re-sign was easier since he had no other options. Rossi responded to rumours that Lorenzo may leave Yamaha for Ducati by saying 'changing bikes takes balls, so he will remain'.

Woo hoo! :jerry:

Dadpole

23rd March 2016, 09:05

Hanika was there - and did not crash...

Moto3 was all I expected. Brilliant racing, but I did not expect Antonelli to burgle it like that. Herrera picked up a point too
Moto2 was a balls-up. A lot of good riders in there too.
MotoGP was interesting. I think we should throw the aliens into a Moto3 race. I would pay good money to watch that.

Warr

23rd March 2016, 09:19

....

Finally got around to watching the Moto2 and 3 races last night.

How mad was the jump starts in Moto2?
.............
Same here .. In your opinion !! did you think there was anything out of sorts with the start sequence of Moto2 ?
I just felt the red hold was short compared to the other races .. But confusion reigned for sure !
And why did only 2 lights of the 3 on the tree light.

Reckless

23rd March 2016, 10:41

And why did only 2 lights of the 3 on the tree light.
And why the hell have only one row of lights?? Even Hampton has a bank of lights??

Here is a copy and paste of Mike Webbs explanation of MCN

MotoGP race director explains Moto2 jump start issues
Published: Yesterday 13:32
MotoGP race director explains Moto2 jump start issues
MotoGP race director Mike Webb has explained the failures that led to inconsistent penalties for the horde of Moto2 riders deemed to have jumped the start in yesterday’s opening race of the season in Qatar.

There was outcry when one group of riders – including title favourites Sam Lowes, Alex Rins and Johann Zarco – were issued with ride-though penalties and others, including Franco Morbidelli, who finished second on track, were instead issued with a 20 second penalty.

But speaking to MCN via email this morning, Webb has held his hands up and admitted that the inconsistency in punishments was the result of a technical failure.

“We had a technical issue with the jump start camera recording and playback system. Some images would not display correctly, however we were able to identify 6 jump starts and these riders were informed immediately and made ride through penalties.

“When we had the system running correctly again we identified 2 more jump starts (Morbidelli and Cortese), but this took some time. The rules say that a ride through penalty must be communicated to the rider before the end of the 4th lap, and when a ride through is not possible, the standard time penalty of 20 seconds is applied.

“We are aware that 20 seconds does not accurately reflect the ride through time at every circuit, so we are asking the GP Commission to look at this rule.”

However, the Kiwi also stressed that other issues with the start – namely a concern by some riders that the lights had worked improperly and that some riders had gained no advantage from their movement – were inaccurate upon investigation.

“We heard the comments about lights flickering, but a check of the video shows nothing unusual, and I was unable to get them to misbehave when I tested them later. We also checked the length of time they were on and it was exactly 3 seconds - which is right where it should be (the rule is 2 - 5 seconds).

“A jump start is defined is moving forward at the moment the red lights go out, it’s a matter of fact and there's no decision on whether an advantage has been gained or not. There is a judgment on advantage in the case of a rider who moves a little while the red lights are on but stops again and is stationary when the red lights go out.

“In this case we look to see if they have moved a long way, ie. what position they are in when they do actually start. All of the jump starts penalised in Qatar were that standard ‘matter of fact’ moving forward when the red lights go out.”

pritch

23rd March 2016, 17:57

Spy shot of Stoner testing the Desmosedici at Losail this week.

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With acknowledgements to Sofa Racer.

pritch

24th March 2016, 08:28

http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/race/motogp-race/farewell-to-winglets/

Autech

24th March 2016, 09:03

Gawd imagine the front wheel lightening at over 300kmph as you are about to get on the stompers! Fuck that!

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roogazza

24th March 2016, 12:02

Gawd imagine the front wheel lightening at over 300kmph as you are about to get on the stompers! Fuck that!

Yeah, considering your speed limit in Chch is 30kph :lol: whats with that ?? :wacko:

Autech

24th March 2016, 12:31

Yeah, considering your speed limit in Chch is 30kph :lol: whats with that ?? :wacko:

I ignore that... Lol.

I will try to get 300kmph on the straight on my bucket next weekend. Anyone got a spare 200hp to help?

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Tazz

24th March 2016, 14:41

I ignore that... Lol.

I will try to get 300kmph on the straight on my bucket next weekend. Anyone got a spare 200hp to help?

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Brett

24th March 2016, 15:31

Yeah he's a fucking Goober eh. A very fast one. Didn't you do Valencia last year? Pics!!!!

Yeah I did...it was F%&KING EPIC. Best race that I have been to hands down. Definitely need to dig out some picks...been head down bum up with work since unfortunately...don't think that I have even downloaded the pics yet. Probably going to do either Sepang or Philip Island this year.

carbonhed

24th March 2016, 16:32

Yeah I did...it was F%&KING EPIC. Best race that I have been to hands down.

I thought it was a great race too. Unbelievable tension and the outcome of the race and the whole championship up in the air to the very end. More overtakes would have been cool but my nails were chewed down to the quick.

Definitely pics!

Grumph

24th March 2016, 18:34

Gawd imagine the front wheel lightening at over 300kmph as you are about to get on the stompers! Fuck that!

Go to a national round at Teretonga. The current F1 bikes are probably doing around that when they come past the wind shadow of the pit buildings and try to take off to the right...plus the bumps past the start line are known to lift the front.
GSXR1100 on alky with Holden aboard was running into the limiter on our tallest gearing - later timed at a flying 1/4 at over 190mph. Used the full width of the track past the start line doing the first under 1minute laps...brave bastard. And yes, we tried winglets in practise. Not happy in crosswinds so pulled them off for raceday. In 1988.....

Yeah, considering your speed limit in Chch is 30kph :lol: whats with that ?? :wacko:

Seems to only be in the small area of the central CBD - which is fucked anyway. You'd only go in there if you absolutely had to.

Crasherfromwayback

24th March 2016, 19:03

Yeah I did...it was F%&KING EPIC. Best race that I have been to hands down. Definitely need to dig out some picks...been head down bum up with work since unfortunately...don't think that I have even downloaded the pics yet. Probably going to do either Sepang or Philip Island this year.

AWESOME mate! I was there in 2010 when a certain MM won the tiddlers class. Fucking cool GP to go to eh! I'm VERY jealous of you being there for last years gig though. 100% EPIC! Hurry with the pics eh!!! Here's a couple I took when there.

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pritch

25th March 2016, 10:43

Sorry Pete. It has been announced that Pirro will be standing in for Petrucci at CoTA.

The X Rays of Petrucci's hand look quite gnarly: two plates and about a dozen little screws. If he re-broke the hand just by riding, what's to say it won't happen again?

