MotoGP Teams for 2007, rumour time!

[gav]

This is apparently how its shaping up for next year!!

YAMAHA
Telefonica Movistar Yamaha
Valentino Rossi / Jorge Lorenzo

Dunlop Tech3 Yamaha
Carlos Checa / ???

HONDA
Repsol HRC
Dani Pedrosa / Nicky Hayden

LCR/Pons Honda
Casey Stoner / Andrea Dovizioso

DUCATI
Marlboro Ducati Corse
Loris Capirossi / Marco Melandri

Gresini Ducati
Sete Gibernau / Toni Elias

KAWASAKI
Team Kawasaki
Shinya Nakano / Randy de Puniet

SUZUKI
Rizla Suzuki
John Hopkins / Chris Vermuelen

KR-HONDA
Team KR
Kenny Roberts Jr

Then depending on the 2007 rules (ie if 990's are allowed to race) and financial reasons then...

SUTER-ILMOR
Team Ilmor
??? / ???

DUCATI
D'Antin Ducati
Alex Hoffman / ???

KR-HONDA
Team KR
Ant West?

WCM
WCM MotoGP
???

[wysper]

Makes Honda look pretty powerful doesnt it.

Still back the Doctor though :rockon:

[gav]

Well, they look to be actually losing a couple of teams, no Fortuna Honda, Melandri and Elias, and no Konica Minolta, Tamada?

[Cajun]

mmm edwards given the ass, wonder if he run back to sbk

[sAsLEX]

Well, they look to be actually losing a couple of teams, no Fortuna Honda, Melandri and Elias, and no Konica Minolta, Tamada?

Melandri is on a duke

will make the Italian GP good!

[MattRSK]

wonder if James Toseland will make a move next year to moto gp?

[MattRSK]

After all the articles about JT eyeing up a Honda ride in MotoGP next season, you could be forgiven for thinking it is a done deal. However James' post Brands weekend quote seems to indicate he is thinking about chasing that elusive 2nd WSBK title in 2007 probably with his current team.

"For all of my fans that were disappointed, I'd like you to know that not one of you is as disappointed as I am. On a positive note, I met some wonderful people at Brands Hatch and signed autographs for three hours after race two.

"There's going to be more races at Brands to come for me and I promise that next year I'll be looking to do the double. Thanks to all my fans for their support and thanks to my sponsors too."

Hmm .. interesting stuff eh?

[Ivan]

Why dont Honda look at Vermuluen they know he can ride that guy has the skill and potential to be a GP winner and Champion

[James Deuce]

Why dont Honda look at Vermuluen they know he can ride that guy has the skill and potential to be a GP winner and Champion

He's Australian and he has that big ugly mole on his cheek.

I wouldn't hire him either *shudder*

Of course I'm perfect and faster than all of those midgets.

[skidMark]

KAWASAKI
Team Kawasaki
Shinya Nakano / Randy de Puniet

another year of kawasaki getting abosulutely learnt ahead i see

[onearmedbandit]

lol, Nakano is a very sharp rider Mark, give him a better bike and you'll see more consistant podium results. de Puniet isn't a slouch either,

[skidMark]

lol, Nakano is a very sharp rider Mark, give him a better bike and you'll see more consistant podium results. de Puniet isn't a slouch either,

if you stuck rossi on a kawasaki you know what would happen he would decimate all....and blow the poor bike to pieces

[Mental Trousers]

Farken go Sito Pons. One of this years young bloods and getting another one next year as well. The young guys are the only ones going to knock Rossi & Hayden off the top of the podiums. Unless there are major improvements in some of the bikes the old school riders will end up with another mediocre year.

[sAsLEX]

if you stuck rossi on a kawasaki you know what would happen he would decimate all....and blow the poor bike to pieces

No it would only make a real difference if his crew came across with him, Jeremy Burgess and Rossi's crew has alot to do with his success.

[onearmedbandit]

Exactly sAsLEX, the Yamaha M1 got 'Hondafied', you would need to do the same to the Kwacka.

[sAsLEX]

Exactly sAsLEX, the Yamaha M1 got 'Hondafied', you would need to do the same to the Kwacka.

I would more say "rossurgified"

[onearmedbandit]

Not if you read his book they weren't. When Rossi was in 250's they would receive their bikes and be allowed to play with them, setting them up as Rossi felt necessary. Not when he went to HRC, sure he played a part in development but Honda were very adamamt that no-one was to mess around with the setup that they had choosen. Going to Yamaha for Rossi was just as much about getting back his freedom as it was proving he could win on another bike.

