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April 08, 2013 7:59 PM

MOTOGP » Qatar MotoGP: Rossi dazzles on Yamaha return


@HG - Unregistered “Someone said Crutchlow cracked under pressure coz of his pace which was enough to compete with Lorenzo. -Crutchlow never cracked under pressure, he just did not have the bike for a podium. There is an obvious power difference between the factory and the sat Yamahas.” In a tweet today, Cal told Neil Hodgson “same as factory bikes engine wise ! Don’t know why I lost so much mate on straight”. Different electronics settings ? Or maybe he just lost out to the Hondas, and was on a par with the factory Yams. I’d like to see comparative speed trap figures.

Tetley

April 08, 2013 1:24 PM

MOTOGP » Qatar MotoGP: Rossi dazzles on Yamaha return


Credit to the Stoaners, VR haters, and Ducati defenders who have manned up and admitted they misjudged VR46. I’m glad they have seen the light. And the light is yellow. Now how about those who said that Marquez would bin it through inexperience and immaturity? And how about the multitudes who called Pedrosa the favourite for 2013 ( including the majority of journalists and pundits )? Mentioning journalists, they seem intent on inventing bad vibes between JLo and VR. Right now this only exists in their imagination and is squarely aimed at selling newspapers. There is no evidence that JLo and VR are not now on cordial terms. They are both wiser and more mature than they were in 2009 and 2010, and I see no reason why they can’t fight fiercely on track in 2013 but still have mutual respect and civility off-track. Journos are stepping beyond “reporting” and are resorting to “creating” situations, which they will no doubt exploit by bigging up otherwise minor occurrences.

Tetley

April 08, 2013 12:35 PM
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MOTOGP » Qatar MotoGP: Lorenzo wins - Rossi, Marquez steal the show


Jlo rode a text-book race. Getting the lead early meant he could stay on the grippy lines, while everyone else had to contend with the slippery stuff off-line. His followers had to compromise their lines to prevent being overtaken, and those wanting to overtake had to use the dirty lines. With no-one queuing to pass him Jlo was able to use his solitude to build a gap. Cal did all he could but his M1 was no match for the Hondas on the (very) long Qatar straight. So it made sense not to make any rash moves, and to hope that either MM or DP would have the other off. When VR46 arrived on his tail, Cal knew he had to let him pass as getting in VR's way would have seen Cal out-of-favour with Yam's bosses. Rossi rode like an alien, which of course he is, having to deal with traffic and risk the slippery stuff to pass slower riders. Once clear and able to use the grippy line, VR rapidly closed in on the leading group and mugged MM and DP. Jlo should be dreading if VR ever gets close to him.

Tetley

April 07, 2013 10:28 PM

MOTOGP » Qatar MotoGP: Lorenzo wins - Rossi, Marquez steal the show


VR46. Such fighting spirit, tenacity and speed. My wife, Cruella, summed it up- “ If you didn’t know who the rider was, you’d think that ride was nothing short of amazing”. And it was. Yamaha would be wise to sign Cal for a Factory bike before another team tempts him away. ( Next year there will be a vacancy next to Marquez.) Jlo was very pleased to see VR46 second. It left fewer points for Honda . Stoaners, VR haters, and Ducatisti die-hards, please Eat Your Words then leave the room to the grown-ups.

Tetley

April 07, 2013 12:32 AM

MOTOGP » Qatar MotoGP: Traffic jam costs Rossi in qualifying


The new qually rules make exciting viewing but the time limitations make an ideal lap elusive. OR maybe that is the purpose of the rule- to heighten the pressure, the rush, the risks, to provoke mistakes and mix up the contenders, to give an element of uncertainty. It is good that the slower bikes get good exposure for their Sponsors in Q 1. But a 15 minute limit for Q2 is not going to be enough on longer tracks, or those with a long approach to the pits. A little refinement and some flexibility to the timings is needed to fine-tune the spectacle. BTW- imagine if Dani and Marc had taken each other out and each had broken bones. I'm sure Honda will have already examined that scenario.

Tetley

April 05, 2013 1:36 PM

MOTOGP » Qatar MotoGP: Lorenzo leads opening night, Rossi stars


Yesterday I wrote " I am left wondering if Cal's Tech 3 bike is a lot nearer factory spec than they are letting on. Duc are giving satelite teams factory bikes to speed development, so could Yam be secretly doing something similar ? " I have found the answer tucked away in MCN, where they say Cal is using this years engine in last years chassis. That's an improved engine in a Championship-winning chassis! As VR46 is also using this year's engine in last year's chassis it seems like Cal's comments that "We have nothing new to test" are pedanticallyy correct while not revealing the whole truth. On the other hand in MCN Mat Oxley quotes the old chestnut that " at least they are not starting the year with the wall requested by Rossi" which, as we all know, was instigated by Bridgestone ( and very likely secretly welcomed by Michelin ). .

Tetley

April 05, 2013 1:20 PM

WSBK » Effenbert Liberty Racing confirms return, signs Aitchison


Zack and Magser - you're probably right. If he's paying his own wages that's his own decision but I hope that before "signing" for Effing Liberties he has read the small print very carefully. If he is paying for the ride by his personal sponsors then he needs to ensure that the Team don't get all the money in one lump. There needs to be a safety mechansim whereby the team receive payment in instalments, race by race, otherwise they could pocket the cash at season's start, then sack him whenever they please. That would not just leave him without a ride, it would also mean he doesn't fulfill his sponsors agreement for a season's exposure and has to repay them. The whole situation is dodgier than Del-Boys Capri Ghia !


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