Moto GP

[Jay_]

BBC 2 now. Surprised there isn't already a thread.

1st round at Qatar. Rossi is back on a Yam, Cal Crutchlow is on form. Bradley Smith alongside him on the Tech3 Yams.

Going to be a good one! :y:

[12u55]

Unlucky for bradley

[Bedford126]

BBC 2 now. Surprised there isn't already a thread.

1st round at Qatar. Rossi is back on a Yam, Cal Crutchlow is on form. Bradley Smith alongside him on the Tech3 Yams.

Going to be a good one! :y:

Are you on crack its been on Eurosport since 4:30

Scott Redding had a epic race and came a brilliant 2nd place in MOTO2

[Jay_]

I have poverty spec freeview.

[Bedford126]

I have poverty spec freeview.

Eurosport is available via streaming. It's what I'm doing.

[Jay_]

SPOILER ALERT






What an awesome race. Yam 1 -2. Rossi showing he still has it! I was gutted for Cal, but also showing he has big potential for this season. Was hoping he would get a podium, but not quite!

The rookie on the Repsol Honda, Marquez (SP??) also had a cracking race, battling with the Dr in the last few laps.

Great opener, sign of good things to come from this season. Lorenzo Vs rossi when they're 1 -2 off the line is going to be awesome.

[mangojace]

Rossi was amazing. Considering he messed up. He can win this year. Not all the tracks have that long straight.

[L33h]

Rossis a bellend i think lol. Lorenzo is top boy :)

[Jay_]

Rossis a bellend i think lol. Lorenzo is top boy :)

Can't say he can't ride that thing quick though. Closed up a huge gap and finished 2nd coming from seventh. If you like him or not, that's something awesome. Especially with 9 championship winners on the grid.

[L33h]

Can't say he can't ride that thing quick though. Closed up a huge gap and finished 2nd coming from seventh. If you like him or not, that's something awesome. Especially with 9 championship winners on the grid.

hes a good rider i admit but i dont think hes as good as everyone thinks

[Bedford126]

hes a good rider i admit but i dont think hes as good as everyone thinks

Lmfao. Seriously So all the wins in motogp 125, 250, 900 All mean he isn't as good as people think.

[L33h]

yep. thats what i think lol

[L33h]

ffs i wish theyd put it on iplayer i only caught the 1st bit of the race :(

[Bedford126]

yep. thats what i think lol

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m066u7x8il1qbqzkqo1_400.jpg

[L33h]

hahaha :)

[L33h]

nevermind its not ffs

[Bedford126]

woooooo its now on iplayer :)

Motogp is just one of 3 races by far the best racing was in the Moto2.

[L33h]

I watched the moto 3 today but i ended up working myself up n gettin the bike out to play haha. Ill watch it now :)

[wolf_gsxr]

Just watched it on iplayer. I'm glad Rossi's back on a proper bike and he IS the greatest motogp racer there is. Lorenzo is on good form as usual but I hate him even more than I hated stoner and that midget pedrosa. Feel bad for Bradley who was 11th before his off.

[mangojace]

Sorry but if Rossi got a good qualifying time he would of beat Lorenzo IMO. Rossi can win this year. And he is as good as people think, 9 time world champion for a reason.

Roll on the next round and then the isle of man tt :D

[L33h]

I watched it last night and i have to admit rossi was very impressive! Marquez rode really well too imo!

[L33h]

On tonight lads :) 9pm on eurosport

[Jay_]

7.30 on bbc3 ;)

[Bedford126]

I'm going to say a
Marc Marquez
Jorge Lorenzo
Valentino Rossi podium with Bradley Smith in the top 7.

[L33h]

7.30 on bbc3 ;)

bastard! ive been looking everywhere for it aswell lol. how long ago did the race start ?

[L33h]

just watched the 2nd half. Marquez had areally good race. Winning on your 2nd gp race is unbelievable!

Its a pure Honda track tho

[Jay_]

Good race. Very impressed with Marquez! Really like watching him, proper hanging off the bike, elbows down! :panic:
http://photos.motogp.com/2013/04/20/93marquez,motogp_s1d9863_original.jpg

Cal had a good race, really want him on the podium soon! He is a top guy!

