07 MotoGP – Le Mans, France

**Korea** · 20th May 2007, 18:12

Although Elias is coming up, can't see him at the top of the podium.
Still, Hopkins on the Bridgestones... Plus the Zook has got some new go fast bits, doesn't it? Hmmm...
...and at $15 why not have a crack, eh?
Starting from the second row, he's got a chance - but he might biff it.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 21st May 2007, 01:29

And there you have it.
Wet....Bridgestone 1-2-3. They're obviously still the wet tyre to have.

Pity I didn't put money on Chris the 'V'...he was paying $60.00.

**k14** · 21st May 2007, 08:39

yip, what a race. what i was so surprised about is the fact that no one crashed till about the 10th lap. stoner showing how good a rider he is and definately worthy of the championship lead.

roll on mugello

**sAsLEX** · 21st May 2007, 08:58

Originally Posted by k14

yip, what a race. what i was so surprised about is the fact that no one crashed till about the 10th lap. stoner showing how good a rider he is and definately worthy of the championship lead.

And old hayden looked like he was going to cry in the interview!

**k14** · 21st May 2007, 09:30

Originally Posted by sAsLEX

And old hayden looked like he was going to cry in the interview!

Lol, well sky couldn't wait to put on the two day old highlights on of rallying so didn't feel the need to show any of the interviews.

**nudemetalz** · 21st May 2007, 11:32

I reckon Rossi has had his day.
There is some new talent coming up that are nearly equal with him. Also, the Duke is so much quicker than the Yamaha, he has to ride it to it's edge just to stay with Stoner.

**Korea** · 21st May 2007, 12:35

Well, who would have thunk it - Chris V waving two fingers at the opposition while parting the surface flooding in style not seen since Moses.

Right on the money with the Bridgestone call CFWB.

It was clearly all Rossi could do to stay on the Michelin-shod Yammy with people biffing their bikes down in his path, left, right and centre. Finishing in 6th.

Stoner also had an amazing save earlier in the race and went on to snatch a hard earned third.

Originally Posted by nudemetalz

I reckon Rossi has had his day.
There is some new talent coming up that are nearly equal with him. Also, the Duke is so much quicker than the Yamaha, he has to ride it to it's edge just to stay with Stoner.

Don't go writing off Rossi just yet, rain is a great equaliser but there are still 13 races left in the season. You're right about the competition being fierce though and the Ducati is awesome.

World Standings after French GP:

1 - - - Casey Stoner - - - Ducati Marlboro Team - - - 102

2 - - - Valentino Rossi - - - Fiat Yamaha Team - - - 81

3 - - - Dani Pedrosa - - - Repsol Honda Team - - - 62

4 - - - Marco Melandri - - - Honda Gresini - - - 61

5 - - - Chris Vermeulen - - - Rizla Suzuki MotoGP - - - 55

6 - - - John Hopkins - - - Rizla Suzuki MotoGP - - - 48