Donington MotoGP.

**gav** · 23rd July 2005, 20:50

I think Edwards has learned from his mistakes with tyres, his best bet is to use the same as Rossi, no excuses then...

**riffer** · 23rd July 2005, 22:17

Damn. I'd like to see Hoppy win. Have Suzuki had a podium yet with the 990cc bikes?

But I fear the Rossi fans will be cheering again.

**Marknz** · 24th July 2005, 08:13

from www.mcnews.com.au...

1. Rossi 1m27.89
2. Gibernau 1m28.18
3. Melandri 1m28.29
4. Barros 1m28.39
5. Hayden 1m28.41
6. Edwards 1m28.65
7. Bayliss 1m28.72
8. Biaggi 1m28.72
9. Tamada 1m28.97
10. Hopkins 1m29.23

**White trash** · 24th July 2005, 08:59

Rain ya bastard!

**pritch** · 24th July 2005, 14:48

This from the MotoGP website:

"Rossi has an exceptional record at the Derbyshire track. With the exception of 2003, when he was given a time penalty after crossing the line first, Valentino Rossi has won on each of the six other occasions he has finished at Donington; the 125cc race in 1997, the 250cc race in 1999 and in the premier-class in 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2004. His victory at Donington in 2000 was his first ever win in the 500cc class."

Ok, I rate Edwards too but that record strongly suggests that if Rossi can finish he will win.

**Marknz** · 24th July 2005, 21:05

www.motogp.com

The Derbyshire weather came to spice things up ahead of the warm-up at Donington, as the track was completely wet after early rain, which stopped about half an hour before the first 125 session.

In the minor class, Gabor Talmacsi was the quickest, with a fastest lap set in 1’51.039 – almost 15 seconds off the qualifying pace. The Hungarian finished ahead of Spanish rookie Jordi Carchano, who was 1’865 adrift. Aprilia’s Mattia Pasini was third ahead of Tom Lüthi and Julián Simón.

Many riders were caught by the tricky conditions : Bautista, Simoncelli, Poggiali and Faubel joined a list of eleven riders who crashed out in this last session before the race, all walking unhurt

**gav** · 24th July 2005, 21:52

Damp in the warm up, KRJR fastest

**TwoSeven** · 24th July 2005, 22:52

Better dry out before the race. Donnington was never a good place in the wet.

I see gibbering wreck is in 2nd and melandri up there two. Hopefully melandri can do some good work - maybe he wont fade this time.

**onearmedbandit** · 25th July 2005, 01:14

250cc race and its pouring down...

**Riff Raff** · 25th July 2005, 02:03

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

250cc race and its pouring down...

Bloody good race - got pretty exciting towards the finish! Some good saves there.

**White trash** · 25th July 2005, 09:18

Awesome stuff. Finaly, I get to see a Suzuki rider on the podium.

Rossi has got to be the smartest bastard out there. I was thinking after he ran off the track, the lay down a couple of 1:48 second laps to catch up, "Hang on, that's over a second down on what the 250s were doing. He's gotta have more speed."

Sure enough, 5 laps from the end, a 47, a 45, he's got a 4 second lead.

Maximum respect to Ant West on the KTM 250 in its debut race too. That man deserves a

**bugjuice** · 25th July 2005, 09:24

I tried to watch, but me eyes wouldn't let me!! Saw all the 125s race, what a fukin race!!! Those guys are tallented in those conditions.. Looks like I'll have to catch the 250s and Motos highlights next week..

**Warr** · 25th July 2005, 11:17

Darn, Set the video on for agers but running the 125's first I only got to lap 10 of the MotoGp.
Anyone got any links where you can d/load the whole race ?

**erik** · 25th July 2005, 18:57

Normally I don't watch the 125's or 250's. I did this time though, I think it really made me appreciate how slippery it was and the skill of the motogp riders. Rossi is unreal...

Warr, I've captured the motogp, so if no one posts a link (gav?) I could put it on cd and post it to you.

**sAsLEX** · 25th July 2005, 20:53

Originally Posted by erik

Normally I don't watch the 125's or 250's. I did this time though, I think it really made me appreciate how slippery it was and the skill of the motogp riders. Rossi is unreal...

Warr, I've captured the motogp, so if no one posts a link (gav?) I could put it on cd and post it to you.

I did too but is 10.7 gig, and missed the end due to it being delayed poo