MotoGP 2017

[Crasherfromwayback]

1 4 Andrea DOVIZIOSO ITA Ducati Team Ducati 326.0 2'00.671
2 19 Alvaro BAUTISTA SPA Pull&Bear Aspar Team Ducati 326.2 2'00.742 0.071 / 0.071
3 5 Johann ZARCO FRA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha 320.8 2'00.807 0.136 / 0.065
4 25 Maverick VIÑALES SPA Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Yamaha 321.0 2'00.903 0.232 / 0.096
5 93 Marc MARQUEZ SPA Repsol Honda Team Honda 322.0 2'00.950 0.279 / 0.047
6 35 Cal CRUTCHLOW GBR LCR Honda Honda 310.6 2'01.060 0.389 / 0.110
7 17 Karel ABRAHAM CZE Pull&Bear Aspar Team Ducati 315.8 2'01.077 0.406 / 0.017
8 8 Hector BARBERA SPA Reale Avintia Racing Ducati 313.4 2'01.147 0.476 / 0.070
9 26 Dani PEDROSA SPA Repsol Honda Team Honda 318.1 2'01.162 0.491 / 0.015
10 99 Jorge LORENZO SPA Ducati Team Ducati 318.7 2'01.189 0.518 / 0.027
11 9 Danilo PETRUCCI ITA OCTO Pramac Racing Ducati 328.4 2'01.560 0.889 / 0.371
12 46 Valentino ROSSI ITA Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Yamaha 318.1 2'01.662 0.991 / 0.102
13 29 Andrea IANNONE ITA Team SUZUKI ECSTAR Suzuki 317.9 2'01.740 1.069 / 0.078
14 43 Jack MILLER AUS EG 0,0 Marc VDS Honda 320.2 2'01.803 1.132 / 0.063
15 44 Pol ESPARGARO SPA Red Bull KTM Factory Racing KTM 317.5 2'01.831 1.160 / 0.028
16 76 Loris BAZ FRA Reale Avintia Racing Ducati 315.4 2'02.416 1.745 / 0.585
17 38 Bradley SMITH GBR Red Bull KTM Factory Racing KTM 308.5 2'02.469 1.798 / 0.053
18 45 Scott REDDING GBR OCTO Pramac Racing Ducati 317.9 2'03.056 2.385 / 0.587
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[Autech]

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11937548

Never read more wank in my life. God I hope Motogp never gets that political with regulations and "printed overalls" which take 20 days. Guess leathers take less time as guys scuff em up so much

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[onearmedbandit]

FP2 results:

1. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (GP17) 2m 11.640s [Lap 7/16] 306km/h (Max)
2. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda (RC213V) 2m 12.166s +0.526s [9/16] 308km/h
3. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Ducati Team (GP17) 2m 12.695s +1.055s [15/16] 303km/h
4. Maverick Viñales ESP Movistar Yamaha (YZR-M1) 2m 12.878s +1.238s [17/18] 302km/h
5. Danilo Petrucci ITA Octo Pramac (GP17) 2m 13.048s +1.408s [15/16] 304km/h
6. Valentino Rossi ITA Movistar Yamaha (YZR-M1) 2m 13.071s +1.431s [16/16] 298km/h
7. Alvaro Bautista ESP Pull&Bear Aspar (GP16) 2m 13.291s +1.651s [17/17] 304km/h
8. Alex Rins ESP Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR)* 2m 13.416s +1.776s [17/18] 305km/h
9. Andrea Iannone ITA Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR) 2m 13.483s +1.843s [13/17] 293km/h
10. Sam Lowes GBR Factory Aprilia Gresini (RS-GP)* 2m 13.561s +1.921s [16/16] 296km/h
11. Johann Zarco FRA Monster Yamaha Tech3 (YZR-M1)* 2m 13.648s +2.008s [13/15] 308km/h
12. Jack Miller AUS EG 0,0 Marc VDS (RC213V) 2m 13.740s +2.100s [14/17] 306km/h
13. Karel Abraham CZE Pull&Bear Aspar (GP15) 2m 13.760s +2.120s [13/15] 291km/h
14. Cal Crutchlow GBR LCR Honda (RC213V) 2m 13.872s +2.232s [16/16] 292km/h
15. Scott Redding GBR Octo Pramac (GP16) 2m 14.281s +2.641s [9/14] 293km/h
16. Pol Espargaro ESP Red Bull KTM Factory (RC16) 2m 14.287s +2.647s [16/16] 295km/h
17. Bradley Smith GBR Red Bull KTM Factory (RC16) 2m 14.543s +2.903s [14/16] 294km/h
18. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda (RC213V) 2m 14.574s +2.934s [15/16] 290km/h
19. Michael Van Der Mark NED Movistar Yamaha (YZR-M1) 2m 14.938s +3.298s [17/17] 306km/h
20. Hector Barbera ESP Reale Avintia (GP16) 2m 15.163s +3.523s [10/11] 284km/h
21. Tito Rabat ESP EG 0,0 Marc VDS (RC213V) 2m 16.280s +4.640s [12/16] 302km/h
22. Loris Baz FRA Reale Avintia (GP15) 2m 17.627s +5.987s [12/13] 303km/h
* Rookie

