MotoGP 2015.......official thread

[y2blade]

Go go go!!

[Chipchap]

https://motomatters.com/results/2015/02/04/2015_mo...

Halfway through day 1

[J B L]

Remind me again... what are the main differences between Vale & Jorge's M1 against those of Bradley's and Pol's?

Same for Pedro and Marquez vs. Cal and Nicky's?

[McClure]

I have high hopes for this season. Lorenzo trying to re-establish dominance over a resurgent Rossi, while both try to take the fight to Marquez; Scott on a factory bike, the same factory bike as Cal; the first "ground up" Ducati from the new team; Jack Miller being Jack Miller... brilliant.

[y2blade]

Great to see the Suzukis on track

[RemaL]

Just hope it's a good year for racing again.

[y2blade]

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[BigHeartedTone]

Anybody know if the commentators on BT Sport remain the same?

I can't abide Huewen.

Edited to say I see from Huewen's blog he is. Oh fk.

Edited by BigHeartedTone on Wednesday 4th February 10:59

[Johno]

y2blade said:

Top 11..

3 Italians
4 Spaniards
1 German
3 Brits

We've not had it this good for years.... genuine podium potential from all 3.

I know we'll pick our favourites, be disappointed with some performances.... but just for a moment reflect that the top end of the grid is nearly a 3rd British, young and talented.

Can't wait. Will be going to the Japanese and Malaysian GP's this year


Can't wait.

[FourWheelDrift]

When was the last time two brothers were out on MotoGP bikes for a proper test or race? Don't say Valencia (Marquez & Marquez) they were really just a few demo laps.

Both Laverty's will be testing today, Thurs & Fri and Michael again on the Saturday I would assume as it's Michelin tyre test for factory test riders only.

[Freakuk]

It's been a long winter that's for sure, glad to see something on the horizon. It will be a very interesting year it has to be Rossi's last year at another title shot (but who knows with him) he's certainly got the momentum. New kids coming through I for one really want to see Scott lead the British assault now he's got a factory bike.

I'm really interested to see what Gigi and Ducati pull out of the bag at the next test too, I really want to see the Italians come back to form and shake up the apple cart.

[sprinter1050]

Are any test sessions (for any race series) being shown on TV?

[y2blade]

FourWheelDrift said:

When was the last time two brothers were out on MotoGP bikes for a proper test or race? Don't say Valencia (Marquez & Marquez) they were really just a few demo laps.

Both Laverty's will be testing today, Thurs & Fri and Michael again on the Saturday I would assume as it's Michelin tyre test for factory test riders only.

Sarron

[Fleegle]

Johno said:

Can't wait. Will be going to the Japanese and Malaysian GP's this year

Lucky bugger. Me and Mitz are heading to Jerez again (so easy to do) and I would like to get another planned for later in the year

[hornetrider]

Calendar:

MotoGP’s provisional 2015 calendar is as follows:

29 Mar - Qatar* - Doha/Losail

12 April - Americas - Austin

19 April - Argentina - Termas del Rio Hondo

03 May - Spain - Jerez de la Frontera

17 May - France - Le Mans

31 May - Italy - Mugello

14 June - Catalunya - Catalunya-Barcelona

27 June - Netherlands** - Assen

12 July - Germany - Sachsenring

09 August - Indianapolis - Indianapolis

16 August - Czech Republic - Brno

30 August - Great Britain - Donington

13 September - San Marino & Riviera di Rimini - Marco Simoncelli Misano

27 September - Aragon - Motorland

11 October - Japan - Motegi

18 October - Australia - Philip Island

25 October - Malaysia - Sepang

08 November - Valencia - Ricardo Tormo-Valencia

[ooo000ooo]

y2blade said:

Sarron

Nicky Hayden and his brother?

[ooo000ooo]

FourWheelDrift said:

When was the last time two brothers were out on MotoGP bikes for a proper test or race? Don't say Valencia (Marquez & Marquez) they were really just a few demo laps.

Both Laverty's will be testing today, Thurs & Fri and Michael again on the Saturday I would assume as it's Michelin tyre test for factory test riders only.

Espargaros last year?

[FourWheelDrift]

ooo000ooo said:

Espargaros last year?

And this year but it took a surprisingly long while for someone to get that do we have the first double brothers I wonder.

But I think it's more surprising how often it happens in bike racing.

Sibling rivalry - http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/MotoGP+brothers...