PJPR01 Posted May 27 Posted May 27 The only item missing in this chaotic race was when Alex Marquez went down, he didn't take out Marc. That would have been even more unlucky. Even Marc admitted that they got very lucky...he didn't claim credit for a 3rd place finish as if it were a standard 3rd place...he got a mulligan and was lucky to extend his points lead. But luck has a place in all sports. I truly felt bad for Fabio...the distress at having a mechanical malfunction when he was in great position must have really ticked him off...and as always, Gentleman Zarco got to have a bit more fun...I like his post race interviews the best of all of them...thoughtful, pragmatic, enjoyable. The one catastrophe that keeps occurring with too much regularity is Bagnaia's bad luck/performance...it's now mental even more than mechanical I fear...and that could be a worse curse than a physical injury. Onwards to the next one!
p6x Posted May 31 Posted May 31 6 hours ago, guzzigary said: Toprak almost certain to Pramac for 26 Sofuoglu, the manager, said it's a done deal....
p6x Posted May 31 Posted May 31 On 5/27/2025 at 2:58 PM, PJPR01 said: The one catastrophe that keeps occurring with too much regularity is Bagnaia's bad luck/performance...it's now mental even more than mechanical I fear...and that could be a worse curse than a physical injury. If we believe the Italian media, the GP25 Ducati front end remains an enigma to everyone riding it, except for Marc Marquez. Somehow, Francesco Bagnaia can't ride it as he could the GP24. Marc Marquez never got "spoiled" since he never rode it during races. He was promoted from GP23 to GP25. DiGiannantonio don't seem to match Marc's regular performance on it either. I don't really like the way this season is turning out. I don't see anyone else but Marquez being world champion this year.
Tomchri Posted June 1 Posted June 1 It's a reason for that, winning I mean. Going to Assen again this year. Cheers Tom. 1
p6x Posted June 2 Posted June 2 2 hours ago, Tomchri said: It's a reason for that, winning I mean. Going to Assen again this year. Cheers Tom. Why Assen only? Mugello? Le Mans?
GuzziMoto Posted June 2 Posted June 2 Even if Marc wins the title this year, I would still go to a race if there was one near me. Also, while I think it is fair to say it is marc's title to lose I am not sure he won't lose it. He is crashing a fair amount. It is just luck that he hasn't yet hurt himself. For sure the 2025 Ducati has a front end that only Marc can deal with. How much of that is how he rides and how much of that is ignorance is bliss I don't know. But neither of the other two riders on 2025 Ducati's can go as well as Marc. Or even as well as they could go on an older Ducati like last years Ducati.
p6x Posted June 2 Posted June 2 26 minutes ago, GuzziMoto said: I would still go to a race if there was one near me. It seems like Liberty has finally cleared all the hurdles from the European authorities, and they will officially announce taking over MotoGP from Dorna, possibly this summer. One of Liberty's main objective, is to get more audience in the USA, so they may have a plan to do more than just the one COTA GP each year. I don't think Maryland has a racetrack though... you would have to travel a bit to get to it. 30 minutes ago, GuzziMoto said: Even if Marc wins the title this year I don't see anyone else capable of matching his regularity. Last week, he still managed third in Silverstone. It is clear the Ducati GP24 is the only one capable to compete with Marc Marquez on the GP25. Looking at what is happening on the racetrack, it seems that Alex could be the only serious competitor. I read an interview from Bagnaia, stating that changing the GP25 to suit him better is not something that is going to happen overnight. At best, it will be after the summer pause. But given the point's difference between MM and FB, it seems an impossible task.
p6x Posted June 2 Posted June 2 Now that we know that Toprak Razgatlioglu will race in Yamaha Pramac from 2026, we have to look at the rest of the market. Johann Zarco hinted that after all, he prefers to stay at LCR Honda, and not move to the factory team. In my opinion, this is a clear indication that Honda has other plans for a top rider. Since we now know that Jorge Martin still wants out of Aprilia, who knows... Honda has clearly said they would not poach any pilot with a signed contract.
Tomchri Posted June 2 Posted June 2 20 hours ago, p6x said: Why Assen only? Mugello? Le Mans? No sensible answer . Cheers Tom.
GuzziMoto Posted June 3 Posted June 3 19 hours ago, p6x said: It seems like Liberty has finally cleared all the hurdles from the European authorities, and they will officially announce taking over MotoGP from Dorna, possibly this summer. One of Liberty's main objective, is to get more audience in the USA, so they may have a plan to do more than just the one COTA GP each year. I don't think Maryland has a racetrack though... you would have to travel a bit to get to it. I don't see anyone else capable of matching his regularity. Last week, he still managed third in Silverstone. It is clear the Ducati GP24 is the only one capable to compete with Marc Marquez on the GP25. Looking at what is happening on the racetrack, it seems that Alex could be the only serious competitor. I read an interview from Bagnaia, stating that changing the GP25 to suit him better is not something that is going to happen overnight. At best, it will be after the summer pause. But given the point's difference between MM and FB, it seems an impossible task. I am used to driving a fair ways to see races. We went to most of the MotoGP races at Indy, that was a great time. Great roads between here and there to ride, and the town knows how to put on an event. Currently we have been going to the NHRA race at St Louis, that is a well run event that is a lot of fun for a reasonable amount of money. We have closer NHRA races to where we live, but prefer how the St Louis race is run. Plus, it works well as a stop on our way out west as part of a larger trip. Marc was really lucky to get that third place. He likely was going to finish lower, but the red flag saved his bacon. That, and not getting hurt in his crash. All it would take is for Marc to hurt himself in one of his crashes and he could easily lose the championship. But, as mentioned, I think it is his to lose at this point. His best challenger is seriously handicapped by the 2025 Ducati not giving him what he needs. Ducati really dropped a deuce in their own punchbowl.
GuzziMoto Posted June 6 Posted June 6 Well, Marc Marquez won Friday. He seems like he is determined to make a point, to make sure no one else thinks they have a chance. I remember doing that back in the day, taking big risks in practice to send a message to everyone else...
GuzziMoto Posted June 27 Posted June 27 Well, the front tire fiasco thickens. I must admit, I have always been a fan of Michelin motorcycle tires but this is really turning me off from them. At this point they can't be out of MotoGP soon enough. It is a shame we will have to endure one more year of this, one more season (after this one) of tires playing a large roll in who wins and who loses, one more season of tire pressure roulette. https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/1075073/1/official-michelin-wont-introduce-new-motogp-front-tyre Michelin has officially confirmed it will not introduce its long-planned new front tyre for the 2026 MotoGP season.
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