[pritch]

By now I'm sure y'all are aware that there is serious political upheaval taking place in Spain and that Catalonia has declared its independence. On social media people are questioning what effect this will have on the championship challenge of the Spanish riders, particularly Marquez. The answer is no direct effect, he is racing on an FIM licence issued by the Spanish Federation.

Other than being aware that 99 is not from Catalonia, and that 93 is, I had no idea, so I asked a Spanish person who entered one discussion, who in the MotoGP class is from Catalonia?
His answer: "Most of them are: 93, 25,26,41 and 44. Catalonia is where the motorcycle industry was located: Derbi, Bulataco, Ossa."

Here's hoping things stay calm but if the Spanish Government reaction to the referendum a couple of weeks ago is any indication, that may not be the case.

[Autech]

By now I'm sure y'all are aware that there is serious political upheaval taking place in Spain and that Catalonia has declared its independence. On social media people are questioning what effect this will have on the championship challenge of the Spanish riders, particularly Marquez. The answer is no direct effect, he is racing on an FIM licence issued by the Spanish Federation.

Other than being aware that 99 is not from Catalonia, and that 93 is, I had no idea, so I asked a Spanish person who entered one discussion, who in the MotoGP class is from Catalonia?
His answer: "Most of them are: 93, 25,26,41 and 44. Catalonia is where the motorcycle industry was located: Derbi, Bulataco, Ossa."

Here's hoping things stay calm but if the Spanish Government reaction to the referendum a couple of weeks ago is any indication, that may not be the case.Catalonia is also where the money is, which makes sense as we all know it takes money to grow a motorcycle rider

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[pritch]

Catalonia is also where the money is,

Yeah, and which is also why the rest of Spain doesn't want to see them go.

[roogazza]

FP3:
1. ^11 Valentino Rossi ITA Movistar Yamaha (YZR-M1) 1m 59.947s [Lap 18/18] 323km/h (Max)
2. ^1 Johann Zarco FRA Monster Yamaha Tech3 (YZR-M1)* 2m 00.024s +0.077s [15/16] 321km/h
3. ^6 Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda (RC213V) 2m 00.087s +0.140s [18/19] 321km/h
4. ˅3 Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (GP17) 2m 00.124s +0.177s [15/16] 324km/h
5. ^5 Jorge Lorenzo ESP Ducati Team (GP17) 2m 00.149s +0.202s [16/18] 320km/h
6. ^8 Jack Miller AUS EG 0,0 Marc VDS (RC213V) 2m 00.190s +0.243s [17/18] 322km/h
7. ˅1 Cal Crutchlow GBR LCR Honda (RC213V) 2m 00.199s +0.252s [15/16] 320km/h
8. ^5 Andrea Iannone ITA Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR) 2m 00.394s +0.447s [17/19] 322km/h
9. ˅4 Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda (RC213V) 2m 00.467s +0.520s [16/18] 322km/h
10. ˅6 Maverick Viñales ESP Movistar Yamaha (YZR-M1) 2m 00.695s +0.748s [19/19] 322km/h
11. ^11 Alex Rins ESP Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR)* 2m 00.746s +0.799s [18/18] 321km/h
12. ˅1 Danilo Petrucci ITA Octo Pramac (GP17) 2m 00.864s +0.917s [16/17] 325km/h
13. ˅6 Karel Abraham CZE Pull&Bear Aspar (GP15) 2m 00.876s +0.929s [17/17] 324km/h
14. ^3 Bradley Smith GBR Red Bull KTM Factory (RC16) 2m 01.013s +1.066s [17/17] 311km/h
15. ^1 Loris Baz FRA Reale Avintia (GP15) 2m 01.292s +1.345s [16/17] 320km/h
16. ˅1 Pol Espargaro ESP Red Bull KTM Factory (RC16) 2m 01.295s +1.348s [15/17] 320km/h
17. ^3 Tito Rabat ESP EG 0,0 Marc VDS (RC213V) 2m 01.382s +1.435s [16/17] 317km/h
18. ^3 Sam Lowes GBR Factory Aprilia Gresini (RS-GP)* 2m 01.506s +1.559s [15/15] 317km/h
19. ˅1 Scott Redding GBR Octo Pramac (GP16) 2m 01.752s +1.805s [13/14] 321km/h
20. ˅12 Hector Barbera ESP Reale Avintia (GP16) 2m 01.847s +1.900s [15/15] 317km/h
21. ˅2 Michael Van Der Mark NED Movistar Yamaha (YZR-M1) 2m 01.984s +2.037s [18/19] 318km/h
22. ˅20 Alvaro Bautista ESP Pull&Bear Aspar (GP16) 2m 02.204s +2.257s [4/6] 323km/h
Riders going directly to Qualifying 2 - Top 10 Combined Practice Times:
1. Valentino Rossi ITA Movistar Yamaha (YZR-M1)
2. Johann Zarco FRA Monster Yamaha Tech3 (YZR-M1)*
3. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda (RC213V)
4. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (GP17)
5. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Ducati Team (GP17)
6. Jack Miller AUS EG 0,0 Marc VDS (RC213V)
7. Cal Crutchlow GBR LCR Honda (RC213V)
8. Andrea Iannone ITA Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR)
9. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda (RC213V)
10. Maverick Vinales ESP Movistar Yamaha (YZR-M1)
* Rookie