[sAsLEX]

Not if you read his book they weren't. When Rossi was in 250's they would receive their bikes and be allowed to play with them, setting them up as Rossi felt necessary. Not when he went to HRC, sure he played a part in development but Honda were very adamamt that no-one was to mess around with the setup that they had choosen. Going to Yamaha for Rossi was just as much about getting back his freedom as it was proving he could win on another bike.

huh you seem to be backing my point here and arguing against youself. You said the M1 was hondafied, now say that rossi wasn't allowed to change much on the Honda, then when he got to the M1 he went back to his 250 days of setting the bike as he wants.

So he "rossurgified" the M1, where as he didnt really "rossurgifie" the Honda as such.

There is no denying the fact though that rossi's team is part of his success since leaving honda.

[onearmedbandit]

Ahh, but both Jeremy and Rossi were quoted as saying that they needed to make the Yamaha more like the Honda. Hence what I was saying, 'hondafied'. There is no disputing that the RC211V was a brilliant motorcycle, why shouldn't Burgess and Co aim to point the Yamaha in that already proven direction. Rossi isn't a technician, but the guys who helped develop the RC211 are.

[sAsLEX]

Ahh, but both Jeremy and Rossi were quoted as saying that they needed to make the Yamaha more like the Honda. Hence what I was saying, 'hondafied'. There is no disputing that the RC211V was a brilliant motorcycle, why shouldn't Burgess and Co aim to point the Yamaha in that already proven direction. Rossi isn't a technician, but the guys who helped develop the RC211 are.

Yes but a tchnician cant tell you how the bike feels under brakes or how it feeds information back to the rider, the seat of the pants experience of Rossi and how he conveys that to his team makes him brillaint and assisting the development of the bikes he rides.

[onearmedbandit]

100% correct there sAsLEX, which is why Rossi has been so successful over the years. Picking the right team and being able to translate how the bike performs to his technicians gives him quite often the edge over his competitors.

[Ghost Lemur]

I wonder just how way off base these rumours will be.

It was certainly fun last year. So many predictions, so many so very very wrong.

Makes for a fun read.

Quite worried that we've heard nothing about Yamaha 800cc development yet.

By the sounds of things Ducati are well on track. Malandri would be a great addition.

[Cleve]

Quite worried that we've heard nothing about Yamaha 800cc development yet.



Maybe Rossi is racing the 800 this year and that is why he is not winning easily and his bike has blown up twice this year...

[gav]

The source of these rumours is a guy who has friends working in MotoGP, mechanics etc. He asked them all to come up with the line ups for next year, knowing what they know and if they would bet there houses on it. Certainly alot may change, but the same source had Sete Gibernau moving to Ducati before it was heard elsewhere. Another strong rumour last year was Red Bull putting together a Honda team for Nicky Hayden and John Hopkins, apparently it was very close to being a done deal, instead Red Bull increased their personal sponsership of Hayden (check his helmet) and part sponsered the Repsol team and backed the USGP instead.
James Toseland? Not in the reckoning for next year, if he were to win the WSBK title, he may get a chance or at least a test.
Shinya Nakano is very highly regarded, most rate him in the top 5 riders, and alot rate him in the top 3.
Max Biaggi is one who may end up on a Kawasaki for next year.

[R6_kid]

telefonica movistar are sponsorship whores. IF that is true the only thing they won't have had their hands on will be the Kawasaki and Ducati. Telfonica 2007 R6 anyone?

[Skunk]

Max Biaggi is one who may end up on a Kawasaki for next year.
NO, please no....

I think Kawasaki has better *riders* in Nakano and de Puniet.

[gav]

Bit of an update, seems Casey is playing hard to get!
Taken from a blog..


"As we rapidly approach the high water mark of speculation about 2007, more rumors emerged about Casey Stoner. The Italian website Motograndprix.it is reporting that the young Aussie may be out of MotoGP next year. After being turned down by Yamaha, Stoner reportedly approached his current team boss Lucio Cecchinello with a demand for $2.5 million to resign with LCR for 2007, a demand which Cecchinello was unable, or unwilling, to meet. Similar approaches to Ducati have so far met with little reward, as the factory from Bologna are currently engaged in negotiations with Loris Capirossi for 2007, who is seeking a $4 million deal, similar to Sete Gibernau's contract, leaving Ducati with room for maneuver with Stoner.

