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Hi All
Just seen the talks between Dovi and KTM have broken down over money.
I think his manager is pricing him out of a ride, be a shame if he's not on the grid next year, but what options does he have now for next year???
Aprillia?, Suzuki?
Seems the Dovi story doesn't end well
At least Rossi signed the 2 years yesterday
Best
Jon
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Forgot to add before, Vinales said he had 4 warnings of the brakes failing before the off, personally I think he should have come in or been made to by the race director. Imagine carrying on knowing and something awful happens :-(
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In reply to Post #228
Cost Mir the race did that 
I’m guessing Viñales just plain **** himself. Bike over his head last week, jumping off the bike this week, brake failure. Not looking good for Yamaha either, engines, not enough top end, no wonder they are struggling. When the non factory bikes are doing well they should know they have problems 
And once again, especially WSB and BSB the Ducati V4 is just like cheating for me, so high revving and the straight line speed just blows everything else out of the water although the new Honda seems to be catching up, seems to be
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In reply to Post #223
fiery lot the Italians, couldn't say that though about rossis over seas fans, had a drink with many in tavulia always welcomed mm 93s lot to join the table..same in Spain,all supporters enjoy each others banter..lets hope Rossi signs that 2 year deal with pertrona..
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In reply to Post #227
Yeah, felt for Mir but you have to ask why they didn't have a tyre in reserve JIC. I know races aren't often split but even so, it certainly helped Miller in part 2.
I'm still trying to decide if Vinales went over to his bike and put his head in his hands out of a, shock, or B frustration the bike wasn't still o.k...inspite of being on fire at the time 
Agree with the blind crests, odd how these things aren't already in place in this day and age.
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Well, just watched the highlights from yesterday. Brake failure and jumping off a bike at 130mph must be a hell of a shocker. Last time I saw that it was Eugene Laverty in WSP 
Disappointed for Mir he deserved that win
Air bags in place too. Did a proper job on saving Viñales bike until it set on fire
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In reply to Post #224
I’m guessing that’s the next area for review, straights that have the potential to run over corners if the worst happens. Thought the same afterwards, thought they would have some kind of protection. Quite a dangerous track
The blind summits are another one too as the Moto 2 crash. Maybe a flashing sign above the track on blind summits or a least a flag man on them?
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In reply to Post #223
all the vr46 babies were calling for Masia to be banned for the season for dumping the oil on the track,(absolute stupid crap)
Nuff said then, unbelievable, who would have thought, oil on a motorcycle racing track 
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Not been on for a while.
The crash last week, why aren't there airbags/tires across those long run offs before right hand corners, even half way along them would minimise the risk. Unsighting the corner slightly would be a small price to pay.
Really enjoying the races at the mo, so glad that MM is side lined for a while, had become a tad stale for me.
Vinales jumping off 
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In reply to Post #221
Hi Chris,
I think this weekend kinda proved the point I was trying to make, all the vr46 babies were calling for Masia to be banned for the season for dumping the oil on the track,(absolute stupid crap), Martin loses a moto2 win by going green by inches thus promoting a vr46 baby for the win and polis espargero is at least 4ft of track on the final lap and gets no penalty at all?????
And clicky, whoever had the great idea to put the 2 most despised riders in the same garage is an absolute advertising genius, polis and rat boy 2021, I'm gonna love it........
Too much politics, let's race!!
Best
Jon
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rossi is taking fabios seat at pertronas,fabio taking rossis seat at factory Yamaha with vinales. as for zarcos pit lane start, thats down to dorna. the Spanish Moto gp mafia..both espargaro brothers get away scot free from their pissing about.alex holding up Petrucci on the racing line looking for a tow. pol again whinging about zarco taking him out, while yet he went wide then came back on the racing line without looking..pol espagaros actions after last weeks red flag was terrible. moaning about race being stopped while he was in the lead.. I really don't know why hrc Honda gave him a factory seat next to mm93 next season..the bloke is a nightmare..
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In reply to Post #220
I would not have thought that would influence a decision like that or would hope not. Fast part of the course and major rider error.
Im guessing after that Jon the VR46 gang will be the stuff of legend. Reckon he will be done this year after that, i will be very surprised if he does not quit
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In reply to Post #219
Hi Chris
I definitely do get your point of view, but "fault" for last weekend's crash is questionable imo, you can argue either way
There's been a lot of very poor and obvious driver error incidents in all classes this year that have caused crashes, incidents and dnf's
The only time punishments seems to be dished out is when the vr46 gang pipe up. The Mcfee podium was because they were causing a stink about track limits and that ultimately backfired on vieti
Race control come across as being influenced by vr46 at the moment
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #218
Not sure Jon myself
Maybe it’s to set the benchmark, I’m not sure?
One thing for sure, for a rider of that quality that was an horrendous error which could have killed two riders?
There are risks with motorsport no doubt, that’s what makes it exciting but on reflection that was just reckless for me, massive error
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Very sad imo
Zarco starting from the pits is just moto gp bowing down to what's becoming the VR46 mafia
Does the Vali legend really want this to be his legacy?
Best
Jon
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