MotoGP 2014

[Bender]

Much as liked to watch Stoner race, I doubt he had the goods to beat Marquez. When he needed to, MM was able to lap half a second faster than the best of the rest (which in this case was Rossi) - I don't see Stoner doing that.

It's going to take a long while before someone comes up with the goods to beat this fella, maybe until he retires. It really is: MM first, now who is next...

He was so smooth and devastatingly fast at Jerez it was bloody breathtaking. Poor old Horhay was well off the pace.

[denill]

Once there were four aliens. Now there is one.

[p.dath]

Much as liked to watch Stoner race, I doubt he had the goods to beat Marquez. When he needed to, MM was able to lap half a second faster than the best of the rest (which in this case was Rossi) - I don't see Stoner doing that.

MM seems to have developed into a class of his own. No one seems to be able to touch him.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Much as liked to watch Stoner race, I doubt he had the goods to beat Marquez. When he needed to, MM was able to lap half a second faster than the best of the rest (which in this case was Rossi) - I don't see Stoner doing that.
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Yeah I very much doubt anyone in the sport of road racing has an answer for that cat right now.

[tbs]

I'm disappointed that Dani is having such a great start to his season for once, and doesn't stand a chance this year either.

He would be a great choice for Suzuki next year, since I predict Honda will try and get Jorge on their second bike.

Yes, a shame for the punters that Stoner buggered off.

I don't think Honda will have to try too hard. I reckon Jorge will leap at the chance to get on the same kit as Marc.

Predictions for Rossi's team mate next year? Aleix maybe?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Predictions for Rossi's team mate next year? Aleix maybe?

Pedrosa...

[eelracing]

If Jorge doesn't start sorting his shit out I wouldn't rule out Honda rehiring Rossi...

[Drew]

Much as liked to watch Stoner race, I doubt he had the goods to beat Marquez. When he needed to, MM was able to lap half a second faster than the best of the rest (which in this case was Rossi) - I don't see Stoner doing that.

It's going to take a long while before someone comes up with the goods to beat this fella, maybe until he retires. It really is: MM first, now who is next...

He was so smooth and devastatingly fast at Jerez it was bloody breathtaking. Poor old Horhay was well off the pace.

I dunno about 'a long while'. I remember being bored with the way Rossi used to check out every other race. Wondering when he would retire because no one had an answer for him.

But Jorge turned up and could see what the bikes were capable of, so that's how fast he went. Then Stoner who used superior power and down right animal style beat them both.

Stoner on the Honda inspired Marquez I think.

So, give it three seasons of the current crop to start catching hi., and some other little creak will turn up and just beat Marquez like it aint no thang.

[Urano]

Predictions for Rossi's team mate next year? Aleix maybe?

i actually think that if the season will be somehow dignified (i mean being on the podium one every two/three gp at least) this could be his last...

[Drew]

i actually think that if the season will be somehow dignified (i mean being on the podium one every two/three gp at least) this could be his last...

You might be right, but I think it's too early to say. He's shown he still has the desire and mongrel in him to push and fight for top spots.

So long as he's beating the rest of the old bunch, or able to do so at least, he'll be high on anyone running a team's list of riders.

[Shaun Harris]

top spots.

So long as he's beating the rest of the old bunch, or able to do so at least, he'll be high on anyone running a team's list of riders.

fuk me, you are being sensible

[pritch]

Predictions for Rossi's team mate next year?

Rossi is supposed to be making an announcement at Misano (oops make that Mugello), the next four tracks are strong tracks for him but there is only one more race before then.

If JL did go to Honda and couldn't match Marquez, there would be nowhere to hide,

At the start of this season Pol Espagaro was the most likely Yamaha factory replacement option but his brother or Smith could edge him, depending on results.

Yamaha might be missing Furusawa San?

[Shaun Harris]

Rossi is supposed to be making an announcement at Misano, the next four tracks are strong tracks for him but there is only one more race before then.

If JL did go to Honda and couldn't match Marquez, there would be nowhere to hide,

At the start of this season Pol Espagaro was the most likely Yamaha factory replacement option but his brother or Smith could edge him, depending on results.

Yamaha might be missing Furusawa San?

he an;t going no where man, he loves the game to much. Have you had an invite to his wedding out here yet

[Mental Trousers]

There's no reason for Honda to hire Jorge instead of Dani as Dani is doing his job to the letter - getting between his team mate and the opposition, taking placings and points off them to create a buffer. If Marquez DNF's then he's there to pick up the win and stop the opposition from getting that extra 5 points. He's exactly the right person to be on the second HRC Factory bike.

Bradl is doing ok, although Honda would really like him in third spot making the buffer to the other makes even larger. Bautista really is looking at losing his seat this year, even though everyone has been saying that for the past couple.

[Bender]

There's no reason for Honda to hire Jorge instead of Dani as Dani is doing his job to the letter - getting between his team mate and the opposition, taking placings and points off them to create a buffer. If Marquez DNF's then he's there to pick up the win and stop the opposition from getting that extra 5 points. He's exactly the right person to be on the second HRC Factory bike.

Spot on. Dani is riding really well and is very strong in the latter part of the races. Another 2 laps and he would have been able to try to pass Rossi like he did with Horhay in Argentina. That would have been interesting - he just needs to get moving a few laps earlier. Must be something to do with tyres.