MotoGP - Ducati.ms

PhilipIsland · May 11th, 2011, 10:49 pm

Who else thinks Valentino will podium in LeMans?

He looked strong in the last race but the GP11 looked underpowered compared to the Honda's and Yammers. Valle didn't complain about the tires post race.

We're due a podium this weekend>...

sweet999 · May 11th, 2011, 11:25 pm

I sure hope so, but I can't wait till the GOAT wins one.

PhilipIsland · May 12th, 2011, 2:37 am

I have a good feeling it will be this weekend. Hopefully he will find a good rhythm.

damossguy · May 12th, 2011, 3:19 am

With the chassis and shoulder improvements it's definitely on the cards.

DaC · May 12th, 2011, 3:14 pm

I think it's doubtfull.
Total Rossi fan here, but his shoulder isn't 100% yet and that track requires heavy braking which is going to play into things with his injury.
Mostly though, from what has been said before by MotoGP riders, the track lacks some grip. If Rossi still has a problem with front end feel, how is that going to play into it?

I'll be happy if Rossi can turn the Ducati around by the end of the year, but certainly hope he gets there sooner. I guess by practice sessions we'll have some idea.

Dan

jcns · May 12th, 2011, 4:17 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweet999

I sure hope so, but I can't wait till the GOAT wins one.

Giacomo Agostini is racing again?

jcns · May 12th, 2011, 4:20 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaC

I think it's doubtfull.
Total Rossi fan here, but his shoulder isn't 100% yet and that track requires heavy braking which is going to play into things with his injury.
Mostly though, from what has been said before by MotoGP riders, the track lacks some grip. If Rossi still has a problem with front end feel, how is that going to play into it?

I'll be happy if Rossi can turn the Ducati around by the end of the year, but certainly hope he gets there sooner. I guess by practice sessions we'll have some idea.

Dan

Rossi fan here as well, but I think Ducati is waiting for 2012 to come out with a new bike and new 1000cc motor. I doubt Ducati is pouring any money into a bike in its last year of racing.

PhilipIsland · May 15th, 2011, 12:33 am

Third row is not too far back for Valle to make a good start. Should be an interesting race.

I don't buy the idea that Ducati isn't putting as much into this bike as it is being replaced next year. Valle is the biggest marketing chip that Ducait is ever going to get and a win on Sunday means bike sell on Monday.

We'll see what happens soon enough.

NYSport · May 15th, 2011, 8:03 am

I guaranty a podium for Rossi

Better late than never.

jeremyh007 · May 15th, 2011, 8:15 am

We will take a 3rd. Thank you Marco!