Brett

25th March 2016, 23:31

I thought it was a great race too. Unbelievable tension and the outcome of the race and the whole championship up in the air to the very end. More overtakes would have been cool but my nails were chewed down to the quick.

Definitely pics!

Were you also there...or do you mean in general? I swear...i have been to a few events and yet nothing has rivaled the energy that was fizzing around with that race...particularly in the Rossi Fan Club seats. I am a pretty calm and collected guy generally, not given to much by way of outward displays of emotion...but I, along with the rest of the crowd, were losing our shit in a massive way.

One thing always gets me every time that i go to a race...and that's the pure raw sound of the bikes. The TV never does it any justice at all. Those things are just next level.

Hopefully this season will show some racing equally as electric, but hopefully in a more positive way...the ending to the 2015 season generally was a tad marred.

Brett

25th March 2016, 23:33

AWESOME mate! I was there in 2010 when a certain MM won the tiddlers class. Fucking cool GP to go to eh! I'm VERY jealous of you being there for last years gig though. 100% EPIC! Hurry with the pics eh!!! Here's a couple I took when there.

Haha...nice. Oh to have been a single young man at these events...I would have tried my hardest with some of the girls that attend these things!!!!

Crasherfromwayback

25th March 2016, 23:51

Haha...nice. Oh to have been a single young man at these events...I would have tried my hardest with some of the girls that attend these things!!!!

Lol. I was actually there with my GF of the time. She was perfectly happy with my snaps though! The Spanish women are truly gorgeous though eh!

Drew

26th March 2016, 07:12

Lol. I was actually there with my GF of the time. She was perfectly happy with my snaps though! The Spanish women are truly gorgeous though eh!

Lol. Rachel always struck me as fairly open minded about that kinda thing. Mibbee ya should have sent her to try it on.

Crasherfromwayback

26th March 2016, 10:16

Lol. Rachel always struck me as fairly open minded about that kinda thing. Mibbee ya should have sent her to try it on.

Hahaha...I'm sure it wouldn't have been a prob!

carbonhed

26th March 2016, 10:30

Were you also there...or do you mean in general?

I wish. Sounds incredible.

Brett

26th March 2016, 22:44

Lol. I was actually there with my GF of the time. She was perfectly happy with my snaps though! The Spanish women are truly gorgeous though eh!

Now that you mention it...I remember Rachel. Was training to be a Dr or something from memory??

Crasherfromwayback

26th March 2016, 23:07

Now that you mention it...I remember Rachel. Was training to be a Dr or something from memory??

Yep. Is a Dr now and doing orthopedics. Doing very well for herself. Currently in Europe.

Drew

27th March 2016, 07:39

Yep. Is a Dr now and doing orthopedics. Doing very well for herself. Currently in Europe.

She stopped posting bikini selfies when you were together. I BLAME YOU!

Anyway. Anyone know how I can series link the GP on sky without having to wait till it comes up in the guide?

actungbaby

28th March 2016, 22:06

Woo hoo! :jerry:

who thinks just rossi trying drive him out just mind games hoping tension in the camp make him think

i get out of this

speights_bud

30th March 2016, 21:44

Just to break the silence....

http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/lorenzo-has-super-offer-from-ducati-agostini-682696/

Crasherfromwayback

30th March 2016, 22:44

who thinks just rossi trying drive him out just mind games hoping tension in the camp make him think

i get out of this

Just to break the silence....

http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/lorenzo-has-super-offer-from-ducati-agostini-682696/

Who gives a fuck what Ago/Rossi says regrading Lorenzo's future? It's just Rossi trying to play head games with a guy he's not as fast as, in a desperate attempt to slow him down. Why would Lorenzo change, when he's happy and winning titles with Yamaha? How many times did Doohan change? Was he a pussy as Rossi is insinuating?

Reckless

30th March 2016, 22:58

who thinks just rossi trying drive him out just mind games hoping tension in the camp make him think

i get out of this

Not impressed with Rossi loosing it and picking a scrap with anyone and everyone he thinks he can get into the head of.
MM certainly proved hes not buying it in fact the opposite last year and Lozenge is on a mission for another tittle.
For me (and poss the other riders) its becoming a sign of weakness for Rossi not strength TBH.

Just to break the silence....

He aint got the balls to go :apumpin: But if he did who gets his seat? Wont happen, but Imagine him and MM in the same team LMAO.

speights_bud

31st March 2016, 05:51

Why would Lorenzo change, when he's happy and winning titles with Yamaha?
If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

Erelyes

31st March 2016, 07:56

Who gives a fuck what Ago/Rossi says regrading Lorenzo's future? It's just Rossi trying to play head games with a guy he's not as fast as, in a desperate attempt to slow him down.

Agree totally. There was also a comment recently from Rossi that he didn't think Lozenge would be likely to change camps because that would take balls. A none too subtle dig, but also perhaps an attempt to goad him into changing.

Why would Lorenzo change, when he's happy and winning titles with Yamaha? How many times did Doohan change? Was he a pussy as Rossi is insinuating?

Why do anything? Because it's a challenge. Perhaps Rossi left Honda in 2004 after having won two titles with them, because he knew that winning a third would be expected.

After you win the championship on the best bike, what is there to do next but win one on the second best?

Maybe Lozenge will emulate what Rossi did 12-13 years ago and win 2x in a row on a Yamaha, then switch to another manufacturer and try and win another.

EJK

31st March 2016, 08:08

Alright, taking any bets/ guesses for this weekend? MotoGP class of course.

1. ?
2. ?
3. ?

Bonus:
Pole position. ?
Fastest Lap. ?

pritch

31st March 2016, 08:52

Here's one from a week or so back:
http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/race/motogp-race/jorge-lorenzos-motogp-secret/

Here's a more recent one:
http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/race/motogp-race/why-some-motogp-riders-crash-so-much/

And on a completely different note, someone wants Carlo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna, locked up to prevent him travelling overseas while facing charges.
They might have been a bit late with that because about now he should be in Argentina.
http://www.automnews.com/?p=400207

Autech

31st March 2016, 10:32

Here's one from a week or so back:
http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/race/motogp-race/jorge-lorenzos-motogp-secret/

Its funny but its claimed the Ayrton Senna could "feel" more than other drivers also.

Sure goes to show how good these aliens are.

I am not going to try to predict this weekends results till at after some practice sessions

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Crasherfromwayback

31st March 2016, 11:32

Maverick for a podium.

Dadpole

31st March 2016, 17:28

1 Lorenzo
2 Rossi
3 Dovi

Pole Ianonne
Fastest lap MM

Unless it rains. Then I think it will be a case of who doesn't fall off...

Fenati for Moto3 :banana:

BMWST?

