MotoGP 2018

[husaberg]

It's a block-pass but Dovi didn't get it done in time to make the apex and ran way wide. Jorge couldn't cut behind him until very late.

If that was a 2 bike group or Dani was closer/further back there would've been no problem. Just unfortunate circumstances.

I am not disagreeing with what you are saying, I totally disagree with what Dovi said.

That led to collision between the two, with Lorenzo's out-of-control bike also hitting Dovizioso.
Dovizioso reckons Pedrosa made "the biggest mistake" as he was the one with a view of the two riders ahead.
"I think the biggest mistake comes from Dani, because he was behind us," said Dovizioso.
"He entered a bit faster than his normal way. If you enter faster than normal and somebody is in front of you, because we were in front of Dani, we decide the line.
"But Dani is behind, and he is able to manage the situation and he just cut inside, faster than every lap.
"And created a crash. For sure he did a mistake."
However, Pedrosa said he did not take the corner faster than usual, and the speed difference came from the Ducati riders slowing down too much because they went wide.
He said: "No, I was not faster, otherwise I couldn't keep my line.
"I did my normal line. They went slower because they were outside."
Dovizioso added that Lorenzo was also at fault: "But in another side Jorge didn't check, didn't care about the rider behind him.
"And he cut a little bit too fast the line to try to exit as fast as he can.
"It's a mix of a mistake [between Pedrosa and Lorenzo]. For sure both Dani and Jorge did a mistake."

He busted a phat highside though, guy sure knows how to crash and make it MASSIVE. There's a photo on the motogp twitter where the freeze the moment Dani is up in the air, I've just screen shot it and posted it below. Superman without a cape springs to mind.

He did well to walk away it could have ended very different, I am no fan of Pedro but no one wants to see somewhat getting shunted like that.

[george formby]

I reckon Pedrosa would win if Dorna held a competition to "name that circuit" by taste. He's tough as old boots but lady luck don't like him.

Dovi must have been really fed up chewing Lorenzo's gusset as MM disappeared ahead. Quite a do or die attempt at passing, not really his style, had a whiff of frustration about it.

I would not like to be in Gigi's shoes, he has a contender in the shadow of an also ran at the moment.

Speaking of such things.. I bet their are some interesting conversations in Yamaha land about the how and why of the championship points standing. Whodda thunk it?

Suzuki, yeah. The bike looks great getting into the mix and Rins will learn. Iannone has a career on the line.

[roogazza]

https://streamable.com/dxykb

Yep, Simon getting better, ahhhhhhh !

Poor bastards getting a bit of ribbing.

[Autech]

Just found this on the faceballs:

Race direction find cause of 3 bike crash in Jerez.

After a thorough investigation it has come to light that Pedrosa inadvertently rode Marc Marquez’ bike - which had the wrong number decals stuck on it.

Dani said “I couldn’t control it, it just kept aiming for other riders, all race long. I did my best but in the end the bike got its way, its fucking mental.”

Japanese HRC sticker putter onner Fo Kitup commented “I am so sorry for make Jorge and Dovi fall off. I put on 26 instead of 93 and tiny Spanish child make a big a crash into fast as fuck red bikes.”

Marquez, who was riding the unfamiliar bike of his team mate, uncharacteristically didn’t make contact with any other riders during the race. He is thought to be extremely upset.

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[jasonu]

And just as I start to think that modern electronics have killed the high-side, Dani strides into the room!

Reminds me of Frankie Chili back in WSBK (in yonder past). He had a knack for crashing like anybody else but making it look like a proper hard stack!

Also, my brother just shared this on FaceBrick.. Got a chuckle :P

https://www.motorcyclealliance.com.a...ug-mcclutchin/

He seems to be really good at making people not like him much :/

Hahaha classic!!!
Especially this bit
'Same goes for the Kiwi one that sounds like he has brain damage'.
I was already thinking this Simon character was a bit crap but when my mate told me it is Simon Crafar..... embarrassing at best.

[Mental Trousers]

I am not disagreeing with what you are saying, I totally disagree with what Dovi said.

Yeah not a stellar moment for Dovi. His failed pass attempt kicked it off, no question.

But other than what Dovi said the aftermath has been surprisingly calm. Dani had a run in with the Stewards when he stormed off to Race Control, but war didn't break out.

[Autech]

All in all its bad news for Dani IF he wants to stay at Honda. From press releases it seems his old mate that he fired Puig wants him gone and has given him 5 rounds to show why not, he's been on the ground in 2 of them, injured in 1 and had a shit tyre in the other... Good way to sum up Dani's career if he loses the seat because of BAD LUCK. Just like luck cost him a few titles.

Question is whether he wants to stay at Honda anymore?

[Dadpole]

If Dani goes from Honda, I really hope he gets a spot in another team so we an see what he can really do.

