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He is pretty bloody goodNo. He’s just a better rider.
He is pretty bloody goodNo. He’s just a better rider.
Nah, he has the current model M1, even has the latest fork-du-jour now with the carbon fibre Ohlins, it is only the donk that is down a few revs. Given how long these bikes sit in that rev range, especially at a track where there is a lot of short shifting on the edge of tyre and no long straights it is a pretty marginal handicap.To put his amazing race into full perspective, he did it on last years hand me down bike with 500rpm less than Rossi and Maverick and nowhere near the level of support the two factory riders get.
If MM didn't have the extra straight line speed he wouldn't have seen which way Fabio went.
Not sure about that Spud. The commentary and crashnet said only Morbidelli had the latest.Nah, he has the current model M1, even has the latest fork-du-jour now with the carbon fibre Ohlins, it is only the donk that is down a few revs. Given how long these bikes sit in that rev range, especially at a track where there is a lot of short shifting on the edge of tyre and no long straights it is a pretty marginal handicap.
I think it's funny that people concentrate on Rossi's age, he's there or thereabouts competitive with Vinales, and I can't see anybody other than Quartararo as a realistic option who might do better. Yamaha followed Vinales input and they roared out of the blocks in 2017....then fell off a cliff. I'd be listening to Rossi rather than Vinales in trying to get out of the hole. Far too often Vinales simply has no idea what is wrong with the bike.
It must be a nightmare trying to pick potential talent though. Rabat, ex-Moto2 champion has done absolutely nothing despite trying his heart out; Bagnaia current-Moto2 champion can barely stay upright; and yet Quatararo who has only ever won one GP previously and had a best placed championship finish of 10th in Moto3/Moto2 has taken to MotoGP like El Chapo discovering cocaine. It was actually difficult to watch what was obviously a talented guy almost deconstructed before our eyes as he struggled in previous seasons, so I'm stoked he's finally find his niche with a team that is obviously looking after him, kudos to them.
I agree! With a few exceptions, recruiting the Moto2 champ guarantees nothing!It must be a nightmare trying to pick potential talent though.
Not sure about that Spud. The commentary and crashnet said only Morbidelli had the latest.Nah, he has the current model M1, even has the latest fork-du-jour now with the carbon fibre Ohlins, it is only the donk that is down a few revs. Given how long these bikes sit in that rev range, especially at a track where there is a lot of short shifting on the edge of tyre and no long straights it is a pretty marginal handicap.
I think it's funny that people concentrate on Rossi's age, he's there or thereabouts competitive with Vinales, and I can't see anybody other than Quartararo as a realistic option who might do better. Yamaha followed Vinales input and they roared out of the blocks in 2017....then fell off a cliff. I'd be listening to Rossi rather than Vinales in trying to get out of the hole. Far too often Vinales simply has no idea what is wrong with the bike.
It must be a nightmare trying to pick potential talent though. Rabat, ex-Moto2 champion has done absolutely nothing despite trying his heart out; Bagnaia current-Moto2 champion can barely stay upright; and yet Quatararo who has only ever won one GP previously and had a best placed championship finish of 10th in Moto3/Moto2 has taken to MotoGP like El Chapo discovering cocaine. It was actually difficult to watch what was obviously a talented guy almost deconstructed before our eyes as he struggled in previous seasons, so I'm stoked he's finally find his niche with a team that is obviously looking after him, kudos to them.
Yes, agreed. My understanding was the difference between A and B spec was the suspension and engine. Quartararo recently gained the latest CF Ohlins forks, which just leaves his slightly detuned engine.The Petronas bikes are not the same and the Yamaha works team. Morbidelli is on an A-spec 2019 M1, and Fabio is on a B-spec 2019 M1. Fabio has a limited amount of engines available, thus his engines are set with lower RPM limit. Any updates from the Yamaha factory go to the A-spec bike first.
https://us.motorsport.com/motogp/news/quartararo-upgraded-2019-petronas-yamaha/4333667/
Still won’t get in the top ten. With the talent Zarco displayed on the Yamaha shows he’s not a dud. I think he expected more from KTM then they delivered.Zarko's out immediately, Mika Kallio in.
The friendly rivalry displayed by MM will fade when Quartararo finds his feet and starts showing his aggression and not giving MM an inch.Yes, agreed. My understanding was the difference between A and B spec was the suspension and engine. Quartararo recently gained the latest CF Ohlins forks, which just leaves his slightly detuned engine.
Regardless, he’s doing a helluva job, and seems like a nice kid too. Nothing like some tough times to add a dose of humility.
Such a shame Zarco didn't go to Honda if the rumour is true that they were looking at him.
It all sounds pretty good until they start asking for my credit card information. I always get nervous about that, but the draw of finally allowing me to watch MotoGP and WSBK makes me want to roll the dice.No worries mate.
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I have never had any security issues with the site, as I said though I only look at it on my tablet.
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