Moto GP: - Page 2

Ravenheart · 01-09-2009, 10:51

After seeing the race on Sunday, I'm really not sure that the Brickyard circuit is suitable for MotoGP races, while it might satisfy the safety standards, the fact that it's only used once a year and the multiple changes in track surface can't be a good thing. in places you could see it cracking up it was only missing a few dandelions.

I've not seen any complaints by any of the riders though, so maybe it looked worse than it actually is. As an ex biker myself it did cause me some concern, anyone else have any opinions on it?

Ravenheart · 18-10-2009, 13:10

Casey Stoner really back on form, great win at Melbourne, Lorenzo had a nightmare start and lucky not to had more injuries than his nose, amazing that Nicky Hayden wasn't dismounted too.

Malaysia next weekend.

SMG · 19-10-2009, 01:14

Really gutted for Lorenzo, he`s tried so hard to win, he deserves it. I`m a Rossi fan, but Lorenzo's determination is winning me over. When he clipped the bike, I thought he had gotten away with it, but it wasn't to be.

No chance now poor fella. He`s a bloody good rider.

hedgie · 22-10-2009, 11:51

Given his season to date you have got to be glad for Casey. What a talent...

Kymmy · 24-10-2009, 09:52

VR has pole in Malaysia

Qualifying results for Malaysian Grand Prix:
1 Valentino Rossi (Ita) Yamaha 2mins 00.518secs
2 Jorge Lorenzo (Spa) Yamaha 2:01.087
3 Dani Pedrosa (Spa) Honda 2:01.254
4 Casey Stoner (Aus) Ducati 2:01.455
5 Loris Capirossi (Ita) Suzuki 2:01.716
6 Toni Elias (Spa) Honda 2:01.918
7 Nicky Hayden (USA) Ducati 2:01.980
8 Randy De Puniet (Fra) Honda 2:02.098
9 Colin Edwards (USA) Yamaha 2:02.195
10 Alex De Angelis (Smr) Honda 2:02.274.

Ravenheart · 25-10-2009, 09:49

Really good race despite being delayed... I won't post more yet in case some of you are watching the re run on BBC 2 at lunchtime.

Matty_ · 25-10-2009, 19:04

Congratulations to The Doctor on wining his 9th title. What was the egg thing all about though

The man is class, class, class!
I hope Casey Stoner stays injury/virus free for next season and Lorenzo stays on the bike a bit more, then it could be one of the closest championships in a long time....

Ravenheart · 25-10-2009, 19:43

I have no idea about the egg either.. He said something in the interview about old hens not laying as many eggs or something

Stoner has really been on form since his return, and simply amazing today in the wet. as you say Matty if he can be free of the virus that plagued him this season, it could be a great season next year.

Ravenheart · 11-04-2010, 20:29

The new MotoGP season is upon us and the first race takes place tonight from Qatar

Coverage starts on BBC Three at 20:45-22:00.

Qatar Grand Prix qualifying result:

1 C Stoner (Aus) Ducati 1:55.007
2 V Rossi (It) Fiat Yamaha 1:55.362
3 J Lorenzo (Sp) Fiat Yamaha 1:55.520
4 R de Puniet (Fr) LCR Honda 1:55.831
5 L Capirossi (It) Suzuki 1:55.899
6 A Dovizioso (It) Repsol Honda 1:55.963
7 D Pedrosa (Sp) Repsol Honda 1:55.990
8 C Edwards (US) Tech 3 Yamaha 1:56.005
9 N Hayden (US) Ducati 1:56.163
10 H Aoyama (Jpn) Honda 1:56.227

MotoGP calendar 2010

Date Location
11 April Qatar, Losail
25 April Japan, Motegi
2 May Spain, Jerez
23 May France, Le Mans
6 June Italy, Mugello
20 June Great Britain, Silverstone
26 June Netherlands, Assen
4 July Catalunya, Barcelona
18 July Germany, Sachsenring
25 July United States, Laguna Seca
22 August Czech Republic, Brno
29 August United States, Indianapolis
5 September San Marino, Misano
19 September Spain, Aragon
10 October Malaysia, Sepang
17 October Australia, Phillip Island
31 October Portugal, Estoril
7 November Spain, Valencia

SMG · 12-04-2010, 02:10

Race 1. Rossi & Lorenzo, again, what a great team!

Ravenheart · 12-04-2010, 07:42

Fantastic opening race, the battle for 3rd was impressive right down to the wire

Ravenheart · 19-04-2010, 08:36

Japanese MotoGP postponed due to the current air travel issues.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2010/japan+gp+postponed

Ravenheart · 02-05-2010, 12:20

What a great Moto2 race from Jerez.

Race was reduced to 17 laps on restart after 8 riders were downed by a fuel spill. Pit crews did an amazing job to fix the bikes in 15 mins.

Watch this race if you missed it.. fantastic!!

Matty_ · 02-05-2010, 14:11

What a brilliant race that was, Lorenzo did a fantastic job after getting passed early on but whats with the jumping in the water

Funny though

Valentino seems happy with third and Pedrosa seems happy with second, all in all a great watch, overtaking, bit of bumping, hard racing. If Lorenzo keeps that sort of from going all season he has a good shot at being champion.

Ravenheart · 02-05-2010, 14:54

GP race was excellent too, Lorenzo and Pedrosa have no love for each other and it showed in the racing, really good performance from Lorenzo. Rossi was quiet, probably due to the shoulder problems, and happy with 3rd.

Stoner is beaten by Hayden again too.

2 races in and shaping up to be an interesting battle.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matty_

What a brilliant race that was, Lorenzo did a fantastic job after getting passed early on but whats with the jumping in the water

Funny though

Spanish get a trio of race winners today, and Lorenzo winning on one of the 4 home races in Spain this year. I was hoping his airbags would go off while he was having his swim