[L33h]

Good race. Very impressed with Marquez! Really like watching him, proper hanging off the bike, elbows down! :panic:
http://photos.motogp.com/2013/04/20/93marquez,motogp_s1d9863_original.jpg

Cal had a good race, really want him on the podium soon! He is a top guy!

i hang that far off the bike lol. shame i cant get the bike that far over tho lol

[Bedford126]

64degree lean angle, How is that even possible. Also he won me a nice little £400 for winning his first race within the first 3. :y::y:

[saxowebby]

marquez is a great rider, fearless fucker.

[L33h]

But i wonder if Marquez can ride in bad weather?

[Bordtea]

Good race. Very impressed with Marquez! Really like watching him, proper hanging off the bike, elbows down! :panic:
http://photos.motogp.com/2013/04/20/93marquez,motogp_s1d9863_original.jpg

Cal had a good race, really want him on the podium soon! He is a top guy!

Jesus christ :fcuk:

[Bedford126]

Jesus christ :fcuk:

What a fucking retard.

[Bean]

But i wonder if Marquez can ride in bad weather?

See if he can keep up with Rossi! He's mustard in the wet!

And to say Marquez crashed quite heavily in practice went to the pits got on his spare bike and went even faster says it all! The kids good and got biiig cahonezzz

[Carl-h]

Cannot believe Marquez! I just wonder how long it will last? He's obviously something special but the majority of rookies soend their first season or two falling off. Maybe hes better than that or maybe hes been lucky so far? I wasnt really into moto 2 last year so don't know how he rode in the wet there?

Crutchlow aswell, he did fantastic. Even better when you consider his garage set on fire and the sprinklers ruined the laptop with all the suspension settings in!

Pedrosa rode really well, did anyone see where he lost out on a good second to Marquez? BBC coverage didn't show it. I pressure he tried to make a move on the brakes but went in too hot? Lorenzo rode well but the Hondas really did dominate that track.

Moto 3 was a bloody good race too! Shame about the red flag but the 5 lap re start was bloody brilliant to watch!

[PhilloVTR]

Marquez did start to look a bit sketchy in the last few laps though.
Well the commentators seemed to think he almost made a few mistakes and I'm a sheep :D

I've never really properly followed Moto GP, just watched the odd one or two but I think I may take a better notice of this one. Last nights was rather enjoyable!

[Carl-h]

Yeah the commentators were saying he was looking tired. I think all things considered he looked great! He prooved his fitness and stamina by winning the race IMO.

[Bedford126]

Marquez did start to look a bit sketchy in the last few laps though.
Well the commentators seemed to think he almost made a few mistakes and I'm a sheep :D

I've never really properly followed Moto GP, just watched the odd one or two but I think I may take a better notice of this one. Last nights was rather enjoyable!

Yeah the commentators were saying he was looking tired. I think all things considered he looked great! He prooved his fitness and stamina by winning the race IMO.

Did you see the state of the back tyre on eurosport? The hard compound was fucked, Make no wonder he was tired with the amount he would have to be fighting that, Also he is epic in all weather from just watching him from moto2. I do actually believe he will be the championship winner. If he is hello £1300!!!!!.....

[Bedford126]

Marc Marquez You naughty little bastard. :clapping:

Good race over all the Hondas are possibly back to their best. nice race from cal again with bradder's finishing in the top 10.

[L33h]

See. Rossis not as good as you all think.

[L33h]

Did you see the state of the back tyre on eurosport? The hard compound was fucked, Make no wonder he was tired with the amount he would have to be fighting that, Also he is epic in all weather from just watching him from moto2. I do actually believe he will be the championship winner. If he is hello £1300!!!!!.....

Haha good luck. I think lorenzos ganna take tbh

[L33h]

great ride from crutchlow i bet hes buzzing with his first 2nd place! Marquez was good too.

Rossi was shit as usual and i dont know what happened with lorenzo

[Bedford126]

great ride from crutchlow i bet hes buzzing with his first 2nd place! Marquez was good too.

