MotoGP 2016

[ecko_nzed]

That's what you get for not going fast enough to crash mate. I can't help but notice even a few guys that DNF'd quite a few beat him over all?

To finish first, first you must finish. Or somefink like dat. I know you're just worried about shelling out for my beers again 😉

[Crasherfromwayback]

To finish first, first you must finish. Or somefink like dat. I know you're just worried about shelling out for my beers again 😉

Lol. Nah just winding certain people up mate. Think you'll be buying my beer this time. Was a perfect storm for old Fantapants to get on the box this year. Be very lucky to have it happen again.

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/new...plate-in-2016/

My view is they should HAVE to. OK, they're all gunning for you anyway if you are the sitting World Champ, but there must be an advantage for Gorgeous George in rolling up to the grid wearing it. Not that it helped Stoner particularly in 2012.

Meh.

[Drew]

To finish first, first you must finish. Or somefink like dat. I know you're just worried about shelling out for my beers again 😉

"It's easier to teach a fast rider not to crash, than a slow rider to be fast".
Can't remember who said it.

[HenryDorsetCase]

"It's easier to teach a fast rider not to crash, than a slow rider to be fast".
Can't remember who said it.

I'm slow and used to crash a lot. Do I win?

[pritch]

My view is they should HAVE to. OK, they're all gunning for you anyway if you are the sitting World Champ, but there must be an advantage for Gorgeous George in rolling up to the grid wearing it. Not that it helped Stoner particularly in 2012.

Rossi didn't take the number 1 plate and neither did Marquez. If a rider takes the number one plate all his T shirts, hats, mugs and other assorted tat become somewhat obsolete for the next year. Keeping the number 46 or 93 or whatever means that the merchanise remains current.

Rossi's merchandising company VR46 handles Marquez's stuff. Well, it did until a few weeks ago...

[Crasherfromwayback]

Rossi's merchandising company VR46 handles Marquez's stuff. Well, it did until a few weeks ago...

MM doesn't need Rossi's comp, or anyone's for that matter.

[jasonu]

MM doesn't need Rossi's comp, or anyone's for that matter.

But if they are both making money from the partnership I'll bet it is left as is. They are all in the business of making money and I doubt a bit of hate will get in the way of that.

[Shaun Harris]

I think the production Hondas were on the "control" Magnetti Morelli (?) this year. Now everybody is on it.

Here is a good description of what is going on with the electronics for 2016

https://motomatters.com/analysis/201...bout_moto.html

[Erelyes]

Rossi didn't take the number 1 plate and neither did Marquez. If a rider takes the number one plate all his T shirts, hats, mugs and other assorted tat become somewhat obsolete for the next year.

Exactly. The legion of fanboys thereupon purchase a 'new' set of hats, tshirts, flags, mugs, dildos, etc with the new number, just so they have a complete collection.

Ofc Lorenzo doesn't have the same floatilla of supporters as VR, so it might not be worthwhile for him.

[Autech]

Exactly. The legion of fanboys thereupon purchase a 'new' set of hats, tshirts, flags, mugs, dildos, etc with the new number, just so they have a complete collection.

Ofc Lorenzo doesn't have the same floatilla of supporters as VR, so it might not be worthwhile for him.

His trademark is the red x too I think.


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[speights_bud]

There you go...

[sil3nt]

Bring on the wild card rides!

[Shaun Harris]

Bring on the wild card rides!

He will get his ass wipped now dude. Been out of it to long at that level I think, but bloody good luck to Casey if he does any wild cards, will be good to see him on a bike again

[sil3nt]

He will get his ass wipped now dude. Been out of it to long at that level I think, but bloody good luck to Casey if he does any wild cards, will be good to see him on a bike again

A change in tyres and electronics will help any comeback.

Hope he gets some decent seat time.