31st March 2016, 19:04

Maverick for a podium.

i dont think he i s far off Mate.I have been impressed with him for the last couple of years.He made some funny errors in moto 3,but i think its hard for us mortals to understand how competitive it is unless you on a really good bike.He was amazing in moto 2 and has been impressive so far in motogp.Now the Suzuki is a bit better i reckon he is on for a podium.I think it will take some incident or misfortune for the top four or five tho.

carbonhed

31st March 2016, 19:38

Maverick for a podium.

Don't think the bike is good enough. Certainly think he's the next Alien though. Would be great if he did it.

Hope Pedro gets his shit together ASAP.

Autech

31st March 2016, 23:30

Hope Pedro gets his shit together ASAP.
His team will find the tight combination soon I'm sure.

Nice read up on his struggles last year:

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/122449

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Autech

1st April 2016, 08:37

LET IT RAIN!

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/228886/1/pedrosa-hoping-direction-changes-pay-off.html

pritch

1st April 2016, 16:28

So, did the head games work? Did the Audi cash do it? Are his balls bigger than Rossi thought? Who knows? Lorenzo has copied other things Rossi did, from unusual celebrations of victory, to assymetrical colour schemes? Like everybody else we'll have to wait for an announcement.

https://motomatters.com/analysis/2016/03/31/motogp_silly_season_has_jorge_lorenzo.html

puddytat

1st April 2016, 18:57

[QUOTE=puddytat;1130957009]Lorenzo has resigned with Yamaha...
QUOTE]

Still stand with this...just 'cause I live up a valley in the middle 0f somewhere , doesn't mean Im not in the loop.....

Autech

2nd April 2016, 07:02

Marc and Dani top the sheets with a tidy gap to Maverick. Go Honda! Go Dani!

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pritch

2nd April 2016, 07:54

I am not going to try to predict this weekends results till at after some practice sessions

Some amazing practice times which won't be helping you much?

Track was dirty and initially times were almost 5 secs off Rossi's lap record.
Lots of surprises but the biggest are probably Jack Miller and Lorenzo.

FP2

MM93
DP26
MV25
JM43
CC35
SR45
VR46
AE41
BS38
AD04

JL99 is fourteenth.

Overnight there was a neat clip of Miller channeling Gary McCoy, sliding with rear tyre spinning and smoking. Maybe his ankle is feeling better?

Autech

2nd April 2016, 07:59

Some amazing practice times which won't be helping you much?

Track was dirty and initially times were almost 5 secs off Rossi's lap record.

Yup pretty much. But its the first good news for Dani for yonks so I am grabbing it with both hands

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pritch

2nd April 2016, 08:44

And the forecast for tomorrow is for rain. (Their forecasters would need to be more accurate than ours.)

Autech

2nd April 2016, 09:21

And the forecast for tomorrow is for rain. (Their forecasters would need to be more accurate than ours.)

Also good news for Dani :).

Here comes the "Rossi will win in the rain" crew.

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carbonhed

2nd April 2016, 10:49

And the forecast for tomorrow is for rain. (Their forecasters would need to be more accurate than ours.)

Showers or thunderstorms particularly tomorrow. Less so on Sunday.

Smart to put in a hot lap banker.

4 Hondas in the top five :shit:

george formby

2nd April 2016, 11:44

4 Hondas in the top five :shit:

I watched the 2015 race again in the hope of getting a clue. Yeah, right.
I hope Pedro stays in the mix. The more the merrier.

Autech

2nd April 2016, 17:11

I hope Pedro stays in the mix. The more the merrier.

He is physically fit and finished strong last season. If his team can give him the bike to win he will do it I reckon

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BMWST?

2nd April 2016, 17:29

carbonhed

2nd April 2016, 17:38

slightly OT i have found the podcast and there is a BT podcast review of Quater and preview of Argentina.Biased towards the brits but some good info if you have the time.I listened to one of them instead of the inane radio chatter that passes for entertainment in the morning

Like this one? Paddock Pass?

https://motomatters.com/podcast/2016/03/24/paddock_pass_podcast_episode_21_racing_a.html

They are very informative for the obsessives amongst us.

BMWST?

2nd April 2016, 18:36

Bt sports I try to get theurl,colin edwards is one of the speakers

carbonhed

2nd April 2016, 20:07

Bt sports I try to get theurl,colin edwards is one of the speakers

Colin Edwards... sweet!

pritch

2nd April 2016, 20:25

BT Sport gives me the shits with their notices to say the content is not available in my area. Hola does help with that - sometimes.:brick:

BMWST?

2nd April 2016, 20:28

i am buggerd if i can paste a link that works to them

oh here we go!

https://www.acast.com/btsportmotogp/argentinagp-preview there is alos a link there for quatar

carbonhed

2nd April 2016, 20:50

Day in day out... trying to get your leathers out of Uccio's wet spot.

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r319/carbonhed/46-rossi_gp_0373.gallery_full_top_lg.jpg

mulletman

3rd April 2016, 09:27

Qutie an eventfull FP sessions and qualifying this morn, be interesting what they find on Scott Reddings incident and
which tyres will be available, see what the weather brings to...

roogazza

3rd April 2016, 09:28

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Qualifying 2:
1. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 1m 39.411s [Lap 2/7] 315km/h (Top Speed)
2. Valentino Rossi ITA Movistar Yamaha MotoGP (YZR-M1) 1m 39.786s +0.375s [8/8] 317km/h
3. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Movistar Yamaha MotoGP (YZR-M1) 1m 39.944s +0.533s [8/8] 318km/h
4. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 1m 40.011s +0.600s [7/8] 317km/h
5. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici GP) 1m 40.198s +0.787s [7/8] 323km/h
6. Andrea Iannone ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici GP) 1m 40.272s +0.861s [8/8] 325km/h
7. Maverick Viñales ESP Team Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR) 1m 40.375s +0.964s [7/7] 318km/h
8. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Racing (Desmosedici GP14.2) 1m 40.524s +1.113s [6/8] 317km/h
9. Cal Crutchlow GBR LCR Honda (RC213V) 1m 40.528s +1.117s [4/6] 314km/h
10. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1) 1m 40.654s +1.243s [3/8] 316km/h
11. Aleix Espargaro ESP Team Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR) 1m 40.708s +1.297s [7/7] 313km/h
12. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1) 1m 40.893s +1.482s [3/5] 315km/h

carbonhed

3rd April 2016, 10:15

A new rear tyre and extra warmup.... well that could throw the cat among the pigeons.

Crasherfromwayback

3rd April 2016, 13:33

A new rear tyre and extra warmup.... well that could throw the cat among the pigeons.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/motogp/argentina-motogp-2016/michelin-withdraw-all-rear-tyre-options-for-race/

carbonhed

3rd April 2016, 13:45

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/motogp/argentina-motogp-2016/michelin-withdraw-all-rear-tyre-options-for-race/

So who's going to luck into a good setting?

