Moto GP 2022

[iYRe]

https://www.motogp.com/en/videos/202...-return/431066

Aiming for the last 2 races...

[mulletman]

https://www.motogp.com/en/videos/202...-return/431066

Aiming for the last 2 races...

Honda are up shit creek if MM doesnt make a full recovery, maybe Takas life line ?

With AlexM and PolE gone at the end of the year it leaves development upto StefanB and a recovered (?) MM

Sure Alex Rins will be there but we all know he has to get his head around the V4 and the rest of Honda first.

[jato]

weather looks ratshit for Austria this weekend. never seems as exciting as a dry race...

[jato]

An interesting read on a wet night... and some informed and entertaining comments too https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/a...-on-quartararo

[Reckless]

Interesting Never seen MM talk so much and so openly.
I like the way he is still calling Rossi the greatest champ (in other interviews) Showing he is above the level of bitching.
His father should be proud and I hope his arm comes out ok.

Pretty sure they are all free to watch as I went Sparksport and no longer have a GP Subscription.

https://www.motogp.com/en/videos/202...mpaign=traffic

Full interview here worth 20 mins

https://www.motogp.com/en/videos/202...in-full/431236

[steveyb]

Well that came a little out of left field.
KTM today announced that the Tech3 team will be GasGas Factory team in 2023 for several years.
Bright red bikes! Nice.
Also announced Pol Espargaro to Tech3 GasGas.
BUT the biggie, Bierer announced that a new offer would be made to Oliviera to stay with KTM/GasGas.
It is now a factory team, so why not stay?
That then opens the door for Gardner and Fernandez to go to RNF Aprilia, or for them to take one and keep Binder.
An Oliviera/Espargaro team would be very strong and could make the bike really work.
Interesting.

[steveyb]

MotoGP to introduce Saturday afternoon Sprint Race, for half points, at all GPs.
Not yet decided if it will count as a Grand Prix.
No changes to engine or tyre allocations.
Riders pretty split about value and interest in such an initiative.

[F5 Dave]

No more than 3 laps, reverse direction with no practice and they have to dress as their favorite superhero.

Sounds like stupid desperate idea to generate more funds through Saturday attendance and alter the course of the championship.

[Grumph]

With no aliens as promotable headline grabbers they're trying to follow F1 to see if that brings crowds back. I'd doubt if it will work as they hope.

But Dave's interpretation of it certainly would bring back the crowds.

[BMWST?]

They claim it will attract more spectators,media interst and TV viewers. Longer fp1 and Fp2 sessions aggregate times will define entries to q1 or q2. Half points. Schedules will always be moto 3 ,moto 2 and moto gp. Moto 2 and moto 3 will also have the sprint races Moto gp at 3pm.Will mean more media duties for the riders i reckon so more work for the riders

[george formby]

With no aliens as promotable headline grabbers they're trying to follow F1 to see if that brings crowds back. I'd doubt if it will work as they hope.

But Dave's interpretation of it certainly would bring back the crowds.

It cost 90 quid to get into Silverstone on race day. A number of regular spectators decided to stay home and watch it on the telly according to posts from a British bike forum I lurk in.

I would baulk at the thick end of $200 entry fee, too.

[Grumph]

It cost 90 quid to get into Silverstone on race day. A number of regular spectators decided to stay home and watch it on the telly according to posts from a British bike forum I lurk in.

I would baulk at the thick end of $200 entry fee, too.

Ha - that brought back memories. Across 2 or 3 people and for the full 3 days, it was cheaper to enter for the support races than pay admission at the Manfield WSB rounds. Can't remember the figures - Spyda ? - but if you were coming from the SI I think there was even a ferry discount arranged.

[BMWST?]

It cost 90 quid to get into Silverstone on race day. A number of regular spectators decided to stay home and watch it on the telly according to posts from a British bike forum I lurk in.

I would baulk at the thick end of $200 entry fee, too.

if you knew you would see two races would that chnage your mind? I think they trying to encourage people to do the whole three days instead of just sunday.

[iYRe]

It cost 90 quid to get into Silverstone on race day. A number of regular spectators decided to stay home and watch it on the telly according to posts from a British bike forum I lurk in.

I would baulk at the thick end of $200 entry fee, too.

According to Crash.net it wasnt just the cost of the ticket, but parking and food and stuff were exorbitant too.

Classic words from mr Millar at the end of the race today: "I was lucky not to get caught up with Martin at the end there, I braked deep.. I dont know where he was planning on going, but uh, he ended up somewhere that's for certain"

[Autech]

Sprint races seem a little bit desperate tbh. Its not WSBK, its motogp and by adding an extra race all they will be doing is taking away from the main event rather than adding to it imo.

At the very least they should do it at select rounds not every single race, its too hard on the riders. To expect them to throw it all down for qualifying on Saturday then throw it all down not long after in a sprint race. Silly.

Its pretty obvious what they need to do to me:

They need to ditch some Ducatis from the grid, its embarrassing that they fill so many seats when there are other competitive options out there.
They need the Yamaha to be a better bike so Fabio can do battle properly with the top dukes
And
They need to realise its a cock sucking economic crisis and that this is how things will be for a few years.

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