MOTOGP » Hopkins: Everything is up in the air

What will be the change? Kawasaki was never there anyway!Lets park all the prototypes, and get everyone over to World Superbike!!Sorry Motogp, but WSB is a much better show.and we can relate to the bikes..If this were to happen!It would be the best racing series in the world..(AUTO RACING INCLUDED)So come on guys,lets put our thinking caps on and make It happen..Lesley

Just look like a false alert, Kawasaki will race in 2009.

Hey Everyone.Motogp is still the best sport of all.2009 will be a cracker of a year and lets look forward to the great season it willo be.Enjoy.Cya,Hopperlovesanal.

Sorry to be going off topic with this comment but it needs to be made, if u are a moto gp fan please click on www.bbc.co.uk/complaints to demand the reason why Toby Moody, Julien Ryder and Randy Mamola have not been confirmed for bbc's moto gp coverage for 2009 and beyond, ive been on and made my complaint and would like all proper moto gp fans to do the same - Thanks

In terms of MotoGP's future the current condition will probably pass but they need to restrict or limit electronics to make the racing more interesting and to reduce costs. The single tire rule is a good start but not enough. WSB is becoming more and more interesting especially now without Bayliss and with more teams joining in. I'd like to see KTM and Triumph join the party as well as more American riders.

Going back to 990's would be interesting but probably too costly and would be seen as going backwards. They should stick with the 800's by figuring out ways to reduce costs and make the racing more competitive.

Rossconz I made similar comments before, I agree that Kawi knows it stinks and isn't willing to make the committment to become better so why waste time. It has nothing to do with money. If they pull out of MotoGP they should put a boat load of money into developing a winning bike in WSB so it would translate into showroom sales. While I like Hopkins he really doesn't have the talent to compete with the front runners. Melandri on the other hand does if he can get his confidence back. Hopefully Melandri will get a ride in MotoGP or WSB.

According to Autosport, Melandri's Manager is speaking to Dorna & Melandri expects them to find him a ride. Hopkins Manager has also been tasked with finding him with a ride.

If there ain't no rides - there ain't no rides and Melandri will not be top of any one's shopping list after last years Ducati experience.....

Very suprised no-one supported MD Zane on his last comment??

He's right- changing the formula again would cost millions when we already have 800cc bikes developed.

As for banning electronics? Hmmm, I agree they remove some of the spectacle, but Moto GP is a prototype class and should have leading tech.

What about removing all tech which relates to track position via GPS or the bike 'learning' where it is?

I'm all for traction control, but not the stuff that adapts itself depending on where the bike is- that could never translate to the road, and save mega bucks.

Also, how about 'sealed' engines for a race weekend, to cut rebuild costs?

Gee going to Kawasaki was a real positive.Suzuki are crap but atleast they are racing in 09.Enjoy watching from the stands you flog.Motogp will not miss you,Melandri or Kawasaki.A big joke.

Bear, don't forget they brought 1000cc to beat a 500cc, if today you put the same amount of money they put to developp the first 1000cc on 2 strokes you will be really surprised with the result.