Marquez seems the most adaptable to me.

Crasherfromwayback

3rd April 2016, 14:13

So who's going to luck into a good setting?

Marquez seems the most adaptable to me.

And the Old Master I reckon.

malcy25

3rd April 2016, 14:53

And the Old Master I reckon.

Yeah, you got to wonder whether wet or dry tomorrow, The old boy got a great chance. :killingme

Crasherfromwayback

3rd April 2016, 15:00

Yeah, you got to wonder whether wet or dry tomorrow, The old boy got a great chance. :killingme

Also, after last year here, he'll have the mental edge!

Dadpole

3rd April 2016, 16:55

Ladies and Gentlemen. Place your bets....

Crasherfromwayback

3rd April 2016, 17:30

Ladies and Gentlemen. Place your bets....

MM

Rossi

Pedro

Lorenzo

Mavrick

Dadpole

3rd April 2016, 17:57

I will stick with

1 Lorenzo - Because he is (in my opinion) the best out there
2 Rossi - Because he is Rossi
3 Dovi - Talent - and riding for his last chance

Love to see Pedrosa take it though

puddytat

3rd April 2016, 18:08

1. Rossi
2. Dovi
3. Pedro.

MM DNF
Lorenzo DNF

Dadpole

3rd April 2016, 18:18

An example of how observant some rider are. In Qual 1, Baz spotted that Hernandez had a problem and warned him.
He pitted but his team could see nothing wrong. However, on his next lap he parked it. The chain adjuster had broken and his wheels were out of alignment. :eek5:

EJK

3rd April 2016, 18:25

1. Rossi
2. Marquez
3. Pedrosa

Fastest lap: MM

Autech

3rd April 2016, 20:55

If wet:
Pedrosa
Rossi
Dovi
Lorenzo
Miller top Satelite
MM DNF
Ianoni DNF

If dry:
Rossi
Pedrosa
Lorenzo
Dovi
Ianoni

MM DNF

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eelracing

4th April 2016, 01:15

Wet.
Vale
MM
Maverick

Dry.
MM
Vale
Lorenzo

Drew

4th April 2016, 07:42

What a cluster fuck.

Awesome!

Warr

4th April 2016, 07:50

Funny as !
No dinner tonight in the Ducati garage .. Quite so..
Rossi .. Great race report off the cuff ☺

And then a crash on the podium !!

Autech

4th April 2016, 07:56

Crasherfromwayback

4th April 2016, 08:38

MM

Rossi

Pedro

What do I win? Luckily the TAB will come to the party for me.

carbonhed

4th April 2016, 10:33

What do I win? Luckily the TAB will come to the party for me.

Tinarse of the decade?

Crasherfromwayback

4th April 2016, 11:02

Tinarse of the decade?

Lol. It could be said there was a fair bit of *luck* involved! Bet there will be no big party in the Ducati tent tonight!

puddytat

4th April 2016, 11:12

Superb ride from the Malaysian fella in Moto3.....

Warr

4th April 2016, 11:13

So Mad Joe manages to hit 3 riders in one race culminating in taking out his team mate. Knob head.
Bizarre race to say the least, unlucky for Redding. Can't say I have ever seen Pedrosa that pissed off before on the podium.

Whats the thoughts on the level of sanction dished out from Race Control ??

Ohh .. Found it
#AI29 has been give'. n a 3 place grid penalty for Austin, and one penalty point for an 'overly optimistic overtake

Autech

4th April 2016, 11:38

Whats the thoughts on the level of sanction dished out from Race Control ??

Ohh .. Found it

Is this after they remove Gigi's size 9 from his arse? Bet he thinks he is a better rider than Dovi, haven't seen it so far this season though... Dovi showed his commitment to his team by pushing the bike over the line. All Eahnohne did was chuck away an easy podium.

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speights_bud

4th April 2016, 11:56

pritch

4th April 2016, 12:00

What a cluster fuck.

Awesome!

Summed up perfectly. Anybody who thought there was not enough drama is very hard to please.

carbonhed

4th April 2016, 12:07

Is this after they remove Gigi's size 9 from his arse? Bet he thinks he is a better rider than Dovi, haven't seen it so far this season though... Dovi showed his commitment to his team by pushing the bike over the line. All Eahnohne did was chuck away an easy podium.

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Yeah. I love "the maniac" but FFS. Ducati should seriously consider gelding the twat... if Dovi hasn't already got there :laugh:

pritch

4th April 2016, 12:49

Yeah. I love "the maniac" but FFS. Ducati should seriously consider gelding the twat... if Dovi hasn't already got there :laugh:

If Ducati were looking for a volunteer to move out of the way to make room for Lorenzo they just got one.

That might be the high point of Laverty's season. His team is cash strapped so pretty much everything is done on the cheap. (Relatively speaking.)

After watching Moto3 the thought occurred, have MNZ ever considered an underbone racing class for this country?

Badjelly

4th April 2016, 14:38

Ducati should seriously consider gelding the twat...

An unfortunate juxtaposition of anatomic metaphors there...

Warr

4th April 2016, 15:56

Anyone else having trouble with the videopass not having the MotoGp race available to watch until about 10 O'clock? tried watching before work last round and couldn't either. Moto2 and Moto3 were available though....
No .. My Laptop with the HDMI port decided at 6am to some massive update, so I ended up bringing up the site on my android phone and Using my ChromeCast on the TV, Casting it directly to the TV.
Magically the ChromeCast device tookover the stream and my phone was out of the loop.
So wont bother with the Laptop next race... Just Cast it straight off the phone.

No problem with Accessing the MotoGP Videos. I usually just click on the "No Spoiler" icon.

Pumba

4th April 2016, 19:18

have MNZ ever considered an underbone racing class for this country?

:killingme:killingme

There was a good scooter racing scene at Mt Wellington 5/6 odd years ago. Was good watching but just seemed to die away.

Drew

4th April 2016, 19:40

Aaron and Sudeep used to do that I think. I think they got sick of hurting themselves. Not many people went home without new battle scars on their bikes.

Drew

4th April 2016, 19:42

Jay and I agree that a one make class is a good idea. Where we lost prospective punters, was we thought Honda Goldwings would be awesome.

pritch

4th April 2016, 20:02

merv

4th April 2016, 20:26

Jay and I agree that a one make class is a good idea. Where we lost prospective punters, was we thought Honda Goldwings would be awesome.

The 1980 through to 2010 models could have raced in the BEARS class category, perhaps one of their own, seeing they were built in Marysville Ohio in those days.

speights_bud

4th April 2016, 20:32

So wont bother with the Laptop next race... Just Cast it straight off the phone.

