MotoGP 2016

**Crasherfromwayback** · 17th October 2016, 07:44

Originally Posted by jasonu

Maybe crashing should be banned. Participation trophies for all!!!!!

Meantime...something for the Haters.

http://superbikeplanet.com/2016/Oct/161016quotemac.htm

**Drew** · 17th October 2016, 08:12

As my heart sank watching Rossi waiting to be saved from under his bike, something occurred to me. So I'll put it out for discussion and ridicule from you lot.

We've seen time and time again what happens when an alien throws a leg over a GP bike. They crash their brains out.

Jorge

Stoner

Rossi

Marquez

They all crashed quite a bit as they learned the limits of these beasts.

Is Rossi going through this a second time, due to having had to completely rewrite how he rides/races?

Marquez changed the game in much the same way Doohan did. He tamed the beast into sumission, rather than learn to do what everyone else does.

I'll have to wait a year for my answer proper, but there's fuck all else to ponder this season.

**ellipsis** · 17th October 2016, 08:37

Originally Posted by Drew

As my heart sank watching Rossi waiting to be saved from under his bike, something occurred to me. So I'll put it out for discussion and ridicule from you lot.

We've seen time and time again what happens when an alien throws a leg over a GP bike. They crash their brains out.

Jorge

Stoner

Rossi

Marquez

They all crashed quite a bit as they learned the limits of these beasts.

Is Rossi going through this a second time, due to having had to completely rewrite how he rides/races?

Marquez changed the game in much the same way Doohan did. He tamed the beast into sumission, rather than learn to do what everyone else does.

I'll have to wait a year for my answer proper, but there's fuck all else to ponder this season.

...worth pondering Drew...far better than taking it all so personally and getting yer knickers in a twist...#46 blew it, #99 stepped back up to the plate and blew it in a very brave manner and #93 has proven that he deserved the 2016 title...I'm bitterly disappointed that Vale has to go home beaten but that's racing...always next year for him and despite the reactions of his re-invigorated haters, he proved he still has it...love them all...

**Crasherfromwayback** · 17th October 2016, 08:55

Originally Posted by ellipsis

..I'm bitterly disappointed that Vale has to go home beaten but that's racing...always next year for him and despite the reactions of his re-invigorated haters, he proved he still has it...love them all...

It's incredible the way the Old Dog has reinvented himself. But I still don't think he has a tenth title in him. Blew that chance last year.

**Drew** · 17th October 2016, 09:24

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

It's incredible the way the Old Dog has reinvented himself. But I still don't think he has a tenth title in him. Blew that chance last year.

I'm inclined to think you're right, but I don't want to accept it just yet. Last year Lorenzo had to catch up, and he did it convincingly. Then more.

Who is on the Suzukis next year?

**EJK** · 17th October 2016, 09:35

Originally Posted by Drew

I'm inclined to think you're right, but I don't want to accept it just yet. Last year Lorenzo had to catch up, and he did it convincingly. Then more.

Who is on the Suzukis next year?

Looking forward to AI and MV team

**Drew** · 17th October 2016, 09:41

Originally Posted by EJK

Looking forward to AI and MV team

Iannone and who? Vinales is going Yamaha.

**Autech** · 17th October 2016, 09:45

Originally Posted by Drew

I'm inclined to think you're right, but I don't want to accept it just yet. Last year Lorenzo had to catch up, and he did it convincingly. Then more.

Who is on the Suzukis next year?

Alex Rins (Exciting) and EEEAAAHHHNNOONNEEE (less exciting unless you like watching crashing)

I'm inclined to think the same, with Young Mav on the other Yamaha and MM now showing the maturity to win many more titles it's not going to be easy for him. Throw in the Ducati with JL, DP on the Honda and you have lots of riders able to beat him. The fact that he's still in the equation at all though means that there's a chance he could still do it. I'm not a Rossi fan by any stretch but to see him do 10 would be incredible.

