What odds on Rea going to Ducati in 2023? I think pretty high personally. That would put the cat amongst to pigeons. BMW = busted flush.
Ooh enjoyed that and the end of the SS race, so close for the v2! At least Redding is still finishing consistently above baz and the other cart horses. Nice to see vr46 and bezzechi in attendance too.
Toprak and R1 struggling against the two front runners. Let’s hope Bautista doesn’t crumple under the pressure like he did before.
Most interesting things this week were Toprak not getting a MotoGP ride and Rae saying that he has never ever been offered a MotoGP ride.
That is correct and IIRC, about 4 years ago (or was it 3 ?) when his future was being discussed, JR made a conscious decision to remain in WSBK, fat fish in a small pond only Toprak burst his bubble. Andy
Scott didn’t (and is unlikely to) win a WSBK championship. Alvaro blew it at the first attempt but let’s see if he can see it through this year, although I doubt it. Like him or not (and I don’t) JR is the best Kawasaki WSBK rider in history and Kawasaki built the best bike (for JR) for a long time. Andy
Yes JR knows that bike inside out now after how many titles, plus his track knowledge is second to none and just sheer determination wins the day.
I saw somewhere that Rae said he has never been offered a GP ride, probably an interview he did. I assume he meant a full factor contract rather than two stand in rides. But it’s a fair point.
Could be a number of reasons not least his age, lack of MotoGP sponsor, insufficient sponsorship funds and for my money, (at the time his future was being discussed) too many talented young guns waiting in the wings. Andy
Race 2 much better entertainment. Rae seriously not happy with the Kwak reading his body language. Not heard interview yet. Ducati to win the final race methinks.
Both Toprak and Rae having to ride the wheels off their bikes just to stay in touch. V scary. Good watch though for a while. New rev limit looks a distinct possibility for Ducati after next two rounds - Scott Smart grid chat was interesting.