No problem with Accessing the MotoGP Videos. I usually just click on the "No Spoiler" icon.

Hmm might be a problem at my end then. Desktop PC is hard-wired into the TV here. I'll try the phone next time if I have problems. I was a bit hesitant due to the possibility of finding out results before I wanted to (Facebook etc). I'll bookmark the no spoiler page on the phone.

EJK

4th April 2016, 21:27

Just catching up to Argentina GP here... Just watching the replays and....

HAHA LORENZO FAG! SUCK A DICK!

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Crasherfromwayback

4th April 2016, 21:53

HAHA LORENZO FAG! SUCK A DICK!

Think you have the wrong Yamaha guy there mate. It's all a conspiracy anyway! The fucking Italians took each other out, so as to not take too many points off their fellow wop!

Pumba

4th April 2016, 21:56

I was perhaps a tad out of touch (again). Had remembered pics of manic racing in Asia on little stepthrough bikes. Since Mr Puig has become involved it would seem Honda have supplied a full field of Honda NSF250R Moto3 bikes for the Asia Talent Cup. There are qualifying races for a seat on one of the 250s, one Australian has already had a tilt at it.

If I remember right Tyler Lincoln tried his hand at that the first year it was running. Think first selection was on the underbone scooters, then if you were deemed worthy you were given a real bike.

carbonhed

4th April 2016, 22:02

Marquez is going to marmalise the rest of the field this year. Leading going to Austin and the bike is still basically crap... the kid's just fucking brilliant.

Crasherfromwayback

4th April 2016, 22:33

Marquez is going to marmalise the rest of the field this year. Leading going to Austin and the bike is still basically crap... the kid's just fucking brilliant.

Indeed he is. But be a silly man that writes Lorenzo off this early.

eelracing

5th April 2016, 01:00

But be a silly man that writes Lorenzo off this early.

I think he crashed on Uccios wet spot...

Moise

5th April 2016, 06:10

Marquez is going to marmalise the rest of the field this year. Leading going to Austin and the bike is still basically crap... the kid's just fucking brilliant.
Yeah, great how he crashed twice at Turn 1 to find the limits of the Michelin front!

Scott Redding is a very lucky man. I hope no one gets injured before Michelin sort their shit out.

Autech

5th April 2016, 07:55

Scott Redding is a very lucky man. I hope no one gets injured before Michelin sort their shit out.

Wasn't in the race though! Poor bastard was running well. You could see how stable his bike was compared to Pedrosa when he passed him. Not looking good for Dani! His team needs to knuckle down

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Dadpole

5th April 2016, 08:38

Watched the racing last night. Who would want a job in Race Direction? Nowt but grumbles whatever you do..

Moto3 was strange. Edge of the seat stuff despite the huge gaps in the field. Pawi must have had the pit crew contemplating throwing rocks at him to get him to slow down. Fenati may have been a bad pick for that race. :baby:

The main event:

Dovi was brilliant. Sheer class to push the bike over the line instead of killing Iannone and burying him in the gravel trap.
MM did what he does best.
Rossi really did have what rugby types always describe as "A game of two halves"
Vinales deserved better. Undone by going slightly too wide on one spot a la Lozenge.

So much for my predictive skills. No chocolate fish for me.
Congrats to Crasher. What do your crystal balls predict for Austin?

carbonhed

5th April 2016, 08:46

Wasn't in the race though! Poor bastard was running well. You could see how stable his bike was compared to Pedrosa when he passed him. Not looking good for Dani! His team needs to knuckle down

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Redding was riding away from Pedrosa 5 laps from the flag when his bike stopped. Look how that turned out for Pedro :-)

At what point in his career did Rossi start settling for fourth in a three way battle for second? Because that's just where he's at at the moment. The other top guys are starting to kick him around.

Dadpole

5th April 2016, 09:19

At what point in his career did Rossi start settling for fourth in a three way battle for second?

Looked to me to be the sensible option at the time. Sit there and hope for a mistake and running wide from one of the others . That was always on the cards the way they were going for it. Fourth is always better than a DNF, especially since he knew arch-rival Lorenzo was out and MM was uncatchable.

roogazza

5th April 2016, 09:24

Autech

5th April 2016, 09:40

I reckon they should kick Argentina to the kerb,but I see they've got a race there for the next 3 years ??

Dirty track that produces crashes,its not even used much by the looks?
Must have someone pulling strings or pumping money into it surely.

I noticed when I went to the Bathurst 12 hour race a few months back that every morning they were running a few street sweeping trucks around the track at 4am every morning before the racing kicked off. That was for GT3 cars who have no risk of breaking their necks if their car slides slightly on the track.
Not sure if they do this for the motogp and how it would effect the rubber laid down on the track, but a dirty dusty track is not acceptable for the pinnacle of our sport.

Autech

5th April 2016, 09:45

Redding was riding away from Pedrosa 5 laps from the flag when his bike stopped. Look how that turned out for Pedro :-)

Yup there is something to be said for someone who recognises that they aren't competitive so just bring it home. I think he would have been further up if it wasn't for that Italian looney knocking him wide.

My prediction for the race starts has been true thus far, that's two races that Pedro has launched the shit out of that bike and got it ahead of a few bikes off the line.

Moise

5th April 2016, 10:06

I reckon they should kick Argentina to the kerb,but I see they've got a race there for the next 3 years ??

Dirty track that produces crashes,its not even used much by the looks?
Must have someone pulling strings or pumping money into it surely.

and ,every time the powers that be start introducing fucking pit stops the result is a fuckup !
Lets not turn Motogp into F1 for gods sake ?

Rossi was looking dangerous until the pit stop and second bike,then it was just up to luck,which happened as the Duc went down and gave him two positions.
There hadn't been a race since December. I watched the start of P1, there were almost rooster tails of dust on some parts of the track. Maybe they'll hire some road sweepers the week before next year's race.

I like the track though, decent, fast corners which makes a change from some of the small Euro tracks. The Rossi fans seemed even louder than in Europe.

Apparently Michelin did almost no testing there because it rained when they had Colin Edwards at the track. Given it's probably the second hardest track on tyres, you'd think they could have rescheduled. I might pass on PI this year, I can see a repeat of the 2013 fiasco happening.

pritch

5th April 2016, 10:29

Dirty track that produces crashes,its not even used much by the looks?

Apparently it's a brilliant track that sorts the men from the boys much as Phillip Island does. Problem is that it's miles from anywhere. To paraphrase the movie "Field Of Dreams", it was built but they didn't come. They could sweep it, and that might help, but the track would still be green.

