MOTOGP » Honda ends Biaggi hopes?

.... you've gotta agree that Max has brought this upon himself. Historically he's fell out with just about everyone. He bargained himself out of a decent ride for next years WSBK by being too greedy (money and extra suzuki support to name but two things) and not taking into account the lack of available rides. If it all goes pearshaped and he spends another year "gardening" maybe he'll realise he was the one who needed to re-adjust his expectations and not everyone else. Despite my dislike i was really looking forward to next years WSBK with him in it...always nice to have a pantomime villain...it'll be poorer without him

MOTOGP » Honda ends Biaggi hopes?

Not a Max fan tbh but there's no denying he's still got the talent. I'm not sure i'd want to have to deal with him and his prima dona attitude if i was in charge of a team (if only i could be :P ). Sponsors should have a say as to who they want in a team if the team are happy with it, afterall they only have to say no to the sponsorship don't they? Let's look at Rolfo in WSBK and Hanspree, ok Rolfo wasn't brilliant compared to JT so the sponsors got a bonus there. I don't think it should neccesarily be down to the Manufacturer unless of course it's being bankrolled by them. Satellite teams should be able to make their own calls without pressure from above. End of the day though and......

WSBK » BMW details WSBK attack.

Couldn't agree more Steve, the more the merrier. They'll add to what is an already entertaining series

F1 » Lewis 'buzzing' ahead of decider.

Just to add as well, Lewis hasn't ever raced in Brazil before and yet he was .5 of a second better than the rest of the field within 6 laps. That says a lot about his talent imo and i wish him all the best...he's had a stunning debut season, especially when you consider all the crap thats been flying around during it.

WSBK » Biaggi leaves Suzuki.

neninja....i'll tell you why he should take that paycut...to get a ride for next year maybe? At his age you can't go on gardening leave every other year. Ultimately you are worth as much as someone is willing to pay you. I chuckled when Biaggi offered to ride the Ducati for free because it made Bayliss sign up there and then. I think Bayliss mentioned something along the lines of "over my dead body" in terms of Biaggi riding the Ducati..shows what he thinks of him Let's be honest here for a mo, how big is that ego? By all means call Batta's bluff but when there isn't any other big rides out there to go to surely you gotta realise when to lower your financial expectations. Or not :P

F1 » Mosley slams 'partisan and ill informed comments'.

Scary, most years i would agree in regards to GP, just not this one. Best racing this year has been in World Superbikes. As for Max, well it's been said and Yes JS maybe be a tad partisan but when you look at all the one sided crap flying about in regards to MacLaren it's nice to see someone out there making comments to defend Hamilton and the team. I mean, when was the last time you ever heard of a team being given special monitoring to ensure that both drivers were getting equal treatment? Can you imagine them doing that to Ferrari/ MS and whoever the other driver was? Nor me. This season has left a rather nasty taste in the mouth and i'll be glad when it's over

BSB » Dunlop v Pirelli in BSB rubber shootout.

Agreed Andrew, only way to go imo if they are going down the single tyre route which they obviously are

WSBK » Toseland: I feel for Haga.

Firstly, i am a brit but i am a massive Haga fan..through and through. I've watched the season like most others and tbh you cannot single out one single incident as to the reason why the championship went one way or the other. I was at Magny Cours at the weekend and was gutted to see Nori lose out by just 2 points. Toseland won it, not because of Biaggi or Vallelunga but because over the season he got more points. It was down to a little bit of luck one way or the other. I hope Toseland does well in GP...i'm glad he is going as i can now support him...i even told him as much at Brands with all me Nori clobber on. As for next year....go #41!

MOTOGP » Yamaha president mourns Abe loss.

RIP Norick, you will be sadly missed by those that watched you race but more so by those that knew you personally, whether family or friend :(

WSBK » Haga denied - again.

Well i'm back after my first bike trip abroad...1,034 miles and it was worth it. I'm gutted for Nori but both he an JT had their issues through the season so i'm not going down the route of picking out a particular incident. Nori and the team did all that could be expected of them in the last two races...to lose by two points though was hard. Fingers crossed for next year though...i believe he and the team can do it A real downer on the weekend was the news that Norick Abe died, i was sitting at Nori's motorhome when i heard the news...everyone was totally gutted by the news and ultimately life is way more important than any title. RIP Norick :(