Moto GP Thread 2023

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Satellite teams really rubbing it in

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HybridTheory said:

Quite a calm race and could do with fewer crashes and injuries ! I always enjoy the chequered flag show I usually watch it the next day

Where's Marquez when you need him

VR keeping the Italians strong.

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Marquez to miss Austin now also. Big blow for Honda.

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Yazza54 said:

Will be very interesting to see how the kalex honda goes, bit embarrassing for HRC but also refreshing that they can admit they need help.

Would make sense for bradl to race this weekend then??

I've missed this Kaelx news, is it official it is ? Wow if so.

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Yazza54 said:

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Yazza54 said:

Will be very interesting to see how the kalex honda goes, bit embarrassing for HRC but also refreshing that they can admit they need help.

Would make sense for bradl to race this weekend then??

I've missed this Kaelx news, is it official it is ? Wow if so.

Yep bradls been testing it and apparently they were hoping to get it passed for marc to race this weekend, but he's not been declared fit. So the question is will Bradl be racing the kalex chassis to get some data? Would make sense to do that, assuming the initial tests went well and they think it's an improvement. IMO they may as well get Mir on it too and just junk the old bike.

I wonder if Marquez has forced that through. The shame that must be running through Honda.It makes sense, but still stunned.

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carlo996 said:

Zarco said:

Hate to say it, but most likely Miller.

Perhaps move him to Gas Gas. Give Pol the boot (can't say I'd be too bothered on that count).

Pol and his brother are long overdue P45's!

I'd still say Ducati and MM are a dream combo, but the factory team is full. KTM is a good shout, and with ex HRC guys there it would be a nice fit for MM. He needs to get away from Puig, and that dog of a Honda.

Dream combo for MM. Ducati don't need to pay his huge wages to be champions. KTM on the other hand, would.

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rodericb said:

Yazza54 said:

Condi said:

Toprack not that impressive, time wise, against other Yamaha riders.

First go on the bike...

I thought the same, but then the article also said he was 1.4seconds off Pedrosa on the KTM! Would Pedrosa get that much seat time on the KTM to make up for not racing for a couple of years?

Dani would be no slouch even still.

The difference between the bikes would be a lot bigger than we could imagine.

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FourWheelDrift said:

"Planned Kalex MotoGP chassis test did not take place, says Honda’s Bradl" - https://www.autosport.com/motogp/news/planned-kale...

The thick plottens.

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Zarco said:

Rins is win it or bin it this weekend I reckon.

Great to see isn’t it ?

And that colour scheme !!

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Marino showing decent consistency isn’t he ? As is A Marquez.

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Agreed when of course there is no obvious danger, but alas….

Super from Mir

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I’m going with MIr

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I genuinely meant Rins he didn’t win either !!

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Yazza54 said:

Taita said:

Impressively poor rendition of the anthem as per usual!

Absolutely awful wasn't it

Who decides on this ? People have been charged for lesser crimes !!

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Come on Rins !!

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Great result super ride from Marino also, waited and waited and then pulled the pin.

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Surface is poor but its the same for everyone and not everyone fell off. It did add to the excitement somewhat, though my 5 year threw a hissy fit when Pecco fell, she headed off crying

Vinales another decent showing from him. Have Yamaha improved ? Not so sure, impressive outing again from Fabio wringing its neck, but he'd most likely have been a lot further back only for the crashes. Would love to see Yamaha find some speed to get him into the mix.

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Crikey, things have escalated here.... tacks on the track will be next

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Yazza54 said:

poo at Paul's said:

They still have different electronics control at different points of the track. I think it’s an inertial and or gps based system.
Miller had to retire last year in one race as the bike ‘lost’ where it was on the track and it was unrideable.

Just sat here thinking about this, fking terrifying. I presume this is how it engages the ride height devices for corner exit traction etc. Would be scary if it just turned its TC off or something daft. Probably has a failsafe for that.

Yikes !!

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2 races in and talking musical chairs already, with fair enough reason I suppose.
Looking forward to what the next few bring, we all need a competitive Yamaha and Honda.