MotoGP 2014

[BigAl]

Yeah I caught that glance behind. But it still looked unprofessional for someone playing at THAT level, to take any sort of risk of throwing away a 1st placing and becoming the laughing stock of world racing, should he miss judge his celebrations. Rossi more than halved the distance between them in the last few seconds.

You would expect anyone at the top of any form of competitive sport to know that you push hard until the finish line - NO EXCEPTIONS

He didn't need to as he was winning by a mile!

[imdying]

You would expect anyone at the top of any form of competitive sport to know that you push hard until the finish line - NO EXCEPTIONS

No, you would. Show boating isn't unusual; can be good for the entertainment too, have a look at some NBA teams when they're way out in front, the crowd loves that shit.

[swbarnett]

You would expect anyone at the top of any form of competitive sport to know that you push hard until the finish line - NO EXCEPTIONS

What about all the riders (and drivers - seen it in F1) that get way in front then ease off to save tyres or conserve fuel etc.?

IIRC Doohan did that on numerous occasions.

[MD]

What about all the riders (and drivers - seen it in F1) that get way in front then ease off to save tyres or conserve fuel etc.?

IIRC Doohan did that on numerous occasions.

That's different. That's a technical strategy to ensure the win. This was just showing off, and he deserves the adoration without question. If I was the team Owner paying him millions to WIN, I would be having a quite word about time and place - that being the split second he crosses the finish line.

[Erelyes]

That's different. That's a technical strategy to ensure the win. This was just showing off, and he deserves the adoration without question. If I was the team Owner paying him millions to WIN, I would be having a quite word about time and place - that being the split second he crosses the finish line.

Disagree.

Why have a robot racing for you. Doing what he did sends a message: I didn't just beat you, I crushed you. They want him to have some flair, some personality.

Stand on the pegs over the finish line, arms outstretched: all the better for seeing the sponsor's logos with...

[bogan]

Disagree.

Why have a robot racing for you. Doing what he did sends a message: I didn't just beat you, I crushed you. They want him to have some flair, some personality.

Stand on the pegs over the finish line, arms outstretched: all the better for seeing the sponsor's logos with...

5 poles and 5 wins, the only words the sponsors should be having is 'sign here' to add more years to his contract.

[sharp2183]

How is that unprofessional? Sure so he got pushed back to tenth, smashed his way back, then gave everyone the finger...

But these guys aren't just motorcycle riders, they have to have the package. You know, what gets the cameras and journalists and fans attention. That's his job. And he sure as shit did that with his little stunt, so I'd say he was being very professional, making a lot of sponsors very happy!

[merv]

Hey crasher they're not being very nice to your mate Bradley over at crash.net on the Pol Espargaro thread http://www.crash.net/motogp/comments...-in-third.html

[BMWST?]

Yeah I caught that glance behind. But it still looked unprofessional for someone playing at THAT level, to take any sort of risk of throwing away a 1st placing and becoming the laughing stock of world racing, should he miss judge his celebrations. Rossi more than halved the distance between them in the last few seconds.

You would expect anyone at the top of any form of competitive sport to know that you push hard until the finish line - NO EXCEPTIONS

These guys have perception abilities beyong the norm,its why they can ride these missiles to within cm of the same spot lap after lap.MM would have known EXACTLY where VR was

[merv]

I must say I am always intrigued how people are saying such comments on Motomatters and crash.net how boring MotoGP is just because Marquez is winning, so I went and had a quick glance back on the MotoGP site at some of the statistics.

In this latest race at Le Mans there was only 20 seconds or so covering the first 10 riders at the end of the race. Many of the 500cc races back in the 1970's in Barry Sheene and Kenny Roberts era and later in the Gardner, Lawson era of the 1980's and the Doohan, Schwantz era of the 1990's the gap between 1st and 2nd was sometimes as much as 50 secs and many of the field would get lapped and sometimes 2 or 3 times.

It strikes me we are getting some of the closest racing that has ever occurred and it is happening regularly. Even if you are a Ducati fan, they aren't that far behind.

Imagine being a poor old privateer back in the day on a 500 getting lapped a few times.

What's not to like right now?

