MotoGP 2018

[speights_bud]

Jolly good show across the whole afternoon.

[carbonhed]

well done both of them and of course #25 for pulling one off.

Iannone looked absolutely pissed off in Parc ferme... WTF was that all about? If he hadn't screwed up multiple times maybe victory would have been possible.

Zarco/Marquez... how nobody had multiple fractures possibly life threatening injuries

[speights_bud]

Iannone looked absolutely pissed off in Parc ferme... WTF was that all about? If he hadn't screwed up multiple times maybe victory would have been possible.

Zarco/Marquez... how nobody had multiple fractures possibly life threatening injuries

As Zarco said during the interview with Simon. If he'd been over on the asphalt and gravel instead of staying on the grass he would be in all kinds of hurt.



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[Autech]

Iannone looked absolutely pissed off in Parc ferme... WTF was that all about? If he hadn't screwed up multiple times maybe victory would have been possible.

Must be farking frustrating to have such a slow bike compared to the Ducati's when you want to get away and try and fight with Vinales. Iannone made too many mistakes when the time was right though so has himself in part to blame. Especially as he's moving on to a bike that may never win next year this was possibly one of his last chances ever to get another GP win.

[carbonhed]

Must be farking frustrating to have such a slow bike compared to the Ducati's when you want to get away and try and fight with Vinales. Iannone made too many mistakes when the time was right though so has himself in part to blame. Especially as he's moving on to a bike that may never win next year this was possibly one of his last chances ever to get another GP win.

He had a brilliant view of Zarco's bike at head height milliseconds in front of his face... I imagine those kinds of images may haunt you

[george formby]

Yeah, nah. I just watched moto 3 again. 14 riders across the line in a second.

Today has cemented the Aussie GP as my favourite circuit of the calendar. Shit, it's fierce.

It also fits with civilised beer consumption.

[EJK]

Today I learnt what Zarco's helmet design truly meant.

[SaferRides]

Well, haven't Ducati done well with their riders for next year. I bet Bautista got a Mapping 8 message after passing Dovi the 2nd time. At least he'll be on a Ducati in WSBK.

Good to see the Yamaha #2 rider win.

[roogazza]

Well, haven't Ducati done well with their riders for next year. I bet Bautista got a Mapping 8 message after passing Dovi the 2nd time. At least he'll be on a Ducati in WSBK.

Good to see the Yamaha #2 rider win.

Maybe you are right, Bautista looked like he was giving it a go, for a while there.

[Autech]

Maybe you are right, Bautista looked like he was giving it a go, for a while there.

He seemed to be able to carry a bit more corner speed than Dovi due to his riding style, certainly put on a good show. The fact he was so close to AD is a bit concerning though (for Dovi).
Petrux isn't looking like he will be keeping that factory seat very long with the likes of Miller and Bautista lining up to take it. Good ride by Miller I reckon, was interesting to see how MM's bike was quicker than his, shows how much more competitive the 18 Honda engine is on last years Ducati donk. Bautista said the engine was very impressive on the GP18 so shows how well the GP17 boys are doing.

Interesting to see Zarco has apologised to MM for the incident even though they both put it down to racing. From my view it looked like MM moved across his nose while he was braking, no way near as bad as what he did a few times in Moto2 but it definitely is a dangerous corner to change your line under braking in. They all seem to do it though so I guess it's all fair until it goes horribly wrong.

MM, just staying on that bike shows how fuck off talented he is. Not many riders could take a hit like that at 300+ kph then still make it round the next corner with a fucked bike.

[pritch]

Petrux isn't looking like he will be keeping that factory seat very long with the likes of Miller and Bautista lining up to take it.

Bautista is not lining up to take any GP seat, he got the arse card. He'll be punting a Panigale V4 round the SBK tracks next year.
On yesterday's result we could be forgiven for thinking that wasn't the smartest decision Ducati ever made. The boy has talent but since he's been playing with the big kids he hasn't had top machinery. Until yesterday.

OK it was a bit like a lottery, but Celestino Vietti done good in Moto 3. The boss will be pleased. A podium on his second start as a fill in rider for Sky VR46, on a track he'd never seen before. Hard to see him not getting a steady ride soonish.

A surprise of a different sort, Fabio Quarteraro. He was considered such a special talent that they changed the rules specially for him. Considering that background, he is having a very quiet time in Moto 2.

