MotoGP It's nearly that time

Kato · 09-02-2021, 11:26 PM

So I've just watched the Ducati team presentation very slick and very red, definitely not the prettiest bike on the grid, Pecco & Jack did OK last year be interesting to see if that translates into the full factory don't expect to see much from Jerez test 02 March but Qatar a week later should give us a better look.

Not sure I fully enjoyed last season yes it was close with a lot more close racing but it just seemed very odd dominant on paper meant absolutely nothing on track, Dovi's best every chance and just didn't perform

The big Question will MM be back and will he be the same Marc Marquez no sign of him even training yet !!!

Looking forward to some racing .... Hope this covid bull$h1t does not get in the way

Dirty · 10-02-2021, 08:51 AM

I thought last year was great. MMs absence allowed the chpshp a bit of variety.
They said last year MM was likely to miss the start of 2021, there are even rumours that he may never come back.
Dovi was rubbish but then I've never rated him. Ducati seem to have lost MGP ambition. Just a few years ago they were spending $ on the bike and the riders, now its more a case of who is available and wants a go!

alan s4 · 12-02-2021, 10:01 AM

I would love it if Dovi ended up as a replacement for MM at the start of the season.

slob · 12-02-2021, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by alan s4

I would love it if Dovi ended up as a replacement for MM at the start of the season.

I think that ship probably sailed after Honda were forced to run three bikes a decade ago?

Kato · 06-03-2021, 06:49 PM

So the first time on track this season and day one ends like this, no reflection at all on who will challenge for the title everybody was testing new kit, however Espargaro is only 1s off the last losail pole time that's pretty impressive for day 1 of the season

1 - 41 A Espargaro 1.54:687
2 - 6 S Bradl
3 - 36 j. Mir
4 - 43 j. Miller
5 - 88 M Oliveira
6 - 5 J Zarco
7 - 21 F Morbidelli
8 - 42 A Rins
9 - 12 M Viñales
10 - 73 A Marquez

slob · 06-03-2021, 07:00 PM

No spoilers when the first race rolls round please Rob!

Doggy · 06-03-2021, 07:21 PM

I was hoping BT might have had the testing on, but not seen anything?

Kato · 06-03-2021, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slob

No spoilers when the first race rolls round please Rob!

I shall stay completely silent

will not post anything even when 46 crashes out I shall celebrate in total silence ........ Promise

Kato · 07-03-2021, 05:51 PM

End of day two and the Aprillia is looking really good albeit sandwiched between the Yamaha's, Jack Miller is top Ducati less than 1/2 second behind got a break now until Wednesday

1 - 20 F. QUARTARARO 1:53.940
2 - 41 A. ESPARGARO +0.212
3 - 21 F. MORBIDELLI +0.213
4 - 6 S. BRADL +0.270
5 - 5 J. ZARCO +0.416
6 - 43 J. MILLER +0.427
7 - 12 M. VIÑALES +0.455
8 - 36 J. MIR +0.575
9 - 42 A. RINS +0.718
10 - 88 M. OLIVEIRA +0.726

Nasher · 07-03-2021, 07:10 PM

Any idea what the TV coverage will be like this year for those of us without a sports package?

Luddite · 07-03-2021, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nasher

Any idea what the TV coverage will be like this year for those of us without a sports package?

I emailed Quest yesterday, Nasher, and asked if they would be showing the highlights again this year. This is their reply:

"Hi Vince,
Thank you for that.
I think we probably will but I am not 100% sure.
I will ask the relevant team and get back to you when i hear anything.
Kind regards,
Aatish"

I'll let you know when I hear something definite.

350TSS · 07-03-2021, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kato

End of day two and the Aprillia is looking really good albeit sandwiched between the Yamaha's, Jack Miller is top Ducati less than 1/2 second behind got a break now until Wednesday

1 - 20 F. QUARTARARO 1:53.940
2 - 41 A. ESPARGARO +0.212
3 - 21 F. MORBIDELLI +0.213
4 - 6 S. BRADL +0.270
5 - 5 J. ZARCO +0.416
6 - 43 J. MILLER +0.427
7 - 12 M. VIÑALES +0.455
8 - 36 J. MIR +0.575
9 - 42 A. RINS +0.718
10 - 88 M. OLIVEIRA +0.726

Interesting - Stefan looking to fill Marcs shoes for the time being, Zarco is top Ducati not Jack, Valentino, Pecco, Pol and Brad not troubling the scorers yet

Nasher · 07-03-2021, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luddite

I emailed Quest yesterday, Nasher, and asked if they would be showing the highlights again this year. This is their reply:

"Hi Vince,
Thank you for that.
I think we probably will but I am not 100% sure.
I will ask the relevant team and get back to you when i hear anything.
Kind regards,
Aatish"

I'll let you know when I hear something definite.

