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Post by pantah on Feb 24, 2020 23:28:51 GMT
Ok it’s only testing but Bautista was excellent last year on a new bike. I find it puzzling moving to Honda when the Ducati is such a strong package and Honda have been shite for so long.
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Post by beefus on Feb 25, 2020 6:07:37 GMT
Ok it’s only testing but Bautista was excellent last year on a new bike. I find it puzzling moving to Honda when the Ducati is such a strong package and Honda have been shite for so long. $$$$$$$$$.......according to Ducati. or A new challenge, signing Redding or not feeling wanted....according to Bautista... Take your pick! |
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Post by philthewindsurfer on Feb 25, 2020 7:08:05 GMT
Its been said that Bautista is now earning more money at Honda than he did when he was in MotoGP. If thats true, if you are in your last few years of racing why not? Haslam is proving the Honda isn't a dog, he was one of the fastest on top speed at this test.
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Post by beefus on Feb 25, 2020 8:20:58 GMT
Its been said that Bautista is now earning more money at Honda than he did when he was in MotoGP. If thats true, if you are in your last few years of racing why not? Haslam is proving the Honda isn't a dog, he was one of the fastest on top speed at this test. He said she said...but yeah, why not maximise your earning potential in the last few years of your career.. I hope the Honda boys do well, HRC are obviously throwing a lot of money into this WSB effort. |
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Post by mekon on Feb 28, 2020 9:07:57 GMT
Redding fastest. Wet and dry. Lowes well off the pace. Thought he would fly on the Kwak.
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Post by Diego the toe clipper on Feb 28, 2020 10:51:17 GMT
Bodes well!
Can't wait to see some track action. IF Redding wins, even better!
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Post by philthewindsurfer on Feb 28, 2020 11:47:45 GMT
Its looking a lot closer than in recent years. I think any of the top 6 in FP2 could win it. Redding had a quicker lap, but his lap times weren't the most consistent, maybe he was dodging seagulls.
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Post by neilf on Feb 28, 2020 11:53:06 GMT
I would love to see Redding do a partial 'Bautista'... come in, cause a stir, kick some arse, but not to lose it halfway through the season and hand the championship to Rea.
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Post by neilf on Feb 28, 2020 11:55:21 GMT
At least Bautista is in the Top 10.
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Post by mekon on Feb 28, 2020 12:01:27 GMT
Though Bautista was on some sort of Motogp redemption arc last season until he fell off, then fell off and then fell off. He made WSB look like amateur hour for a bit tbh. If he'd had a full season as good as the first half he'd have got a GP ride again.
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Post by philthewindsurfer on Feb 29, 2020 1:52:51 GMT
Sykes on pole by some margin, but the only bikes slower on top speed are Baz & Takahashi. Sykes 309kph, Lowes 322kph.
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Post by philthewindsurfer on Feb 29, 2020 2:29:44 GMT
Impressive debut by Locatelli so far. 3 years in moto2 where he finished 28th, 15th, & 18th.
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Post by mekon on Feb 29, 2020 7:48:12 GMT
Wow. What a start to the season! Toprak off to a flyer, Rea in the gravel and 4 man finish.
Biggest surprise was how slow the Ducati was in a straight line with Redding on board - 310 compared to most of the others doing 320+
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Post by paulg on Feb 29, 2020 8:57:16 GMT
That was an absolute cracker of a race! Even the boy sat still and watched it...First time hes sat still since he was born!
Sykes and Rea will be at each others throats now
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Post by mekon on Feb 29, 2020 9:02:32 GMT
Can Sykes ever make a tyre last?
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