Both lap records set by Dumlops beaten by the new Pirelli's in the first sessions of moto 2 and moto 3 tests. Wow. Moto 3 2023 Valencia Pirelli Moto3 Test - Monday (Session 1) | Moto3 (crash.net) Moto 2 2023 Valencia Pirelli Moto2 Test - Monday | Moto2 | Crash
That was to be expected and largely forecast. Where Dunlop was asked to provide a tyre that was consistent throughout the race, Pirelli has been asked to provide a tyre that requires managing to last the race. It’s going to add a big variable next season, especially on the traditionally hard tyre wearing tracks like Phillip Island. Andy
Wonder if that will mean increased downforce from the likes of ride height devices and aero will become less of a "thing". More downforce = increased tyre wear etc... (as i understand it).
The look on Marc’s face when he took that helmet off after the first few laps was priceless. I think it’s safe to say he likes that Ducati ! Pedro Acosta was also suitably impressed with his steed . Didn’t need to be qualified in lip reading to see the , “wow , fuck” exclamation.
Few observations from me... Bez finishing just above 93 was quite funny and they even managed to have another "coming together" Pedro looked quite comfortable straight off the bat Yamaha still look dreadful and FQ not a happy bunny at the end, doesnt bode well for '24 Marini impressive as the fastest Honda, impressive They really need to make more black motorbikes, some of those non-sponsored bikes looked fkn awesome (ktm take note)
Wish I could have given that a funny, like and agree! ^^^ Acosta though, within 1.2 seconds. ….on his first time out on a motogp bike. Watch this space The Honda is not that far off. Poor Fabio.
It is only testing but that’s some seriously impressive and unsurprising stuff from Marc Marquez. the Pirelli thing isn’t that surprising either, they’ll be faster for a few laps then drop off a cliff. Standard Pirelli
Is anyone really surprised though? I think it will be a battle of consistency between him and Pecco next season with maybe one other rider rider thrown in. A LOT of feathers ruffled along the way too. Cant fkn wait
There’s been a lot of knobbers on the internet writing marquez off Some race fans are becoming a bit like soccers fans
Frankie in the mix for me. Id bloody love to see it. Him and Pecco as the "calm" italians against the man who'd probably sell his own mother for another championship.
Maybe a 4 way with the title decided at the final on the actual riding not a tyre pressure infringement ffs