[pritch]

https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/o...pl-tement-gaga

[Mental Trousers]

If Dani goes from Honda, I really hope he gets a spot in another team so we an see what he can really do.

He should really go and knock on Suzuki's door. Once Puig was put in charge it was inevitable that Dani would be moved on.

https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/o...pl-tement-gaga

I reckon it's an excellent move. As they say, KTM win at whatever they put their minds to and the amount of resources and effort they're throwing at MotoGP you'd be silly to believe they're not going to win a dry race sometime in the next couple of years.

[husaberg]

If Dani goes from Honda, I really hope he gets a spot in another team so we an see what he can really do.

He should really go and knock on Suzuki's door. Once Puig was put in charge it was inevitable that Dani would be moved on.

Really? The way i see it he has been with the top MGP team his whole career thus far and has been generally outshone by his teammates the whole time who ever that may be.
I can’t see what he can achieve going to Suzuki other than getting beaten by a new team member?

The irony of Puig is he was also a perenial underachiver who most consider he never really deserved his works ride in the first place either. Generally it was speculated at the time that he got it only because he brought a big wedge of Spanish sponsorship money.

[Autech]

Off the Wikipedia...

Throughout his World Championship career Pedrosa has been plagued by injuries that has often prevented him from clean seasons that would allow a shot at the title with a high injury per crash ratio compared to other top riders.

2003 Australian motorcycle Grand Prix (125cc) Double fracture in the talus bone of the left foot and a fracture of the right ankle.
2005 Japanese motorcycle Grand Prix (250cc) Fracture of the left humeral head that affected the supraspinal tendon.
2006 Malaysian motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) Small fracture of the small left toe and loss of cutaneous matter on the right knee. 5 stitches in that vertical cut.
2007 Turkish motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) Thoracic trauma, blow to the left gluteus and neck trauma.
2007 Japanese motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) Post-traumatic arthritis with inflammation to the small toe of the left foot.
2008 Sepang test (MotoGP) Fracture of the second metacarpal in the right hand, with three diaphyseal fragments, which are the bones that are found in the middle part of the metacarpus.
2008 German motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) General inflammation of the left hand with hematomas in the veins of the extensor tendons. Displaced fracture of the distal phalanx of the left index finger. A sprain of the interphalangeal articulation next to the left middle finger. Fracture of the large bone of the left wrist. Sprain of the lateral external ligament of the right ankle.
2008 Australian motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) Capsular hematoma on the left knee that had to be treated two months after.
2009 Qatar test (MotoGP) Fracture of the radius of the left arm and contusion on the left knee that required a skin graft, because the scar re-opened from an operation before Christmas.
2009 Italian motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) Incomplete fracture of the greater trochanter of the right femur. A fracture without displacement, an injury that requires absolute rest and treatment with painkillers.[48]
2009 December (MotoGP) Underwent an operation to remove a screw from his left wrist.[49]
2010 Japanese motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) Four-fragment chip fracture of the left collarbone and a Grade 1 ankle sprain.[50]
2011 French motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) Fractured right collarbone.[51]
2013 German motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) Small fracture of left collarbone.[52]
2015 Qatar motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) Arm pump of right hand.[37]
2016 Japanese motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) Fracture of right collarbone consisting of four fragments, requiring surgery (the 14th major surgery of his career [46]). Subcapital fracture of the right fibula with no displacement, requiring only immobilization.[44] Fracture to the fourth metatarsal of the left foot.[45]
2018 Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) Fracture of the right wrist, requiring surgery to repair.[53]

I'd imagine there is a few there missing but you get the picture. Guy must be full of metal, lots of riders would have retired after all that shit but he keeps going cause he's hungry for that title, jumping bikes may very well bring this finally as he was almost unstoppable on the 250 so if he ever gets a bike that he can ride to his full ability, who knows what will happen?

Bring it on I say, bit like Zarco decided not to try and beat MM on the MM's bike, Dani needs to do the same as I don't ever see him being able to ride that bike that last 5 or 10% like MM can.

[carbonhed]

As they say, KTM win at whatever they put their minds too and the amount of resources and effort they're throwing at MotoGP you'd be silly to believe they're not going to win a dry sometime in the next couple of years.

$50 says you're wrong. '18 '19.

Even if they have the bike they've got to beat MM DP AD MV VR JL AI.

I'd love to be wrong. It would be great if they could do it.

[BMWST?]

$50 says you're wrong. '18 '19.

Even if they have the bike they've got to beat MM DP AD MV VR JL AI.

I'd love to be wrong. It would be great if they could do it.

the only way ktm will win a race in the next couple of years is with MM on it in sketchy conditions Honda and Yamaha have nearly 100 yrs experience at this level

[george formby]

$50 says you're wrong. '18 '19.

Even if they have the bike they've got to beat MM DP AD MV VR JL AI.

I'd love to be wrong. It would be great if they could do it.

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