MotoGP 2015 Season
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I feel that Rossi was in the wrong. Rossi said that Marquez just hit Rossi's foot but there was quite a definite leg movement there. Now Rossi says he's not going to play any more because he's got the penalty he deserved, although I think that a better one would have been to disqualify him. I think it more likely than not that he will be racing in Spain; he probably suspects that it's his best chance of getting that tenth championship.
A few weeks ago there was a one place penalty given to a rider for a misdemeanour, can't remember but it was in Moto 2 or three. I think that this is a more effective way of doing it than giving time penalties.
A few weeks ago there was a one place penalty given to a rider for a misdemeanour, can't remember but it was in Moto 2 or three. I think that this is a more effective way of doing it than giving time penalties.
Dizzi
Podium Finisher
Danny Kent was given a six place penalty and a a three place penalty at the last two races respectively for exceeding his 110% 
The trouble with Rossi and Marquez is they are birds of a feather and the way they were both acting in the last race a clash was inevitable.
Interestingly in the studio from a rider's point of view James Toseland did say putting your leg out to rebuff an opponent who was leaning on you (as Marquez was) is common with bikers, it was just unfortunate the brake handle got caught.
So which action do you condone? Deliberately leaning on another rider or putting your leg out to stop the opponent's action?
Obviously neither yet only one was punished.
On hindsight Rossi should have let Marquez keep leaning, push Rossi off his bike and get the punishment but I don't think that's how riders minds work.
It was a stupid thing for Vale to do and probably brought on by the self-induced paranoia... I bet he won't be wearing his donkey helmet at the next race though, providing he turns up...
I will be very interested to see what Marquez does regarding Lorenzo at the last race, it's looking like an all Spanish podium on current performance but I for one am praying for a Dani win!
On a completely different point - what numpties chose a track notorious for not being able to overtake on for the last race of the season
The trouble with Rossi and Marquez is they are birds of a feather and the way they were both acting in the last race a clash was inevitable.
Interestingly in the studio from a rider's point of view James Toseland did say putting your leg out to rebuff an opponent who was leaning on you (as Marquez was) is common with bikers, it was just unfortunate the brake handle got caught.
So which action do you condone? Deliberately leaning on another rider or putting your leg out to stop the opponent's action?
Obviously neither yet only one was punished.
On hindsight Rossi should have let Marquez keep leaning, push Rossi off his bike and get the punishment but I don't think that's how riders minds work.
It was a stupid thing for Vale to do and probably brought on by the self-induced paranoia... I bet he won't be wearing his donkey helmet at the next race though, providing he turns up...
I will be very interested to see what Marquez does regarding Lorenzo at the last race, it's looking like an all Spanish podium on current performance but I for one am praying for a Dani win!
On a completely different point - what numpties chose a track notorious for not being able to overtake on for the last race of the season
Il_leone
World Champion
it seems bizarre that Dani Pedrosa having been a factory Honda has still yet to win the premier class ..he's like the Mamola of 21st century
I think its refreshing to see Marquez struggling which is probably induced by the Honda bike not being as good as it is . It should be interesting next season between the top 4 guys currently
I think its refreshing to see Marquez struggling which is probably induced by the Honda bike not being as good as it is . It should be interesting next season between the top 4 guys currently
rufus_mcdufus
Champion Elect
To be fair Sepang always suits Pedrosa, but he does seem to have got his form back at last.
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Smith was absolutely over the moon at beating Crutchlow, it boosts his chances of a factory team rise.
Kent had a difficult race, dropping down the order to about twelfth before moving up to the back of the leading group; he said that the bike lacked power. He is twenty four points ahead of Oliveira, now all he needs is either two points if Oliveira wins or Oliveira to not win. It will be a tense race for the team.
Kent had a difficult race, dropping down the order to about twelfth before moving up to the back of the leading group; he said that the bike lacked power. He is twenty four points ahead of Oliveira, now all he needs is either two points if Oliveira wins or Oliveira to not win. It will be a tense race for the team.
Incubus
Champion Elect
Dooesn't look good does it...
On a more postitive note Alex De Angelis is out of hospital and hopes to be back for 2016.
That really is a very rapid recovery considering the gravity of his injuries and the fact his condition was critical a mere fortnight ago.
MotoGP news: Alex de Angelis leaves hospital, eyes 2016 MotoGP return
On a more postitive note Alex De Angelis is out of hospital and hopes to be back for 2016.
That really is a very rapid recovery considering the gravity of his injuries and the fact his condition was critical a mere fortnight ago.
MotoGP news: Alex de Angelis leaves hospital, eyes 2016 MotoGP return
Incubus
Champion Elect
.[/QUOTE]]it seems bizarre that Dani Pedrosa having been a factory Honda has still yet to win the premier class ...[/QUOTE]
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You make it sound so easy! As though everyone with a factory contract should find it a piece of piss to grab a few titles..
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You make it sound so easy! As though everyone with a factory contract should find it a piece of piss to grab a few titles..
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Il_leone
World Champion
Incubus What I meant was he is good enough to win the Premier class and seems to be the eternal bridesmaid and has won a lot of races. It just seems the luck and consistency never falls for him at the right moment.
He is certainly above someone like Doviozso in class
I mean Schwantz use to win a lot of races but he always up against Rainey who was far more consistent
He is certainly above someone like Doviozso in class
I mean Schwantz use to win a lot of races but he always up against Rainey who was far more consistent
snowy
Champion Elect
Dani has had a number of offs and injuries at critical points in championship campaigns, not least being taken out by Marco Simoncelli at Le Mans in 2011. He has also been suffering from arm pump. The surgeon advised Dani against repeating the surgery he had last year but they repeated it anyway. He is a very determined character and perhaps we haven't seen the best of him yet.
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snowy
Champion Elect
Il_leone
World Champion
That is what I meant that Dani does not have luck when he needs it most
Having said that some people thought he was too small for MotoGP and the tumbles he is taking on his small body don't help
He could be a surprise in 2016 whilst the other 3 are too busy fighting each other
Having said that some people thought he was too small for MotoGP and the tumbles he is taking on his small body don't help
He could be a surprise in 2016 whilst the other 3 are too busy fighting each other
Dizzi
Podium Finisher
So Rossi has lost his appeal, or at least he's lost the stay of execution but not necessarily the appeal for the punishment if I'm reading the article in Autosport right.
MotoGP news: Court rejects Valentino Rossi's Valencia MotoGP penalty appeal
Am I the only one getting very confused over the "yes he'll start from the back but we'll review the punishment retrospectively after the next race" ? Or have I just lost the plot??
MotoGP news: Court rejects Valentino Rossi's Valencia MotoGP penalty appeal
Am I the only one getting very confused over the "yes he'll start from the back but we'll review the punishment retrospectively after the next race" ? Or have I just lost the plot??
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