MotoGP 2023

[onearmedbandit]

Yeah, well I'm seeing what others including the riders are saying about it being near impossible to pass with the aero creating dirty air overheating the front tyres etc
That was a really boring race to watch. The most exciting part for me was Dani hunting down a podium position. Other than that, pretty much a yawnfest.

God I couldn't agree more. And it's clear aero is here to stay for the time being, I think it was either Dorna or the FIM who mentioned that as it's now on road bikes it has relevance. What a load of shite, it's only on road bikes for homogolation in WSBK etc. The sport is suffering because of this.

[iYRe]

As mentioned, yes he is staying with Honda - but as I said, how long will it take to turn it around? A year is possible, but not likely imo

I see today that MM and FQ have suggested that this testing day (yesterday) will determine what decisions they make.. jeez I wish someone would get the story straight lol

[sugilite:Me]

Yeah, I saw that lol
Personally I would like to see MM on a ducati.

[sugilite:Me]

God I couldn't agree more. And it's clear aero is here to stay for the time being, I think it was either Dorna or the FIM who mentioned that as it's now on road bikes it has relevance. What a load of shite, it's only on road bikes for homogolation in WSBK etc. The sport is suffering because of this.

Yeah, that is a load of shit. it does not even work until well over any countries speed limit FFS (German autoban and other type roads excepted)

[onearmedbandit]

Not looking great so far.

https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/10...ure-clear-soon

[sugilite:Me]

Nooooooo - not Jack!!!! We know he can not manage a rear tyre to save his life, but he still a way better bet than Pol. Ditch Pol and stop being a dork KTM!
https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/10...-can-be-ripped

I stand with Jorge Lorenzo - there is a sentence I did not think I would ever say.....
Honda were dorks.
https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/10...-his-worth-ktm
Though Pedrosa too was a bit of a dork for not making a big money move to Yamaha and having a great crack at winning a world Championship when he had the chance

[Reckless]

The bloody speculation out there is rife.
About KTM and about MM.

KTM
I must say Jacks drop in form has come at exactly the wrong moment The Jack Haters are getting stuck in.
And you can't say KTM haven't done their best even putting up the money for another team they couldn't buy or form from new.
Bloody Dorna should have let them.

MM Says he has 3 options. Plan A, B and C he called them., a simple guess would be
A Stay at Honda
B Ride for another Brand
C Retire
That doesn't look like rocket science LMAO
He is proving he still has the magic, he is way way ahead of the other Hondas.

Trouble for all of them is they have Fabio and MM really unhappy with their new bikes ATM.
I think in the last day or so, I read, Fabio has said he is open to all offers .

Also wonder how Zarco feels? Secure with the money for 2 years or pissed about his new ride??????

Interesting times to many riders and not enough bikes??

PS Looks like Carbon Fibre Chassis are coming after Danny's brilliant ride. Test rider beats all the factory boys TWICE

[iYRe]

The bloody speculation out there is rife.
About KTM and about MM.

KTM
I must say Jacks drop in form has come at exactly the wrong moment The Jack Haters are getting stuck in.
And you can't say KTM haven't done their best even putting up the money for another team they couldn't buy or form from new.
Bloody Dorna should have let them.

*conspiracy theory* - it couldnt be that jack's bike doesnt ride as well as the other on purpose? "Nah Jack, its not the bike mate, you have a form slump - you better get it sorted or your spot goes to this new prodigy who we promised a factory ride to and cant get out of it..."

[Reckless]

Franco Morbidelli has signed an agreement with Ducati that will see the Roman rider join the Pramac Racing Team for the 2024 season alongside Jorge Martin, both riding the Desmosedici GP24.

So MM to Yamaha

[sugilite:Me]

It would be great to see him get his mojo back

[Autech]

Sup homies.

Jacks form has definitely taken a slump. I can't help but think getting married and having a kid would be helping him much. Going to be interesting to see where KTM go with him, he's good but... Is he as good as all the others?

Frankie is going to be very dangerous next year, with Zarco and Dejandletonio gone Ducati are going to have one fuck off line up of talent, especially if they nab MM for Gresini. The data they'll be able to use will only boost the like of Bags up even more. Scary times for the other manufacturers. If I were Honda I'd be getting out a blank cheque and handing it to Acosta to break his KTM contract, this is how they get their titles after all, signing the best talent.

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[BMWST?]

Sup homies.

Jacks form has definitely taken a slump. I can't help but think getting married and having a kid would be helping him much. Going to be interesting to see where KTM go with him, he's good but... Is he as good as all the others?

Frankie is going to be very dangerous next year, with Zarco and Dejandletonio gone Ducati are going to have one fuck off line up of talent, especially if they nab MM for Gresini. The data they'll be able to use will only boost the like of Bags up even more. Scary times for the other manufacturers. If I were Honda I'd be getting out a blank cheque and handing it to Acosta to break his KTM contract, this is how they get their titles after all, signing the best talent.

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they need to get their chequebook out alright but not for riding talent. The need a gigi who will dictate what he needs .I suggest they have all the riding talent they need within the repsol setup

[onearmedbandit]

they need to get their chequebook out alright but not for riding talent. The need a gigi who will dictate what he needs .I suggest they have all the riding talent they need within the repsol setup

Exactly this. They have the talent, they don't need Acosta, they need a Gigi.

[iYRe]

they need to get their chequebook out alright but not for riding talent. The need a gigi who will dictate what he needs .I suggest they have all the riding talent they need within the repsol setup

Seconded on that one... really, on a good bike who is going to be the alien? Anyone else in the field? I thought FQ might have been but now I wonder. His bike in theory should be a little better than the Honda.... but MM is coming around half a field higher in the placings.

[Autech]

Seconded on that one... really, on a good bike who is going to be the alien? Anyone else in the field? I thought FQ might have been but now I wonder. His bike in theory should be a little better than the Honda.... but MM is coming around half a field higher in the placings.

The Yamaha bike is actually slower this year than the previous year where as the Honda isn't. They've fucked up the engine like Suzuki did a few years back, apparently easy to do on a L4 with crank/flywheel weight etc

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