Thanks Luddite

Darren69 · 08-03-2021, 12:00 AM

Lewis Hamilton will probably win it anyway!

alan s4 · 08-03-2021, 10:20 AM

You Tube highlights from Day 1:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSoYycRZWT4

09-02-2021, 11:26 PM	#1
Kato Dismantled Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: East Molesey Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,242	MotoGP It's nearly that time So I've just watched the Ducati team presentation very slick and very red, definitely not the prettiest bike on the grid, Pecco & Jack did OK last year be interesting to see if that translates into the full factory don't expect to see much from Jerez test 02 March but Qatar a week later should give us a better look. Not sure I fully enjoyed last season yes it was close with a lot more close racing but it just seemed very odd dominant on paper meant absolutely nothing on track, Dovi's best every chance and just didn't perform The big Question will MM be back and will he be the same Marc Marquez no sign of him even training yet !!! Looking forward to some racing .... Hope this covid bull$h1t does not get in the way __________________ "Political correctness is just intellectual colonialism and psychological fascism for the creation of thought crime" Last edited by Kato; 09-02-2021 at 11:45 PM..

10-02-2021, 08:51 AM	#2
Dirty Bockloks Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 4,601	I thought last year was great. MMs absence allowed the chpshp a bit of variety. They said last year MM was likely to miss the start of 2021, there are even rumours that he may never come back. Dovi was rubbish but then I've never rated him. Ducati seem to have lost MGP ambition. Just a few years ago they were spending $ on the bike and the riders, now its more a case of who is available and wants a go! __________________ Wounds heal, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever Beware of eBay

06-03-2021, 06:49 PM	#5
Kato Dismantled Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: East Molesey Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,242	So the first time on track this season and day one ends like this, no reflection at all on who will challenge for the title everybody was testing new kit, however Espargaro is only 1s off the last losail pole time that's pretty impressive for day 1 of the season 1 - 41 A Espargaro 1.54:687 2 - 6 S Bradl 3 - 36 j. Mir 4 - 43 j. Miller 5 - 88 M Oliveira 6 - 5 J Zarco 7 - 21 F Morbidelli 8 - 42 A Rins 9 - 12 M Viñales 10 - 73 A Marquez __________________ "Political correctness is just intellectual colonialism and psychological fascism for the creation of thought crime"

06-03-2021, 07:00 PM	#6
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,733	No spoilers when the first race rolls round please Rob! Last edited by slob; 06-03-2021 at 07:09 PM..

07-03-2021, 05:51 PM	#9
Kato Dismantled Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: East Molesey Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,242	End of day two and the Aprillia is looking really good albeit sandwiched between the Yamaha's, Jack Miller is top Ducati less than 1/2 second behind got a break now until Wednesday 1 - 20 F. QUARTARARO 1:53.940 2 - 41 A. ESPARGARO +0.212 3 - 21 F. MORBIDELLI +0.213 4 - 6 S. BRADL +0.270 5 - 5 J. ZARCO +0.416 6 - 43 J. MILLER +0.427 7 - 12 M. VIÑALES +0.455 8 - 36 J. MIR +0.575 9 - 42 A. RINS +0.718 10 - 88 M. OLIVEIRA +0.726 __________________ "Political correctness is just intellectual colonialism and psychological fascism for the creation of thought crime"

12-02-2021, 10:01 AM	#3
alan s4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glasgow Bike: S4 challenge Posts: 447	I would love it if Dovi ended up as a replacement for MM at the start of the season.

06-03-2021, 07:21 PM	#7
Doggy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Kent Bike: M796 Posts: 511	I was hoping BT might have had the testing on, but not seen anything?

07-03-2021, 07:10 PM	#10
Nasher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Portsmouth Bike: M900 Posts: 1,518	Any idea what the TV coverage will be like this year for those of us without a sports package? __________________ Heaven doesn't want me, and Hell is afraid I'll take over.

08-03-2021, 12:00 AM	#14
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,090	Lewis Hamilton will probably win it anyway! __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

08-03-2021, 10:20 AM	#15
alan s4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glasgow Bike: S4 challenge Posts: 447	You Tube highlights from Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSoYycRZWT4