MotoGP 2013

[Crasherfromwayback]

dovi??? apparently the duc is at its worst in those big fast corners...And i hope you wrong re pedro...

Yeah so they say. But it's their test track, so I'm hoping it'll good well there. Dovi will be pretty fired up I reckon...and with Pedro and Crutchlow out...who knows?

But actually..I too hope the midget doesn't hit the deck. He breaks too easily for starters. And...I for one would actually like to see the lil guy win a title before it's too late. Having said that...it would also be pretty awesome to see MM win it first year in I reckon!

[DidJit]

Was Casey ever this forthright?

[Drew]

Was Casey ever this forthright?

Oooohhhhh. Crutchlow would be good for Suzuki. Dovi on the other bike would make a formidable team should the bike be decent out of the box.

[denill]

Was Casey ever this forthright?

Hey thanks for the read.

Personally, I appreciate guys like Cal who say what they think but I would not want to be the manager with decision making responsibilities.

[slowpoke]

You not see the first round mate? And Lorenzo is winning races on the thing, because he's fucking good. He won a shitload last year on it too...and the title. Sure Pedro won more races second half of the season, but I also think you'll find that was also Lorenzo doing no more than he had to to win the title.

And I have no doubt whatsoever in my mind that should Stoner have stayed this year on gone to Yamaha...he'd win races on the thing too. Honda have always had super powerfull engines in the top class mate. But you of all people know it takes a whole lot more than that. Was Schwantz's Suzuki the quickets bike out there? Roberts Jnr's Suzuki? Wayne Rainey's Yamaha blow the Honda's away? No? The other thing being...how are the Sat Honda riders getting along vs the Sat Yams? Obviously the Honda is a stunning all round package...but I think that's also doing a dis credit to the two guys riding the Repsol bikes. Two freaks...at the top of their game.

Yup, pretty much agree with ya Pete, a good overall package is the most important thing. I was just interested in, and agreed with the author of that article's peek into Yamaha's future: they are banking on a clear track and fast lap times, which could be pitching straight into Honda's hitting zone with a great point and squirt bike, especially with Marquez capable of stuffing it past/under/over anybody and ruining those lovely sweeping lines. I don't think the author was saying Yamaha are in the poo quite yet, but it'll be interesting to see how they they adapt their strategy, they'll be in massive trouble if they don't.

Was Casey ever this forthright?

Jeezus, he doesn't do himself any favours. How stupid to rubbish Espargaro's efforts against Marquez, considering Marquez is kicking Crutchlow's arse as a rookie. If the numpty had kept his gob shut and let his riding do the talking he'd be a much more attractive prospect for Factory Team manager's.

[DidJit]

“Pol Espargaro is no Marc Márquez. Not in any way, shape or form.”

[codgyoleracer]

Ummmm.........Over here.....

[steveyb]

Alexis Masbou turns 26 this weekend.
He has been riding 125GP/Moto3 since he was 15 or so.
If anyone has any insight (slight chance I know), I would really love to know how someone like him continues to find the funding to stay in the world champs given that over all that time he as only had one or a couple anyway podiums.
There might be lessons for NZ riders in his story, I don't know.

[codgyoleracer]

Maybe he gives great B Jobs to this guy ?

[Crasherfromwayback]

“Pol Espargaro is no Marc Márquez. Not in any way, shape or form.”

Won't look too good if the guy turns up and starts beating him then eh...

[Cleve]

No more CRT's

http://www.motomatters.com/news/2013...opped_fro.html

[DidJit]

Won't look too good if the guy turns up and starts beating him then eh...

Depends if he’s on factory machinery...

[pritch]

Just spent a few minutes playing catchup reading the last few pages.

I may have missed it but I didn't see a comment about one of the problems besetting the Yamaha. Apparently there was trouble with Lorenzo's engine #1. To prevent a rash of damage and a consequent shortage of engines Yamaha reduced the power of all the M1 engines.

When they are confident that the motor will last the required number of races I guess the gap between the Honda and the Yamaha will close again?

[steveyb]

Yep, that was certainly mentioned.
Wonder what it is and when it will be fixed?

But of course it could be smoke and mirrors to hide the fact that they are getting pretty well spanked by Honda at the moment.

[Wingnut]

Depends if he’s on factory machinery...

At best he would be at Stefen Bradls level. Marquez is something really special.... Pol although obviously hugely talented, as is every GP regular, will not be competitive to the level that is required to be another "Alien". For example, how many people enter Moto GP and immediately have the ability to inflict fear and concern on the likes of Rossi, Lorenzo, Pedrosa. Post race with Crutchlow... Stated " I knew Marquez was coming and I was scared". Obviously just in fear of loosing his 2nd place but this shows the impact Marquez has had. And he is only going to get stronger!!!

Back to the Yamaha issue ...Besides Pol has been looking pretty average this year in moto 2... Lost his mojo for the moment perhaps? At the end of the day as much as I like Pol.... Is another smiling Spaniard in Factory colthing what Moto Gp really needs.. Crutchlow is far more appealing...