Pedrosa 2019

[oilbethere]

Looking like he is on the Yamaha Petronas satellite team for 2019.

[Gavia]

Excellent news if true. I think was the only real option, as his press conference last week would’ve been him retiring, as I couldn’t see Honda letting him announce he’d be riding for a competitor whilst in their hospitality tent.

[curlie467]

Sounds good to me, always liked Pedrosa.

[oilbethere]

Looking like they'll be announcing this on Friday. I wonder who will be partnering him? Bagnaia?

[FourWheelDrift]

oilbethere said:

Looking like they'll be announcing this on Friday. I wonder who will be partnering him? Bagnaia?

He's Miller's factory contracted team mate on the Pramac Ducati next year.

[oilbethere]

FourWheelDrift said:

He's Miller's factory contracted team mate on the Pramac Ducati next year.

Thanks, I only tend to watch the GP so not sure who's moving up from Moto 2.

[curlie467]

Morbidelli most likely.

[podman]

Im pleased he has a ride lined up but part of me would love to have seen him in WSB..

[Rawwr]

curlie467 said:

Morbidelli most likely.

Yeah, it'll be Morbidelli.

[s3fella]

Rawwr said:

curlie467 said:

Morbidelli most likely.

Yeah, it'll be Morbidelli.

Isn't Morbidelli with Marc VDS ?

Could even be Smith...….?

[Rawwr]

s3fella said:

Isn't Morbidelli with Marc VDS ?

Could even be Smith...….?

I don't think VDS is running bikes in MotoGP next year.

[FourWheelDrift]

Malaysian owned SIC Racing has bought the Angel Nieto Racing (Aspar) MotoGP entry. With Yamaha bikes.

I don't think Pedrosa will be on it though.

Edited by FourWheelDrift on Thursday 5th July 10:11

[curlie467]

I'm actually swaying towards him retiring now.

[Gavia]

Just read something suggesting Smith as the old head with Yamaha experience to bring the younger rider on. Not convinced by that though.

[Condi]

I'd have liked to see Pedrosa on the Suzuki.

[oilbethere]

Sorry for being thick are Petronas nothing to do with the new team? I'd have liked to see him retire on a few race wins.

[FourWheelDrift]

oilbethere said:

Sorry for being thick are Petronas nothing to do with the new team?

Petronas are putting in all the money backing them.

[oilbethere]

FourWheelDrift said:

Petronas are putting in all the money backing them.

Pretty sure I read Pedrosa was the link to the Petronas sponsorship though?

[Turn7]

Extraordinary Presser at Sachsenring from Dani, NOT in HRC pit....

Think hes saying farewell tbh....

Baldassari also in the frame for the other seat.

[oilbethere]

Turn7 said:

Extraordinary Presser at Sachsenring from Dani, NOT in HRC pit....

Think hes saying farewell tbh....

Baldassari also in the frame for the other seat.

Would they have him in HRC pit if he's switching teams? Would make sense to have him to bring a rookie up to speed. Zarco would have been ideal for second seat.