MotoGP 2015

**george formby** · 8th August 2015, 22:22

Some long time motogp scribes are so confuzzled they reckon it might go to the last race. Rossi said that at Goodwood, too. I hope so, that would mean the rest of the season will be as spicy as the first half.
MM looks competitive again, Pedro is fit, Lorenzo seems to need an early advantage, Rossi has his conjurors hat on and Ducati, even Suzuki, are knocking at the door.
I'm so so on this race, miss Laguna Seca, but once the circus gets back to Europe I'm hoping for more fireworks.
Dunno about the win for Pedro but I would like to know what he is paying for a podium.

**pritch** · 9th August 2015, 10:11

Crutchlow and Smith on the second row of the grid? I seem to recall posts saying that they didn't deserve their rides.

And this is page 93; is that an omen?

**Shaun Harris** · 9th August 2015, 10:35

40% chance of Rain. I have Rossi if wet

**Crasherfromwayback** · 9th August 2015, 11:56

Originally Posted by pritch

Crutchlow and Smith on the second row of the grid? I seem to recall posts saying that they didn't deserve their rides.

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I seem to recall seeing them on the 2nd row before.

**Shaun Harris** · 9th August 2015, 12:06

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

I seem to recall seeing them on the 2nd row before.

I think Smith will sign for Suzuki

**Crasherfromwayback** · 9th August 2015, 12:44

Originally Posted by Moto-Dynamix

I think Smith will sign for Suzuki

I think Suzuki should look elsewhere...

**pritch** · 9th August 2015, 14:12

Hey Pete, you have been missed. Haven't Boyle's even got a website?

There was a news item that says Pol Espagero has signed with Tech3. If that's actually correct, that's new because he was signed to Yamaha.

Smith has said he is disappointed that his contract talks are at an early stage and that he is apparently still regarded as number two rider in the team. When journos asked subsequently he commented that he has probably said enough and will not be commenting further.

Silly season may be brief this year because it doesn't seem there will be much movement at the top. Honda have reportedly given Miller a warning and told him there needs to be an attitude change. There was an interview with him this past week, part two is supposed to be this week. If I see it I'll post it here.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 9th August 2015, 15:27

Originally Posted by pritch

Hey Pete, you have been missed. Haven't Boyle's even got a website?

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Yeah been pretty busy there mate! And no, they don't have a website. I see me old boyfriend got pretty banged up at Suzuka. Looked to be going well before that though. Doubt that'll make him want to come back to the scene though. Bring on the 2nd part of the season I say!

**george formby** · 9th August 2015, 17:42

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Bring on the 2nd part of the season I say!

Yup. And a bit of rain at Indie might make it a lot more interesting. Pedro looked awfully tense posing with the Nascar on a damp track. Maybe it was just the car hitting the rev limiter to give him a hurry up.

**roogazza** · 9th August 2015, 18:20

I read and it was mentioned in the Qualifying that I taped. CC has been talking with Pramac re a '16' Ducati ride??
It was said, he was covering his arse just in case his Honda ride is taken away ????
(but he doesn't regret leaving Ducati ? No way !!)

ps Pray for rain it might help Vale this round ??? Go Rossi !

**mulletman** · 10th August 2015, 11:23

That was probably the most exciting meet ive watched so far

**denill** · 10th August 2015, 16:47

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

I think Suzuki should look elsewhere...

Being a bit harsh? 5th overall.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 10th August 2015, 16:56

Originally Posted by denill

Being a bit harsh? 5th overall.

If you aim for mediocrity, that's what you'll always get.

**speights_bud** · 10th August 2015, 17:14

Interesting how I've heard a few little comments from various riders about defective tires. Either they are starting to use it as an excuse, or perhaps with the end of the Bridgestone era they just don't give a shit anymore.