MotoGP 2016

[Reckless]

Fuck, I was really hoping he would ditch the bucking bronco and jump on the smooth stallion.

Yawn indeed.

You and me both but maybe he didnt get the chance,
http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/new...on-736574/?s=1
if he actually turned it down I think it is a bad decision on Pedro's part.


Nothing is official yet tho, still only gossip at this stage.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Girlfriend, you know you aint down!



Fuck, I was really hoping he would ditch the bucking bronco and jump on the smooth stallion.

Yawn indeed.

Lol. Bro, you need a bib! But yeah, I too wish Pedro had gone to Yamaha. Love to see him win a title before he goes, but on a Honda, it's very unlikely.

[Reckless]

Posted 13 mins ago on the Moto GP site, its done, speculation over!

Dani Pedrosa will continue with the Repsol Honda Team in both 2017 and 2018, extending their relationship in the premier class to 13 years.
Honda Racing Corporation is pleased to announce the renewal of its contract with Dani Pedrosa for an additional two years. Both parties are pleased to reach the agreement ahead of this weekend’s Grand Prix, which will be the 30-year-old Spanish rider’s 250th in the World Championship.

Pedrosa has been a Honda rider for his entire career, beginning with his 2001 Grand Prix debut in the then 125cc class. A 125cc and double 250cc World Champion, Pedrosa entered MotoGP™ with the Repsol Honda Team in 2006 and has finished title runner-up on three occasions (2007, 2010, 2012) and third an additional three times (2008, 2009, 2013). He has achieved more podium finishes for the Honda factory than any other rider, with a total of 142, including 51 victories, just three fewer than Mick Doohan’s Honda record.

Pedrosa heads to this weekend’s Italian GP sitting fourth in the Rider’s Championship.

Dani Pedrosa: "I’m very happy to be able to announce my renewal with the Repsol Honda Team. I’m very grateful to Honda for the trust they’ve shown in renewing with me for an additional two years. I think it’s best for me to continue with the company I was with at my very first race. I’m happy that the negotiations have been quick, and now I can just focus on racing. I want to give 100% this weekend at the Italian GP.”

Shuhei Nakamoto: "We’re very pleased to renew our contract with Dani, and we really appreciate his loyalty to Honda and HRC. We’ve been working together for many years, but we always see in Dani the same passion and dedication. His experience is very important for helping our technicians to develop our bike, and we’ll do our best to help him to demonstrate all his talent!”

[EJK]

Looks like Dani and MM will be factory team mates for a while.

[Drew]

So the only seats of interest left, the Suzuki and possibly the Ducati if Ianoni (that ain't spelt right) gets the boot.

[pritch]

So the only seats of interest left, the Suzuki and possibly the Ducati if Ianoni (that ain't spelt right) gets the boot.

And the satellite teams?

I read one comment about Pedrosa going to Yamaha. The writer said the two sources that broke the story are usually reliable and he would like to know exactly where they got their info which would indicate whether:
A) Pedro was trying to up his offer from Honda or
B) Yamaha were trying to get vinales to hurry up and sign or
C) (insert your own theory here)

Matthew Birt the commentator was saying what a display of loyalty by both Pedrosa and Honda his new signing was. Honda might deserve slightly fewer points for loyalty, because Pedro was out of a job when Marquez came to Repsol but for Stoner retiring.

[pritch]

It's reported that Dovi will partner JL @ Ducati. Not really a surprise?

[James Deuce]

Both teams have a #2 who won't trouble their respective lead riders for the next two seasons. Certainly good news for Lorenzo and Marquez.

[sugilite:Me]

What a shame Pedro is staying with Honda. Guess we will never know his reasons, but would of really liked to see him get a title before retirement, and the Yamaha well could of given him the platform to do that.

[pritch]

When Lorenzo went to Yamaha he went to a fully developed bike, once he dispensed with the aerial gymnastics he was very quick.
The Ducati is rather less developed at this stage and it'll be interesting to see how soon he adapts to it.

[5150]

When Lorenzo went to Yamaha he went to a fully developed bike, once he dispensed with the aerial gymnastics he was very quick.
The Ducati is rather less developed at this stage and it'll be interesting to see how soon he adapts to it.

He might even be back to Yamaha in 2 years with his tail between his legs...... Just sayin'

[Crasherfromwayback]

The Ducati is rather less developed at this stage and it'll be interesting to see how soon he adapts to it.

I reckon he'll struggle with it.

[Badjelly]

What a shame Pedro is staying with Honda. Guess we will never know his reasons, but would of really liked to see him get a title before retirement, and the Yamaha well could of given him the platform to do that.

I suspect his reason is that Yamaha didn't offer the job to him in the end because they got their first choice, Vinales.

[denill]

Lol. Bro, you need a bib! But yeah, I too wish Pedro had gone to Yamaha. Love to see him win a title before he goes, but on a Honda, it's very unlikely.

I was convinced Yamaha never wanted two old men and the leaked threat of Pedrosa was always a tool to encourage Vinales to take what was on offer.

[Dadpole]

I was convinced Yamaha never wanted two old men and the leaked threat of Pedrosa was always a tool to encourage Vinales to take what was on offer.

It seemed to work though. I think that Pedrosa on a short term contract would also have been a good option for Yamaha to give them time to find a young up-and-comer EG Bulega.