2020 MotoGP Discussion (NO LINKS)
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2020 is the year of the satellites. Petronas boys, Taka and Miller are carrying their respective brands.
Winales_2017
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The real story is that Mav struggles with inconsistency and Rossi is just not capable of delivering anymore, but the Yamaha is still a solid bike if its ridden with a JLO lead from the front style while preserving the tires, and as seen Fabio and Franco are able to make adapt and it work for them. I personally think its the 3rd best bike behind the Ducati and Suzuki.
Peco was announced as the 2nd works rider alongside Miller, with Zarco and Jorge Martin at Pramac which if I'm honest will be a very solid pairing. Avintia still hasn't confirmed its lineup, but if I think Tito may be out of a ride at the end of this year, a contract means very little at Avintia. This championship is really too tight and the talent pool is too deep for a pay-rider, in my opinion. Tito is a very entertaining off the bike, I kind of hop eme makes his way to DAZN when he decides to hang up the leathers.
Jack Miller, Pecco Bagnaia have ‘earned’ 2021 Ducati factory opportunity
Jack Miller and Pecco Bagnaia's efforts with the Ducati GP20 show they are ready for a full factory MotoGP ride in 2021, according to Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali
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Updated rider line-up: 2021 MotoGP World Championship
All 2021 MotoGP grid places are now confirmed barring the second Aprilia seat alongside Espargaro, which had been reserved for Andrea Iannone. That seat will now go to either Bradley Smith or fellow test rider Lorenzo Savadori, a final decision being made after pre-season testing.
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There was a rumor going around last race weekend that Dovi might be HRC's test rider if he cannot secure that Aprilia ride, which would be a very interesting combination.
Rumour du jour. Sounds like this is for 2022 but you never know...
Avintia selling their slots to aprilia
Aprilia to run a factory team
Gresini stays and runs suzuki
VR to move up to gp
For 2021, 2nd avintia seat will go to the highest bidder. VR trying to get LM on the bike but he'll need to bring money. Also looking for a Ducati deal to help this along but ducati already have 5 riders under contract for 2021.
Avintia selling their slots to aprilia
Aprilia to run a factory team
Gresini stays and runs suzuki
VR to move up to gp
For 2021, 2nd avintia seat will go to the highest bidder. VR trying to get LM on the bike but he'll need to bring money. Also looking for a Ducati deal to help this along but ducati already have 5 riders under contract for 2021.
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Winales_2017
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Not sure what happened to all the championship contenders this week, specifically Mir he could have picked up the lead given how Yamaha guys just faded into obscurity--I honestly thouht it he was gointo re-appear from the back of the field again. I really enjoyed this season so far, but if the rumors are true I am kind of wanting to see Marc back on the bike now that he is completely out of championship contention and healed up.
Zarco did finish strong, he overtook Olivera in the last couple of turns, just wasn't in podium contention.
Mat Oxley opines that the V4s had an advantage over the I4s which is why all the Yamahas and Suzukis turned into non-factors. Here is the link.
www.motorsportmagazine.com
Why MotoGP's V4s dominated rain-lashed Le Mans - Motor Sport Magazine
Ducati, Honda and KTM locked out the top eight positions on Sunday's MotoGP French Grand Prix, because when the rain comes down, point and squirt is the way to go
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Winales_2017
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Mat Oxley opines that the V4s had an advantage over the I4s which is why all the Yamahas and Suzukis turned into non-factors. Here is the link.
Why MotoGP's V4s dominated rain-lashed Le Mans - Motor Sport Magazine
Ducati, Honda and KTM locked out the top eight positions on Sunday's MotoGP French Grand Prix, because when the rain comes down, point and squirt is the way to go
Makes sense, except that an injured Rins was looking like he was going to take the fight to Petrux had he been able stay on the bike. That double/triple overtake he did from the back was incredibly risky but he pulled it off.
Aragon this week and Marc is confirmed to not be there after all:
Marc Marquez won’t return for MotoGP Aragon, podium winner Alex carries baton
Alex Marquez arrives in Spain on a high following his Le Mans podium as Marc Marquez opts against return for the Aragon MotoGP
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Valentino Rossi tests positive for COVID-19
The nine-time World Champion will miss this weekend’s Aragon GP after returning a positive test on Thursday
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Valentino Rossi tests positive for COVID-19
The nine-time World Champion will miss this weekend’s Aragon GP after returning a positive test on Thursday
It's ok, he's a Doctor.
