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Post by neilf on Apr 14, 2023 8:28:29 GMT
Not sure why he's not broadened his horizons further than Yamaha. Brand loyalty usually ends in disaster eventually. Even Marquez will regret sticking with Honda. Well, he did come from Kawasaki. I think that most people assumed that he would eventually partner Rea, but Toprak jumped ship after the Suzuka 8 hr in 2018 where he wasn't given the chance to ride! Rea clung onto Honda in WSB for too long, hoping for a competitive offer from HRC and move to MotoGP, but look how that turned out! I think that Toprak would do well in MotoGP. A satellite Ducati or Aprilia would be the way to go. 3 days on a MotoGP bike, coming from a production back ground, is not enough to make a judgement from an outside perspective IMO. |
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Post by Diego the toe clipper on Apr 14, 2023 9:34:16 GMT
I think you'll find that Kenan takes care of the sabotage on his behalf. You're right though, these days in MGP there is really no need to insist on factory / latest bikes. Who's leading the championship? Oh yeah.... When it comes to Yamaha though, would your really want a satellite bike? They supported Petronas better than Tech 3, but that was probably due to the financial clout of the former! If the satelite bike is going to be under the VR46 banner, I can't see why not... |
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Post by Diego the toe clipper on Apr 14, 2023 9:38:08 GMT
Not sure why he's not broadened his horizons further than Yamaha. Brand loyalty usually ends in disaster eventually. Even Marquez will regret sticking with Honda. He has openly said already (because Kenan has let him) that he would go to Ducati, but there's no room at the inn.... |
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Post by mekon on Apr 14, 2023 11:32:44 GMT
The whole Suzuki leaving thing has really fucked the placings. There is now way more talent than rides. Kawasaki will never ended GP as it stands and who knows about BMW when they can't figure out WSBK.
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Post by mekon on Apr 14, 2023 15:42:32 GMT
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Post by mekon on May 8, 2023 20:04:30 GMT
Rossi says Morbidelli has 4 or 5 rounds left to prove himself at Yamaha. Obviously Toprak is dead to gp now and who'd want the Yamaha ride now anyway?
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Post by no66 on May 15, 2023 7:02:44 GMT
Roumors and speculations galore re MM. KTM 3rd team in 24 as Husky with Acosta and MM.
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Post by neilf on May 15, 2023 7:11:22 GMT
Roumors and speculations galore re MM. KTM 3rd team in 24 as Husky with Acosta and MM. I cannot see MM to anything but a factory ride; if the new Husky is true, then BB will move there and MM to KTM proper! |
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Post by mekon on May 22, 2023 8:16:28 GMT
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Post by no66 on May 22, 2023 18:10:12 GMT
So the turk to BMW, so no Motogp jump with yamaha.
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Post by mekon on Jun 19, 2023 9:43:45 GMT
Hmmm....Acosta is KTM property it seems. Then again you should perhaps show some loyalty when you've been bankrolled?
Also Jake Dixon to gp talk .Tbh I think he'd do ok given his big bike past.
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Post by mekon on Jun 21, 2023 15:38:25 GMT
Not really silly season but it looks like Bautista was fast enough to a wildcard. Only 0.7 off lap record.
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Post by Diego the toe clipper on Jul 5, 2023 15:23:15 GMT
I am reading that Mir will quit HRC to go to Yamaha, replacing Franky. Rins looks like he'll step onto the Reposl murder machine and Lecuona will come back to MotoGP at LCR.
Odd turn of events onsidering the nuber of Moto2 riders worth a GP ride if this all comes true. Might just be Spanish journo pipe dreams though.
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Post by Diego the toe clipper on Jul 13, 2023 9:37:05 GMT
Anyone see the "contoversy" of the Rafa Nadal photo? Marc and him have been mates for a while, so no surprise to see them together but when Rafa said "good luck in your new project" the press seem to have jumped on it!
Anything in it? I'm not sure but possibly just a publicity stunt, I don't think things like that get on social media by accident. These top level people don't really manage their own accounts do they? Surely its all done by managers backed up by lawyers etc....
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Post by neilf on Jul 13, 2023 9:42:18 GMT
Anyone see the "contoversy" of the Rafa Nadal photo? Marc and him have been mates for a while, so no surprise to see them together but when Rafa said "good luck in your new project" the press seem to have jumped on it! Anything in it? I'm not sure but possibly just a publicity stunt, I don't think things like that get on social media by accident. These top level people don't really manage their own accounts do they? Surely its all done by managers backed up by lawyers etc.... It could be a new line of clothing for all we know! |
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