MOTOGP » Lorenzo holds top rookie status

Matt, I just told why they didn't test. And they will run Michelins, this has officially been confirmed.

I haven't seen a single press release saying they will be on Michelins. I saw the press release regarding the Fiat team, none about Tech3. Speculations, yes, I've seen a whole boat load of those, but no confirmation. Nothing is set in stone until there is a press release saying so - you have to look no further than Rossi to see this. "We are 90% certain to use Michelin next year", and a day or so later there is a Bridgestone announcement saying he will run on 'Stones...

do you watch Motogp? coz it was said at the same round that they announced JT and colin edwards as thier riders. and it has been said a couple of days ago. the headline was tech 3 and dunlop split.

Emma
The michelins will improve next year. I am a bit confused as to why JT and Tech 3 did'nt test? They said it was the media but Lorenzo tested and I am sorry but there is not the same hype as a Brit WSBK champ as there is about Lorenzo. If I had spent the past few years on Perrelli's on a street bike I would want to take the Moto GP bike home and go to Asda on it, drop the kids off ride to work on it? Confused

I'd sleep with it as well Paul - at least it doesn't snore and want breakfast bringing up!!!

Paul

i never said they wouldnt i just answered your question bout the tech 3 tyre situation. they didnt test because valencia is when all the journalists and other people are allowed to take a bike around the track and it wouldn't have been a propa 2 day test thats what he meant when he was talking about the press being there

Everyone else seemed to get through the test ok and gather data (Melandri made massive mods), Hayden, Pedrosa,Stoner,Melandri,Hopkins,Capirossi all had a go, plus they all got coverage on MGP website. J.T should have tested even if it was just to wave at the cameras and follow Lorenzo around (he might have even been quicker than Jorge). Yamaha also need all the Michelin data they can get for next year,because Rossi's on Yokohamas. I think Lorenzo was the only Yamaha on track!!! I would have insisted I had a go on the bike. I would not miss any testing opportunities. After the dissapointing way JT took the WSBK title he needs a good start in GP

Rossi is taking a huuuuge gamble width bridgestones next year.I have a feeling that michelins are coming back strong, and if they do, Jorge is gonna make Rossi look old!

Where does that feeling come from, because he rode the fastest Aprilia for 2 years in 250's?
You think the Yamaha has the same status in the MotoGP field?
He might be riding in circles frustrated because he is so sure he is better than Pedrosa and Stoner (and Dovisiozo).

I wouldn't be so sure, Morgue. That kid may be full of it, but he's got some serious speed...
Persnally, I'd like to see Dovi finally getting the better of him...