MotoGP 2013

[Kendog]

I've just gotta find a way to log on without seeing the results! Bloody big fail that was?? Lucky all I saw was Lorenzo while we were logging on and the main excitement was behind?

If you are talking about Motogp.com, this is the page you want to use

http://www.motogp.com/en/videos-nospoiler

[Dave-]

Is Rossi the GOAT?? Well you gotta say after 9 championships to still have what it takes. Its hard to deny

Surely the greatest of all time would transcend the limitations of the machinery and be capable of winning any race?

[onearmedbandit]

GOAT or not? Couldn't give a fuck. What I saw was brilliant racing, the class of which we've missed for too long. Well I have.

The perfect ride of Jorge, spectacular to watch. Crutchlow taking it to the factory Honda's was brilliant. Marquez showing his form from the get go, and seeing how happy he was after the race was great. But for me the biggest shit eating grin was reserved for Rossi. For so long he has ridden above all others, with some saying it's talent, some saying luck, or having the best machinery. Or a mixture of the aforementioned. To see him come back so early and so strong in his first race was fantastic. Sure he made a couple of errors, he ain't the smooth rider that we see in Lorenzo. But what we saw was typical Rossi, performing better in the race than in practice, fighting for position everywhere, and the ability to put in fast laps with worn tyres.

Too early to say how this season is shaping up, we're only one race in. But please let it continue in this form.

[slowpoke]

Yep, I'm stuck at work on nightshift and all I have is the poxy MotoGP website lapchart to follow, and even with that I was riveted by a race as I haven't been in years. 2 minutes between updates is a looooong time!

I thought "here we go...!" when Rossi got a good start and Dovi was initially strong......then was gutted when Rossi dropped back to 7th, got snookered by Bradl for so long and Dovi started drifting. I went and made a coffee, came back to see Rossi had finally got past Bradl, then when he caught Crutchlow so quickly it was obviously just on for young and old. There's plenty of fight in that old dog!

What can you say about Lorenzo that hasn't already been said? He's incredible.

Interesting that the top 11 riders fastest laps were all in laps 2-4.....except for Rossi, his best lap was on lap 16 so they've done well setting the bike up for the back half of the race. http://resources.motogp.com/files/re...df?v1_42b32825

[Crasherfromwayback]

That was one of the best rides of Rossi's career! If he hadn't been baulked and held up, while overtaking Bradyl and nearly running into the back of an early-braking Pedrosa, he could possibly have beaten Jorge. Crutchlow also stated that Rossi was "amazing"! Great solid ride by Crutchlow. Marquez/Rossi battle was a highlight.

As good as it was...Ive seen far better from him. And "he could've possibly have beaten Jorge"...we'll see soon enough. But I think you'll find Jorge could've wicked it up a notch if he'd had to.

How long before MM wins his first race? How 'bout the next round? I may put a few bucks on him at the TAB...

[pritch]

How long before MM wins his first race? How 'bout the next round? I may put a few bucks on him at the TAB...

Well if he can do it before Silverstone he'll be the youngest ever winner, and I wouldn't bet against it.

He must be a big chance at Austin, perhaps I'd better find out how to place a bet?

People were commenting on whether the happy atmosphere in the Yamaha garage would survive the first few races. After Sunday it's quite possible that it'll survive better than that of the Repsol team.

[Crasherfromwayback]

. After Sunday it's quite possible that it'll survive better than that of the Repsol team.

Yeah poor old Pedro eh! I see him a bit like Randy Mamola. Forever the bridesmaid.

[denill]

Yeah poor old Pedro eh! I see him a bit like Randy Mamola. Forever the bridesmaid.

When does his contract expire?

[Crasherfromwayback]

When does his contract expire?

Dunno. Guessing end of this year. It would seem that Honda have pretty much told him now or never? He (like Dovi), strikes me as a very good 2nd rider...but will maybe never quite be *the man*. In another time maybe...but not with guys like Rossi, Lorenz and MM around.

[denill]

Dunno. Guessing end of this year. It would seem that Honda have pretty much told him now or never? He (like Dovi), strikes me as a very good 2nd rider...but will maybe never quite be *the man*. In another time maybe...but not with guys like Rossi, Lorenz and MM around.

Googled:

"Spaniard Dani Pedrosa has signed a new two-year deal to remain with Honda’s official factory MotoGP squad until the end of 2014."

[Crasherfromwayback]

Googled:

"Spaniard Dani Pedrosa has signed a new two-year deal to remain with Honda’s official factory MotoGP squad until the end of 2014."

To me...his style of riding is better suited to the Yamaha...best he look for a job there next.

[denill]

To me...his style of riding is better suited to the Yamaha...best he look for a job there next.

In 2015 he will be "out to pasture".

[Crasherfromwayback]

In 2015 he will be "out to pasture".

He won't know what to do with himself. Maybe he can swap seats with Crutchlow. Stop him grizzling about the Honda's being the best bike despite Yamaha going 1-2.

[raziel1983]

All aboard!

[Crasherfromwayback]

All aboard!

lol...I reckon!