Must have been a bit dry ??? Go Vale !!!!! Now for qualifying.

[Autech]

Wooooo go Dani!

Predictions:
Wet:
AD
MM
JZ

Dry:
DP
VR
AD
MM
MV

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[Autech]

That MM is a freak. Slow motion of the year...

DP AD and JZ all putting in really fast consistent laps

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[speights_bud]

Ducati have the salad box in the rear, now a fart box for the sniffing up front?

Anyone know what these units do? They put them on in the pits, saw another team using them. circulating cool air into inlet or something?
333111

[Crasherfromwayback]

That MM is a freak. Slow motion of the year...



That, was the best front end save I've EVER seen! Fuck me.

[speights_bud]

The freak saved it too... T1 FP4.


333114333113333112

[Autech]

One day the cunt will have the decency to crash like the rest of us

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[george formby]

That, was the best front end save I've EVER seen! Fuck me.


I'm trying to think of something to post. Speechless.

[Autech]

Fuck yeah Dani! MM must have read my post lol

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[pritch]

That, was the best front end save I've EVER seen! Fuck me.

It's pretty much unanimous, he's had some incredible saves but that one takes the cake.

[pritch]

It's being anounced by all and sundry that Luthi can't ride due to an ankle fracture he suffered during a huge high side. So Mobidelli is Moto 2 champ for 2017.

[Autech]

It's being anounced by all and sundry that Luthi can't ride due to an ankle fracture he suffered during a huge high side. So Mobidelli is Moto 2 champ for 2017.Gosh darn it!

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[mr bucketracer]

what time dose the racing start

[denill]

It's pretty much unanimous, he's had some incredible saves but that one takes the cake.


https://www.facebook.com/MotoGP/videos/10156248817230769/

[mr bucketracer]

what time dose the racing starti guess tomorrow

[speights_bud]

i guess tomorrowI guess like someone else who asked a few weeks ago you don't know how to use uncle Google? Or you expect us to do it for you?

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[speights_bud]

Did Zarco change his name to Joe-han? Or have we been saying it wrong? Commentary team flicking between the two. More use of the Joe-han than yo-han this weekend though.

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[speights_bud]

Suggested mapping 8 to preserve the rear tyre? Haha bullshit.

I assume the parameter settings are the same across the board, could be wrong. But Suzuki only have 3....?

http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2017/06/23/how-many-clicks-per-second-at-full-throttle/232576


Did Zarco change his name to Joe-han? Or have we been saying it wrong? Commentary team flicking between the two. More use of the Joe-han than yo-han this weekend though.

[EJK]

It's all good that championship decider has gone to the final round, but now MM haters will all be chanting and praying MM to crash on the next race. Not a good sportsmanship.

[steveyb]

Two comments: Zarco is French, not German, so it is Jo-han not Yo-han.


All youse squirting over Melandri's missus can suck my massive one, now that I have seen Dovi's missus.

Fucken O M G!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Out of 10 I would give her 2, I'd give her one and another one! Sooooooooooooooo gorgeous.

Racing??? Meh......

Hahahahahahaha

[Berries]

what time dose the racing start
4am Monday.

[mr bucketracer]

I guess like someone else who asked a few weeks ago you don't know how to use uncle Google? Or you expect us to do it for you?

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Not

[mr bucketracer]

4am Monday.somebody posted result on fb so that made my day

[Crasherfromwayback]

Dear Vale. Eat a dick.

[pritch]

Suggested mapping 8 to preserve the rear tyre? Haha bullshit.



Yep. It has been reported that Gigi Dall'igna in an interview for Italian TV admitted that the mapping message was a coded instruction. (And it did fool the commentators.) As it happened though I don't think the actual overtake was a plan, it looked a bit too dramtic for that. That was an impressive red mark JL left on the track and his little wheelie away from the corner looked like he was accelerating about as hard as he could.

