MotoGP 2025

[onearmedbandit]

I had the pleasure of being able to share a motogp account with a good friend for the past few years, but now they have clamped down on account sharing. I could buy a pass myself but with the free coverage I'm less inclined to do so. I can't control the commentators and how they speak, so I don't let it bother me and just enjoy the racing.

[onearmedbandit]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/othe...hhqFov8o_S-qNw

So it appears that Dorna wanted a sole supplier.

[SaferRides]

strayed onto the motomundo site ... it seems to tick all the boxes ... is it illegal? (if i use it i'd make a donation)

As already said, not legal but it has been going for a while. They are now using Gofile to host the videos for download or streaming - I'd recommend using that as the quality is great.

I doubt there would be any drama from using Motomundo in NZ, but if you are concerned,, use a VPN or stealth browser as recommended by iYRe.

I'd happily pay NZD 100 or so for Videopass, but with the exchange rate at almost 2:1 against the euro, it's just too expensive.

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[iYRe]

Marc Marquez has spoken openly about the "risks" of racing to former Isle of Man TT riders.Adam Child raced on the Mountain Course for 11 years, finishing in 2018 with a personal best finish of P5.
He interviewed Marquez for The Telegraph about the MotoGP star’s horrific injury history and why he continues to race.
Marc Marquez on MotoGP risks and injuries
“Sometimes I ask myself why I keep going,” Marquez admits.
"But motorbikes are my passion. If you ask me what my hobby is? I answer 'motorbikes'.
“Riding motorbikes is my biggest hobby and it has become my job.
“I am very lucky to have this job and I want to keep going.”
Marquez continued: “When I ride a bike, I take full risks every time because that’s my job.
“When you crash, when you slide on the track, all you think about is how to get the spare bike in the pits.
“Sometimes you understand the crash, sometimes you don’t. But we are not afraid of the crash.
“If you understand the cause of the accident, for example you braked too late, and you know why you had the accident, you can immediately push again.”
Marc Marquez explains his new attitude
The arm injury he suffered in 2020 threatened his career and health.
Marquez returns on an uncompetitive Honda and tries to push the bike beyond its limits.
That resulted in a lot of big crashes and a series of accidents at the 2023 German MotoGP at the Sachsenring. He retired before the grand prix at the circuit he had enjoyed so much.
His move to Gresini Ducati rekindled his passion. He had a competitive bike, and was winning races again. Most importantly, the danger of constant crashes was gone.
This year at the factory Ducati Marquez is one of the two favorites for the 2025 MotoGP championship.
“Last year I did the hardest thing in my career, which was to come back from injury and win again with Gresini.”
Marquez’s more mature approach to risk-taking extends beyond motorcycle racing.
Speaking at Ducati’s season launch in the Italian ski mountains, he said: “When I was 20, I crashed two or three times on skis, trying to go fast.
“But at 31, I realise how much injuries are, how much they can lead to something.
“So I take my time, I take it easy on the skis, and only take risks on the track – which is my job.”

Some quotes from an interview with Adam Child

[pritch]

The thing I wonder with michelin, why was it taking so long to develop tyres? I well remember them being able to whip up special tyres for Rossi literally overnight and have them delivered by the race the next day. Now they say things like, the new front will not be released until next year as it is not ready yet. Huh? Has tyre tech vastly changed since those Rossi hey days??????

The overnight specials had custom compounds. Easy. To fix the current problems a total redesign would be required including a new carcase and maybe different materials.

[pritch]

I had the pleasure of being able to share a motogp account with a good friend for the past few years, but now they have clamped down on account sharing. I could buy a pass myself but with the free coverage I'm less inclined to do so. I can't control the commentators and how they speak, so I don't let it bother me and just enjoy the racing.

I was going to pay for the Video Pass but I thought I'd check the TV3 coverage. The problems I had last year have vanished. If the situation stays the same I'll save my cash.

[iYRe]

The overnight specials had custom compounds. Easy. To fix the current problems a total redesign would be required including a new carcase and maybe different materials.

I was listening to paddock pass and they pointed out that Pirelli will be doing tyres for virtually all classes of motorcycle racing as well as f1, etc, so its going to be a massive logistics exercide. They also pointed out that they will have to design a whole new tyre for motogp, because they had just been using a road based unit for their other classes.

They also had Eugene Laverty on talking about various things... some was interesting and some was.. well, best watch it lol.

[SaferRides]

I was listening to paddock pass and they pointed out that Pirelli will be doing tyres for virtually all classes of motorcycle racing as well as f1, etc, so its going to be a massive logistics exercide. They also pointed out that they will have to design a whole new tyre for motogp, because they had just been using a road based unit for their other classes.

They also had Eugene Laverty on talking about various things... some was interesting and some was.. well, best watch it lol.

LoL, I bailed after 10 minutes of Eugene!

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[roogazza]

LoL, I bailed after 10 minutes of Eugene!

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I'm fussy and turn the sound right down, for the pom commentators. But then I miss the engine and race noises !!!!! oh well.... We need guys like Barry Sheene doing commentary !

[SaferRides]

I'm fussy and turn the sound right down, for the pom commentators. But then I miss the engine and race noises !!!!! oh well.... We need guys like Barry Sheene doing commentary !

I meant the podcast. One race last year with the TNT commentary was enough for me!

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[sugilite:Me]

The overnight specials had custom compounds. Easy. To fix the current problems a total redesign would be required including a new carcase and maybe different materials.

Thanks for that, I knew there had to have been more to it!

[SaferRides]

Argentina this weekend, possibly for the last time as there may be a race in Brazil next year. There's a good preview on Motomatters which reminded me of the drama-filled 2018 race. The full race is on YouTube::
https://www.youtube.com/live/zWQ4318...LJqgET86nYNUTD

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[iYRe]

Argentina this weekend, possibly for the last time as there may be a race in Brazil next year. There's a good preview on Motomatters which reminded me of the drama-filled 2018 race. The full race is on YouTube::
https://www.youtube.com/live/zWQ4318...LJqgET86nYNUTD

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All the talk is that MM will feck off and lap everyone 5 times... (yeah yeah, my hyperbole :P)

[BMWST?]

All the talk is that MM will feck off and lap everyone 5 times... (yeah yeah, my hyperbole :P)

well he looks good on the Duc,he likes a slippery track nd he hs won there before albeit 6 yrs ago. In theory he is the favourite but we all know that its motgp.

[jato]

tried google for the time of the races but the algorithms were trying a different agenda ... maths worked out 7am sunday morning to watch the sprint - does that sound right? ( no playback on tv3 now)