Rossi was shit as usual and i dont know what happened with lorenzo

Going from his comments he is going to hospital lol. Internal bleeding and a fractured tibia and still gets 2nd the bloke is a hero.

[L33h]

i know hes a legend lol

[Bedford126]

Wouldn't go as far to call him a legend.

[L33h]

wouldn't go as far to call him a hero.

[Carl-h]

Was a good race. Fuck knows what happened to Lorenzo, Marquez did well to come back from where he did! He never gives up that one. Was really pleased for Cal too, he had a great race. Shame for Rossi, not like him really.

Moto 2 was a good race too, Scott Reading did great. Missed moto 3 today though.

[L33h]

Anyone been watching still? Great year imo with some really good races!

Looks like Marquez will take the championship, been truly amazing and must have some serious sized balls lol. Feel sorry for Lorenzo tho tbh, the yamaha isn't as fast as them hondas.

[Bedford126]

Anyone been watching still? Great year imo with some really good races!

Looks like Marquez will take the championship, been truly amazing and must have some serious sized balls lol. Feel sorry for Lorenzo tho tbh, the yamaha isn't as fast as them hondas.

Still watching.

I don't think mark has big balls i think he just has way more talent than every one out there. When you see him leaning over as far as he does his body shape is totally different to any one else's.

Disappointing that Cal is going to ducati will more or less end his career for a good few seasons until his contract is over. He wants to ride a bike that can get him podiums and a win yet he is leaving a team that has already done this and is doing this week in week out.

can see scott reading doing amazing next year and will be nice to have 3 up to pace brits in the top class for a change.

[L33h]

Still watching.

I don't think mark has big balls i think he just has way more talent than every one out there. When you see him leaning over as far as he does his body shape is totally different to any one else's.

Disappointing that Cal is going to ducati will more or less end his career for a good few seasons until his contract is over. He wants to ride a bike that can get him podiums and a win yet he is leaving a team that has already done this and is doing this week in week out.

can see scott reading doing amazing next year and will be nice to have 3 up to pace brits in the top class for a change.

Yea true hes gettin alot more lean angle then everybody else on the track, pure skill lol. I wish a put a bet on for him to win, someone else on this thread did iirc.

Yea Cal going to ducati is a bad choice imo. Don't know if its for the money or if he wants a starting point for a few years time. The ducatis just aren't competitive with the others. He'll be coming 6/7th next year.

[woodysVTR]

I watch Moto GP when I can, but F1 takes priority most of the time.

I did catch the race at Sepang and my god the Lorenzo/Marquez duel was incredible, puts F1 to shame in terms of 'wheel-to-wheel' racing.

The sideways slip angles they were producing under braking is what got me, simply amazing how they keep it on the track.

I remember seeing Marquez at COTA last year and thinking he's destined for greatness.

[saxo_90]

I wonder how much of an effect Luigi Dall'lgna will have at Ducati?

[L33h]

I watch Moto GP when I can, but F1 takes priority most of the time.

I did catch the race at Sepang and my god the Lorenzo/Marquez duel was incredible, puts F1 to shame in terms of 'wheel-to-wheel' racing.

The sideways slip angles they were producing under braking is what got me, simply amazing how they keep it on the track.

I remember seeing Marquez at COTA last year and thinking he's destined for greatness.

Yea I watch F1 too but It bores me most of the time, I think its a battle of tyres and Vettel's cars much faster then everyone elses lol.

I've done that sideways braking thing a couple of times on my bike but thats mostly when I shit myself and a corners tighter then I thought haha

[L33h]

I wonder how much of an effect Luigi Dall'lgna will have at Ducati?

Hopefully he'll have a good effect, for Cals sake lol

[Bedford126]

I wonder how much of an effect Luigi Dall'lgna will have at Ducati?

Not much he wont be allowed to play, Just like Jremy Burgess wasn't allowed to make the bike to his settings or to change to Showa suspension.

If they wont let him make changes to the bike for the national hero of Italy they aren't going to let any one else change much too set in the ways of "traditional in house engineering."

