Racing Silly Season - Who's Going Where For 2017?

[BraveSirRobin]

Moto Rapido must think they're a part company 'cos they keep having to buy replacement bits for their bike!
Must be hoping Stuart doesn't throw it down the road quite as often.

[John D.]

I like Danny Buchan. He was brilliant in Stock 1000.

[tight5]

Eugene Laverty goes to Milwaukee Aprilia in WSB next year.

[Dakkon]

BraveSirRobin said:

Moto Rapido must think they're a part company 'cos they keep having to buy replacement bits for their bike!
Must be hoping Stuart doesn't throw it down the road quite as often.

Much to Wilf's frustration , but they are a good team and I wish them well.

[egor110]

tight5 said:

Eugene Laverty goes to Milwaukee Aprilia in WSB next year.

Hopefully they get more factory support, him and Brookes should be able to develop that bike.

[FourWheelDrift]

egor110 said:

Hopefully they get more factory support, him and Brookes should be able to develop that bike.

Lorenzo Savadori is tipped to stay on the other Aprilia. And he's had a good 2016 on it so far already.

[Fleegle]

tight5 said:

Eugene Laverty goes to Milwaukee Aprilia in WSB next year.

It's a shame he's leaving MotoGP. He's done a pretty good job on old machinery

[George29]

Fleegle said:

It's a shame he's leaving MotoGP. He's done a pretty good job on old machinery

Agreed. Apparently he's only leaving because he can't get a 2016 Ducati for next season and doesn't want to be on uncompetitive 2 year old machinery again.

Surprised he went with Aprillia rather than the Kawasaki ride he was reportedly offered though.

[tight5]

George29 said:

Surprised he went with Aprillia rather than the Kawasaki ride he was reportedly offered though.

Maybe a motogp slot if one of the Aprilia riders isn't able to ride ?
(or a HUGE cash incentive ?)

[FourWheelDrift]

tight5 said:

George29 said:

Surprised he went with Aprillia rather than the Kawasaki ride he was reportedly offered though.

Maybe a motogp slot if one of the Aprilia riders isn't able to ride ?
(or a HUGE cash incentive ?)

"Hey Eugenio, you winna the superbike title you race ina the MotoGP"

Maybe? Although he will be 33 by the 2019 season if Lowes and Espargaro see out their 2 year contracts. And if Ducati sell few bikes in Ireland they sell fewer Aprilias.

[tight5]

Given his performance (or lack of it) in Brno, Lorenzo has had his Ducati contract terminated !
Replacement rider has already been out testing.

[George29]

Kiyonari racing at Oulton with Smiths BMW

[egor110]

George29 said:

Kiyonari racing at Oulton with Smiths BMW

How the fk does he get away with under performing year after year yet bsb teams still want to sign him only for him to let them down yet again.

Face it we've seen the best Kiyo has to offer.

[Fleegle]

egor110 said:

Face it we've seen the best Kiyo has to offer.

Unusually, we agree on something.

I think it's about time he realised that he can't keep up with the new kids on the block week in week out, but racing is in his blood. It's a shame, but we all get older and slower.....even BN

[Dakkon]

tight5 said:

Given his performance (or lack of it) in Brno, Lorenzo has had his Ducati contract terminated !
Replacement rider has already been out testing.

Is this true? I can't find any mention of it in the media?

[moto_traxport]

Dakkon said:

tight5 said:

Given his performance (or lack of it) in Brno, Lorenzo has had his Ducati contract terminated !
Replacement rider has already been out testing.

Is this true? I can't find any mention of it in the media?

I think it was a comment made in jest. Hodgson (pictured) probably no longer at GP type speed.

[egor110]

Fleegle said:

egor110 said:

Face it we've seen the best Kiyo has to offer.

Unusually, we agree on something.

I think it's about time he realised that he can't keep up with the new kids on the block week in week out, but racing is in his blood. It's a shame, but we all get older and slower.....even BN

Racing may be in his blood but you wouldn't think so watching him the last couple of seasons.

Anyway how good was #46 at cadwell

[Fleegle]

Dakkon said:

tight5 said:

Given his performance (or lack of it) in Brno, Lorenzo has had his Ducati contract terminated !
Replacement rider has already been out testing.

Is this true? I can't find any mention of it in the media?

Based on next years weather forecast, yes !

[Fleegle]

egor110 said:

Anyway how good was #46 at cadwell

I've worked out that it's his fear of nose bleeds that prevents him getting a podium

[tight5]

Dakkon said:

tight5 said:

Given his performance (or lack of it) in Brno, Lorenzo has had his Ducati contract terminated !
Replacement rider has already been out testing.

Is this true?

No, complete fabrication on my part !


Hodgson just tested the bike.