MotoGP 2015

**Crasherfromwayback** · 27th June 2015, 15:02

Originally Posted by BMWST?

VR better get a good start.He could very easily find himself back a few places,and the Honda s already seem to be improving.He might find himself behind 3 hondas a yamaha and a suzuki.,albeit much closer to the front.George wont let him back in front with out a fight....we been there before.Bring it.

Think the old boy will be too good for the rest round there.

**eelracing** · 27th June 2015, 15:11

Originally Posted by Mental Trousers

A maximum of 24 riders limits the number of manufacturers though. However, has there ever been a time when there's been more than 6 major manufacturers participating??

500cc MV Linto Norton Paton Metisse Seeley Aermacchi.
350cc MV Jawa Yamaha MZ Aermacchi CZ.
250cc Benelli Yamaha Ossa Kawasaki Yamaha MZ Suzuki.

Choccy fish if you can name the year.

But all is sussed in the heavens Rossi is on pole and fighting like a champion.Suzuki is getting better and better.Jorge is on the charge,Marquez looks odds on to get the winning streak back on track.And Pedrosa is still hoping everyone falls off.

**Rcktfsh** · 27th June 2015, 15:14

1979 AMA onboard coverage with in race interviews.

**GD66** · 27th June 2015, 16:36

Originally Posted by eelracing

500cc MV Linto Norton Paton Metisse Seeley Aermacchi.
350cc MV Jawa Yamaha MZ Aermacchi CZ.
250cc Benelli Yamaha Ossa Kawasaki Yamaha MZ Suzuki.

Choccy fish if you can name the year.

Looks like 1968, although the Suzukis were not really factory entries.

Similar lineup for 1969, except more Jawas.

**Mental Trousers** · 27th June 2015, 18:19

Originally Posted by eelracing

500cc MV Linto Norton Paton Metisse Seeley Aermacchi.
350cc MV Jawa Yamaha MZ Aermacchi CZ.
250cc Benelli Yamaha Ossa Kawasaki ... MZ Suzuki.

Yamaha twice in the 250cc isn't right.

Back in the days when anything goes and the rules were about 2 paragraphs.

The most innovative of the lot was the Ossa 250cc. A crazy looking monocoque with a 2 stroke in it.

**george formby** · 28th June 2015, 01:11

Yet again I finished the race with both fists in my mouth. I am entertained! Wow.

**frogfeaturesFZR** · 28th June 2015, 07:51

Great race !

**eelracing** · 28th June 2015, 07:54

Originally Posted by GD66

Looks like 1968, although the Suzukis were not really factory entries.

Similar lineup for 1969, except more Jawas.

GD for the win.

Originally Posted by Mental Trousers

Yamaha twice in the 250cc isn't right.

Back in the days when anything goes and the rules were about 2 paragraphs.

The most innovative of the lot was the Ossa 250cc. A crazy looking monocoque with a 2 stroke in it.

MT for stating the bleeding obvious.

Originally Posted by george formby

Yet again I finished the race with both fists in my mouth. I am entertained! Wow.

Wow doesn't do it justice...the Marquez of old would of punted him out of the race.

**pritch** · 28th June 2015, 09:58

Originally Posted by eelracing

the Marquez of old would of punted him out of the race.

It's not like he didn't give it a good shot.

Mike Webb's explanation for why he considered the last corner action a racing incident was interesting. After viewing all available camera angles, particularly the overhead helicopter he said that at no point during the attempted overtaking manoeuvre was Marquez in front of Rossi so no advantage was gained.

Marquez had gone back to using the 2014 frame which is apparently where he has gained his improvement.

**roogazza** · 28th June 2015, 10:12

Originally Posted by pritch

It's not like he didn't give it a good shot.

Mike Webb's explanation for why he considered the last corner action a racing incident was interesting. After viewing all available camera angles, particularly the overhead helicopter he said that at no point during the attempted overtaking manoeuvre was Marquez in front of Rossi so no advantage was gained.

Marquez had gone back to using the 2014 frame which is apparently where he has gained his improvement.

Immediate thoughts were 'oh fuck he cut the corner',but a replay showed a punt and all good to me.
I'm a Rossi nut, but that young MM is such a fighter.
#99 looked like he settled after an initial burst thru the pack.
Above all, nice to see everyone stay on, up front.

**Gianz** · 28th June 2015, 10:15

http://gfycat.com/DiscreteIllinforme...freshwaterclam

even marquez didn't make the corner, meaning he was too hot and there was no room for two bikes. Rossi did the best thing: Wheelie on top of the gravel, look at Marquez and say "vaffanculo"

**roogazza** · 28th June 2015, 10:21

Originally Posted by Gianz

"vaffanculo"

LOL " Go fuck yourself " ????????

**carbonhed** · 28th June 2015, 10:38

Rossi just will not yield to Marquez when the shit hits the fan. Maximum respect.

Wish we could see some more of the battle for 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. That looked brilliant.

**sil3nt** · 28th June 2015, 11:25

Originally Posted by Gianz

http://gfycat.com/DiscreteIllinforme...freshwaterclam

even marquez didn't make the corner, meaning he was too hot and there was no room for two bikes. Rossi did the best thing: Wheelie on top of the gravel, look at Marquez and say "vaffanculo"

He would have made the corner if they didnt touch.

Great ride from Marquez but he comes across as a massive knob when he thinks that corner was his.