Whoever it was said that flowing tracks provide great racing knew that of which he spoke. It was really good that the sun came out, it would have been sad if the racing was spoiled by cold temperatures.

[Autech]

Bautista is not lining up to take any GP seat, he got the arse card. He'll be punting a Panigale V4 round the SBK tracks next year.
On yesterday's result we could be forgiven for thinking that wasn't the smartest decision Ducati ever made. The boy has talent but since he's been playing with the big kids he hasn't had top machinery. Until yesterday.

OK it was a bit like a lottery, but Celestino Vietti done good in Moto 3. The boss will be pleased. A podium on his second start as a fill in rider for Sky VR46, on a track he'd never seen before. Hard to see him not getting a steady ride soonish.

A surprise of a different sort, Fabio Quarteraro. He was considered such a special talent that they changed the rules specially for him. Considering that background, he is having a very quiet time in Moto 2.

Whoever it was said that flowing tracks provide great racing knew that of which he spoke. It was really good that the sun came out, it would have been sad if the racing was spoiled by cold temperatures.

Shit got my B's mixed up, I mean Bagniaia is lining up for the factory seat LOL. Bautista wont return to motogp. Lets hope he can give Rea a good challenge.

Quatararo is on a speed up which isn't the best bike on the grid, it seems to turn tight tracks really well but I wonder if a place like PI it would be too nervous on the faster stuff?
He still finished ahead of the championship leaders though... Whether he has what it takes we will soon find out as he jumps on the easiest rookie GP bike to ride next year alongside a very talented team mate who's had the joys of riding a shitty Honda for a season.

Vietti is a revalation, to do so well at such a ballsy track is impressive on debut, many motogp riders struggle with the speed there and those moto3 guys are hitting the corners much faster! Big nuts. Apparently old mate Bulega is a really really good rider just wayyy to big for a Moto3 bike to show it, lets see how he does on a big Triumph next year he may just show his talent then, looks like they have a good guy to fill in in the meantime while he heals at least.

[carbonhed]

Bautista is not lining up to take any GP seat, he got the arse card. He'll be punting a Panigale V4 round the SBK tracks next year.
On yesterday's result we could be forgiven for thinking that wasn't the smartest decision Ducati ever made.

Ducati have made some howlers this year.

[SaferRides]

Interesting to see Zarco has apologised to MM for the incident even though they both put it down to racing. From my view it looked like MM moved across his nose while he was braking, no way near as bad as what he did a few times in Moto2 but it definitely is a dangerous corner to change your line under braking in. They all seem to do it though so I guess it's all fair until it goes horribly wrong.

MM, just staying on that bike shows how fuck off talented he is. Not many riders could take a hit like that at 300+ kph then still make it round the next corner with a fucked bike.

There's a video on the MotoGP website of the crash from the various bikes behind Marquez and Zarco. Ianonne did well to miss that - I bet Zarco wasn't the only one who needed new leathers afterwards!

Marquez said he braked late, so I'm not sure why Zarco hadn't started to slow. Maybe he thought he could go round him on the outside? But it looks like the double slipstream sucked him forward just as Marquez braked.

Maybe Marquez shouldn't have moved, or Zarco shouldn't have been there. But they are going so fast into Turn 1 and it all happened in an instant. You can tell Marquez didn't know anyone was there from his reaction after Zarco hit his bike.

So many crashes at Turn 1 over the 3 days. Lucky the injury total was a broken ankle.

[Autech]

There's a video on the MotoGP website of the crash from the various bikes behind Marquez and Zarco. Ianonne did well to miss that - I bet Zarco wasn't the only one who needed new leathers afterwards!

Marquez said he braked late, so I'm not sure why Zarco hadn't started to slow. Maybe he thought he could go round him on the outside? But it looks like the double slipstream sucked him forward just as Marquez braked.

Maybe Marquez shouldn't have moved, or Zarco shouldn't have been there. But they are going so fast into Turn 1 and it all happened in an instant. You can tell Marquez didn't know anyone was there from his reaction after Zarco hit his bike.

So many crashes at Turn 1 over the 3 days. Lucky the injury total was a broken ankle.

Exactly, Zarco too close, MM moved a bit. Carnage.

At least it was 2 riders used to a bit of bargy, Zarco had already served one up on Miller, silly move though as Miller served him back equally not long after.