[L33h]

Not much he wont be allowed to play, Just like Jremy Burgess wasn't allowed to make the bike to his settings or to change to Showa suspension.

If they wont let him make changes to the bike for the national hero of Italy they aren't going to let any one else change much too set in the ways of "traditional in house engineering."

Good point tbh. I don't understand why Rossi hasn't done better this year? Hes on nearly the same bike as Lorenzo

[Bedford126]

Good point tbh. I don't understand why Rossi hasn't done better this year? Hes on nearly the same bike as Lorenzo

Noo.. he is on a way different bike to lorenzo using lorenzo's settings from last year so is having to make all his own data this year. I don't think he is doing to bad considering he had 2 years off.

IIrc they are using different suspension as well as a different chassis as Rossi is on the development chassis for next year.

[L33h]

I heard them talking about him swapping bits on the bike, He keeps swapping tanks to a older version cos its more comfortable or something lol. Hes not doing too bad but i bet hes sick of finishing 4th lol. Suppose he needs while to get the bike set up properly for next year.

I'm thinking about buying tickets for next year. Would be mint!

[Bedford126]

I heard them talking about him swapping bits on the bike, He keeps swapping tanks to a older version cos its more comfortable or something lol. Hes not doing too bad but i bet hes sick of finishing 4th lol. Suppose he needs while to get the bike set up properly for next year.

I'm thinking about buying tickets for next year. Would be mint!

Already got mine booked for jerez and silverstone.

[L33h]

Already got mine booked for jerez and silverstone.

How much was silverstone? and staying the weekend?

[Bedford126]

How much was silverstone? and staying the weekend?

No mate just race day Sunday.
Silverstone was £85 opposite the pits in the stand with a drink and a hot dog or something..
£120 ish for the 3 days premium mate. in the cheap seats.

[stevo67]

Its at Brands hatch this coming weekend I believe,a friend of mine is going.

[L33h]

Hmmm might just go for the day then. £85 for good seats isn't too bad I suppose. Cheers

[L33h]

Its at Brands hatch this coming weekend I believe,a friend of mine is going.

Its Australia this weekend mate

http://www.motogp.com/en/calendar+circuits

[L33h]

Just checked, the british superbikes are on at brands hatch :y:

[L33h]

Just watched todays race. Chaos haha. Really unlucky for Marquez but it looks like Lorenzo could actually have a chance now.. Come on Lorenzo!! :)

[Bedford126]

Just watched todays race. Chaos haha. Really unlucky for Marquez but it looks like Lorenzo could actually have a chance now.. Come on Lorenzo!! :)

Lol It was a bit piss poor really in my opinion. 2 ten lap races would have been better.

Lorenzo's face when they told him marquez got no points and black flagged was a picture.

[L33h]

Aye would have been good to see 2 10 lap races. That would have mixed things up abit haha

[Bedford126]

Aye would have been good to see 2 10 lap races. That would have mixed things up abit haha

the drive through was a bit shit like especially the 60kph extended speed limit, But i guess at the rate the track was chewing the hardest tyres it was needed. On the GP site there is a pic of Rossi's tyre after the first 10 and its down to the kevlar with no rubber.

Also the lorenzo bird strike was amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTlHF4YQ2So

[L33h]

Was stupid not allowing the riders to get up to speed. Dangerous lol. I'll see if i can find that picture of the tyre

Aye I saw that yesterday I was laughing my head off haha

[L33h]

Can't find that picture :/

[Bedford126]

Can't find that picture :/

Sorry mate it's in the members section ill see if i can copy n paste it.

[wullvfr]

Marquez will still win it,silly mistake for the team to make but it makes for an interesting end to the season.

Bsb and wsbk was good today,good end to the season especially for the Brits.

[Bedford126]

Marquez will still win it,silly mistake for the team to make but it makes for an interesting end to the season.

There was no mistake by the team. He even said in the press he missed the pit board on the 10th lap.

[L33h]

Sorry mate it's in the members section ill see if i can copy n paste it.

Cheers :y:

Marquez will still win it,silly mistake for the team to make but it makes for an interesting end to the season.

Bsb and wsbk was good today,good end to the season especially for the Brits.

