MotoGP MotoGP 2011 discussion

[Jos the Boss]

The doctor up to 4th!

EDIT: Well done Randy de Puniet! The highest Ducati! But hats off to Casey Stoner that was an immense lap!

 

[Fenderman]

Stoner, Pedrosa, Spies - row 1
de Puniet, Bautista, Rossi - row 2
Hayden, Dovizioso, Barbera - row 3
Abraham, Crutchlow, Capirossi - row 4
Elias, Aoyama, Nakasuga, row 5
and Edward's stand-in Hayes as tail gunner.
Interesting

Gaps are huge though - 1sec a lap. A lot round there. Could be a couple of bun fights and a procession. Hope I'm wrong.

Moto2 is the class of the year. That's where most of the action will be. Quali up next!

 

[mjo]

I really hope it rains.

 

[Fenderman]

Well, you are getting your wish. Looks like quali for Moto2 is just getting washed out now. If you like rubber-necking crashes rain is okay. If you want good racing pray for the dry.

 

[mjo]

Well, you are getting your wish. Looks like quali for Moto2 is just getting washed out now. If you like rubber-necking crashes rain is okay. If you want good racing pray for the dry.

For the race! Rain ipart-way through qualifying ruins it. The reasons I want rain in the race is because I hate the Valencia circuit, it tests the rider's skill to the limit, and it creates a level of uncertainty - especially if it is flag-to-flag.

 

[Jos the Boss]

Well done Pirro, emotional win. They didn't know if they were racing here but they came, and it's a great tribute to Marco. Well done Gresini Honda

 

[Jos the Boss]

And also, this must be one of the most confusing podiums ever!

 

[Speshal]

ooopsie

 

[mjo]

I'll be glad with more bikes next year, because now it may become a non-race. And I wish it would either remain totally dry or totally wet.

 

[The Artist.....]

.... So, who won???...

 

[mjo]

I'm thinking Stoner - 0.015 seconds.

 

[The Artist.....]

Yes - that was my first thought - mind if it had been F1, where the finish line is normally about 50m before the start line, then Spies would have won! (I've never quite understood that!)

 

[mjo]

Oh, it's to do with the timing beams, and for the benefit of the rich people in the paddock club (that the start line is further forward).

Also, well done Cal!

 

[The Artist.....]

Oh, it's to do with the timing beams, and for the benefit of the rich people in the paddock club (that the start line is further forward).

Also, well done Cal!

I've never quite bought the idea of the timing beams!!! - If they have the front of the grid, then the start/finish line should be there!!! However, the rich people in the paddock club, I can believe that!

 

[mjo]

I completely agree with you.

 

[Fenderman]

Magnificent tribute to Marco toady before the start of proceedings. Nice touch by BBC and Eurosport commentators staying silent for the bike parade. Every bike from all classes on the track at once. Historic to say the least.