MotoGP 2023

[Autech]

He doesn't pop up like a startled Meerkat anymore.

Yeah everyone was like "Oh look what a cool old school riding style" whilst he was losing the front and crashing out of good positions all the time. Clearly he realised it too as he's now dragging elbows like the rest of them and so far as I can think hasn't had a crash from a race that was his fault? Ahhh what might have been if he wasn't injured last year and if Suzuki had stayed in the game...

[iYRe]

Just in from crash.net, possibility that honda are considering swapping Rins and Mir around

[onearmedbandit]

https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/10...s-and-joan-mir

Says Honda shoots down rumours.

[iYRe]

https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/10...s-and-joan-mir

Says Honda shoots down rumours.

Ahh yeah, I did think it was a bit far fetched, but they wouldnt say something unless there was a puff of smoke... or they were trolling.

[onearmedbandit]

Ahh yeah, I did think it was a bit far fetched, but they wouldnt say something unless there was a puff of smoke... or they were trolling.

The theory was put out by the ex sporting director of LCR so there was a puff of smoke, but not from any official source.

LCR Honda team manager Lucio Cecchinello was asked by Speedweek to respond to claims from Oscar Haro, the former LCR sporting director, that Rins and Mir could be swapped around.

"This is nonsense,” Cecchinello replied. “Such a team change is out of the question. I can guarantee that."

Paco Sanchez, Mir’s manager, added: "Oscar Haro has no idea."

[iYRe]

ahh, well what we have heard is that the kit from Rins bike on MM's bike, apparently he had the new swing arm. And supposedly they will be testing the new chassis on monday (tuesday for us)

[Reckless]

Marc Marquez to miss Spanish GP, Lecuona to step in
The eight-time World Champion will continue his recovery as WorldSBK’s Lecuona stands in for his compatriot in Jerez
Tags MotoGP, 2023, GRAN PREMIO MOTOGP™ GURU BY GRYFYN DE ESPAÑA, Marc Marquez
On Tuesday the 25th of April, Repsol Honda Team’s Marc Marquez underwent a medical check at the Ruber Internacional Hospital after having been successfully operated on four weeks ago for an intra-articular fracture of the first metacarpal on the right hand.


The clinical and radiological progression was deemed satisfactory, however, due to the nature of the fracture and the time elapsed, the medical team led by Dr. Roger de Oña together with Marquez, have decided to continue with his recovery and preparation during the coming weeks and focus his possible return on the French GP, May 12–14.

Former MotoGP™ rider Iker Lecuona, who currently races for Team HRC in WorldSBK, will replace Marc Marquez for the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix.

Marc Marquez: “Yesterday we did another CT scan and it has been confirmed that, despite the fact that the injury is progressing favourably, the bone has not yet finished healing and racing in Jerez was risky. Together with the medical team, we decided not to take any risks, to wait two more weeks and return in Le Mans. I am very sorry to miss the Spanish Grand Prix because it is always special, because of the atmosphere, racing at home and above all, seeing and enjoying the fans. I will continue with the rehabilitation and work to be back as soon as possible. Thank you for your messages of support!”

[iYRe]

They say.. who ever they are.. if he breaks this bone again he's goneburger. As in, if its not healed properly and it breaks, he wont be able to use his hand properly, so I reckon its a good move eh?

[Reckless]

They say.. who ever they are.. if he breaks this bone again he's goneburger. As in, if its not healed properly and it breaks, he wont be able to use his hand properly, so I reckon its a good move eh?

I am starting to think MM will be with Honda till his career is all over.
There is all this talk about him changing brands.
But between the eye Issue and so many previously broken bones that another brake could put him out forever.
He is getting to the point where the factories might not want to gamble on him never making it to the end of a season.
It has got to start to factor into offers or lack of them sooner or later, even Honda

[iYRe]

Yeah, true, or as Huewen off Crash says, if he went to another brand and he didnt do well, its the bikes fault, and if he did amazing, its MM.. a rock and a hard place for them.

[Reckless]

Holly shit Wadya reckon - End of the line - Quitting Honda - Going to ride a Ducati or Aprilia

LIVE & FREE: Marc Marquez' Spanish GP Press Conference
Sign up for our special Spanish GP free trial and hear from the eight-time World Champion at 14:00 local time (GMT+2) today in Jerez

After it was confirmed he would miss this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix while continuing his recovery from the injury picked up in Portimao, Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) will be holding a Press Conference on Thursday in Jerez at 14:00 local time (GMT+2).

You’ll be able to hear from the eight-time World Champion LIVE & for FREE on motogp.com if you sign up for the special Spanish GP free trial that is available until Saturday’s MotoGP™ Tissot Sprint.

[onearmedbandit]

Nothing as scandalous as that unfortunately.

https://twitter.com/HRC_MotoGP/statu...17096973463553

Just a small update about recovery and what Marc has been doing recently.

[F5 Dave]

So not being arrested for tax evasion?, or perhaps gender reassignment surgery while he's there?

Ohh, ohh. Returning to his home planet?

[Autech]

Ducati wouldn't even want him tbh from what I've read. They've got plenty of talent already that isn't disruptive.


As for this weekend, I'm going to go out on a limb here and pick Jack Miller FTW

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[pritch]

The original mass damper.