MotoGP 2013

[Drew]

I didn't say anything about a factory Honda Knobjob.

I didn't say that you did.

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.

It might be quite easy to say that from our respective recliners, but there must be some feeling of self worth to have a factory single you out to ride their bike.

He wasn't gonna get a factory ride on a good bike, he knows it better than anyone. Since a non factory ride isn't likely to win a race, what's the difference?

Fuck it, go where the money is. He's likely not got more than two years left on the big stage anyway. Ride the Duc, hope it gets sorted, and laugh all the way to the bank when he goes to world superbike.

That's how I see it anyway.

[Crasherfromwayback]

, and laugh all the way to the bank when he goes to world superbike.

That's how I see it anyway.

Sheesh. Think I'd rather ride a Ducati in Moto GP. And that's saying something.

[jasonu]

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.

Lotsa maybes there mate.
He is DEFINITELY getting the (good or not so good) Duc ride and a ton of cash.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Lotsa maybes there mate.
He is DEFINITELY getting the (good or not so good) Duc ride and a ton of cash.

Oh I agree. And as has been said...maybe none of the other options were ever an option anyway. Guess I'm just surprised a guy that's been going so well is prepared to lose that competitiveness for money. That's assuming the Ducati stays shit. And there's no real sign of it improving so far let's be honest.

[jasonu]

That's assuming the Ducati stays shit. And there's no real sign of it improving so far let's be honest.

No argument from me about that.

[Bender]

That's very cynical bro.

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.

Fact is, he was offered a Tech 3 deal but wanted a guaranteed factory seat to follow that. Yamaha weren't prepared to do that. Confirmed by Lin jarvis.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Fact is, he was offered a Tech 3 deal but wanted a guaranteed factory seat to follow that. Yamaha weren't prepared to do that. Confirmed by Lin jarvis.

That's what I've read too. That's why I think he's a fucking fool. Seems to me if he'd sat tight...kept beating up on Rossi...chances are he'd get that seat come 2015.

[Tony.OK]

Time for a contract from Tech 3 to be written up for Redding.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Time for a contract from Tech 3 to be written up for Redding.

Time for Bradley Smiths one to be flushed down the toilet.

[Tony.OK]

Time for Bradley Smiths one to be flushed down the toilet.

A fukn Men to that!

[Crasherfromwayback]

A fukn Men to that!

Yeah sorry. Don't mean to be mean...but he adds nothing to the series.

[Drew]

That's what I've read too. That's why I think he's a fucking fool. Seems to me if he'd sat tight...kept beating up on Rossi...chances are he'd get that seat come 2015.

Thinking about it, they might as well give it to Cal, (they never would, what's in it for them). It isn't like they're gonna win the chamionship till Marquez is replaced as the freak of the bunch anyway, or they paoch the little bugger from Honda.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Thinking about it, they might as well give it to Cal, (they never would, what's in it for them). It isn't like they're gonna win the chamionship till Marquez is replaced as the freak of the bunch anyway, or they paoch the little bugger from Honda.

Being Spanish and the next big thing..think HRC will be prepared to pay pretty big money to make sure MM stays with them for his entire time in Moto GP a-la Mighty Mick. They sure as hell didn't want Stoner to leave hence the 15 million offer for just one more year!!!

[Drew]

Being Spanish and the next big thing..think HRC will be prepared to pay pretty big money to make sure MM stays with them for his entire time in Moto GP a-la Mighty Mick. They sure as hell didn't want Stoner to leave hence the 15 million offer for just one more year!!!

I do admire their rider ability judging skills.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I do admire their rider ability judging skills.

With all due respect to HRC and Honda...neither Stoner nor MM are/were hard to spot as massive talents.