[speights_bud]

Yep. It has been reported that Gigi Dall'igna in an interview for Italian TV admitted that the mapping message was a coded instruction. (And it did fool the commentators.) As it happened though I don't think the actual overtake was a plan, it looked a bit too dramtic for that. That was an impressive red mark JL left on the track and his little wheelie away from the corner looked like he was accelerating about as hard as he could.I think the commentators are either idiots for not figuring it out, or obviously playing the game. Dorna would be none too impressed if they openly talked about the result being rigged/tampered with. Best they play the game and keep everyone happy eh?

[Dadpole]

The BT Sport commentary team had no illusions about the message. Much piss-taking was done.

[roogazza]

I thought the race was pretty average compared to last weeks race.
The wet spoilt it for me, infact i didn't even watch till the end.
The commentators just kept on about the fucking championship from the get go and I just lost interest. Once they start the," if he finishes first and this one finishes 27 th ". I turn off. :mad::baby:

MM has to do something stuupid to lose this one ! Go MM .

[Dadpole]

Thank fuck Nick Harris is banned in this household. :clap:

[James Deuce]

Thank fuck Nick Harris is banned in this household. :clap:
Yeah. At least Keith Huewen is an ex-racer and Julian Ryder is a super involved in motorcycles and racing and the personalities therein. I like their dry humour and Julian's statistical analysis of the minutiae of MotoGP racing.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Much piss-taking was done.

But but...but...everyone needs to have a good cry if Lorenzo was trying to help Dovi!!

[pritch]

I was pleased for our fellow Kiwi Pete Benson, he gets another world title to put in his CV as Morbidelli's crew chief. I don't think he'll be cheering for Dovi at Valencia.

Mat Oxley was saying he has a six year old who thought there was a house elf riding Ducati 04. Dad had to explain the difference between Dobby and Dovi.

[Autech]

I wrote an awesome reply before and just noticed it disappeared into the internets. But to paraphrase:

Yes we were robbed of a good race by the weather, dry would have been awesome.

Ducati will regret Petrux mechanical and Redding taking the point as Petrux would have finished ahead of MM in Sepang I think which would have meant AD only would need 2nd if MM DNF's. Even so him getting that is highly unlikely as AD has never finished within 18secs of the winner on any of his bikes except for 2011 when he was being arseholed by Repsol so would have wanted to show them how dumb they are (they weren't). That said the Dovi of this year is very different from years past so I don't think we can draw too many conclusions. Even if MM DNF's though there is JL, VR, DP all with history winning at that track so it's going to be a hard race for him to win.

KTM looking good for the 2018 moto2 title with Olivera, if they can win in moto2 within a year then it wont be long till they are up with the others in GP, especially as their bike apparently has moar powa than the Ducati. Asparagrus is a tops rider so he'll do them ok till BB and MO rock up. Looks like their Moto3 effort has suffered slightly though so hopefully they bring in a better 2018 bike.

[Dadpole]

I think KTM are looking more than good for 2018 moto2 with both Oliveira and Binder. What a dilemma for a team to be in...

[Autech]

Yup him too, just think they are equally as good riders but Oli has that little bit extra experience in moto2 which will give him the edge. Mir, Bags n Marquez will be in the mix too no doubt

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[Dadpole]

Mir will do well as he is a class act. Will Marquez do the biz though? He has the talent without a doubt. Just seems to be a slow development case (You know what I mean,,, Not a retard :wacko:)

[roogazza]

Yup him too, just think they are equally as good riders but Oli has that little bit extra experience in moto2 which will give him the edge. Mir, Bags n Marquez will be in the mix too no doubt

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yes but we are forgetting Lowes is coming back to take the Title !!?? :facepalm: :laugh:

ps anyone have news on Crashlow at Sepang ? Second thoughts nah forget it !!! :yawn:

[george formby]

Ain't moto 2 going to the Triumph motor next season?

If so, that would be a bonus for Mir. Nothing to unlearn. KTM will have the riders but will they produce the bike?

Questions, questions. <_<

[Autech]

Ain't moto 2 going to the Triumph motor next season?

If so, that would be a bonus for Mir. Nothing to unlearn. KTM will have the riders but will they produce the bike?

Questions, questions. <_<Nah its the year after. Was thinking that myself

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[george formby]

Nah its the year after. Was thinking that myself

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Cheers.

Should've googled as suggested but I suffer from premature speculation.

[Autech]

Cheers.

Should've googled as suggested but I suffer from premature speculation.Why Google when you had sad fucks like me that get excited everytime there is a new motogp article to read

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[Dave-]

Anyone else noticed MotoGP video pass has gone up 20 euro?