The compulsory pit stop is a fuck up. It ruined Rossi's race and it's dangerous, one pit crew member was hit by a bike. If the tyre manufacturer can't guarantee the tyres will last the race distance though they have to do something.

sugilite

5th April 2016, 11:04

At what point in his career did Rossi start settling for fourth in a three way battle for second? Because that's just where he's at at the moment. The other top guys are starting to kick him around.

It looked to me like Rossi would of won the race had it not been a bullshit two part Michelin fuckup. MM and JL are only one or two percent faster than VR at best imo.

ellipsis

5th April 2016, 11:30

It looked to me like Rossi would of won the race had it not been a bullshit two part Michelin fuckup. MM and JL are only one or two percent faster than VR at best imo.

...yes...It's a little difficult for some to either see or work that out...

Badjelly

5th April 2016, 11:50

Autech

5th April 2016, 12:01

Rossi's race was ruined by the fact that his second bike wasn't as fast as his first. I don't *like* pit stops, but if they occur then the teams need to cope with them. Rossi's team didn't, for whatever reason.

Marquez also smashed out some risky and epic laps on his 2nd bike on not fully warm tyres. I'm picking he was at 100% for the first 4 laps of his 2nd stint which allowed him to gap Rossi, aided but another Spanish rider holding him up (hehehehehe, stoke the fire :psst:).

I do wonder if Mitchies new minimum tyre pressure they introduced before the race fucked Pedrosa over too. They didn't say how much higher the pressure was but you do wonder as that has been one of his complaints over the years. If Redding is too heavy and overloads the tyres then the opposite must be true of Dani.

Cosmik de Bris

5th April 2016, 12:06

Rossi's race was ruined by the fact that his second bike wasn't as fast as his first. I don't *like* pit stops, but if they occur then the teams need to cope with them. Rossi's team didn't, for whatever reason.

If you look at Rossi's lap times you will see he was just as fast as the first bike, it was Marquez' bike that was faster, or he was riding better.

carbonhed

5th April 2016, 12:29

Crasherfromwayback

5th April 2016, 12:47

Marquez's second bike was his number 1 bike. That was his strategy. To use his less favourite bike first and try to control the first part of the race from the front. Which he achieved. Once he got on his favourite bike he put down the hammer and blew Rossi away.

Correct. And all weekend, every single session, he was faster than Rossi. By a decent margin. Barring a get off from MM, it was always his race to lose.

carbonhed

5th April 2016, 13:58

Correct. And all weekend, every single session, he was faster than Rossi. By a decent margin. Barring a get off from MM, it was always his race to lose.

A quick and dirty calculation of Rossis fastest six laps from the first part of the race compared to the second shows that he was slower on his second bike by a massive one tenth of a second over the six laps. It just must have seemed like he was going slower because Marquez got so small and in the distance so fast.

EJK

5th April 2016, 14:10

A quick and dirty calculation of Rossis fastest six laps from the first part of the race compared to the second shows that he was slower on his second bike by a massive one tenth of a second over the six laps. It just must have seemed like he was going slower because Marquez got so small and in the distance so fast.

On the other hand it amazes me how MM was running 1'41s on the first half but once he jumped onto 2nd bike he ran constant low/mid 1'40 till finish.

MM was clearly faster than Rossi by huge margin. Well deserved win I say.

Crasherfromwayback

5th April 2016, 14:33

Marquez .

Did incredibly well not to go down in T1 1st lap when Crazy Joe smashed him.

SimJen

5th April 2016, 14:39

this gives a few good answers: http://resources.motogp.com/files/results/2016/ARG/MotoGP/RAC/analysisbylap.pdf

Rossi lost 1.5 secs on pit lap, then he was a second slower than Marquez for a heap of laps allowing Marq to eek out the advantage.
He did piece a few fast 1:40's together, but obviously he wasn't happy with the setup or tyres, as he was matching Marq's pace in the first half of the race lap for lap!
Marq took the risks and made them stick.....unlike Iannone :)

carbonhed

5th April 2016, 14:43

SimJen

5th April 2016, 14:55

Marquez was faster on the second bike. Rossi was much the same... apart from the strange whining noise on the second one which continued even after switching the bike off.

maybe that was Dovi's asthma playing up after pushing his bike over the line!

carbonhed

5th April 2016, 15:13

maybe that was Dovi's asthma playing up after pushing his bike over the line!

:laugh: He looked fairly shagged... and somewhat annoyed.

carbonhed

5th April 2016, 15:16

Did incredibly well not to go down in T1 1st lap when Crazy Joe smashed him.

Miracle either of them stayed upright. Would have been quite a pile up if they hadn't.

mulletman

5th April 2016, 15:46

Did incredibly well not to go down in T1 1st lap when Crazy Joe smashed him.

The replay on that was nuts...CJs front end was bouncing like it was riding over a set of judder bars when he was trying to haul up.

Crasherfromwayback

5th April 2016, 15:50

Miracle either of them stayed upright. Would have been quite a pile up if they hadn't.

The replay on that was nuts...CJs front end was bouncing like it was riding over a set of judder bars when he was trying to haul up.

LOl. Yep. Pretty wild shit for sure!

Brett

5th April 2016, 16:32

There is no question that MM deserved that win.

Rossi is still showing some danger...he is not at all out of this season yet, only a fool will write him off.

As for Michelin...what a fuck up. If they cannot manufacture reasonable tyres then they need to be told to piss off until they can figure it out. That bike change ruined the flow of the race IMO. As for Ianone...what a moron...Dovi really didn't deserve that end to his race...he was riding like a champ. That overtake on Ianone and Rossi was inspired!

Autech

5th April 2016, 16:39

Rossi is still showing some danger...he is not at all out of this season yet, only a fool will write him off.

That's Harris's fav line "dont rule out _____"

I agree only a fool would rule ANY rider out at this stage. Any of the top 6 factory bikes could take a giant leap forward in set up as none of them is running at 100% yet. Heres hoping its my main man. Gut tells me it will be between Rossi MM and George though :(.

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sil3nt

5th April 2016, 16:54

As for Michelin...what a fuck up. If they cannot manufacture reasonable tyres then they need to be told to piss off until they can figure it out.Because the Bridgestones were perfect :rolleyes:

actungbaby

5th April 2016, 17:13

The replay on that was nuts...CJs front end was bouncing like it was riding over a set of judder bars when he was trying to haul up.

wasint it just i thought just locking the rear brake

actungbaby

5th April 2016, 17:17

Apparently it's a brilliant track that sorts the men from the boys much as Phillip Island does. Problem is that it's miles from anywhere. To paraphrase the movie "Field Of Dreams", it was built but they didn't come. They could sweep it, and that might help, but the track would still be green.

