Assen MotoGP discussion *SPOILERS*

[White trash]

Wll Casey seems to be back on top at Assen judging by the first two practice session times over night.

FP2 times listed below.

1 C. STONER AUS Ducati Marlboro Team 1'36.087
2 V. ROSSI ITA Fiat Yamaha Team + 0.732
3 C. EDWARDS USA Tech 3 Yamaha + 0.844
4 N. HAYDEN USA Repsol Honda Team + 0.925
5 A. DE ANGELIS RSM San Carlo Honda Gresini + 1.039
6 S. NAKANO JPN San Carlo Honda Gresini + 1.050
7 R. DE PUNIET FRA LCR Honda MotoGP + 1.100
8 J. HOPKINS USA Kawasaki Racing Team + 1.164
9 D. PEDROSA SPA Repsol Honda Team + 1.193
10 C. VERMEULEN AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP + 1.195
11 A. DOVIZIOSO ITA JiR Team Scot MotoGP + 1.239
12 S. GUINTOLI FRA Alice Team + 1.270
13 J. TOSELAND GBR Tech 3 Yamaha + 1.751
14 J. LORENZO SPA Fiat Yamaha Team + 1.873
15 A. WEST AUS Kawasaki Racing Team + 2.326
16 T. ELIAS SPA Alice Team + 2.569
17 L. CAPIROSSI ITA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP + 2.580
18 M. MELANDRI ITA Ducati Marlboro Team + 3.127

I have a sneaking suspicion that poor ol' Marco's gonna be looking for work.

[riffer]

I have a sneaking suspicion that poor ol' Marco's gonna be looking for work.

Hmm, yes, we've touched on that before. Is it that Melandri's form has dropped that significantly?

Because I don't see ANYONE else doing that well on a Ducati except for Stoner, and he used to regularly bin bikes before going to Ducati.

Is it possible that Ducati development has concentrated on making a bike that Stoner can ride, at the expense of all other riders?

[Badjelly]

Hmm, yes, we've touched on that before. Is it that Melandri's form has dropped that significantly?

Because I don't see ANYONE else doing that well on a Ducati except for Stoner, and he used to regularly bin bikes before going to Ducati.

Is it possible that Ducati development has concentrated on making a bike that Stoner can ride, at the expense of all other riders?

And Honda's on making a bike that Pedrosa can ride? And Yamaha's on Rossi? All the manufacturers develop for their best rider, but it's still amazing that Melandri can be that much slower than Stoner.

[NZsarge]

Because I don't see ANYONE else doing that well on a Ducati except for Stoner, and he used to regularly bin bikes before going to Ducati.

Is it possible that Ducati development has concentrated on making a bike that Stoner can ride, at the expense of all other riders?

I think that is a good possiblity, Pedrosa favored over Hayden in their bike design too...

[Matt Bleck]

I have a sneaking suspicion that poor ol' Marco's gonna be looking for work.

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/250620...tep-aside.html

Hopefully he can pull out a good result at the A-style.....


My money's on Whore-hey!!!!

[Badjelly]

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/250620...tep-aside.html

He's reported as saying "My style is the opposite of what this bike requires." Does anyone know what he means by that?

[Sully60]

He's reported as saying "My style is the opposite of what this bike requires." Does anyone know what he means by that?

Maybe he has just figured out countersteering?

He needs to sort something out soon but it sounds like he's resigned to the fact he can't get the Ducati to work. Sete is hovering around in the background at the moment, could we see a mid season rider change?

Edit: Casey .732 faster than the Doctor, gee can't blame the tyres now can we?

[svr]

Go Casey - I hope he kicks Rossi's arse (again). Capirossi couldn't ride that Ducati either, but it seems everyones's fast on the new Yamaha.

["D" FZ1]

My money is on the "Doctor" He loves Assen.

["D" FZ1]

I think Edwards should do well too. He has been in good form lately.

[James Deuce]

My money is on the "Doctor" He loves Assen.

No he doesn't. Not this Assen. This Assen is a carpark compared to what it used to be. NONE of the GP riders like Assen.

["D" FZ1]

No he doesn't. Not this Assen. This Assen is a carpark compared to what it used to be. NONE of the GP riders like Assen.

Valentino Rossi
"I'm really glad that we're going straight on to Assen, which is another of my favourite circuits.

["D" FZ1]

Valentino Rossi.
Last year's race in Assen was magic, the best of the year, and I would like to repeat that victory again this year. Of course this time I would prefer to start from the front row instead of the fourth, even if making all those overtakes last year was great, great fun! I still miss the 'old' Assen but it's still a fantastic track and the atmosphere is very special, plus our M1 usually works very well there so I'm looking forward to another exciting weekend.

[k14]

If its dry and his bike makes it then stoner will win like last week. However the forecast is for rain for the next 2 days so that would throw things in the air. Stoner would still be at the pointy end but the other front runners may throw up a few surprises.

If it remains dry I think Hayden will be up there with that pnuematic engine, edwards looks set for another solid 4th. Lorenzo seems to be taking it easy, maybe his injuries are still giving him grief??

125's are wide open, will be another ripper. 250's looks like Bautista is fastest but we all know that means squat on race day.

P.S. When Casey win's this years championship what will everyones excuses be this time???

[driftn]

Go the Hopper I say.