Moto GP Thread 2023
Discussion
520TORQUES said:
epom said:
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.
It's rarely that simple. The interview with his crew chief last weekend was interesting, explaining what went on this year with Digi. I think he deserves another shot at it, he clearly has some talent.Zarco said:
520TORQUES said:
epom said:
520TORQUES said:
epom said:
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.
It's rarely that simple. The interview with his crew chief last weekend was interesting, explaining what went on this year with Digi. I think he deserves another shot at it, he clearly has some talent.He has beaten Marquez 11 times this year.
520TORQUES said:
epom said:
My argument has become redundant
Certainly has. 
Current results matter, but the potential to perform in the future is just as important, as are the dynamics behind the current results.
If that were not the case many of the riders, including Marquez, would be out of a ride next year and riders in the lower classes would never progress.
Disappointed as I really wanted Martin to win, more so because of the non factory team if being honest. I've nothing against Pecco and no argument that he is a deserving champion again.
As seasons go it was a decent one and certainly lots of talking points (even if a lot were for off the track). And that's despite it being a Ducati-Fest.
Looking forward to the coming year already. Well done all on keep the thread a decent on civil place to be too.
As seasons go it was a decent one and certainly lots of talking points (even if a lot were for off the track). And that's despite it being a Ducati-Fest.
Looking forward to the coming year already. Well done all on keep the thread a decent on civil place to be too.
Zarco said:
flatlandsman said:
Anyone else think its a bit weird that apparently Rins was unfit to ride for months yet was fine to ride the new bike and seemed OK! Did something happen there?
He did ride in the last race as well, so it's not like he sacked it off completely until he could join Yamaha at the test (not that anyone could blame him really). There were reports of complications/issues with his leg after the surgery over the last few weeks (think he might have even had a second op).Mir is more 'suspect' in that respect as he crashed out in practice. Didn't race, then was out for the test. Again, can't say I blame him. He's been open about the fact he cares more about the test and the new bike than anything else.
Freakuk said:
Probably speaking out of turn here, I'd say either Marquez's riding style requires such an extreme bike that it's so far from the norm no-one can ride it, or he just cannot develop a bike - he doesn't need to as he has that much raw talent. This is possibly why Honda have ended up in such a whole, they've either just sat on their laurels and know they have a unique talent that can ride almost anything, or they've listened to Marc and built a bike so extreme it's trying to kill everyone.
With Marc gone they have 3 riders who are good development riders, plus Bradl and they have a constant in Taka to compare against, let alone all of the engineers and back room staff they have recruited. 2024 will be a development year for them and from the sounds of it they're on the right path. If they make sufficient progress in 2024 you would have to question would Honda want Marc back?
If he's world champion probably With Marc gone they have 3 riders who are good development riders, plus Bradl and they have a constant in Taka to compare against, let alone all of the engineers and back room staff they have recruited. 2024 will be a development year for them and from the sounds of it they're on the right path. If they make sufficient progress in 2024 you would have to question would Honda want Marc back?
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