The compulsory pit stop is a fuck up. It ruined Rossi's race and it's dangerous, one pit crew member was hit by a bike. If the tyre manufacturer can't guarantee the tyres will last the race distance though they have to do something.

I have to agree seems daft i thought it be okay with michelin makes you wonder doesint it .

Who else thinks ducati have to sign someone else next year .get cassey back out there .i just cant see winning the title other wise.

actungbaby

5th April 2016, 17:24

Not impressed with Rossi loosing it and picking a scrap with anyone and everyone he thinks he can get into the head of.
MM certainly proved hes not buying it in fact the opposite last year and Lozenge is on a mission for another tittle.
For me (and poss the other riders) its becoming a sign of weakness for Rossi not strength TBH.

He aint got the balls to go :apumpin: But if he did who gets his seat? Wont happen, but Imagine him and MM in the same team LMAO.

I have to agree Cassey did say few years back that getting on alot better with rossi not in the picture as much . when he switched

I mean he should just get on with his racing he class act as a rider but showing very poorly in his personaitly of the bike at times.

actungbaby

5th April 2016, 17:27

Agree totally. There was also a comment recently from Rossi that he didn't think Lozenge would be likely to change camps because that would take balls. A none too subtle dig, but also perhaps an attempt to goad him into changing.

Why do anything? Because it's a challenge. Perhaps Rossi left Honda in 2004 after having won two titles with them, because he knew that winning a third would be expected.

After you win the championship on the best bike, what is there to do next but win one on the second best?

Maybe Lozenge will emulate what Rossi did 12-13 years ago and win 2x in a row on a Yamaha, then switch to another manufacturer and try and win another.

yeah its the callenge they enjoy who think eddie lawson change to honda nsr 500 even though spencer,s chief had to cut sections out of the main

frame spars

carbonhed

5th April 2016, 17:37

The Honda seems to have issues putting the power down out of the slower corners. You could see Marquez's first bike in particular just winding itself up into a pogoing frenzy and getting murdered by the other bikes. Maybe COTA's will be even worse for them with it's long straights.... Ducati's first win for ages?

george formby

5th April 2016, 17:39

mulletman

5th April 2016, 18:09

wasint it just i thought just locking the rear brake

Just re watched it and the rear was bouncing about , maybe that set off the front pogoing , both front and rear bouncing at the
same time just looked frightening.

ellipsis

5th April 2016, 18:50

Can somebody explain the flag to flag rule and the bike change please? I assumed that it was to put all riders on an even keel should it have started raining... Were their concerns about the tires lasting the race:?

Anyhoo. K'in awesome round IMHO, all races had me entertained and some of the footage had me agog. Those damp patches... :crazy:

...t'was a Michelin decision...Reddings tyre was the catalyst for a lot of drama...have conclusive results come from Michelin yet that they had a fuck up or was it a panic reaction?...kind of funny in a sick, tongue up bum, big money and corporate world of viewing numbers, overriding the sport kind of way...

Asher

5th April 2016, 19:06

It was mentioned in the coverage but here is finally video of Bautista taking out one of his pit crew: https://www.facebook.com/GPOnecom/videos/1242340245779699/

Rumor has it Pawi will have his 1st place stripped because he tested postive for high levels of methenamine in his blood.

carbonhed

5th April 2016, 19:11

It was mentioned in the coverage but here is finally video of Bautista taking out one of his pit crew: https://www.facebook.com/GPOnecom/videos/1242340245779699/

Jesus! WTF was Bautista doing?

Erelyes

5th April 2016, 19:18

The least that Iannone could have done was pick his bike up and push it over the line behind Dovi to secure 14th.

Dovi proving a fighter as always. That overtake was incredible just for how clean it was.

I was worried this championship was going to be a pied piper procession with Lorenzo, but things are getting interesting!

Reckless

5th April 2016, 20:17

Jesus! WTF was Bautista doing?

Falling off in pit lane :brick:
They'll bring the pit lane speed down if that happens again :yes:

Moise

5th April 2016, 22:14

Because the Bridgestones were perfect :rolleyes:
at PI in 2013. Yeah, right.

mr bucketracer

6th April 2016, 07:36

michelin are going to stop making retreads for motogp
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pritch

6th April 2016, 09:08

As for Michelin...what a fuck up. If they cannot manufacture reasonable tyres then they need to be told to piss off until they can figure it out.

Similar thing happened with Bridgestone at Phillip Island only three years (or so) ago. How soon we forget.

Mat Oxley has reassessed the way the season might go following Argentina.

http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/race/motogp-race/the-new-motogp-title-favourites/

Drew

6th April 2016, 09:29

Similar thing happened with Bridgestone at Phillip Island only three years (or so) ago. How soon we forget.

Mat Oxley has reassessed the way the season might go following Argentina.

http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/race/motogp-race/the-new-motogp-title-favourites/
Bridgestone were caught out by a completely resurfaced Phillip Island though. Michelin just haven't got their shit together.

They had a year and a half to develop tyres. Said tyres don't actually need to be as good, but they shouldn't fly to pieces.

speights_bud

6th April 2016, 10:03

Said tyres don't actually need to be as good, but they shouldn't fly to pieces.

+1 on that. The Bridgestones at PI degraded and chunks tore off. They didn't completely de-laminate and explode!

pritch

6th April 2016, 10:11

Falling off in pit lane :brick:
They'll bring the pit lane speed down if that happens again :yes:

Petrucci crashed his bike in the change over too but he managed not to hit anyone..

Interesting situation with travel in Argentina. Apparently many of the paddock people have been living like refugeees in an air terminal in Argentina waiting for a flight. They finally got airborne this morning in a very ummm basic(?) looking aircraft.

Loris Baz just a few hours ago posted a photo of the flight cases containing the bikes and all the equipmant still sitting in the Argentinan countryside.

About now it won't just be Michelin people working overtime on their worry beads...

update: Some of the people are still on a bus, and will be for another eleven hours, before they get to the international airport.

speights_bud

6th April 2016, 10:18

Finally a picture to illustrate what I had thought about the winglets "Getting jousted in the arse by one of them is gonna hurt like a mofo"

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EJK

6th April 2016, 10:21

Finally a picture to illustrate what I had thought about the winglets "Getting jousted in the arse by one of them is gonna hurt like a mofo"

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Hitting that at over 100 mph would be like razor.

Autech

6th April 2016, 10:25

I noticed Georges winglet braking off in one piece and sliding ahead of him, if he landed on top of that... Dangerous...

Crasherfromwayback

6th April 2016, 10:44

I noticed Georges winglet braking off in one piece and sliding ahead of him, if he landed on top of that... Dangerous...

Same could be said of any broken bike piece.

Badjelly

6th April 2016, 11:31

The least that Iannone could have done was pick his bike up and push it over the line behind Dovi to secure 14th.