It was 99 euro last season (I went and checked my online banking), I just got the notification to say I'll pay the low low price os 99 euro, and that I'll SAVE 44.99 euro! Amazing!

cunts.

[mulletman]

Anyone else noticed MotoGP video pass has gone up 20 euro?

It was 99 euro last season (I went and checked my online banking), I just got the notification to say I'll pay the low low price os 99 euro, and that I'll SAVE 44.99 euro! Amazing!

cunts.

Yes 119.99 euro...I was thinking the same mate CUNTS

[speights_bud]

Yes 119.99 euro...I was thinking the same mate CUNTSIs there a difference between auto renewal and new sub? I have it set up to auto renew....

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[mulletman]

Is there a difference between auto renewal and new sub? I have it set up to auto renew....

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Mines set up as auto.

[steveyb]

In years past existing subscribers have had discounted price for the renewal.
Hopefully this will continue, but I still see 119E as value for money for such a good product.
If you simply watch the races that is fine, but there is a heap more that you can watch.
Sadly enough, I checked my account last evening and found that I have been a subscriber for......
13 years!!!!

Sheeeit!!!!

[speights_bud]

In years past existing subscribers have had discounted price for the renewal.
Hopefully this will continue, but I still see 119E as value for money for such a good product.
If you simply watch the races that is fine, but there is a heap more that you can watch.
Sadly enough, I checked my account last evening and found that I have been a subscriber for......
13 years!!!!

Sheeeit!!!!I only have to pay every 5 years or so with our shared account so I really shouldn't complain

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[EJK]

Marquez, Zarco, and Iannone at the front row. Going to be very interesting.

[mulletman]

Marquez, Zarco, and Iannone at the front row. Going to be very interesting.

Maybe hope for Dovi then with those three attacking the first corner :dodge::devil2:

I'm surprised Lorenzo was allowed out with a reasonable sized hole in his leathers after his crash in Q2 ...

[BMWST?]

I am pickin JZ for the win ,or crash

[BMWST?]

things a bit closer in Warm Up


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Pos.
Num.
Rider
Nation
Team
Bike
Km/h
Time
Gap 1st/Prev.

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1
93
Marc MARQUEZ (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Marc+Marquez)
SPA
Repsol Honda Team
Honda
316.2
1'31.263



2
42
Alex RINS (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Alex+Rins)
SPA
Team SUZUKI ECSTAR
Suzuki
319.6
1'31.448
0.185 / 0.185


3
29
Andrea IANNONE (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Andrea+Iannone)
ITA
Team SUZUKI ECSTAR
Suzuki
313.4
1'31.548
0.285 / 0.100


4
4
Andrea DOVIZIOSO (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Andrea+Dovizioso)
ITA
Ducati Team
Ducati
320.3
1'31.599
0.336 / 0.051


5
26
Dani PEDROSA (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Dani+Pedrosa)
SPA
Repsol Honda Team
Honda
317.6
1'31.613
0.350 / 0.014


6
5
Johann ZARCO (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Johann+Zarco)
FRA
Monster Yamaha Tech 3
Yamaha
310.3
1'31.697
0.434 / 0.084


7
36
Mika KALLIO (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Mika+Kallio)
FIN
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
KTM
316.6
1'31.827
0.564 / 0.130


8
46
Valentino ROSSI (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Valentino+Rossi)
ITA
Movistar Yamaha MotoGP
Yamaha
311.7
1'31.884
0.621 / 0.057


9
53
Tito RABAT (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Tito+Rabat)
SPA
EG 0,0 Marc VDS
Honda
313.3
1'31.894
0.631 / 0.010


10
35
Cal CRUTCHLOW (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Cal+Crutchlow)
GBR
LCR Honda
Honda
315.6
1'31.984
0.721 / 0.090


11
41
Aleix ESPARGARO (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Aleix+Espargaro)
SPA
Aprilia Racing Team Gresini
Aprilia
315.9
1'32.019
0.756 / 0.035


12
99
Jorge LORENZO (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Jorge+Lorenzo)
SPA
Ducati Team
Ducati
316.0
1'32.026
0.763 / 0.007


13
43
Jack MILLER (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Jack+Miller)
AUS
EG 0,0 Marc VDS
Honda
317.1
1'32.043
0.780 / 0.017


14
44
Pol ESPARGARO (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Pol+Espargaro)
SPA
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
KTM
316.8
1'32.079
0.816 / 0.036


15
38
Bradley SMITH (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Bradley+Smith)
GBR
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
KTM
312.7
1'32.195
0.932 / 0.116


16
51
Michele PIRRO (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Michele+Pirro)
ITA
Ducati Team
Ducati
318.8
1'32.217
0.954 / 0.022


