German MotoGP Qualifying Times

**Marknz** · 16th July 2006, 21:10

Originally Posted by jimbo600

Yeah pretty much. Plus I've a GSXR600 that is also doing super shit in World Super Sport.

But its not as embarrasing as still supporting the England soccer team aye Mr MarkNZ.

Ouch! No rides for you on the new bike then...

**Edbear** · 16th July 2006, 21:14

Originally Posted by jimbo600

\Going to be suzukis race this weekend mate. 1,2 for the rizlas suzook team you wait n see

That's what I like - an eternal optimist!

**Toast** · 16th July 2006, 21:53

Originally Posted by Korea

I know that the competition is getting faster and faster, but how come Rossi keeps qualifying so far back? Is he still recovering from his injuries?

I think I've said it before: This year's MotoGP is a f&%k of a lot more interesting than guessing who was coming second to Rossi last year!

Even towards the end of last year Rossi was qualifying pretty shit if I recall...maybe it's laziness, maybe he does it for fun...dunno, but he's come from around that position to win a few times before I think.

**merv** · 16th July 2006, 21:56

Rossi and Edwards seem to be having problems getting the Yamaha to handle on sticky qualifying tyres from what they are quoted as saying on Soup here http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2006/Jul/060715i.htm

Pedrosa looks like he's now the young hotshot like Rossi was a few years ago. Honda also seem to have sorted the bikes a bit.

**Marknz** · 16th July 2006, 21:58

Originally Posted by Korea

I know that the competition is getting faster and faster, but how come Rossi keeps qualifying so far back? Is he still recovering from his injuries?

I think I've said it before: This year's MotoGP is a f&%k of a lot more interesting than guessing who was coming second to Rossi last year!

I suspect the bike is still not right for some tracks, and he sure will still be having trouble with the injuries. Biggest worry is that he has not had to come from this far behind in the championship for a long time ( if ever? ), so it'll be interesting to see how the rest of the season pans out.