It was a good race, really loving that the whole pack could win and the points are so close. Felt for Rossi but at the same time I can't help but think he doesn't give it his all anymore, can only see him going one way with all the other riders coming through.
I expected more from Mizano, seemed to be a lot of cagey riding going on, with all those bends I was expecting some real scraps but a lot seemed happy to just be following round.
I expected more from Mizano, seemed to be a lot of cagey riding going on, with all those bends I was expecting some real scraps but a lot seemed happy to just be following round.
In reply to Post #241
Rossi has always thrived on performing for the crowds, must feel strange for the riders racing in virtually empty stadiums as the atmosphere just cannot be there. The venues must have lost huge amounts in ticket sales and revenue from the food and merchandise stalls.
Rossi has always thrived on performing for the crowds, must feel strange for the riders racing in virtually empty stadiums as the atmosphere just cannot be there. The venues must have lost huge amounts in ticket sales and revenue from the food and merchandise stalls.
In reply to Post #242
You're not wrong, bit soulless isn't it :-(
As a aside, is the BT camera work annoying others like it is me, some of the decisions to show replays when any man and his dog can see a incedent/manoeuvre is about to happen, been happening a lot lately, much more so than previous years
You're not wrong, bit soulless isn't it :-(
As a aside, is the BT camera work annoying others like it is me, some of the decisions to show replays when any man and his dog can see a incedent/manoeuvre is about to happen, been happening a lot lately, much more so than previous years
In reply to Post #243
BT get the feed from Dorna like everyone else. It is their director that chooses what goes out.
BT get the feed from Dorna like everyone else. It is their director that chooses what goes out.
In reply to Post #242
the track was resurfaced and was meant to be changing the pit areas but have said they don't have the money..from the helicopter camera it showed outside the track totally dead.last year when there you couldn't move for beer tents and merchandise stools..add to that the local towns and hotels will be effected..very sad times..
the track was resurfaced and was meant to be changing the pit areas but have said they don't have the money..from the helicopter camera it showed outside the track totally dead.last year when there you couldn't move for beer tents and merchandise stools..add to that the local towns and hotels will be effected..very sad times..
In reply to Post #245
Sadly I don't think next year is going to be any better but time will tell. On a personal note had three tours on the bike cancelled this year so ended up going back to Scotland via Wales and back through Yorkshire so was nice to get away. Been over to the Isle of Wight for a peak at the proposed tt cercuit for next year and hope it goes ahead.
Sadly I don't think next year is going to be any better but time will tell. On a personal note had three tours on the bike cancelled this year so ended up going back to Scotland via Wales and back through Yorkshire so was nice to get away. Been over to the Isle of Wight for a peak at the proposed tt cercuit for next year and hope it goes ahead.
In reply to Post #244
Someone needs to have a word, bloody aweful the last few races, oddly before that it was getting better!
Someone needs to have a word, bloody aweful the last few races, oddly before that it was getting better!
Hi All
Rossi retirement???? Not after that qualli, can't wait for the race tomorrow!!
Best
Jon
Rossi retirement???? Not after that qualli, can't wait for the race tomorrow!!
Best
Jon
In reply to Post #248
dnf
dnf
Bagnaia and Miller confirmed on the factory Ducati next year.
In reply to Post #249
I was gutted for the old boy when he binned it in the kitty litter. was sure he was going to get his 200th podium that day..im sure it will come before the seasons out, if not definitely next year on the petronas..getting pissed of with the arm chair fans over on the Moto gp social media pages always saying he should retire..bolox should he, the rest who finish behind him then should retire also..alot came off at Catalunya,have to remember the race is usually run in June when track temp is much higher. Michelin balsed that race up with tyre allocations..
I was gutted for the old boy when he binned it in the kitty litter. was sure he was going to get his 200th podium that day..im sure it will come before the seasons out, if not definitely next year on the petronas..getting pissed of with the arm chair fans over on the Moto gp social media pages always saying he should retire..bolox should he, the rest who finish behind him then should retire also..alot came off at Catalunya,have to remember the race is usually run in June when track temp is much higher. Michelin balsed that race up with tyre allocations..
In reply to Post #251
Aren't they all on Michelins like WSB are all on Pirelli's?
Aren't they all on Michelins like WSB are all on Pirelli's?
In reply to Post #252
Yes but Michelin choose the 2 compounds that will be used and they can change how hard or soft they for each race. So if they get that wrong it makes it harder for the riders.
Yes but Michelin choose the 2 compounds that will be used and they can change how hard or soft they for each race. So if they get that wrong it makes it harder for the riders.
In reply to Post #253
Nice one Trev, same as WSB, same brand and a few different compounds
Tend to follow WSB and BSB but love MotoGP
I remember the link mate but never followed it up. Thank you
Nice one Trev, same as WSB, same brand and a few different compounds
Tend to follow WSB and BSB but love MotoGP
I remember the link mate but never followed it up. Thank you
In reply to Post #254
No problem. I Used to watch F1 but discoved Moto GP and love it along with moto 3 not so much moto 2. I love speedway aswell, I started going when I was 4 or 5 so almost 40 years ago watching Oxford
No problem. I Used to watch F1 but discoved Moto GP and love it along with moto 3 not so much moto 2. I love speedway aswell, I started going when I was 4 or 5 so almost 40 years ago watching Oxford