MotoGP 2012

**roogazza** · 27th August 2012, 11:34

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Rachel got to watch the GP from the pits. I'm very jealous! I'll let her share the pics when she's home. I actually really enjoyed the race. Both of them showing Stoner how to win a championship. If you can't win it...don't bin it!

Just been reading Spies is talking to Gresini so maybe not going to WSB ? (should've grabbed the link but didn't )
Wouldn't be a bad bike to get with the contacts Gresini has to get works equip. Ala Semenjelly,Gibbers,Kato. Bautista out of favour ?

**Crasherfromwayback** · 27th August 2012, 11:45

Originally Posted by roogazza

Bautista out of favour ?

Yeah must be.

**denill** · 27th August 2012, 12:02

Originally Posted by roogazza

Just been reading Spies is talking to Gresini so maybe not going to WSB ? (should've grabbed the link but didn't )
Wouldn't be a bad bike to get with the contacts Gresini has to get works equip. Ala Semenjelly,Gibbers,Kato. Bautista out of favour ?

But Gaz - why would he jump from a works Yamaha seat to a satellite seat? Do we have to wait for the book......

**Bender** · 27th August 2012, 12:14

Originally Posted by denill

But Gaz - why would he jump from a works Yamaha seat to a satellite seat? :

The relationship between Spies and Yamaha has been ugly. Motomatters (and others) reported that he had been told at Laguna to race 100% or not bother to turn up, which is about the time he told them to get rooted. Spies has had a succession of machine failures including an engine when leading at Indy and the guy is smart enough to know when to do a re-set. He was quoted as saying he just wants to have some fun, whether it means heading to WSBK or whatever.

The rumours surrounding Spies include going to Suzuki to develop a new MotoGP bike with a few races next year and a full season in 2014.

Maybe he's going to get a Satellite Honda ride - and Gresini seem to get full-spec factory gear, not last year's bike - with a view to joining the full factory team next year? He deserves a decent ride.

**Tony.OK** · 27th August 2012, 12:25

Pedro for the 2012 Championship!!

He's gotta be pumped after the last 2 rounds...............have grown to like the 'lil battler...............think his time may have come!!

Will only take a bike prob from Jorge's Yamaha (quite a possibility?) and the tables will be flipped n turned upside down.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 27th August 2012, 12:27

Originally Posted by Tony.OK

Pedro for the 2012 Championship!!

He's gotta be pumped after the last 2 rounds...............have grown to like the 'lil battler...............think his time may have come!!

Will only take a bike prob from Jorge's Yamaha (quite a possibility?) and the tables will be flipped n turned upside down.

His results seem to be going hand in hand with him lightening up a bit? But for sure he's going great guns. Spose it helps he's been injury this year for the first time in ages.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 27th August 2012, 12:28

Originally Posted by denill

But Gaz - why would he jump from a works Yamaha seat to a satellite seat?

So you can leave your crew behind! Perhaps they're out of their depth.

**tail_end_charlie** · 27th August 2012, 12:55

Originally Posted by roogazza

Just been reading Spies is talking to Gresini so maybe not going to WSB ? (should've grabbed the link but didn't )
Wouldn't be a bad bike to get with the contacts Gresini has to get works equip. Ala Semenjelly,Gibbers,Kato. Bautista out of favour ?

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sp...ni-Honda-deal/

That the one you were talking about?

**steveyb** · 27th August 2012, 13:19

Question: Why was Rossi not shown the "black/orange spot" flag?
Would we have shown it to a rider in 7th place in an NZSBK superbike race?
He has said that he had oil on his boots and footpegs. Is there a case that there could have been oil dripping onto the track causing a hazard?
Not that anyone crashed on oil, but was that good luck or good management?

**Crasherfromwayback** · 27th August 2012, 13:23

Originally Posted by steveyb

Question: Why was Rossi not shown the "black/orange spot" flag?
Would we have shown it to a rider in 7th place in an NZSBK superbike race?
He has said that he had oil on his boots and footpegs. Is there a case that there could have been oil dripping onto the track causing a hazard?
Not that anyone crashed on oil, but was that good luck or good management?

I was saying to one of the guys here at work that in my opinion..he should've been made to pull in. Perhaps someone else may've been.

**eelracing** · 27th August 2012, 13:41

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

I was saying to one of the guys here at work that in my opinion..he should've been made to pull in. Perhaps someone else may've been.

Puy yourself in Rossi's (oily) boots.If there was a leak issue don't you think he would of been sliding into the traps like a WSB racer.He didn't...so no issue.

All I saw was a puff of smoke at one point and he just carried on,you and Stevey need some sleep.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 27th August 2012, 14:02

Originally Posted by eelracing

Puy yourself in Rossi's (oily) boots.If there was a leak issue don't you think he would of been sliding into the traps like a WSB racer.He didn't...so no issue.

All I saw was a puff of smoke at one point and he just carried on,you and Stevey need some sleep.

Hey I'd keep riding the fucking thing too mate!

But you may need to watch it again. It was smoking like fuck a few times...not the once. And after Spie's engine went bang at Indy in such spectacular fashion...can't be too careful.