Yea probably but its good that its been shaken up a bit lol. Never watched the superbikes but i heard scott redding broke his wrist in moto2. really unlucky for him

[Bedford126]

Never watched the superbikes but i heard scott redding broke his wrist. really unlucky for him

Superbikes is piss poor racing compared to even moto3, Also scott readding is in moto2 mate not superbikes lol.

[wullvfr]

There was no mistake by the team. He even said in the press he missed the pit board on the 10th lap.

That's what I was thinking especially after his moment a corner or so before but according to a report on crash.net it was the team and himself who made an erse of it and he came in when his board was put out saying for him to come in.

Makes sense coz when he did come in his team were acting normal as if want he was doing was legit and as it should be.

I was expecting them to be acting as if wtf are you doing.

Its on crash.net dude go have a look.

[L33h]

Superbikes is piss poor racing compared to even moto3, Also scott readding is in moto2 mate not superbikes lol.

I know I got myself all confused for a second haha, realized and edited just before you comment lol

[wullvfr]

Superbikes is piss poor racing compared to even moto3, Also scott readding is in moto2 mate not superbikes lol.

Bsb is good to watch

Here it is http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/197261/1/marc_marquez_explains_phillip_island_black_flag.ht ml

You'll see the bit where it says "team made the mistake" and this is apparently Marquez explaining the black flag incident.

[Bedford126]

That's what I was thinking especially after his moment a corner or so before but according to a report on crash.net it was the team and himself who made an erse of it and he came in when his board was put out saying for him to come in.

Makes sense coz when he did come in his team were acting normal as if want he was doing was legit and as it should be.

I was expecting them to be acting as if wtf are you doing.

Its on crash.net dude go have a look.

Crash.net is shite though that's why i became a member on the official motoGP site.

He said himself he missed the board on the 9th so came in after the 10th lap they had to do it normally because there is a chance he would get a penalty and not a DQ.

[L33h]

I think getting disqualified was a bit over the top tbh, but I suppose it is for safety

[wullvfr]

Crash.net is shite though that's why i became a member on the official motoGP site.

He said himself he missed the board on the 9th so came in after the 10th lap they had to do it normally because there is a chance he would get a penalty and not a DQ.

There was me thinking it was just mcn that were lying cunts,seems a bit of a whopper that to tell especially when it would be easy enough to get the facts and publish them.

[Bedford126]

Bsb is good to watch

Here it is http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/197261/1/marc_marquez_explains_phillip_island_black_flag.ht ml

You'll see the bit where it says "team made the mistake" and this is apparently Marquez explaining the black flag incident.


Wow that is so different to the actual press on the gp site, He was talking about bits of tape on his bars to tear off each lap and he had 10 on but forgot to take the one off after the warm up lap, i cant copy and paste the links from the gp site cus they are locked.

[wullvfr]

But here's the same story on the motogp site

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2013/Marquez+Phillip+Island+2013+race+review

Same story on both crash.net and motogp and tbh ive found crash.net to be accurate over the last few years

[Bedford126]

But here's the same story on the motogp site

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2013/Marquez+Phillip+Island+2013+race+review

Same story on both crash.net and motogp and tbh ive found crash.net to be accurate over the last few years

join up in the members section and watch the post race vid with marquez.

[wullvfr]

join up in the members section and watch the post race vid with marquez.

If it costs then no haha,I'm Scottish and am a tight git.not going to bother signing up just to see a different story,I'm surprised at them putting that if it ain't true.

What a silly mistake to make,I'm not a big fan of Jorge and hope Marquez will do it which I'm sure he will.

[L33h]

Lorenzo ftw :)

[wullvfr]

Lorenzo ftw :)

:wall::wall::y:

[L33h]

any links to watch the qualifying?

[Bedford126]

Qualifying is always on the bbc red button mate.

[L33h]

Oh aye nice one lol. Its not on till later cos the F1 is on atm. Gay :(. I just couldn't find it on iplayer. I know for next time lol cheers

[L33h]

What a race! I was rooting for Lorenzo but I think Marquez deserves it lol. First half of the race was mental!