MotoGP 2025

[SaferRides]

And why don't they use AI for a live translation of the riders' discussion after the race?

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[onearmedbandit]

I watched the full race tonight. it was good, I wish I hadn't known that Marc won. But it was obvious he was managing the tyres.

There can't be that much wrong with the KTM if Mav can beat all of the Ducatis except Marc.

The tyre pressure rule is an absolute crock of shit. It has to go, what a fucking joke it made of the post race. Or are Dorna so stupid they don't realize this? It nearly cost Marc the first race, I was amazed he was able to manage it.



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Apparently Mav's Rc16 was a different spec to the other three. I read a piece on the tyre rule the other day, which attributed blame equally amongst 3 parties. Obviously Michelin, but also Dorna and the teams. They all had their bit on creating the situation they are in now. I believe they're getting less aero (which is one of the factors) in 2027 so that might help Pirelli deliver the goods.

[SaferRides]

Apparently Mav's Rc16 was a different spec to the other three.

This is what Herve Poncharal said. So different, but not special.

https://m.gpone.com/en/2025/04/16/mo...e-the-ktm.html



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[sugilite:Me]

Why they do not simply specify a minimum tyre pressure limit to be set at the start of each race I do not know.

[onearmedbandit]

This is what Herve Poncharal said. So different, but not special.

Yeah none of the reports I heard or read said it was special, just different to the others.

[F5 Dave]

The Pirelli are less susceptible to tyre pressure in front apparently. Maybe Michelin will bring a front tyre to avoid a bad comparison with 2027?

[BMWST?]

I watched the full race tonight. it was good, I wish I hadn't known that Marc won. But it was obvious he was managing the tyres.

There can't be that much wrong with the KTM if Mav can beat all of the Ducatis except Marc.

The tyre pressure rule is just ridiculous. It has to go, what a fucking joke it made of the post race. Or are Dorna so stupid they don't realize this? It nearly cost Marc the first race, I was amazed he was able to manage it.



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The scary thing is Marc looks really relaxed on the bike,almost as if he isnt trying. Maverick is FAST .As lng as he has confidece in the bike he is able to beat anybody. I think he was at the end of his front tyre too when he ran wide

[onearmedbandit]

Kenan Sofuoglu was seen in the MotoGP paddock. The former multiple WSS world champion is currently Toprak Razgatioglu's manager. The rumour has Razgatioglu moving to Honda in Superbikes next season then to MotoGP when the new rules come in for '27.

Watched something interesting on that particular point, all conjecture of course, but it was argued that Toprak will be able to test the 2027 MotoGP bike while in its development phase next year and get a head start on the field with reduced aero and 850cc engines. If that's Honda's plan, it's a good one.

[iYRe]

Pretty cool interview with Marc here about life and stuff

Yeah Vinales has more 2025 bits I think

[SaferRides]

Yeah Vinales has more 2025 bits I think

Herve Poncharal has been very impressed with his attitude and the effort he is making to adjust to the KTM. Hopefully the result at Losail will not be a one off.



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[pritch]

Watched something interesting on that particular point, all conjecture of course, but it was argued that Toprak will be able to test the 2027 MotoGP bike while in its development phase next year and get a head start on the field with reduced aero and 850cc engines. If that's Honda's plan, it's a good one.

It makes sense. MotoGP contracted riders can't test outside the permitted test days. An uncontracted rider could go for it - until he signs.

[SaferRides]

It makes sense. MotoGP contracted riders can't test outside the permitted test days. An uncontracted rider could go for it - until he signs.

But he would need to be contracted by Honda as a test rider unless it was just occasional rides, and I expect the other teams would have something to say about him becoming a full time rider in 2027!

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[pritch]

But he would need to be contracted by Honda as a test rider unless it was just occasional rides, and I expect the other teams would have something to say about him becoming a full time rider in 2027!

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Well the rumour is that he'll be a contracted Honda Superbikes rider in 2026 so that's only one additional line in the contract.

[SaferRides]

Well the rumour is that he'll be a contracted Honda Superbikes rider in 2026 so that's only one additional line in the contract.

The contract is the easy part, it's complying with the testing rules that's tricky. Aprillia couldn't even put Jorge Martin on a MotoGP bike for a day before Qatar.

Time will tell, but it would be great to see what Toprak can do on a MotoGP bike.



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[SaferRides]

Jerez this weekend! Aleix Espargaro will be a Honda wildcard and testing an engine upgrade. Should be interesting to see how he goes.

Jorge Martin is out of hospital and should be home soon.

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