MotoGP 2013

[roogazza]

He could just be the next Stoner - who rides around the problem?

The lure of the dollar huh Bill ? I can see him riding around problems, depends how much his body can take.

[Crasherfromwayback]

The lure of the dollar huh Bill ? I can see him riding around problems, depends how much his body can take.

The fucking fool. No way he'll be able to ride that POS.

[yod]

The fucking fool. No way he'll be able to ride that POS.

well...he's fairly forthright in his comments when his Yamaha isn't performing....will beinteresting to see what he says about the Duc when he's getting no better than 6th or so every race

who knows what they'll come up with between now and then? throw the aprilia engine in a honda frame and slap a Ducati badge on the side?

[Geeen]

Now that Duc now have both last years Tech3 riders will CC be able to get past Dovi, considering he had issues with it last time the had the "same" bike??

[Bender]

Can't help but come to the conclusion that Crutchlow has thrown his career away. Better to stick at Tech III, where he had an offer, and wait for Yamaha to need a works rider - although there is a good chance they would put one of the Espargaro's on the bike when Rossi finallly retires.

But to go to Ducati?

How many riders have we seen heading towards that bike, all bright eyed and bushy tailed, ready to overcome the bike's problems (e.g. Carruther's famous 80 second comment) - only to have their enthusiasm kicked out of them within a race or two. Crash after crash, and being beaten by CRT bikes just destroys their self esteem and their enjoyment. They must be plagued by the ghost of C. Stoner in their dreams.

I had hoped for more out of Crutchlow, once again I am disappointed by Moto GP.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Can't help but come to the conclusion that Crutchlow has thrown his career away. Better to stick at Tech III, where he had an offer, and wait for Yamaha to need a works rider - although there is a good chance they would put one of the Espargaro's on the bike when Rossi finallly retires.

But to go to Ducati?

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I can't help but wonder if his (like racers before him) ego is so fucking big that he actually believes he'll be able to do a Stoner and tame the thing. Bet Rossi did. Maybe Spies too. I've read that Crutchlow seems to thing he rides like Stoner. Now we'll see. But my money says he doesn't and can't.

[denill]

I can't help but wonder if his (like racers before him) ego is so fucking big that he actually believes he'll be able to do a Stoner and tame the thing. Bet Rossi did. Maybe Spies too. I've read that Crutchlow seems to thing he rides like Stoner. Now we'll see. But my money says he doesn't and can't.

I only hope he does make it work - not only for his sake, for the sports sake.

[roogazza]

I can't help but wonder if his (like racers before him) ego is so fucking big that he actually believes he'll be able to do a Stoner and tame the thing. Bet Rossi did. Maybe Spies too. I've read that Crutchlow seems to thing he rides like Stoner. Now we'll see. But my money says he doesn't and can't.

Either that or he is smarter than we think Pete. Imagine being what 28 ? and having guys like Horhay ,MM and even Rossi still in front of him. There's nothing like being there and seeing what these guys can do on a motorcycle and thinking "I'll take the pay cheque" cos just maybe I'll miss the boat.
If he can't master the Duc , the Duc's a pig ! If Audi make him something, he's a hero. Maybe it's a good move for him. What was his deal on the Tech3 , I thought I read $300,000 ?? Hayden's cheque would be worth the move, No ?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Either that or he is smarter than we think Pete. Imagine being what 28 ? and having guys like Horhay ,MM and even Rossi still in front of him. There's nothing like being there and seeing what these guys can do on a motorcycle and thinking "I'll take the pay cheque" cos just maybe I'll miss the boat.
If he can't master the Duc , the Duc's a pig ! If Audi make him something, he's a hero. Maybe it's a good move for him. What was his deal on the Tech3 , I thought I read $300,000 ?? Hayden's cheque would be worth the move, No ?

Obviously I'll never be able to answer that question. But should it have been me...I'd far rather be racing and beating the likes of Rossi and getting podiums on a Sat Yam than riding round amongst the CRT bikes for 7th and 8th place earning more on a Ducati.

[tail_end_charlie]

I don't think that Cal is naive enough or letting his ego send him to Ducati and think that he can make it work when no one else could. He's probably thinking that there maybe a chance that Audi can make some changes and the Duc will get better, then he looks awsome! And if that doesn't happen, he's got two years at multi-million dollar salary that will carry him till he's 30, and therefore too over-the-hill (by MotoGP definitions) to compete at the top.

If he thinks that he's got the right stuff to make the Ducati win, then he is an idiot and delusional.

But no matter which it is, I'm still pissed at him, won't be worth watching him next year.

[Geeen]

He's probably thinking that there maybe a chance that Audi can make some changes and the Duc will get better,

I seem to remember an interview I saw on the BBC coverage with the new German ducati boss saying they're aiming for race wins 2014 and to be in the title hunt 2015... Maybe the remainder of this year is them trying to find a realistic starting point for the bike. Theys crafty them Germans is......

[jasonu]

I can't help but wonder if his (like racers before him) ego is so fucking big that he actually believes he'll be able to do a Stoner and tame the thing. Bet Rossi did. Maybe Spies too. I've read that Crutchlow seems to thing he rides like Stoner. Now we'll see. But my money says he doesn't and can't.

And maybe he doesn't give a fuck about any of that and simply wants to milk the sport for all he can get in the shortest amount of time then quit a rich man. It looks unlikely he will ever get a seat on one of the few prime bikes that he would need to be on to have a realistic shot at a world title so why not make some cash instead.

[Crasherfromwayback]

And maybe he doesn't give a fuck about any of that and simply wants to milk the sport for all he can get in the shortest amount of time then quit a rich man. It looks unlikely he will ever get a seat on one of the few prime bikes that he would need to be on to have a realistic shot at a world title so why not make some cash instead.

Because certainly in my experience...guys like him like actually beating other guys in races. And who's to say if he stuck around on a sat Yam he wouldn't be given Rossi's bike when he retires? Or one of the Honda's next year? It's career suicide going to Ducati. A couple of mill won't last him long once he's paid all of the hospital bills!

[Drew]

Because certainly in my experience...guys like him like actually beating other guys in races. And who's to say if he stuck around on a sat Yam he wouldn't be given Rossi's bike when he retires? Or one of the Honda's next year? It's career suicide going to Ducati. A couple of mill won't last him long once he's paid all of the hospital bills!

That's very cynical bro.

I don't know if he's dumb enough to think he can tame the current Ducati, on the current tyres. But I think he can do better than the current guys riding it, on sheer determination alone.

Career suicide? He was NEVER going to get a factory Yamaha/Honda! The guy doesn't represent a large enough market, or have the talent to be the champion. Only my opinion of course.

I love the way everyone here is assuming that he was offered a ride for Tech3 next year. I personally can't see why they would want him back in the seat at all.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Career suicide? He was NEVER going to get a factory Yamaha/Honda! .

I didn't say anything about a factory Honda Knobjob. But either Bautista or Bradl may be without their Honda seat next year...I'd far rather race one of those than a poxy fucking Ducati too.