17
45
Scott REDDING (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Scott+Redding)
GBR
OCTO Pramac Racing
Ducati
314.4
1'32.263
1.000 / 0.046


18
19
Alvaro BAUTISTA (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Alvaro+Bautista)
SPA
Pull&Bear Aspar Team
Ducati
318.8
1'32.267
1.004 / 0.004


19
25
Maverick VIÑALES (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Maverick+Vi%C3%B1ales)
SPA
Movistar Yamaha MotoGP
Yamaha
313.1
1'32.383
1.120 / 0.116


20
9
Danilo PETRUCCI (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Danilo+Petrucci)
ITA
OCTO Pramac Racing
Ducati
317.6
1'32.456
1.193 / 0.073


21
17
Karel ABRAHAM (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Karel+Abraham)
CZE
Pull&Bear Aspar Team
Ducati
318.1
1'32.562
1.299 / 0.106


22
76
Loris BAZ (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Loris+Baz)
FRA
Reale Avintia Racing
Ducati
314.1
1'32.568
1.305 / 0.006


23
22
Sam LOWES (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Sam+Lowes)
GBR
Aprilia Racing Team Gresini
Aprilia
309.6
1'32.630
1.367 / 0.062


24
8
Hector BARBERA (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Hector+Barbera)
SPA
Reale Avintia Racing
Ducati
320.0
1'32.728
1.465 / 0.098


25
60
Michael VAN DER MARK (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Michael+Van+Der+Mark)
NED
Monster Yamaha Tech 3
Yamaha
306.8
1'33.522
2.259 / 0.794

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Weather Conditions:| Track Condition: Dry| Air: 15º| Humidity: 50%| Ground: 14º

[Crasherfromwayback]

Dear Vale. A total novice in this class, whipped your arse on last years bike. But 5th is good, over all. Honest. Over and out.

[EJK]

Amazing race to end the season. Can't wait for 2018 MotoGP already.

Thank you for your service Nick Harris.

Lorenzo will have some explanations to do.

[Autech]

Yup was almost sad to see Harris go. Then I remembered all his waffle and it made it better :D
Bet he's seen some cool shit though, gimme that job.

Awesome race to end the season, Lorenzo won't have to explain as quite simply he was racing to win, Dovi didn't have the pace to beat DP and JZ Gigis face after MM save it summed it all up, how can you beat someone as that talented but most of all that lucky, it always seems to fall his way.

Happy for Dani, he stomped the upstart and showed why he's still there fighting after all the hard times.

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[mulletman]

Dear Vale. A total novice in this class, whipped your arse on last years bike. But 5th is good, over all. Honest. Over and out.

Vale and Mav used the 2016 chassis today - Yamaha in a hole :(

[Crasherfromwayback]

Vale and Mav used the 2016 chassis today - Yamaha in a hole :(

Pity Zarco used it better then.

SOME FACTS ABOUT MARC MARQUEZ

– Marquez is the youngest ever rider to win four premier class World Championship titles, at the age of 24 years 254 days, taking the record from Mike Hailwood, who was 25 years 107 days when he won his fourth successive 500cc title in 1965.

– Marquez is also the youngest rider of all time to reach the milestone of six World Championships, taking the record from Valentino Rossi who was 25 years 244 days old when he won his sixth title in 2004.

– This is the sixth world title across all classes for Marc Marquez (4 x MotoGP, 1 x Moto2, 1 x 125cc); the only Spanish rider with more world titles than Marquez is Angel Nieto, who won thirteen world championship titles (7 x 125cc, 6 x 50cc).

– Marquez has stood on the top step of a podium on five or more occasions for the last eight years across the various GP classes, something achieved previously by only one other rider in the 69-year history of motorcycle Grand Prix racing: Giacomo Agostini.

– This is his fourth MotoGP™ title riding for Honda: the only rider who has won more premier class world titles riding for Honda is Mick Doohan, who won the 500cc title on five occasions.

– During 2017 Marquez has had more podiums than any other rider in the MotoGP™ class (twelve) and most pole positions (eight). He is equal on most wins with runner up Andrea Dovizioso (six each).

[roogazza]

"Magic mark" at it again , did ya see him saving it on his arm and knee again ?
Love his style,he's such a racer ! :cool:

[Crasherfromwayback]

"Magic mark" at it again , did ya see him saving it on his arm and knee again ?
Love his style,he's such a racer ! :cool:

Indeed. Trying to win a race he didn't need to win as Simon Crafar put it.

[Badjelly]

Jorge Lorenzo has defended his tactics in the dramatic Valencia MotoGP showdown by insisting the repeated signals from the Ducati team were ‘suggestions’ rather than orders, and feels his approach “was the best thing to do for all.”

