MotoGP 2012

[BMWST?]

I am sure his comment was meant with humour mate

I hope so Shaun

[McWild]

Stoner on pole.

I'm predicting he won't see lower than first place all race long, except maybe if Dani catches him at the starting line. And even then it won't be long til Dani gets passed.


Stoner has no reason not to go hell for leather these last two races. He aint winning the championship, he doesn't need to please anyone for contracts next year, he certainly isn't shy of engines. These are his last two chances to make a statement in his riding career, he isn't going to piss about with winning them. I think it's unlikely Pedrosa or Lorenzo will get in his way given those factors: the points mean too much for them, and they know what Stoner's situation is.

[Robert Taylor]

Robert whilst your loyalty to Jorge/Yamaha is to be admired your negativity re the other riders and teams is breathtaking.I truly beleive
1) Honda would never ever suggest such a thing.I suggest they would be consider that very dishonorable
2)Dani wouldnt do it
3)Casey wouldnt do it

Honda HATE losing, care to bet on it?

I dont mind Dani, its Stoner that Ive got absolutely no time for.

[BMWST?]

Honda HATE losing, care to bet on it?

I dont mind Dani, its Stoner that Ive got absolutely no time for.

Well get ready to see lots of Mr Stoner tomorrow,and i am quite happy to take a bet that no Honda will interfere with Mr Lorenzo tomorrow

[Mental Trousers]

Interesting the one ecu rule in BSB is not working as well as everyone thought:
courtesy of fastbikes:
"Uh ho, Team WFR have pulled out of BSB for 2013, and it looks as though Swan Yamaha may be about to follow suit. As Shaun Muir told us back in April, electronics may be a spec' unit now, but Swan still spent just as much and maybe a little more this year, on the staff to make the most out of all those zeroes and ones. That means the top teams are still top, as they can afford the best, which almost makes a mockery of the spec' ECU in the first place, even if the idea remains sound. Carmelo Ezpeleta, take note!"

That doesn't surprise me at all. When you regulate things like that the teams with money spend it on minimizing disadvantages and still win.

[merv]

What's happened to our operative in the field Mr crasherfromwayback who should have been posting up to the minute communiques to keep his KB fans back home informed? Wouldn't Rach let you use some data up on her smartphone?

[GD66]

I dont mind Dani, its Stoner that Ive got absolutely no time for.

May as well not bother watching then...

[Brian d marge]

Honda HATE losing, care to bet on it?

I dont mind Dani, its Stoner that Ive got absolutely no time for.

I work for Honda ,,,,I KNOW what they are like

Stephen

ps, its not that flash

[tail_end_charlie]

Honda HATE losing, care to bet on it?

I dont mind Dani, its Stoner that Ive got absolutely no time for.

That's a bit odd.


Anyways, how bout that FP3 lap from Randy!! And not a bad job in qualifying either! He may crash a lot, but he is fast when he keeps the rubber side down. (And yes I can mention CRTs, cause Crasher is obviously too busy at PI to ridicule anyone who mentions CRT in a positive light).

Still pulling for Dani to take second over Lorenzo.

Also found it interesting that Bradl was consistently fast through the first section, second only to Casey. If he finds some more in the other sections he could be threatening...........to everyone but Stoner of course.

[roogazza]

I think it's unlikely Pedrosa or Lorenzo will get in his way given those factors: the points mean too much for them, and they know what Stoner's situation is.

Qual was a bit of anti climax for me. Pedro and JL were busy watching each other, (and lets face it that's the high point of this race ). Stoner, .5 sec in front for pole, looking happy and waving to the crowd of Aussies.
I have a strange feeling for this one. We'll see this avo I suppose.

[Robert Taylor]

Well get ready to see lots of Mr Stoner tomorrow,and i am quite happy to take a bet that no Honda will interfere with Mr Lorenzo tomorrow

While it can never be substantiated Ive heard more than a few rumours over the years of what things were done that were ''the other side of the line'' to enable this Aussie to get to Europe. That has over time placed enough doubt in my mind to have a dislike for him. Such things are never published because they are potentially libellous, so dont ask me to repeat them here .( Its amazing what you hear when you spend time in Europe, and I also know some indusry people including some Aussies that work at the sharp end in MotoGP.) When he is ''down in the dumps'' because things are not going so well he wont even look at the cameras and clearly has a surly nature, thats very dislikeable. Rossi hasnt had a good couple of seasons but he can still smile at all the fans. ( Actually Jorge and Dani could both learn from that as well )
The only two things that he has going for him ( in my mind ) are the leathers he is attired with ( Alpinestars ) and the suspension he uses ( Ohlins ) Yes he likely will win today because of his great talent, but if Jorge or Dani spoil his party( on their own merits ) that would be great. I also firmly believe that if he and Jorge were on identical bikes Jorge would over the course of a season stay upright for longer and have more points at the end of a season. Which is exactly where Jorge is now, on a bike that is clearly now not as quick as the Honda, and he is further hampered by a shortage of engines ( too many blow-ups ) so Yamaha clearly have to be conservative with the engine settings.
Also has anyone else thought that because Moaner is ( because of his own failings ) now not going for a championship Honda will have turned the wick up on his engine for this round?
If for some reason Jorge stumbles today or at the final round then Dani will be a very worthy champion. If Honda use their brains and Moaner and Dani are running one two then they should have team orders ( as In F1 ) to let the guy fighting for the championship win the race. This is more than about the riders.

[McWild]

If for some reason Jorge stumbles today or at the final round then Dani will be a very worthy champion. If Honda use their brains and Moaner and Dani are running one two then they should have team orders ( as In F1 ) to let the guy fighting for the championship win the race. This is more than about the riders.

It just doesn't seem to me that Stoner could give two shits about team orders. MotoGP really doesn't have anything to offer him. He isn't poor, and he's retiring asap. If he ever did come back to MotoGP I'll bet my first born that he does so with a different manufacturer - do what Rossi couldn't etc.

[wayne]

robert let it go , he rides good , build a bridge ,

[Robert Taylor]

robert let it go , he rides good , build a bridge ,

Yes he does ride good and I acknowledged that, but my other comments steadfastly remain. I dont have to like him and that wont happen anytime soon given the unsavoury stuff that I have heard from people very close to his coalface. Anyway, what will be will be.

[wayne]

robert,
"this is more than about the riders"

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