MotoGP 2014

**Cleve** · 27th November 2013, 19:21

in fact the whole interview (both parts) were really interesting.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 27th November 2013, 19:55

Originally Posted by Cleve

I like what he said about Lorenzo.
"Cal Crutchlow:
The way you have to look at Lorenzo is - he was miles ahead of me and Valentino. Miles ahead. You almost have to take him out of the equation. I don't understand how he does it and nor does any other Yamaha rider. No matter who you speak to, even the engineers; they don't really understand why he is so far ahead of us. "

Ummmm...because he can ride a motorcycle better than you and Rossi etc can? Just a guess. Just like how Stoner could do shit on the Ducati no one else could! I have no doubt whatsoever that Stoner and MM could do likewise on the Yamaha. They're at a diff level.

**pritch** · 27th November 2013, 20:11

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

We'll see once he's bounced himself down the road off it a few dozen times trying.

Well he has already experienced the dreaded Ducati front end wash out. I don't see his comments as disrespecting anybody, he's just saying how he sees his job.
While the riders will be hopeful, expecting any improvement next year is over optimistic. Sadly I think the only excitement we will see from Ducati will be the resumption of the Crutchlow Dovizioso scraps of 2012. If we get to see any action from that far down the field?

**BMWST?** · 27th November 2013, 21:51

Originally Posted by pritch

Well he has already experienced the dreaded Ducati front end wash out. I don't see his comments as disrespecting anybody, he's just saying how he sees his job.
While the riders will be hopeful, expecting any improvement next year is over optimistic. Sadly I think the only excitement we will see from Ducati will be the resumption of the Crutchlow Dovizioso scraps of 2012. If we get to see any action from that far down the field?

i dont think Dovi will be battling with Crutchlow.i think he is being very carefull till he saees some light at the end of a long dark tunnel

**Crasherfromwayback** · 28th November 2013, 07:44

Originally Posted by pritch

Sadly I think the only excitement we will see from Ducati will be the resumption of the Crutchlow Dovizioso scraps of 2012. If we get to see any action from that far down the field?

I tend to think the same.

**300weatherby** · 28th November 2013, 08:46

Originally Posted by Drew

I read it to mean, he's prepared to sacrifice himself to try and win.

Agreed, I would expect that apart from trying to make the changes to make the bike work better, he will change his ride style to suit the bike, rather than the other way around. No doubt there are a few haters, that will latch onto anything he says or does, and beat it up, but I for one hope he gets the thing competitive.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 28th November 2013, 08:54

Originally Posted by 300weatherby

, but I for one hope he gets the thing competitive.

I hope he does too.

**roogazza** · 28th November 2013, 11:10

Rossi hinting at a possible retirement ?
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2013/...12746early.htm

**Crasherfromwayback** · 28th November 2013, 12:51

Originally Posted by roogazza

Rossi hinting at a possible retirement ?
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2013/...12746early.htm

Next year it is then for anyone wanting to see one of the greats in action...

**DidJit** · 28th November 2013, 12:57

The press are eager for stories it seems.

“My interview was shown yesterday, but it was done a month ago, and has been twisted. I did not say I want to stop riding. In fact, I hope to ride for another two or three years. Clearly, I'm interested in being competitive, because I want to keep winning,” said Rossi from his Tavullia ‘ranch’.

**Bender** · 28th November 2013, 15:07

HTF do you twist something as emphatic as deciding whether to keep going after the Mugello round? Oh no, the Doc has said something, realised how much pressure he's putting on himself, and the impact on sponsorship deals, and recanted using the old" I wuz misquoted" line.

I don't buy it, especially as his stated course of action is perfectly reasonable.

**DidJit** · 29th November 2013, 08:41

Bit of a chat with Nicky Hayden here...

**pritch** · 29th November 2013, 08:46

There are always problems of translation from news in French or Italian sources. Out of the confusion I take it that Rossi wants to stay, but only if he is competitive. Since his contract is up at the end of next year it isn't only him who will be interested in his results after six races. Yamaha will be very interested too. All of which I'da thunk puts a lot of pressure on a crew chief new to MotoGP. On the other hand he'd be just the man to take over a team running an R1 in WSBK?

Unrelated but interesting; Denis Noyes reports this morning that Puig and Pedrosa have parted company. Puig apparently told a friend, "My job is finished, Dani can fly solo now." Where to Mr Puig?