MotoGP 2012

[DidJit]

Makes you wonder eh? What are Ducati thinking??? They just won't ease up in terms of their bike...

Japanese journalist, Akira Nishimura, (‏@akyranishimura) tweeted about his interview with Masao Furusawa regarding his recent talks with Ducati and Filippo Preziosi...

Furusawa admitted his trip to Italy was the invitation from D [Ducati] and he was asked to help them as @solomoto_es had reported last week.

And because of the reason that I had tweeted a week before [loyalty to Yamaha], he had to decline to help them.

The reason he didn't reveal his purpose at the beginning was "I didn't want the rumors to be circulated". But it circulated, consequently.

Furusawa:Preziosi said to me "I just want to make our bike better. It doesn't matter if I lose my position." He has real Samurai spirit!

Furusawa won't be back to the paddock. "I prefer quiet life. That's why I moved to Kyoto from Iwata".

I think they're beginning to see what everyone else does now.

[pritch]

When I first became interested in motorbikes the guys in the “Continental Circus” used to travel by van and sleep in a tent. Or they slept in the van and the bikes went in the tent. I seem to recall there was a guy had a MkVII Jag modified to hold his bike in the boot and he slept in the back seat. The factory riders stayed in hotels and only the most successful aspired to join the “Jaguar Owners Club”.

Things have changed.

In the September issue of BIKE Matt Oxley writes about the current situation.
“About 80% of the MotoGP paddock- that's Moto3, Moto2, and the class of kings – don't get paid to race which means no salary and no prize money. Worse than that, most are actually paying for the privilege.”

“It's worst in Moto2 where only six or seven riders don't pay to ride. The rest have to find between 300,000 and 700,000 Euros to buy a ride with a team.”

“Even most satellite MotoGP riders are riding for nothing, or next to nothing. And some of them have to buy their parts of they want the latest upgrades for their bikes.”

These quotes are exerpts from a full page article.

MotoGP has a turnover approaching half a billion of our Pacific Pesos, and a TV audience of some 300 million every other week during the season. One gets the impression that there is something seriously wrong. Other series have similar problems but apparently MotoGP is worst effected.

WSBK may also be struggling but during a race there can be bikes from five different manufacturers in the first five places. In MotoGP there are currently just two manufacturers with competitive bikes. One hopes that the situation can improve, but right now there needs to be a major uplifting in the world economic situation and there's no indication of that happening anytime soon.

It's all vaguely depressing but at least I'm not having to sleep on someone else's sofa and eat with plastic knives and forks. The GP riders support the charity Riders for Health, perhaps someone should start a charity for penniless GP riders?

[rachprice]

Japanese journalist, Akira Nishimura, (‏@akyranishimura) tweeted about his interview with Masao Furusawa regarding his recent talks with Ducati and Filippo Preziosi...


I think they're beginning to see what everyone else does now.

Yeah hopefully they are finally taking heed, I was talking for all the time stoner was with them and even rossi

They kept telling stoner the bike is winning races Casey, too proud to admit there bike wasn't as good as it could be!

[george formby]

. I seem to recall there was a guy had a MkVII Jag modified to hold his bike in the boot and he slept in the back seat. The factory riders stayed in hotels and only the most successful aspired to join the “Jaguar Owners Club”.

Dave Croxford, Manx Norton with a Bonnie engine?...

[DidJit]

Yeah hopefully they are finally taking heed, I was talking for all the time stoner was with them and even rossi

They kept telling stoner the bike is winning races Casey, too proud to admit there bike wasn't as good as it could be!

It only took 'em 5 years & how many riders...

But, yeah, I think they'll be determined to get it right now, for the same reason — a bit of pride.

[Cleve]

Told ya he was a hard man on the picks!

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2012/Aug/120806a.htm

One corner at one track - however in general Lorenzo is a fast corner entry rider - usually those riders are earlier on brakes. However this once again may just explain how amazingly good Lorenzo is.

[Crasherfromwayback]

One corner at one track - however in general Lorenzo is a fast corner entry rider - usually those riders are earlier on brakes. However this once again may just explain how amazingly good Lorenzo is.

I'm certainly not arguing your Lorenzo assesment mate...think it's spot on! But he's also fucking hard on the picks. I have real trouble remembering anyone going past him that way. He's just the all round total fuck right off package really innit e!

I can't see him being too happy about taking Rossi back mind you. Great for us but!

[Dave-]

imagine the shitstorm if rossi fails to perform on the yamaha!

[Oscar]

I can't see him being too happy about taking Rossi back mind you. Great for us but!

Mr. Race Director just called by - he's a very happy man...

[Crasherfromwayback]

Mr. Race Director just called by - he's a very happy man...

Yeah I bet he is. Great for the sport...and let's face it...it needs it/him to do well!

[slowpoke]

"Fuck it!!!!!!!"

Life in 2013 just got a whole lot harder for the fastest midget on Earth.

[Crasherfromwayback]

"Fuck it!!!!!!!"

Life in 2013 just got a whole lot harder for the fastest midget on Earth.

He'll pack a right tanty if his new team mate gives him a hiding like his last new team mate did too!

[steveyb]

I'm certainly not arguing your Lorenzo assesment mate...think it's spot on! But he's also fucking hard on the picks. I have real trouble remembering anyone going past him that way. He's just the all round total fuck right off package really innit e!

I can't see him being too happy about taking Rossi back mind you. Great for us but!

Careful, Taylor will be signing you up to the George Lawrence appreciation society.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Careful, Taylor will be signing you up to the George Lawrence appreciation society.

lol. I'm only too happy to say it how I see it no matter the rider!

[GD66]

Dave Croxford, Manx Norton with a Bonnie engine?...

Paddy Driver also.