MotoGP » Suzuki plans Barcelona MotoGP test return


"The plan is to take part in the Barcelona post-race test. I will be riding at the test and also one European rider" - Nobuatsu Aoki.

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Oldyeller - Unregistered

March 01, 2013 5:44 PM

How quickly they've forgotten tbe Doohan-era of 12 bikes on the grid. How do they spell boredom?
Is the current grid so huge that they are lacking space?
Ahh, but Dorna is a Spanish concern and look at Spain's current economic state. It all makes sense now!

Jack - Unregistered

February 28, 2013 12:26 AM

The entire point of Dorna making Suzuki join with an existing team is because a manufacturer can pick up and leave MotoGP whenever it feels like it. Much like Suzuki, Kawasaki, Aprillia and Proton all have done over the previous years.

A racing team is there for the sole purpose of racing, if the manufacturer backs out of the championship then the team is still left standing and can simply use another motorcycle and the grid positions do not drop.

Its the logical and correct way to run the championship. Bowing to the needs of the manufacturers got MotoGP in this mess and continuing down that path will only kill it completely.

ns675

February 27, 2013 11:34 AM

"Dorna has indicated that Suzuki will need to source its grid places from an existing team."

What the hell? All of a sudden the MotoGP grid is too full for a production bike?

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