Moto GP Thread 2023
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Fernandez I care very little about he was throwing his teddies out the pram a few races into his first year and his manager was throwing all sorts of accusations about., Miguel is seemingly not able to make great career decisions, he could have been at Honda yet tried to push them into a long deal they were unlikely to agree to, he must have known far more about the RNF situation than we do yet decided to stay when I am convinced he would have got riders over and above maybe Diggi or one or two others yet he remains in this team which looks and feels a bit odd. I hope it goes well but it doesnt look good does it
A lot of the staff at RNF like mechanics etc were apparently employed by Aprilia. Job losses and changes are most likely in Malaysia back office. The Americans will want Roberts on one of the bikes soon enough i assume.
I agree with Luke on this one, Miguel doesn’t make good career decisions. KTM to satellite Aprilia and tuning down HRC - he needs better advice.
I agree with Luke on this one, Miguel doesn’t make good career decisions. KTM to satellite Aprilia and tuning down HRC - he needs better advice.
FourWheelDrift said:
Marquezs Stabilisers said:
I agree with Luke on this one, Miguel doesn’t make good career decisions. KTM to satellite Aprilia and tuning down HRC - he needs better advice.
You need to speak to his manager, Mr F. Alonso.
At least he won a championship before f
king it up. 
It is going to be really interesting to see how this unfolds.
How long are track house prepared to be on the grid, potentially not winning. There is little US talent in the series currently which they'll want on their bikes.
Lot's of chat about how Trackhouse are winners etc etc .... Could be sometime before they find victory lane, certainly with a US rider.
Dorna appointed a Chief Commercial Officer from the US and there's a bit of an untidy exit for one team and in the other hand we've got a US team ready to go & available. Whilst Trackhouse are going to bring a different character and approach to MotoGP, which is a good thing IMO, what else do they bring in terms of expertise in bike racing? It is a much more international series (races) than WSB is these days and expanding the footprint further should enhance the series.
Agree that Fernandez and Olivier must be thinking, WTF, now I'm riding around on the Stars and Stripes livery. Pretty clear indicator of which nationality should be on the bike. A lot depends now I'd guess on how many of the Aprilia mechanics, old RNF staff are available for continuity with the riders versus new people into the garage.
How long are track house prepared to be on the grid, potentially not winning. There is little US talent in the series currently which they'll want on their bikes.
Lot's of chat about how Trackhouse are winners etc etc .... Could be sometime before they find victory lane, certainly with a US rider.
Dorna appointed a Chief Commercial Officer from the US and there's a bit of an untidy exit for one team and in the other hand we've got a US team ready to go & available. Whilst Trackhouse are going to bring a different character and approach to MotoGP, which is a good thing IMO, what else do they bring in terms of expertise in bike racing? It is a much more international series (races) than WSB is these days and expanding the footprint further should enhance the series.
Agree that Fernandez and Olivier must be thinking, WTF, now I'm riding around on the Stars and Stripes livery. Pretty clear indicator of which nationality should be on the bike. A lot depends now I'd guess on how many of the Aprilia mechanics, old RNF staff are available for continuity with the riders versus new people into the garage.
Johno said:
It is going to be really interesting to see how this unfolds.
How long are track house prepared to be on the grid, potentially not winning. There is little US talent in the series currently which they'll want on their bikes.
Lot's of chat about how Trackhouse are winners etc etc .... Could be sometime before they find victory lane, certainly with a US rider.
Dorna appointed a Chief Commercial Officer from the US and there's a bit of an untidy exit for one team and in the other hand we've got a US team ready to go & available. Whilst Trackhouse are going to bring a different character and approach to MotoGP, which is a good thing IMO, what else do they bring in terms of expertise in bike racing? It is a much more international series (races) than WSB is these days and expanding the footprint further should enhance the series.
Agree that Fernandez and Olivier must be thinking, WTF, now I'm riding around on the Stars and Stripes livery. Pretty clear indicator of which nationality should be on the bike. A lot depends now I'd guess on how many of the Aprilia mechanics, old RNF staff are available for continuity with the riders versus new people into the garage.
Judging by this article, they will have the staff and machinery. Looks like a serious effort. How long are track house prepared to be on the grid, potentially not winning. There is little US talent in the series currently which they'll want on their bikes.
Lot's of chat about how Trackhouse are winners etc etc .... Could be sometime before they find victory lane, certainly with a US rider.
Dorna appointed a Chief Commercial Officer from the US and there's a bit of an untidy exit for one team and in the other hand we've got a US team ready to go & available. Whilst Trackhouse are going to bring a different character and approach to MotoGP, which is a good thing IMO, what else do they bring in terms of expertise in bike racing? It is a much more international series (races) than WSB is these days and expanding the footprint further should enhance the series.
Agree that Fernandez and Olivier must be thinking, WTF, now I'm riding around on the Stars and Stripes livery. Pretty clear indicator of which nationality should be on the bike. A lot depends now I'd guess on how many of the Aprilia mechanics, old RNF staff are available for continuity with the riders versus new people into the garage.
https://the-race.com/motogp/motogp-new-team-trackh...
Livery aside, I think Oliveira and Fernandez may end up in a better position than they had been.
joema said:
Yeah I think this a result for them for their careers next year. RNF had issues and an input of fresh energy sounds positive. they'll also be based out of Noale so as close to a proper aprillia b team (unsure if that's a good thing).
It is an opportunity in one way. Aleix has said himself that he's looking to retire from front line MotoGP riding at the end of the season, and it's a pretty obvious move to replace Savadori with him as a tester. Savadori is drifting into the category of not actually being fast enough to be a useful test riders. Maverick is Maverick and isn't going to get better. So if one of them does well, there's at least one option for a factor bike. Neither really impressed this year. Raul Fernandez finished behind both Rins and Nakagami in the championship despite the former spending most of the year in the physio room. Oliveria can be very fast in the right conditions.
Marquezs Stabilisers said:
joema said:
Yeah I think this a result for them for their careers next year. RNF had issues and an input of fresh energy sounds positive. they'll also be based out of Noale so as close to a proper aprillia b team (unsure if that's a good thing).
It is an opportunity in one way. Aleix has said himself that he's looking to retire from front line MotoGP riding at the end of the season, and it's a pretty obvious move to replace Savadori with him as a tester. Savadori is drifting into the category of not actually being fast enough to be a useful test riders. Maverick is Maverick and isn't going to get better. So if one of them does well, there's at least one option for a factor bike. Neither really impressed this year. Raul Fernandez finished behind both Rins and Nakagami in the championship despite the former spending most of the year in the physio room. Oliveria can be very fast in the right conditions.
Will be better for Aprilia too if they start taking their satellite team more seriously.
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