Jorge M topping FP1 by some distance, bet the poor kid wishes he had an Italian passport right about now. Pedro second who they mentioned is the only rider in the field to score points in every sprint and long race so far this season!
Interesting session! 93, the beast and binder all missing out on going through to Q2. FQ going through in front of his fellow snail quaffers and JM breaking the lap record! Wouldnt mind betting going through Q1 will be quite beneficial if the weather changes as expected the rest of the weekend though.
His head is not in the right place, Laverty said he’d never seen Jake look so lost. Changing to WP suspension, Pirelli tyres and very little riding time has left him all at sea. A real shame and again, according to Laverty, having a detrimental affect on his future in Moto2 and Moto GP (if he had any). Andy
He’s just become Sam lowes with less wins. Too many demons to deal with and always feels like every last thing needs to be on his side for him to do well whereas so many others are pulling steady performances out of weekends they’re not doing so well at. As you said a real shame because there was definitely a point where you could genuinely see him in moto gp. Needs a miracle now.
He hasn’t impacted MotoGP like Marc Marquez did. Knocked Rossi and Lorenzo off their perches. Fabio had a go but seems to have faded. MM is a truly once in a lifetime talent. Faded a bit now but it was fun while it lasted
Considering how much time he has had on a motogp bike, I think he is exceeding expectations. Fastest KTM dont forget. People were talking up Binder as a contender and he is being beaten by the rookie, on a none factory bike. Marc ^^ is/was special (and dangerous) but the Honda was a missile too. But, meh, serious talent out there atm. Lets enjoy it and hope the future new bike specs dont ruin things. Also, this bloody tyre pressure rule needs binning.
Was like someone had died listening to the bt sport team when 93 missed out on q2. More arsed about his save than bastianini breaking the lap record. Shame enea’s bike blew up in the next session! JM proving again that Ducati will be making a big mistake not giving him a factory bike and Pecco lurking. Sprint race going to be epic later.
Sprint race bar MM93 was dull as. Regards JM, the wheels will fall off and his arrogance will be his undoing, I have money on both the factory bikes finishing ahead of him, he won't get the factory bike he do covets from Ducati, as a team they hate petulance, and that's his MO
His attitude last year that he has carried on this year banging on about how he should be on the factory bike, if he doesn't get it he won't be on a Ducati in 2025, criticising the factory etc, he is a weapons grade bell end and he has no media savvy, being quick alone is not enough anymore. Won't be long before Acosta is eating his lunch, JM will never be the world champ.
No Hes 26 years old and been consistently one of the fastest riders for the last 2 odd years, only natural he’s going to think and say he deserves a better bike. Can’t think of many riders who wouldn’t tbh! Whether he becomes WC is debatable but he’s a big part of the future of Moto GP (as is Acosta of course but as far as I’m aware he’s not in line for a ducati factory ride in the near future).
