Newly crowned 2008 MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi will start Sunday's Australian Grand Prix from just twelfth on the grid after a high-speed accident in qualifying at Phillip Island.
Glad to hear he will be racing, but starting from p12 - not good. On race tyres it looked like another Stoner and Rossi duel. Rossi might be able to manage a podium but I don't think he has the pace to catch Casy with the kind of gap he is sure to get early on. Lets hope the Michelin boys have something and can give Casy a race, otherwise it might end up a boring procession. If we do get a close race it could be spectacular. Casy looked on the absolute ragged edge at times and I don't think he has any intention of finishing second tomorrow. Then again, last time I said it was a bridge too far for Rossi was Laguna Seca...
Posted by JC - Unregistered (50 days ago)
2 people agree.4 people disagree.
Like i've posted, stoner commented on getting tired at motegi, i take it, that this was to do with his wrist...nothings changed, he hasnt had the operation so i'd imagine he's going to struggle towards the end of the race here...
i think if rossi doesnt have a problem getting through the pack, and his neck isnt too bad, we could get a race of this, i haven't seen race tyre times from qualifying, if someone could let me know how close they were i'd appreciate it..
if anyone can win the race from that far back vale can.is awesome race on the honda when he had to lead by more than 15 secs to secure the win proves what he is capable in doing down there.i hope jt has a good un also
glad to hear is ok, also disapointed at the disagrees too. its just as sad as the people calling stoner a girl for mentioning his wrist. there is a sad element to this site.
tho there are plenty of good and knowledgeable rossi and stoner fans too
Posted by brendan - Unregistered (50 days ago)
2 people agree.4 people disagree.
Jimmy - I think you're right: Pedrosa has commented on it being 'a very physical race' so I'd like to believe that reasonable people would accept that it won't be a picnic. As I've said elsewhere, I think Pedrosa is in with a real chance (unless the Michelines are suddenly good - in which case - Lorenzo..), and if Rossi's neck is still sore tomorrow he'll feel it too as the race wears on. I'm thinking Stoner a fading second and Rossi an 'all but made it' third, on current indications, with maybe the last few laps dead close between those two as they ride against each other through their respective pain barriers...
Posted by Fromage - Unregistered (50 days ago)
7 people agree.4 people disagree.
I think their disagreeing with the Go Rossi part of that comment. Surely it's that.
But I think Rossi crashed because Stoner's getting inside his head
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Glad Rossi's ok and hoping for a great race tomorrow.
Hey, calm down guys. From one side is cool, course we will see another good overtake action-race by Valentino, but of course from other side is very sad that Rossi crashed and had pain in his neck. I hope Valentino will make a good start and finish on podium. I don't think with a speed of 800 he can win tomorrow, but of course Vale will never give up!
Posted by rossi - Unregistered (50 days ago)
4 people agree.3 people disagree.
I'm sure tomorrow's race will be one of the most exciting for the year, as we'll all be focussed on how Rossi slowly but surely picking off the riders in front of him one by one ... CAN'T WAIT !!!
Posted by 675 - Unregistered (50 days ago)
1 people agree.1 people disagree.
"I think their disagreeing with the Go Rossi part of that comment. Surely it's that."
Yah.
On the racing side, Lorenzo has been strong all weekend. Given Rossi's starting spot Lorenzo is prolly the better bet to take it to Casey. Rossi has won from 12th 3 times before. Given the competition, I don't think tomorrow will be one of them.
Posted by RXRacer - Unregistered (50 days ago)
3 people agree.3 people disagree.
what competition, he has totally dominated this year... competition for each other maybe...
Posted by Doodaa - Unregistered (49 days ago)
2 people agree.1 people disagree.
thats right dooda the yamaha and rossi have both been along way ahead this year....its been a joint thing both are brilliant at the mo
Posted by brendan - Unregistered (49 days ago)
3 people agree.3 people disagree.
To Da Rock,
YEAH!!! Stoners is getting in Rossi's head, good one ...... You should be a comedian.....just joking.... The only thing that Stoner got out of the championship this year was a BMW and hell I got one of those......Let's all sit back and see what happens tomorrow but does it really count? THE PRIZE HAS ALREADY GONE TO THE CHAMPION AND IF YOUR NOT FIRST YOUR LAST..... A little humor from TALLADEGA NIGHTS....HAHAHAHA!
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...... You should be a comedian.....just joking.... The only thing that Stoner got out of the championship this year was a BMW and hell I got one of those......Let's all sit back and see what happens tomorrow but does it really count? THE PRIZE HAS ALREADY GONE TO THE CHAMPION AND IF YOUR NOT FIRST YOUR LAST..... A little humor from TALLADEGA NIGHTS....HAHAHAHA! 