MotoGP 2018

**Crasherfromwayback** · 2nd March 2018, 21:59

Originally Posted by Mental Trousers

With Tech3 going to KTM you've got to believe Zarco will be on a full factory machine next year. Which one is the question. Personally, I'd tell him to stay with Tech3 and ride a KTM.

I'd sign him up as MM's team mate.

**pritch** · 3rd March 2018, 11:38

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

I'd sign him up as MM's team mate.

Yeah I wonder about Pedro. If it wasn't for Stoner's unexpected retirement Pedro was gone, to be replaced by Marquez. He is there still though and while he might win a race most seasons I don't think he is ever likely to win the title. A reliable number two perhaps, but there would appear to be others, like Zarco, who could develop into a bigger title threat.

Strange in a way because while Pedro used to be a surly little bugger he has developed into a guy with a sense of humour and has at times shown more decorum than the other riders. That's not what Repsol are paying him for though.

**Autech** · 3rd March 2018, 12:05

Originally Posted by pritch

Yeah I wonder about Pedro. If it wasn't for Stoner's unexpected retirement Pedro was gone, to be replaced by Marquez. He is there still though and while he might win a race most seasons I don't think he is ever likely to win the title. A reliable number two perhaps, but there would appear to be others, like Zarco, who could develop into a bigger title threat.

Strange in a way because while Pedro used to be a surly little bugger he has developed into a guy with a sense of humour and has at times shown more decorum than the other riders. That's not what Repsol are paying him for though.

They pay him to put it on the podium week in week out, didnt he get the most poduims out of the whole field last year? Or 2nd to Marquez? I can't recall.
There is no guarantee that Zarco could even ride a Honda and he's also fairly old so I don't ever see Honda chasing him. Alex Rins maybe? but not for a few years.

I think it will be up to Dani if he re-signs with Honda, retires or goes with another factory. Dani could have won the title last year if the tyre compound had stayed softer IMO, so who knows what way the wind will blow?
I hope he goes to another manufacturer as the Honda isn't perfect for him anymore, never has been but another bike may get him that title he's been after for so many years. Maybe Dovi will leave him a spot? Either way we will find out soon I think as the silly season is almost over. already

If tech 3 get the ktm bikes I think its likely Zarco will take Bradleys seat, then Olivera and Binder come up to tech 3. Fits like a glove I think.

Dani for the title 2018, oh yeah!

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**Mental Trousers** · 3rd March 2018, 12:22

Rossi should take the opportunity to form a team with him as one of the riders next year. But it sounds like the old fart is staying in the factory team for another couple of years.

So if he's staying then Zarco might get Vinales seat. Otherwise there's Pedrosa's at Honda, or Smith's at KTM or maybe Ianone's at Suzuki.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 3rd March 2018, 12:44

Originally Posted by Autech

There is no guarantee that Zarco could even ride a Honda and he's also fairly old so I don't ever see Honda chasing him. k

He's 27 Bro. Plenty of time for him to learn the Honda's ways, and not like he's a slow learner eh?!

**BMWST?** · 3rd March 2018, 12:59

Originally Posted by Autech

They pay him to put it on the podium week in week out, didnt he get the most poduims out of the whole field last year? Or 2nd to Marquez? I can't recall.

exactly if you want to winn the title as a factory the perfect set up is MM wins every week and dani would always beat who ever is second in the tilte chase at the time.Failing that and MM has a bad week dani will win,or at least beat the second man in the title chase again.You never ever want dani to beat Mark unless in doing so he again beats you know who.Now tell me isnt that mostly what danii does.Who else could do that job any better?Thats why he gets signed by Hond a over and over again.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 3rd March 2018, 13:20

Originally Posted by BMWST?

exactly if you want to winn the title as a factory the perfect set up is MM wins every week and dani would always beat who ever is second in the tilte chase at the time.Failing that and MM has a bad week dani will win,or at least beat the second man in the title chase again.You never ever want dani to beat Mark unless in doing so he again beats you know who.Now tell me isnt that mostly what danii does.Who else could do that job any better?Thats why he gets signed by Hond a over and over again.

Don't think for a minute, HRC sign riders to fill podium spots mate. Hence having Gardner, Lawson and Doohan on the books at the same time. Wanting Stoner and MM etc etc.

**BMWST?** · 3rd March 2018, 17:35

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Don't think for a minute, HRC sign riders to fill podium spots mate. Hence having Gardner, Lawson and Doohan on the books at the same time. Wanting Stoner and MM etc etc.

it must enter the equation...if they only wanted winners Dani doesnt really tick that box.And if you have two equally fast riders these days i think its actually a hindrance for the championship

**Crasherfromwayback** · 3rd March 2018, 18:39

Originally Posted by BMWST?

it must enter the equation...if they only wanted winners Dani doesnt really tick that box.And if you have two equally fast riders these days i think its actually a hindrance for the championship

Well, Yamaha don't think so either mate...Rossi and Mavric etc etc.

**Autech** · 3rd March 2018, 19:18

Originally Posted by BMWST?

it must enter the equation...if they only wanted winners Dani doesnt really tick that box.And if you have two equally fast riders these days i think its actually a hindrance for the championship

Pedrosa could still challenge for the championship though which is why they keep him there, he's more than capable of beating MM head to head when the conditions/tyres don't suit MM, which happens to be when they suit Dani. Give them the soft carcus back and watch MM crash. A massive heat wave hits Europe for the duration of their summer (unlikely). Could be flipped on its head at any stage given MMs unique style.

Its all relative is what I am saying, but I don't see any rider that is not on a Honda currently capable of doing what Dani does week in week out, if it was really that easy to ride many other satellite riders would have challenged him for his seat, which has never happened, Simoncelli may have but unfortunately we never got to find out.

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**Autech** · 3rd March 2018, 19:21

If he could find a way around his early race pace then the equation would be unlocked I think and he will go for it. Bit more heat in his tyres from lap one n who knows.

Go Dani.

Fuck the haters

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**Autech** · 3rd March 2018, 20:06

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

Another fantastic article, will have to become a site suporter this year as the man seems to collate everything then add a bit more day after day.

Jacks comments on MM are hilarious.

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**Autech** · 3rd March 2018, 20:09

And linked in the article but also worth a read

https://www.cycleworld.com/is-it-sav...s-it-technique

So we should stop calling them saves, but what to call them?

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**pritch** · 3rd March 2018, 20:24

Originally Posted by BMWST?

it must enter the equation...if they only wanted winners Dani doesnt really tick that box.And if you have two equally fast riders these days i think its actually a hindrance for the championship

Dani was gone, none of that stuff counted. They wanted Stoner and Marquez.