Sitting fourth in an engrossing five-rider duel for the lead, the Majorcan repeatedly received messages from his team – first via dashboard communication, then via pit-board – to move aside and allow team-mate and title hopeful Andrea Dovizioso, who was sat just behind, through.

Unlike the previous encounter at Sepang, Lorenzo said he saw all of the signals, but felt Dovizioso would benefit from his lead. In his eyes, he had the better pace of the pair, and could carry the Italian forward toward the leading trio of Johann Zarco, Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa.

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/887318/1/lorenzo-defends-valencia-strategy

What a bloke! I'll bet Gigi Dall'Igna is thanking Jorge for his selfless and clear-eyed dedication to Dovi's cause.

[Crasherfromwayback]

What a bloke! I'll bet Gigi Dall'Igna is thanking Jorge for his selfless and clear-eyed dedication to Dovi's cause.

I don't actually doubt him.

[Dave-]

If it had been Rossi holding up Marquez for a Dovi vistory we'd be signing his wiley praises.

But it isn't.

So fuck Jorge.

[Autech]

Will never understand the JL hate. Dude's a fucking machine and showed it last night throwing it all on the line to get a win.

With him and Dovi in the mix we will have 6 riders going for the title next year. Fucking bring it

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[ellipsis]

...is it over yet, or set to start again?...

[Crasherfromwayback]

If it had been Rossi holding up Marquez for a Dovi vistory we'd be signing his wiley praises.

But it isn't.

So fuck Jorge.

What about if we were dumb enough to think MM was trying to help Lorenzo beat Rossi? :facepalm:

[pritch]

What about if we were dumb enough to think MM was trying to help Lorenzo beat Rossi? :facepalm:

Why not? Jorge was riding to pay back his gay Spanish mate for the help MM gave him at PI.

Don't choke on yer Steinnie:drinkup:


Anyhoo, this sums it up better than I can: http://www.bikeme.tv/index.php/did-you-tape-your-visor-up-when-i-wasnt-looking-or-are-you-riding-with-your-eyes-closed-again/

[Autech]

Worse than the crash.net comment section you lot!

Anyone betting on a Olivera domination in Moto2 next year? Set to be a really good year with some exciting talent joining as well as some coming into maturity like Binder, so I hope he doesn't smash them and it turns into a shit fight to say good bye to the Honda screamers. Joan Mir will get a few wins no doubt, class act on a motorcycle. Oh and how good is the wildcard from VR46? Cunt can ride!

[sugilite]

Wow! What a season! I cannot believe it is over already! Personally I wish that it was a different racetrack they finish up on, just because that track is so hard to put a pass on.
All I can say is Dovi is the consummate diplomat. the way I saw it, was Lorenzo was holding him up in the earlier stages - no question. Dovi burned his tyres trying all those different lines to get past. Would Dovi have won the race had MM crashed? - very, very unlikely.
I tried hard to like Lorenzo this year, even started rooting for him to win one. However, in this last race he (imo) returned to type - a stinking turd. Sure ducati said it was all good after the race, but during it, I saw murder in the crews eyes, and fair enough. A credit to the team for putting on such a gracious face afterwards.

The right rider won the championship - no question. MM is peerless right now. I do worry for him though, 27 crashes this year. But man you cannot fault his bravery, pushing past the limit near every practice, then keeping it on two wheels every race, freaking phenomenal. Just hope his luck holds, would hate to see possibly the most talented rider to sit astride a motogp bike get permanently hurt or worse.

Not much to get excited about in testing this year with all the main players staying put in their respective teams. Roll on the 2018 season! :yes:

[Autech]

not me,and i say MM will win another title this year and MV will be in the running


Yep. MM for number 4 in Moto GP. As long as Honda deliver the goods so he doesn't have to over ride it to win.

Rossi 2nd for the 3rd season in a row,

MV 3rd.

Lorenzo 4th.


That is a brave call there Crasher. I agree about first place though.


It'll be interesting to see how George adapts to the Ducati. He has a bigger adjustment to make than Iannone or Vinales.

While watching qualifying today the thought occurred that MM should be a good bet for next year - if Honda have been listening and their new engine is more manageable. If the new engine is still too brutal though, Rossi wouldn't be a silly bet for the championship.

Dunno why I'm worrying about next year, this season isn't over yet and it has been one of the most interesting in years.


I'm going with....
MM
MV
VR
DP
AI
Dovi
JL


I'm struggling to pick a top five in order. That's a very good thing in terms of entertainment, not great for TAB.

Marquez
Vinales
Iannone
Rossi
Dovi

I'm confident those are the correct riders come end of 2017, I have less faith in the order.


It pains me, but just to be different. I hope I am wrong...

MV
MM
VR
DP
CC
JL
AD
AI

I would really like to see Crutchlow higher up.