This leaves Stoner without a ride for 2007 so far, and, by overplaying his hand so strongly in negotiatons, with little chance of a ride, unless he were to move to Kawasaki to replace Shinya Nakano, who is rumored to be moving to Konica Minolta Honda for next season. Stoner would have to moderate his wage demands a good deal to make that happen, though.

Stoner has shown huge promise during the early part of the season, taking a shock pole at the Qatar GP, followed by a 2nd place in Turkey. Since then, however, he has developed a fatal attraction to the gravel traps, falling in three races after making rider mistakes when being pushed hard (especially by his arch-rival Dani Pedrosa), and not starting in Germany after coming off during practice. In addition, Stoner has been very outspoken in his views on just about everything, including openly criticizing the bike and the team when he felt things weren't working properly. No one doubts Stoner's talent, but hiring the young Aussie is a high-risk strategy, and one which teams are seemingly loathe to take."

Not looking good for the young Aussie.. Dont bite the hand that feeds you??

Also James Toseland for MotoGP?
"James Toseland and Makoto Tamada could find themselves swapping series for 2007, according to Motograndprix.it. Toseland, currently riding the Winston Ten Kate Honda in World Superbikes, has stated his intention to move to MotoGP, but only if he can get competitive machinery. His name has been linked to the Pramac d'Antin Ducati team, and to Kenny Roberts Sr's Team KR project. Ten Kate boss Ronald ten Kate is rumored to have stated that Toseland won't be riding for the team in 2007, which leaves the young Brit's options open.

Tamada, who has had 2 poor seasons aboard the Konica Minolta Honda, is widely believed to be on his way out of MotoGP, and his name is being linked to Ten Kate Honda in World Superbikes. With Toseland's seat looking like it may be vacant, that would free up a ride for Tamada."

[gav]

Wait, theres more!

Most of the remaining moves in the MotoGP class will depend on just two things,

1) What Gresini decide to do in 2007

and

2) What Telefonica Movistar decide to do in 2007.

The reason I say that is it will effect everything. To expand a bit, if Movistar sponsor Team Yamaha then they will require a Spaniard (Elias, Checa, Barbera etc). That will close the Yamaha door for Nicky Hayden, Casey Stoner etc.

If Gresini decide to go to Ducati then they'll take Marco Melandri and Toni Elias with them, do a little seat swapping with the factory team so it's Capirossi and Melandri at Ducati Corse and Gibernau and Elias at Gresini. That closes the Ducati door for Hayden, Stoner etc.

If Movistar don't go to Yamaha then Yamaha should sign either Casey Stoner or more likely Shinya Nakano.

If Gresini stay at Honda then HRC will have Hayden, Pedrosa, Melandri on their books which will probably see Stoner leave, especially if HRC promote Dovi while Ducati will keep Capirossi and then decide whether it's worth flicking Gibernau for someone like Stoner.

----------------------------------------

On top of that Honda have recently said they are now willing to run six MotoGP bikes again so that's two for Repsol HRC, two for either Gresini or Pons and one each for JiR and LCR. For those six bikes you're looking at six of the following; Hayden, Pedrosa, Melandri, Elias, Stoner, Dovizioso, Tamada, Kiyonari and Nakano.

It's rumoured that Gibernau could replace Nakano at Kawasaki, Max Biaggi is also mentioned there. Nakano will choose from JiR, Team Yamaha and Team Kawasaki although the decision will probably be made for him by the actions of others.

Stoner will stay at LCR is he's given a factory bike, otherwise he's a chance at Yamaha if Movistar don't go there or Ducati if Gresini don't go there.

Yes, it's all very confusing at the moment, but like I said, almost everything will fall into place once Movistar and Gresini decide their futures.

[Skunk]

It all looks bad for Kawasaki... Nakano is so good. Put him on a better bike/tyre combo and I think he can 'easily' win regularly.

[UrbanMyth]

Where did you find out this infomation gav? or is it some of it your predictions?
Jorge Lorenzo is my favourite 250cc rider and should be in motogp but im really not sure that he would be teamed up with Rossi...Colin has much experience over Jorge which helps Rossi a lot with testing etc.Dont really think yamaha would put a 1st year motogp kid with mr multi world champion. Also im sure we have all heard the rumours of Casey moving to the yamaha team but Rossi felt strongly about keeping colin as they work well together and are great friends...unless Colin has actually left motogp by himself.Not saying it wouldnt be awesome to see Jorge on Rossi's team i would love it! they would be a bloody exciting team.But im just as much a Colin fan as a Jorge.

