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Tetley

April 04, 2013 10:57 PM

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


It's far too early to be drawing conclusions as we don't know what the fuel strategies were or how much the different bikes used up their tyres. We also don't know who was chasing a qually set-up and who was chasing a race set-up, and which riders can maintain their pace over a full race distance. The situation will be clearer after the next Practice session, when the times will determine who makes it into Q1 or Q2, and who is in the also-rans. All we can say is that the track is not yet rubbered-in, and everyone is suffering from the lack of grip. When grip improves the Ducatis will find their understeer leaves them lower than todays listings. Meanwhile, Pedrosa's Honda looks to have some turning-in problems. The Yams appear to be sweet handling as expected, and 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 ?

Tetley

April 04, 2013 1:33 PM

MOTOGP » Qatar MotoGP: Rossi choses 'different way' to Jorge


Of course they use different settings ! And it isn't just because the riders have different physiques and therefore different C of G 's. The debate over VR46 using the same settings as Jlo has so far ignored the recently published decisions by the riders for JLo to use the "New" chassis and VR46 to continue with the "Old" chassis. This difference will demand different settings. The aspect we should be concerned with is whether VR46's bike will have the same reliability issues which plagued Ben's Pies in 2012. Hopefully VR46's faithful mechanics and engineers will be able to put together a bike without faults and flaws. Personally, I forsee VR, JLo, Dani and MM all achieving 3 or more wins in 2013. The other podium positions will be important in the points tally. Any races where they score zero points will be crucial. Game On !

Tetley

April 02, 2013 12:35 PM

MOTOGP » POLL: Who will win the 2013 Qatar MotoGP?


This year there is great potential for Yamaha's and Honda's second riders to fight with, or beat, their Number 1 riders. Fighting will slow them down and give an advantage to another team. Beating the number one would result in taking points away from them and maybe compromising a title challenge. It makes me wonder if team orders will play a part this year ? And who would be the first to disobey them ?

Tetley

March 28, 2013 2:24 PM

MOTOGP » Yamaha: MotoGP should move out of Europe


MotoGP is in Europe because when it started in the 1950s there were many European marques. The racers, the fans and the factories were happy enough with that situation (no sponsors yet). At that time, the Far Eastern factories were virtually unknown. Then Honda went to the Isle of Man and a new era started. Later, sponsors became involved and TV coverage blossomed, kick-starting another new era. Now, with the dire financial situation in Europe and the high output of many Eastern factories we are probably entering yet another new era. But with global satellite TV it does it matter where the races are held? Maybe LJar and the whole GP circus SHOULD move out of Europe to promote their brands in the Asian and Oriental markets, and WSBK become exclusively Europe-based? The MotoGP factory teams could develop Asian riders to create a fan base and market in their countries, while the best Euro riders would migrate to European WSBK and give top entertainment to Euro enthusiasts. Sorted.

Tetley

March 27, 2013 12:37 PM

RR » Josh Brookes to make North West 200 debut


I spoke to Josh at the 2012 NW200 and he said "If they'd give me a bike I'd be out there like a shot". Good to see his wish fulfilled. With Brookes and Martin, Tyco have the ingredients for success, but with Guy's reputation for eccentricity and his habit of falling off in spectacular fashion, Philip and Hector may be counting on Josh to bring the bikes home.

Tetley

March 25, 2013 3:15 PM

MOTOGP » 'So happy' - Valentino Rossi returns to the top at Jerez


In MotoGP It is not possible to say that rider "X" is faster than rider "Y"- it is only possible to say that Rider "A" was timed faster than rider "B" on the day, and under the day's circumstances. Nor is it accurate to say that anyone is riding the same bike as it was in previous years. There is constant development of the top bikes, and for riders who can feel the effect of miniscule adjustments this years bike is altogether different from any previous incarnation. When the chequered flag falls at the first race the reality will be clear. Until then, VR46 is just saying he is happy with his performance. Even if it is just hype no-one can contradict how he feels, because only he knows truly how he feels.

Tetley

March 23, 2013 6:31 PM

MOTOGP » POLL: 2013 Yamaha MotoGP livery - Hot or Not?


Blue and white has been done so many times before. When they invented the colour "Blu" yamaha should have selected a far brighter shade which would stand out on TV. IMHO, the best Yam colour scheme was the Fiat 500 launch. There's a Blue on that which would be ideal for individuality and recognition. The Petronas blue/green shade is also very distinctive and a tie-up with them would fill the sponsorship vacuum.

Tetley

March 22, 2013 2:45 PM

BSB » Byrne: Easy decision to snub MotoGP ride


Shakey has the potential to acheive his ambition, and the ability to make news-worthy quotes. He's a really pleasant bloke so don't read too much into his pre-season hype- all the riders are making statements to big-up their propspects. You don't have to break records to be great. Think John Reynolds, Hizzy, McKenzie, Haslam snr, and a few select others.


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