Moto GP Thread 2023

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rodericb said:

FourWheelDrift said:

Oh we forgot Alex Marquez, he has been injured and missed the Japanese GP if he's not for Indonesia they will need a replacement too.

He's travelling to Indo at least. He'll have to see how he goes, back on the bike and in those conditions.

Those Ducati's are absolutely unrideable.... MM making a huge mistake and could en up hurt.

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Also seeing talk of a potential showdown between Honda and LCR over Zarco (most likely clickbait), but it just shows how far the mighty have fallen.

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That's that then, World Champ 2024 Marc Marquez. Was simple enough for him after all really.

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A baby Duc, or non red one allowed win the title ?

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Zarco said:

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A baby Duc, or non red one allowed win the title ?

I don't think Ducati will do any shenanigans to stop it, and all credit to them.

They didn't even ask Bastianini to drop a place in the race I think.

The way it should be I guess

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Incredible start from Martin. Shocking from Binder there, Marc down again.

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Yiiiiikes

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Pecco currently sandbagging in practice I'd say.

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Jazoli said:

Martin is unbelievable at the minute, he is in total control, I can't see Pecco beating him even with his current points advantage.

MM93 was good to watch too, really excited about next year, there could be proper fireworks.

He was only 2 weeks ago that’s for sure. Right now I dunno, think there’s still a twist. In this sport anything can happen.

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flatlandsman said:

Apparently 850cc limit been agreed for 2027.

Odd for such a massive change (or is it in reality) when everyone is cost conscious these days. Can’t imagine developing a new engine being cheap.

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Looks like Marini has won the battle for the Honda seat

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Fair play to Marini, leaving a team where he is safe no matter what happens (to a certain extent). Leaving a team with one of the best bikes. It's a big chance to take and I hope he does well, he seems a likeable guy.

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Perhaps Rossi is eyeing up a much improved Honda in 2 years time for his team ?

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It has been nothing but engaging recently

Moto 3, kids only doing what they can to achieve the best in such a high pressure environment. Rules need changing there.

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5.00 UK time correct ?? Don’t want to miss this.

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Tin foil hat time

Great result for Pecco… looks like it’s well in the bag now. Strange for Martin, something odd for sure. Fair enough he got a bad start but he should still have been able to fight his way through you’d imagine.

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Marini is turning into quite the points machine these days isn’t he ?

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Hopefully Martin just gets on with it now and goes balls out for the last ones.

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Marini deal not announced yet? Could scupper a lot of things if it doesn't get done.

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Zarco said:

Jack's Australian passport will be counting for something.

Personally I don't get the big out cry over Digi not having a ride. He left it too late to make an impact. Marini had done more over the course of the year it feels to me.

Couldn’t agree more, if he had deserved a ride or had shown enough speed before now he’d have one. He didn’t and now it’s too late, It’s that simple.