Melandri on Ducati is an awesome idea they have been eye'n up Rossi for years so Marco is the second best man.
(would be sad to see Fortuna out of gp though)
Will be intresting to see who they team up Kenny Roberts will :DAlso would be good to see Casey get a team member, i rection Andrea Dovizioso would be a awesome team mate very similar atitudes.

Also the rumours about Biaggi....dun dun dunn

Note i totally agree with everything you have said sAsLEX

Nakano is by far the most under rated rider.He doesnt exactly have the best bike/tyre combination either.

This threads gonna be awesome :D

[gav]

Where did you find out this infomation gav? or is it some of it your predictions?
Jorge Lorenzo is my favourite 250cc rider and should be in motogp but im really not sure that he would be teamed up with Rossi...Colin has much experience over Jorge which helps Rossi a lot with testing etc.Dont really think yamaha would put a 1st year motogp kid with mr multi world champion.

Well Lorenzo has since signed with Aprilia and will stay another year in 250's. But why not Rossi's team mate though? Nicky Hayden partnered Rossi at Honda and he was a MotoGP rookie?

Also im sure we have all heard the rumours of Casey moving to the yamaha team but Rossi felt strongly about keeping colin as they work well together and are great friends...unless Colin has actually left motogp by himself.Not saying it wouldnt be awesome to see Jorge on Rossi's team i would love it! they would be a bloody exciting team.But im just as much a Colin fan as a Jorge.

Colin may stay with the team, but seems likely he will be riding a Yamaha in World Superbike

Melandri on Ducati is an awesome idea they have been eye'n up Rossi for years so Marco is the second best man.
(would be sad to see Fortuna out of gp though)
Will be intresting to see who they team up Kenny Roberts will :DAlso would be good to see Casey get a team member, i rection Andrea Dovizioso would be a awesome team mate very similar atitudes.

Also the rumours about Biaggi....dun dun dunn

Note i totally agree with everything you have said sAsLEX

Nakano is by far the most under rated rider.He doesnt exactly have the best bike/tyre combination either.

This threads gonna be awesome :D
Yeah the b/stones seem so hot and cold.

[Korea]

Totally agree with everyone on the Nakano front -
The Kawasaki is pretty much bottom of the heap (except for Suzuki) with tyres, power, and handling; Nakano still makes it work with quick cornering and smooth, fast lines. Nice riding and 2nd at Assen, I so want to see what he can do on the Yamaha or a Honda.

Meanwhile, the Ducati is looking pretty good for next year, and if it's anything like this year's, it will be a stomper. If Rossi was ever to ride for Ducati he would blitz the MotoGP field (which would consequently make for boring viewing...)

Looks like Stoner has to pull out something special (or even finish some races :shit: ) to secure a gig next year... he and Pedrosa started so strong, but Pedrosa seems to have adjusted to MotoGP while Stoner needs to come to grips (oh the pun!) with the front-end, it seems.

Really looking forward to see how it all works out. Keep the rumours coming!

[James Deuce]

Looks like Stoner has to pull out something special (or even finish some races :shit: ) to secure a gig next year... he and Pedrosa started so strong, but Pedrosa seems to have adjusted to MotoGP while Stoner needs to come to grips (oh the pun!) with the front-end, it seems.


Once upon a time there was such a thing as rider development. By the incredibly tough benchmarks set in this thread, Doohan would never have had a second, let alone a third crack at 500GP.

[cowpoos]

nakano I belive to be a unsung hero....as much as I love kawasakis...he's on a piece of shit.....and still doing some fucking fast times....
the power of the new engines are gunna make a big difference to the set up and handling of the bikes next year.....high corner speed/250/125 type riding is my guess of how they will be ridden...so it might even give the dunlop guys a good chance because of there sucess in the small classes... be interesting thats for sure!

[cowpoos]

NO, please no....

I think Kawasaki has better *riders* in Nakano and de Puniet.
second that.....MAX CAN GO GET FUCKED!!

[Skunk]

I think de Puniet's results show how good Nakano is. It may be his first year on the main class but Nakano has much better finishing results. If Kawasaki lose Nakano now it'll be a big blow to their development.

Maybe they need a big sponsor...

[cowpoos]

I think de Puniet's results show how good Nakano is. It may be his first year on the main class but Nakano has much better finishing results. If Kawasaki lose Nakano now it'll be a big blow to their development.

Maybe they need a big sponsor...
kawasaki is a massive corparation.....I can't really see it having issuses with cash....they just need the right delelopment engineers and riders...