[george formby]

I must say I am always intrigued how people are saying such comments on Motomatters and crash.net how boring MotoGP is just because Marquez is winning, so I went and had a quick glance back on the MotoGP site at some of the statistics.

In this latest race at Le Mans there was only 20 seconds or so covering the first 10 riders at the end of the race. Many of the 500cc races back in the 1970's in Barry Sheene and Kenny Roberts era and later in the Gardner, Lawson era of the 1980's and the Doohan, Schwantz era of the 1990's the gap between 1st and 2nd was sometimes as much as 50 secs and many of the field would get lapped and sometimes 2 or 3 times.

It strikes me we are getting some of the closest racing that has ever occurred and it is happening regularly. Even if you are a Ducati fan, they aren't that far behind.

Imagine being a poor old privateer back in the day on a 500 getting lapped a few times.

What's not to like right now?

Very pertinent. The rose tinted specs have come up before.
I reckon we are spoiled for choice in race viewing now & despite the on track brilliance in motogp, more often than not it ends up a procession. The last couple of races have had hugely entertaining starts & surprises.
I'm still not sure if MM's Achilles heel is starting or if he just loves mixing it.
Any hoo. Sommet, you rock.

[Reckless]

Damn well had to Hide off the internet until my son came back from a work trip, we always watch it together.
Damn good race! MM proved he's not perfect, then proved he is, jeepers he's winning with so much skill I def don't find it boring.
To think I really didn't like him couple of years ago but jeepers his interaction with the other riders, the lack of stuckupness (new word there LOL) even tho he's trouncing everyone and his riding ability makes him a deserved winner.
If I where to guess, Rossi and him are having a good effect on each other contributing to both enjoying there racing more.

MM just doesn't seem to fall off?? I'm sitting in the couch saying slow down before you crash you've already qualified 1/2 sec ahead but faster he goes.

All in all I think I'm really enjoying this season the hard battles throughout and the utter lack of any shit going down behind the scenes.

Just one more thought why the fuck his everyone seemingly taking it for granted that pedro is not going to have his seat at Honda next year?

[Bender]

I must say I am always intrigued how people are saying such comments on Motomatters and crash.net how boring MotoGP is just because Marquez is winning, so I went and had a quick glance back on the MotoGP site at some of the statistics.

In this latest race at Le Mans there was only 20 seconds or so covering the first 10 riders at the end of the race. Many of the 500cc races back in the 1970's in Barry Sheene and Kenny Roberts era and later in the Gardner, Lawson era of the 1980's and the Doohan, Schwantz era of the 1990's the gap between 1st and 2nd was sometimes as much as 50 secs and many of the field would get lapped and sometimes 2 or 3 times.

It strikes me we are getting some of the closest racing that has ever occurred and it is happening regularly. Even if you are a Ducati fan, they aren't that far behind.

Imagine being a poor old privateer back in the day on a 500 getting lapped a few times.

What's not to like right now?

Agree. And if you want close racing just watch the Moto3 race. Jack Miller will be Australia's next MotoGP world champion.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Hey crasher they're not being very nice to your mate Bradley over at crash.net on the Pol Espargaro thread http://www.crash.net/motogp/comments...-in-third.html

Well I've always said I didn't think he's got it in him. But that's never gone down well.

I must say I am always intrigued how people are saying such comments on Motomatters and crash.net how boring MotoGP is just because Marquez is winning, so I went and had a quick glance back on the MotoGP site at some of the statistics.

What's not to like right now?

People have very short memories Merv...and they like to moan. Personally, as when Stoner and before him Rossi...and before him Doohan was kicking arse...I could happily watch MM reel off 25 laps at full chat on his own and be perfectly happy. But for sure there's been some other great things to watch over the last couple of seasons. They've been great.

[pritch]

Jack Miller will be Australia's next MotoGP world champion.

Meanwhile back in Oz the last one was posting pics of his model cars on Twitter last night. I tried to get the pics in a form that permitted me to post one here but no such luck. Maybe this will work?

http://instagram.com/p/oOeY11A9I6/

Gotta say kristenv2 seems unimpressed judging by her comment. Then again she is Ryan Villapoto's other half.