Brno MotoGP: forget the racing...

[slowpoke]

...the biggest story will be the news conference afterwards when Rossi is said to be announcing his 2011 plans.

I reckon the two most likely outcomes are:

1. Rossi/Burgess go to Ducati and form the Italian dream team.

This would have the advantage for Ducati of allowing them to withdraw from WSB where they are increasingly struggling. They'd sell all the bikes they'd need to just on the back of the Rossi marketing. Rossi would have the opportunity to win the world championship on a 3rd manufacturer and remove any doubt that he is the GOAT.

2. Rossi/Burgess stay with Yamaha and "encourage" them to dump Lorenzo.

This a good possibility, with no real downside for Yamaha in letting Lorenzo go. They could get Rossi to accept a lesser salary in exchange for dumping the soon to be world champion. They'd still have Rossi (arguably the GOAT) and his cult following, they'd have a spot to groom Spies in the Factory team, they'd be saving a fortune on rider salary's, and Lorenzo would end up on a Ducati where he will probably struggle without the Burgess/Rossi development and setup nous.

It's gonna be interesting!

[Wingnut]

I'm picking:

- At the moment Yamaha would probably prefer Lorenzo over Rossi

- Rossi to Ducati GP for '11 & '12 and if he wins the championship again, hopefully, a stint in WSBK on the 1198. But probably not. More likely a retirement from 2 wheels........

[slowpoke]

Dunno, there's not much between Lorenzo and Rossi on the track but the Rossi marketing advantage is HUGE.

Burgess is as important as Rossi, and is the brains behind getting the M1 to work. If he goes to Ducati then I can see Yamaha struggling to keep pace with Ducati and Honda as they improve their bikes.

[White trash]

Firstly, the GOAT is Ricky Carmichael, not Rossi.

Secondly mate, I think it's the worst kept secret in bike racing that Rossis decision is done. The important part of the equation is whether Burgess goes also. I'd love to see him stay on at Yamaha as Ben Spies R/H man.

Whatever happens, it's sure to be a hell of a lot more interesting than the bulshit racing in the so called "Premier" Class this year.

[gixerracer]

No way in hell will they let lorenzo go just to keep rossi, Lorenzo will be the next goat and rossi is still the greatest but yamaha will be looking down the road and will do anything to keep him.
If rossi goes to ducati it will possibly be with burgess depends how long he wishes to keep working ? If he wants to stay about I think he will stay with Yam to Groom Spies, Not sure Burgess would enjoy himself at Ducati.
My 2 cents

...the biggest story will be the news conference afterwards when Rossi is said to be announcing his 2011 plans.

I reckon the two most likely outcomes are:

1. Rossi/Burgess go to Ducati and form the Italian dream team.

This would have the advantage for Ducati of allowing them to withdraw from WSB where they are increasingly struggling. They'd sell all the bikes they'd need to just on the back of the Rossi marketing. Rossi would have the opportunity to win the world championship on a 3rd manufacturer and remove any doubt that he is the GOAT.

2. Rossi/Burgess stay with Yamaha and "encourage" them to dump Lorenzo.

This a good possibility, with no real downside for Yamaha in letting Lorenzo go. They could get Rossi to accept a lesser salary in exchange for dumping the soon to be world champion. They'd still have Rossi (arguably the GOAT) and his cult following, they'd have a spot to groom Spies in the Factory team, they'd be saving a fortune on rider salary's, and Lorenzo would end up on a Ducati where he will probably struggle without the Burgess/Rossi development and setup nous.

It's gonna be interesting!

[Matt Bleck]

Can Rossi do it on the Duc without Burgess is the question, this could be Rossi's biggest mistake!

[cmoore]

Rossi is very superstitious...he likes his routines...he likes his "sameness".....i don't think he would go without Burgess for that reason as much as he values Burgess ability...so i say yes...Rossi to Ducati...and Lorenzo and Spies take up the Yamaha team....there is no way Yamaha would release The world Champ....even over Rossi....

[Maha]

Can Rossi do it on the Duc without Burgess is the question, this could be Rossi's biggest mistake!

Probably agree with you, start of the deScent?
Rally Cars may be looking good by 2013.

Look what happened to Barry Sheene, ended up Racing saloon cars and then Trucks!

[george formby]

Rossi is very superstitious...he likes his routines...he likes his "sameness".....i don't think he would go without Burgess for that reason as much as he values Burgess ability...so i say yes...Rossi to Ducati...and Lorenzo and Spies take up the Yamaha team....there is no way Yamaha would release The world Champ....even over Rossi....

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Stoopid compoota.

[roogazza]

No way in hell will they let lorenzo go just to keep rossi, Lorenzo will be the next goat and rossi is still the greatest but yamaha will be looking down the road and will do anything to keep him.
If rossi goes to ducati it will possibly be with burgess depends how long he wishes to keep working ? If he wants to stay about I think he will stay with Yam to Groom Spies, Not sure Burgess would enjoy himself at Ducati.
My 2 cents

Yep , agree with all that and Rossi will be looking to Ducati for his next challenge. I think he can do it without Burgess too. G.

[Crasherfromwayback]

No way in hell will they let lorenzo go just to keep rossi, Lorenzo will be the next goat and rossi is still the greatest but yamaha will be looking down the road and will do anything to keep him.
If rossi goes to ducati it will possibly be with burgess depends how long he wishes to keep working ? If he wants to stay about I think he will stay with Yam to Groom Spies, Not sure Burgess would enjoy himself at Ducati.
My 2 cents

Wot he says.

Cept I doubt Rossi will do it without Burgess.

As far as WT goes...I've actually enjoyed this season so far...and it's only gonna get better.

[Ivan]

Burgess has allreadysaid he will go were everhis boy goes? isnt that enough to say he is going to stay with Rossi???

Either way Rossi is the best and him and Hayden would be a mean line up Hayden being my favourite GP rider I dont care what people think the guy sure can ride a bike

[Crasherfromwayback]

Read an interesting article by Colin Edwards in the latest Aussie Motorcycle news regarding their bike etc. He has high praise for Spies. Mind you...he would seeing as Spies is kicking his ass.

But I'm looking forward to next year for sure with all of the changes going on. Wish the Thous were back next year though.

[Crasherfromwayback]

THIS is also well worth mentioning (again)... Randy = Tuff Cunt

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/...rydernotes.htm

[cmoore]

yeah...forgot to add...Im enjoying it to........the racing has been great so far..and now Rossi is back and getting fitter....even better.....Lorenzo is on fire...but at least 4 or 5 of the top riders can win on any day......game of two halves and all that shit..........and anyway....as long as a Yamaha wins...who cares who's riding it........