[James Deuce]

http://www.crash.net/news_view.asp?cid=6&id=136400

[gav]

Once upon a time there was such a thing as rider development. By the incredibly tough benchmarks set in this thread, Doohan would never have had a second, let alone a third crack at 500GP.
Ask Mat Mladin about that. He signed a 3 year contract with Cagiva, he didnt even last the first year before his bike was given to John Kocinski. I think Stoner demanding a 2.5m salary for next year probably isnt the wisest move for a rookie. :mellow:

[James Deuce]

I'll dig out the recent article where Mat Mladin says he simply wasn't good enough and deserved to be fired. He also says he is a lot happier making a living in the US than scrounging for a matress in the back of the team transporter at Cagiva.

[gav]

He was signed up without even riding the bike. Agostini was quite clear that the first year was just a learning curve, but apparently Mat's attitude didnt go down too well. After Kocinski screwed up the Suzuki GP250 team and left, he became available. Cagiva took one of Mat's bikes and some his crew and promoted Kocinski. He did go rather well, and certainly pissed off both Mladin and Doug Chandler. Simon Crafer took over the RGV250 ride.

[gav]

Time for an update!!
This is how we are looking for next year so far...
HONDA
Repsol HRC
Repsol - Honda RC212V - Michelin
#26 - Dani Pedrosa & #69 Nicky Hayden

Gresini Racing
TBA - Honda RC212V - Bridgestone
#24 - Toni Elias & #33 - Marco Melandri

Lucio Cecchinello Racing
TBA - Honda RC212V - TBA
#7 - Carlos Checa

Japan Italy Racing
Konica Minolta - Honda RC212V - Bridgestone
#56 - Shinya Nakano

YAMAHA
Team Yamaha
TBA - Yamaha M1 - Michelin
#5 - Colin Edwards & #46 - Valentino Rossi

Tech3
TBA - Yamaha M1 - Dunlop
#6 - Makoto Tamada & TBA

DUCATI
Ducati Corse
Marlboro - Ducati Desmocedici GP7 - Bridgestone
#27 - Casey Stoner & #65 - Loris Capirossi

Pramac D'Antin
Pramac - Ducati Desmocedici GP7 - TBA
#4 - Alex Barros & TBA

SUZUKI
Team Cresent Suzuki MotoGP
Rizla - Suzuki GSVR - Bridgestone
#21 - John Hopkins & #71 - Chris Vermuelen

KAWASAKI
Eckl Kawasaki MotoGP
TBA - Kawasaki ZXRR - Bridgestone
#19 Oliver Jaque and #17 Randy de Puniet (updated 2/11/06)

KR
Team KR
TBA - KR212V - Michelin
#10 - Kenny Roberts Jr & TBA

ILMOR
Ilmor Suter MotoGP
TBA - Ilmor - TBA
TBA (although most likely one rider will be Garry McCoy)

There have been reports that Sete Gibernau may be retiring, be a shame to lose him, he's still one of the fastest guys out there.
Must admit Carlos Checa joining team LCR seems a surprise. Cecchinello gained that RCV ride as HRC were desperate to sign up Casey Stoner and get him on a Honda, now that Casey has joined Ducati, it seems the team is somehow irrelevant. I'd like to see that team used as a steeping stone and promote 250 riders into the premier class. Andrea Dovizioso would be an ideal candidate for this ride. Checa somehow doesnt really fit the bill though.... He must be wondering just how he's managed to go from a two bit B Yamaha team to landing one of the better rides in the paddock!

Note also that Team Yamaha are looking for another sponser, they won't have Camel backing next year. You'd think with Rossi aboard, they'd have sponsers lining up to get on board. Be interesting to see who they get, some suggestion though that it may be backed by the factory, so entered as Team Yamaha.

[Brian d marge]

Time for an update!!
This is how we are looking for next year so far...
HONDA
Repsol HRC
Repsol - Honda RC212V - Michelin
#26 - Dani Pedrosa & #69 Nicky Hayden

Gresini Racing
TBA - Honda RC212V - Bridgestone
#24 - Toni Elias & #33 - Marco Melandri

Lucio Cecchinello Racing
TBA - Honda RC212V - TBA
#7 - Carlos Checa

Japan Italy Racing
Konica Minolta - Honda RC212V - Bridgestone
#56 - Shinya Nakano

YAMAHA
Team Yamaha
TBA - Yamaha M1 - Michelin
#5 - Colin Edwards & #46 - Valentino Rossi