That would have been great to watch! But I reckon Crazy Joe would have tried a Hail Mary overtake 20 m from the line and brought them both down.

Tazz

6th April 2016, 11:39

Same could be said of any broken bike piece.

Better pull those deadly spinning rubber doughnut things off. Imagine landing on one of those!

Autech

6th April 2016, 15:35

Same could be said of any broken bike piece.

Was more the fact that it was a relatively low speed low side that generally doesn't have too much shit falling off the bike from, why add something that is guaranteed to break off? But noted.
And for any of these guys if someone told them that if they sawed an arm off they could go 2 tenths quicker, their arm would be off before you could say see you on the podium.

bogan

6th April 2016, 15:54

The least that Iannone could have done was pick his bike up and push it over the line behind Dovi to secure 14th.

I would have said the least he could do was give Dovi a hand to push his...

Badjelly

6th April 2016, 17:49

I would have said the least he could do was give Dovi a hand to push his...

"Oh, I'm sorry, Dovi. I do seem to have fallen off my bike and knocked you off yours as well. What a silly chump I am! Look, I'd like to make it up to you, so why don't you sit on your bike while I push it over the line. You might as well get one or two points for the old team, eh what? No, no, really I insist. It's the least I can do." [Exit stage right to the tune of "Two Little Boys".]

I wonder how that would translate into Italian. Not at all I should think.

Drew

6th April 2016, 17:54

"Oh, I'm sorry, Dovi. I do seem to have fallen off my bike and knocked you off yours as well. What a silly chump I am! Look, I'd like to make it up to you, so why don't you sit on your bike while I push it over the line. You might as well get one or two points for the old team, eh what? No, no, really I insist. It's the least I can do." [Exit stage right to the tune of "Two Little Boys".]

I wonder how that would translate into Italian. Not at all I should think.

Oh , mi dispiace , Dovi . Mi sembra di essere caduto dalla bici e si buttato giù la vostra. Che stupido idiota che sono! Guarda, mi piacerebbe farlo a voi , quindi perché non ti siedi sulla tua moto mentre io spingo oltre la linea . Si potrebbe anche ottenere uno o due punti per la vecchia squadra , eh cosa ? No, no , davvero insisto . E ' il minimo che possa fare.

Crasherfromwayback

6th April 2016, 17:54

I wonder how that would translate into Italian. Not at all I should think.

Think you'd need the translation for *Fuck off you raving QUEER CUNT!!!*

Moise

7th April 2016, 03:36

Doppleganger

7th April 2016, 07:32

Just seen the race;
So why was MM not black flagged for having part of his bike coming off (camera) that could have caused an accident?

Drew

7th April 2016, 07:47

Just seen the race;
So why was MM not black flagged for having part of his bike coming off (camera) that could have caused an accident?

It posed fuck all threat, he had to change bikes anyway, and it wasn't his fault it was hanging off.

Asher

7th April 2016, 09:17

MCN seems very confident that JL is going to Ducati next year. Hopefully Yamaha grab Vinales and we see his true potential.
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/motogp/2016/april/lorenzo-to-make-ducati-switch/

EJK

7th April 2016, 10:33

Just curious, what happens to MotoGP bikes after a crash? Say a rider had a bike-write-off accident during FP4, do they glue the pieces back together overnight? If not, then how many spare bikes do each team have?

Doppleganger

7th April 2016, 10:33

It posed fuck all threat, he had to change bikes anyway, and it wasn't his fault it was hanging off.

Tell that to the F1 dude that got a small bolt in the head numb nuts.
That Camera would make a mess if you hit it a 220+ regardless.

Erelyes

7th April 2016, 10:43

Tell that to the F1 dude that got a small bolt in the head numb nuts.
That Camera would make a mess if you hit it a 220+ regardless.

Watching the replay footage it was still working (transmitting) after the clash at the first corner. It took a little while for it to fall off its mount, at which point it was dangling by its cord.

If the cord isn't damaged, you could ride around for days on end and it wouldn't fall off.

The chances of it posing any danger were somewhere between 'next to nowt' and 'fuck all'.

Doppleganger

7th April 2016, 10:46

Watching the replay footage it was still working (transmitting) after the clash at the first corner. It took a little while for it to fall off its mount, at which point it was dangling by its cord.

If the cord isn't damaged, you could ride around for days on end and it wouldn't fall off.

The chances of it posing any danger were somewhere between 'next to nowt' and 'fuck all'.

It did fall off, it wasn't dangling when he came in to change bikes .....it wasn't there at all. ;)

Drew

7th April 2016, 11:01

Tell that to the F1 dude that got a small bolt in the head numb nuts.
That Camera would make a mess if you hit it a 220+ regardless.
"Numb nuts"?

Guess you didn't get sex for breakfast.

Doppleganger

7th April 2016, 11:03

"Numb nuts"?

Guess you didn't get sex for breakfast.

Sex at any time of day would be great

george formby

7th April 2016, 18:29

"Numb nuts"?

Guess you didn't get sex for breakfast.

Breakfast of champions apparently. Might be something else to consider when picking contenders. Who's the early riser?

Crasherfromwayback

7th April 2016, 18:31

Going for the correct top three two weeks in a row...

MM

Crazy Joe

Dovi

Lorenzo

Rossi

Dadpole

7th April 2016, 18:45

With my recent form, I will pick after the race. Probably get them wrong then too.

As an aside:
I "obtained" a copy of the recent doco on Lozenge. 'Jorge Lorenzo Guererro'
Interesting view of his 2015 season and it was nice to see something different from the usual robotic Lorenzo. I believe it was made by (or in association with) Dorma so it would have been carefully edited to show what they wanted.

Good viewing but.

carbonhed

7th April 2016, 18:48

I think the Ducati's may just be the ones to beat.

Iannone

MM

Dovi

Crazy Joe will be extra special hyper dingbat motivated... and eventually he will stay upright.... who he will leave on the ground is anybody's guess.

pritch

8th April 2016, 08:06

About when the early risers here were getting up this morning the last stragglers made it to Texas after 68 hours in buses and planes. Hardly ideal preparation.

The flight boxes were delivered in time. Apart from the journalists caught up in the mess there were riders, incl Miller and Rabat, mechanics, and at least one crew chief: Pete Benson.

Crutchlow called in yesterday to advise that he was stuck in Miami. Some had to use a flight which went from Argentina to Texas via London. London ffs!

This has been a major fuck up and while details of the travellers' travails have been reported, I've yet to see an explanation of the cause.

Apparently this is not the first time there has been such a shambles, there was a previous incident following Laguna Seca.

Hopefully everybody is on deck - and actually awake - for the start of practice.