MotoGP 2015

[husaberg]

I think it's just Rossi playing mind games again, If he winds up Marquez enough then Marquez will go and try to win every race to prove a point and if he does and Lorenzo finishes second with Rossi third then he still gets the title.

Its def the same Mo as per previously used not looking in the direction etc

When Rossi was penalised after his team cleaned his grid spot at Qatar in 2004, Rossi blamed Gibernau for tipping off the stewards and refused to make eye contact with his rival in the press conference. His body language made it clear that he had found the excuse to, "never speak to Gibernau again."

As did the now infamous incident where Rossi had his revenge on Gibernau. It was the first GP of 2005 in Jerez when he rammed into Gibernau at the last corner to take the win. Rossi's attitude on the podium didn't win him any fans but pictures provide graphic evidence that he had Gibernau psychologically beaten.

Rossi's mind games are as flexible as his riding style. If you're no threat to him he'll be your best friend, but if you challenge him, prepare to be put down big time.

Rossi also knows how to turn things around and put 'positive pressure' on rivals such as '06 MotoGP rookie Dani Pedrosa. Before the youngster has even made his race debut in the premier class, Rossi has said in the press that he will be a threat

While it may appear to be a compliment, the statement actually puts heaps of pressure on Pedrosa to perform in his first season. So if he doesn't win races straight away, he will appear to have failed to live up to Rossi's expectations and, if Rossi's plan comes to fruition, will start to doubt his own ability.

From the press conference
Praise on MM for superior Speed

“So this changes a lot, because for sure Marc has the potential to go away alone [at the front] and maybe for sure can be another type of race.”

Marquez was a step above everyone

Thus in two sentences he Points out he thinks MM is Better than Lorenzo
So puts positive pressure on MM and the same time Neg on Lorenzo.

Rossi then leaned back from the microphone, glancing briefly at Lorenzo on his right hand side (who had been stroking his chin whilst listening to Rossi). Again Rossi did not look at Marquez, who was sat smiling on his left, and instead reached for a drink.

Eye contact with Lorenzo but doesn't look at MM at all.

Then he does the defriending

“He would prefer Lorenzo to win," Rossi claimed. "He is angry at me for a personal matter. Although he never said it, he thinks that in Argentina I made him crash; and then at Assen he is still thinking about the last chicane, in his head he feels he should have won that race. Since then he has been angry and thinking like a child: I do not win, but you do not win either. At this point, the lesser evil is for him is for Lorenzo to win.”

And to remove any doubt about how angry Rossi is with Marquez, the #46 declared: "Did he really idolise me? Did he really have my poster at home? I'm not so sure. I'd like to go back in time and see...
"In the long run, I prefer more [Max Biaggi's] behaviour. We were obnoxious to each other, but at least it was clear and honest."

[pritch]

Have you got a link to Oxley or Emmet's reaction to Rossi's brainfart?

Here's Ryder's

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2015/...rydernotes.htm

They were Twitter posts. One of the posts said you couldn't tell whether Rossi was using psychology, double psychoogy or triple psychology. I think it was Oxley said he wouldn't like to play chess against Rossi 'cause Rossi is always thinking several moves ahead.

Your quote from Ryder doesn't disagree with any of that - he asks the question, "Too labyrinthine?" And the answer is probably not.
Better than anyone, Rossi knows he's up against it.

If you think Rossi had a brain fart you must've been asleep for the last twenty years. Rip Van who?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Even Rossi agrees with that.

Carbonhead sees a "whiny little bitch". Oxley, Emmett and the other professional observers, see a chess master at work.

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Chess master be fucked. Can't wait for the race. I personally think Lorenzo deserves it more, but that has nothing to do with it. Rossi goes well at Sepang...so good luck to the old goat!

[Crasherfromwayback]

You can play mindgames with people you're quicker than. Lorenzo and Marquez know, without a shadow of a doubt, that they're quicker than Rossi... and annoying Marquez could just prove to be the dumbest thing he's ever done.

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The mind games are working well so far.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/1...kirmish/187992

http://www.motogp.com/en/Results+Statistics


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[carbonhed]

The mind games are working well so far.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/1...kirmish/187992

http://www.motogp.com/en/Results+Statistics


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Seventh? Wow that's unprecedented... since last week.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Seventh? Wow that's unprecedented... since last week.

Bradley Smith is doing the bizz again too.

[Erelyes]

Bradley Smith is doing the bizz again too.

As is You'reGnomey

[Shaun Harris]

The mind games are working well so far.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/1...kirmish/187992

http://www.motogp.com/en/Results+Statistics


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Lol, you of all people to get up in typing battle over FP 1 an 2 .4 or what ever slower than morning time, guess just his usual testing and development habits for when it really matters in the race time zone eh. Be interesting to know now who had what tires on and for how many laps

[BMWST?]

I think it's just Rossi playing mind games again, If he winds up Marquez enough then Marquez will go and try to win every race to prove a point and if he does and Lorenzo finishes second with Rossi third then he still gets the title.

and it could very well backfire and MM will indeed fuck with rossi...even help his teamate to join in too...how clever will mr rossi be then?.he knows there are two or three guys who can interfere.He may be to clever for even himself.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Lol, you of all people to get up in typing battle over FP 1 an 2 .4 or what ever slower than morning time,

Nah. I'm just amusing myself winding up the Rossi Fanboi's.

[husaberg]

and it could very well backfire and MM will indeed fuck with rossi...even help his teamate to join in too...how clever will mr rossi be then?.he knows there are two or three guys who can interfere.He may be to clever for even himself.

Yes but as he's put it out there that this could happen, Thus it will be pretty transparent if it does. Plus very unlikely to occur.
It could also give him an out if he doesn't win the Championship. Diabolical likely, sideshow maybe, attracting media attention definitely.

[Shaun Harris]

Nah. I'm just amusing myself winding up the Rossi Fanboi's.

I figured that man, you are consistent at least. Quote to follow

1 second down in FP2 QUOTE However in terms of race pace, Rossi appears closely matched with the likes of Pedrosa, Lorenzo and Marquez - and can take comfort from Lorenzo running medium tyres in the afternoon session.

[Reckless]

I must say after reading the stuff here and watching through the GP site.

I'm a little disappointed in the Rossi rant. And him to be honest.
May the fastest man on track win. As it should be.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I must say after reading the stuff here and watching through the GP site.

I'm a little disappointed in the Rossi rant. And him to be honest.
May the fastest man on track win. As it should be.

Worst whaaaaaaaaaa rant I've ever seen. Or best. Can't decide.

[pritch]

Worst whaaaaaaaaaa rant I've ever seen. Or best. Can't decide.

Actually if you watch the whole press conference it isn't *that* bad. Interesting how it arose from a seemingly innocuous question. There is no doubt though that he's drawing attention to the situation as he sees it. Iannone backed him up as well. So it's Spain Vs Italy - but we already knew that.

Marquez is irrelevant in a way, Rossi is racing Lorenzo for the championship, not Marquez. It would seem Rossi is concerned about Marquez exerting undue influence on the championship result. Now though the world will be watching, which may have been Rossi's intention.

The more pointed comments came from an interview Rossi gave to Italian media which is him addressing his home support so that's a bit different.
I have no idea what Lorenzo says to the Spanish media, nor what Marquez says in Catalan, we don't usually get to see that.