Tech3
TBA - Yamaha M1 - Dunlop
#6 - Makoto Tamada & TBA

DUCATI
Ducati Corse
Marlboro - Ducati Desmocedici GP7 - Bridgestone
#27 - Casey Stoner & #65 - Loris Capirossi

Pramac D'Antin
Pramac - Ducati Desmocedici GP7 - TBA
#4 - Alex Barros & TBA

SUZUKI
Team Cresent Suzuki MotoGP
Rizla - Suzuki GSVR - Bridgestone
#21 - John Hopkins & #71 - Chris Vermuelen

KAWASAKI
Eckl Kawasaki MotoGP
TBA - Kawasaki ZXRR - Bridgestone
TBA (although most likely Sete Gibernau and Randy de Puniet)

KR
Team KR
TBA - KR212V - Michelin
#10 - Kenny Roberts Jr & TBA

ILMOR
Ilmor Suter MotoGP
TBA - Ilmor - TBA
TBA (although most likely one rider will be Garry McCoy)

ENFIELD
TBA - Electra 550 ( Avon Speedmaster )
# - 1 S.Watson ( legend )

There have been reports that Sete Gibernau may be retiring, be a shame to lose him, he's still one of the fastest guys out there.
Must admit Carlos Checa joining team LCR seems a surprise. Cecchinello gained that RCV ride as HRC were desperate to sign up Casey Stoner and get him on a Honda, now that Casey has joined Ducati, it seems the team is somehow irrelevant. I'd like to see that team used as a steeping stone and promote 250 riders into the premier class. Andrea Dovizioso would be an ideal candidate for this ride. Checa somehow doesnt really fit the bill though.... He must be wondering just how he's managed to go from a two bit B Yamaha team to landing one of the better rides in the paddock!

Note also that Team Yamaha are looking for another sponser, they won't have Camel backing next year. You'd think with Rossi aboard, they'd have sponsers lining up to get on board. Be interesting to see who they get, some suggestion though that it may be backed by the factory, so entered as Team Yamaha.

Good to see a familiar names this year ...Hope Enfield do well

love to see the ilmor do well , great to see Mcoy again ..( though Elias was good last race !!!)

Stephen

[Ghost Lemur]

Well it's now been confirmed. Tamada has been given one of the Tech 3 rides. He must not of had any other offers. as I was sure he was hoping to get back on the Bridgestones.

Will be interesting to see if he can find some confidence on the Dunlops.

[L.L. Cool M]

Will the Honda that Nakano will now be riding be the same spec and have the same backing as the Repsol ones? In other words will he have the same bike underneath him pretty much as Hayden and Pedrosa, or is it a second rate Honda RC212V?

Even though it will probably be who you mentioned in your post, I am impatient for Kawasaki to hurry up and announce their riders for next year. I can at least guess the paint job though.

[sAsLEX]

Will the Honda that Nakano will now be riding be the same spec and have the same backing as the Repsol ones? In other words will he have the same bike underneath him pretty much as Hayden and Pedrosa, or is it a second rate Honda RC212V?

Even though it will probably be who you mentioned in your post, I am impatient for Kawasaki to hurry up and announce their riders for next year. I can at least guess the paint job though.

Would be a decent Honda, what is weird with them is they try all the new stuff on their No 1 riders bike, ie most of this year Nicky Hayden's bike has had prototype parts on it, some of which have been blamed on his poor performance at certain events, soo he could end up on a bike better than the factory backed teams ....... but I doubt it.

[Cleve]

Sorry... was there EVER a "second rate" RC211V?????

[Maha]

This is apparently how its shaping up for next year!!

Dunlop Tech3 Yamaha
Carlos Checa / maha man



Yeah um, cant make next year sorry..... other shit going on all year....:angry:

[CM2005]

Reading an AMCN in the bookshop the other day "this is not a library :yes: " and saw the roman emperor shaking hands with Mr Corona Alstare Suzuki.. so, i don't think he'll be back.. Heard something about Alex Barros signing for the GP again, but I'm not sure.. :whocares:

[gav]

Have you read this thread at all? I've already added Alex Barros riding for D'Antin Ducati about a week ago.....(26th Oct) :yes:

[denill]

Now listen up. Here's how it is - <a href=http://www.mcnews.com.au:80/NewsArchives/2006/october/motogp_musical_chairs.htm>Today:</A>

[Pex Adams]

It sounds as if he's sick of crashing into people and wiping fields out.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/6128710.stm

Oh well, Maybe if Sugilitte had accepted Kawa's offer to begin with, he never would have been in this position even think about taking it up!