MM still has some learning to do as he's still crashing a lot, which is his strategy apparently, go out in practice and find the limit then never go near it in the race. It works only if you don't hurt yourself, which he has been remarkably fortunate not to have done too often in his career.

I'm still a bit shocked by the wrap up yesterday, if anything could sum up how bizarre this season has been the race yesterday is a great example.

Wonder how Binder likes his new hairdo, found it funny the mechanics caressing his locks in parc ferme. He gave it all to win, love how much he backs that bike in compared to most the other moto3 riders, certainly looks like he's got it on the limit.

If I were to pick a best riders of the the season it would probably have to go to Binder and Bagnia on the Mahindra. He's been up there most the season on the bike with no way near the top end speed of the other bikes. You could see yesterday that as soon as he lost the tow that was it for him. I hope they give him some HP next year if he's sticking around as that package looks good enough to win with him on board.

**pritch** · 17th October 2016, 09:46

Originally Posted by Drew

Is Rossi going through this a second time, due to having had to completely rewrite how he rides/races?

Rossi has said that the crash was unusual, he was doing nothing different but the bike went down.

As for tattoos, young people these days spend big on ink. I used to work near the local WINZ office. You'd see the kids outside, on the dole since they left school, they've got nothing, but they've got tats and they've got piercings. Guess we all have our own priorities, they'd probably think spending money on bikes and riding gear is crazy.

**EJK** · 17th October 2016, 09:46

Originally Posted by Drew

Iannone and who? Vinales is going Yamaha.

Ah crap that's right. It's like tossing salad, everybody is switching seats.

Also going to look out for Johann Zarco and Alex Rins next season.

**Drew** · 17th October 2016, 09:56

Stoked Iannone is going Suzuki. He's fast and capable of battling for the win.

**Autech** · 17th October 2016, 10:14

Originally Posted by pritch

Rossi has said that the crash was unusual, he was doing nothing different but the bike went down.

Heard that a few times this year haven't we? His and Lozengers looked like a textbook Mitchie mid corner wash out. Maybe they weren't able to keep the heat into the front like the Honda was?
Rossi knew he needed to beat Marquez and pushed to try to do so, it was a win it or bin it moment for his championship as he couldn't afford to finish behind again. Almost better to do it this way rather than watching him squander away for a few more rounds. Now they can get focused on getting the bike ready for next year in the next few races as the title is sealed.

**Moise** · 17th October 2016, 10:28

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

How old are you? It's called racing fuck knuckle. As long as people have been racing motorcycles, they've been crashing the cunting things. How many races has MM lost due to crashing this season?

It's called pushing the envelope. Pressure does funny things to people, as does a rush of blood to the head. MM has curbed the flow to the brain...the others have felt the pressure.

The change to Michelin has been fantastic. Each and every week, there's been the option of two or three diff tyre choices...some which work for some better than others. It's added another dimension to the races compared to the Bridgestone days, where every rider had the same tyre option fitted.

So very sorry if I find that interesting and an improvement to the spectacle.

Meantime...go wank yourself with a cheese grater.

Disappointing that you can't express an opinion without getting abusive. Not sure what your problem is but don't bother replying.

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**Moise** · 17th October 2016, 10:39

Originally Posted by speights_bud

Have to agree with crasher here.

Michelin have done a great job to get the tyres working for the riders, and also offer different options. With the electronic changes as well it must have been a nightmare for crews to set up the first few rounds.

I do appreciate that michelin appear to be more transparent with the tyres performance. Riders seem to be able to make comments good and bad
without being fined. Unlike Bridgestone where you were never allowed to blame the tyres...

Agreed, Michelin have put in a huge amount of effort this season. The big test will be PI.

Have a look at Rossi's comments on his crash. He had no warning, just found himself under the bike.

I was just disappointed to see the Championship end like that, especially after the last race at Aragon. Congrats to MM though, some brilliant riding this year plus knowing when to go for the points instead of crashing.

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