MotoGP 2016

**Crasherfromwayback** · 18th August 2016, 19:39

Originally Posted by Grumph

The story about the welds makes me laugh - how do you think the alloy frames are stuck together ? And the effect of welds on a sheet alloy structure is critical. .

Super glue! Guess we'll see next year how good their chassis is. More the merrier at the pointy end.

**pritch** · 18th August 2016, 22:08

SKY VR-46 have announced that the contract with Romano Fenati is officially terminated. Lorenzo della Porta will replace Fenati from Silverstone.

Still be interesting to know what sins bought about this fall from grace.

**Dadpole** · 18th August 2016, 23:00

It has been reported that Fenati started a row with his suspension guy after qualifying. It was bad enough that Pablo Nieto and Uccio dragged them apart. Uccio then took Fenati to the hospitality unit for a quiet talk. Another row blew up, during which Fenati held a remote-control device to Uccio's throat and during the rumble knocked over a refrigerator.

**pritch** · 18th August 2016, 23:09

Originally Posted by Dadpole

It has been reported that Fenati started a row with his suspension guy after qualifying. It was bad enough that Pablo Nieto and Uccio dragged them apart. Uccio then took Fenati to the hospitality unit for a quiet talk. Another row blew up, during which Fenati held a remote-control device to Uccio's throat and during the rumble knocked over a refrigerator.

You got good detail. I've seen now't but the official statement, and I have been watching.

**Dadpole** · 19th August 2016, 00:24

Of course, all that has been reported could be a load of bollocks.

Perhaps it is all a cunning Rossi plan reminiscent of the cold war. An agent (Fenati) defects to the enemy (Ducati) where he waits for his assigned target (Lorenzo) to arrive then quietly undermines him until one cold Bologna morning Lorenzo is taken outside and invited to try out a new blindfold shaped visor.

**markbdaniels** · 19th August 2016, 00:49

Can't remember where I found this. Hope it was not here in this forum...

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**Autech** · 19th August 2016, 09:16

Here's a good example of what a class citizen he is, still made me laugh my arse off at him doing it though.

**speights_bud** · 19th August 2016, 09:57

Originally Posted by Autech

Here's a good example of what a class citizen he is, still made me laugh my arse off at him doing it though.

Always thought he was a cunt. Never liked the way he carried himself or represented his sponsors. Jumping around like a 2 year old during flag to flag pit changes etc.

**manxkiwi** · 19th August 2016, 10:27

Originally Posted by Dadpole

Of course, all that has been reported could be a load of bollocks.

Perhaps it is all a cunning Rossi plan reminiscent of the cold war. An agent (Fenati) defects to the enemy (Ducati) where he waits for his assigned target (Lorenzo) to arrive then quietly undermines him until one cold Bologna morning Lorenzo is taken outside and invited to try out a new blindfold shaped visor.

Ha ha, Gold.

**EJK** · 20th August 2016, 00:17

Marquez.... WTF that save!!!!!

**Dadpole** · 20th August 2016, 00:57

Originally Posted by EJK

Marquez.... WTF that save!!!!!

Indeed. The wife asked why I shouted "Distant man-made waterway" (Far canal) Even more impressive in the slow-mo replays.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 20th August 2016, 00:57

Originally Posted by EJK

Marquez.... WTF that save!!!!!

Haters always gonna hate. But he's the man!

**pritch** · 20th August 2016, 08:52

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Haters always gonna hate. But he's the man!

Special for you Kiwi:
http://www.motoamerica.com/ten-minut...n-marc-marquez

**merv** · 20th August 2016, 14:04

What is ridiculous about all the changes this year is they were meant to save money and make the field more competitive. I am sure Honda could have kept going well with less cost if they had been able to continue with their own electronics.

As for the field being more competitive, yeah that really worked. As expected the same good riders are still the same good riders. Others like Bradley Smith are bitching that they are now worse off and not as competitive as they were before the electronics changes. The formula should have been left alone.

If the changes were really meant to only slow the Hondas down then I guess there has been some success especially regards poor Dani Pedrosa.

**Drew** · 20th August 2016, 14:51

Originally Posted by merv

What is ridiculous about all the changes this year is they were meant to save money and make the field more competitive. I am sure Honda could have kept going well with less cost if they had been able to continue with their own electronics.

As for the field being more competitive, yeah that really worked. As expected the same good riders are still the same good riders. Others like Bradley Smith are bitching that they are now worse off and not as competitive as they were before the electronics changes. The formula should have been left alone.

If the changes were really meant to only slow the Hondas down then I guess there has been some success especially regards poor Dani Pedrosa.

Dude, the Ducatis are frequenting the podium now. They weren't doing that before. Seems more even now to me.