And MM to be on the top would be what I'd like to see, sooner he gets to 9 championships the sooner Harris can fuck off about his boyfriend....


Mm
mv
vr
jl
dp
ai
ad
cc


Granted, he may spend more time in the gravel than on the track. Good entertainment value though.

MM
VR
MV
AI
DP
JL
AD

PS:
Quote from speights_bud

"And MM to be on the top would be what I'd like to see, sooner he gets to 9 championships the sooner Harris can fuck off about his boyfriend.... "

Could anyone handle another four years of Nick Harris? :killingme


Listened to David Emmett speaking in a podcast last night. He was saying that the Yamaha is still probably the best bike on the grid when grip is good. If the temperature drops, or grip is reduced for any other reason, it loses its advantage. The coming season should be interesting, because unless something different comes to light over winter, the advantage will shift from make to make as conditions and tracks vary.

I note that the young Aussie Harry Lloyd, who briefly worked for Dorna but now does PR for Mahindra, is still doing commentary work on the side. He and Dakota Mamola cover the CIV races. Dorna are apparently training young commentary team talent.

MM
VR
MV
JL
CC

Or ?

A word of support for Crutchlow, his placing in the standings for '16 is misleading. Half way through the season he had scored very few points. His score in the second half of the season was verging on mammoth. If he carries on where he left off he will finish waaaay higher in the standings next season. If...


Thought I would go back and see everyone's picks for the title (those that I could find whilst skim reading), seems like everyone knew who would win it, most interesting point was not a single one of us placed Dovi anyway near the front let alone the main man to take it to MM. Well done all on backing the right horse though.
I still maintain that if they'd kept the same tyre's throughout the year it wouldn't have been MM though, poor front tyre wouldn't have allowed it! How the other riders didn't realise they were voting to give MM a weapon I will never know!

Too soon to talk next year I think though, some fulla best get the 18 thread up!

[Dadpole]

I will put my hand up and admit that I couldn't predict what day will follow Wednesday. I did put real money on Dovi in the first race though.

[pritch]

So far David Emmett has written that the first contract for 2018 has been signed. Information to follow on who and where. On the basis of his performance yesterday it won't be Jorge to Ducati. Jorge to Aprilia would be a possibility though.

Silly season starts earlier and earlier.

[Mental Trousers]

Provisional entry list as of 4 days ago

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2017/11/08/2018-motogp-provisional-entry-list/245319

[Mental Trousers]

Fook it, started next years thread

MotoGP 2018 (https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/184024-MotoGP-2018?p=1131072121#post1131072121)

[Crasherfromwayback]

Provisional entry list as of 4 days ago

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2017/11/08/2018-motogp-provisional-entry-list/245319

Bring it on!

[ecko_nzed]

So far David Emmett has written that the first contract for 2018 has been signed. Information to follow on who and where. On the basis of his performance yesterday it won't be Jorge to Ducati. Jorge to Aprilia would be a possibility though.

Silly season starts earlier and earlier.Olivera for KTM MotoGP 2019[emoji41]

Bye bye Braddles [emoji22]

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[BMWST?]

Olivera for KTM MotoGP 2019[emoji41]

Bye bye Braddles [emoji22]

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rumour has it it will be zarco for Bradders in 2019

[BMWST?]

HAve been a Dovi fan since he and Lorenzo were racing each other on 250s.I dont think he is the absolute fastest rider,but his re invention of himself gives him more confidence.Cant help but think that the limitations of the tyres played into his hands a wee bit,and the horsepower of the Duc allowed hinm to take it a wee bit easier in the corners than MM.Easier said than done though .He so nearly had a chance when MM so nearly biffed it.He would never have ad the pace to battle with Zarco and Dani though.
Surprise of the weekend must be Rins

[roogazza]

333473

World Champ for 2017 !!!!!

[pritch]

World Champ for 2017 !!!!!

That photo is interesting and not just because of what is in the picture which is remarkable enough. The photographer is one of those with Dorna accreditation, he makes his living covering GPs and ice speedway.

As is apparently the normal practice he sent the photo to publications and websites on a "you use it, you pay for it" basis. One such didn't follow the usual practice and made the photo available and it was all over the 'Net in a flash. It's an amazing pic but the photographer is missing out on a lot of money. One of the English pundits used it unwittingly and then found out the situation so sent the guy the cash. I was going to post it here but having read the story, the guilt factor was too high.

The offending party should be named and shamed but I guess the pro photographers will be crossing them off their list in the meantime - unless they pay up front?

[pritch]

They are still discussing MM's miracle recovery. A 50m loss of the front end - and the black mark is stil lon the track. One theory is that he braked later to avoid being overtaken by Zarco. The Frenchman has them worried.

Julian Ryder is retiring - sort of. https://www.superbikeplanet.com/ryder-notes-end-season/