Austrian Gp (spoilers)

Discussion in 'Racing & Bike Sport' started by Red899, Aug 14, 2024.

  1. Yeah i saw he might be going there, he has ridden everything else so for his knowledge it must be worth getting him. like a full time test rider.
     
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  2. Yeh and guess it’s the final nail in the coffin of dixons moto gp aspirations for next year.
     
  3. I can't see Dixon ever breaking in to the top class now sadly. I reckon when he moves to VDS next year it will be a year on that and then maybe offer him a ride on the VDS Ducati in WSBK
     
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  4. Without wanting to open old wounds on here, I think I’d rather stay in m2 lol.
     
  5. You never know a decent second half to the season (which is looking likely on current form) and things can change very quickly.
    Look at Fermin Aldegeur!
     
  6. I know Jake has his detractors largely because he can be a bit full on off track but there’s absolutely no difference btwn him and aldegeur when it comes to flat out raw speed,
    Or anyone else in the m2 class now pedros gone. Jake’s led sessions and races by miles and comfortably looked the best rider out there. Just wish he’d do the talking at the end of the season cos a lot of the times he gets a bit bolshy he ends up in hospital.

    I’d have him over any of the Aussie or yank options if it’s down to passports etc.
     
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  7. Fermin must be counting his lucky stars he has already signed on the dotted line for next year, he wouldn't have got it based on this years efforts.
     
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  8. I see Somkiat Chantra is being mooted to take over Takas seat.
    “Worlds gone mad”
    Etc…
     
  9. The writing has been on the wall for Taka for a while. Showed a little bit of a spark when Marquez was injured but he’s routinely the slowest Honda rider. Somkiat is Thai ? Andy
     
  10. I get the Taka being shown the door thing (kind of) but as you say not by a Thai rider who hardly pulls up trees (2 race wins in 2 years). And they've seemingly let Ogura go to Trackhouse? (2 wins and 3 podiums this year alone)
    Makes no sense to me.
     
  11. Off to Austria to watch it this weekend. Cost a small fortune but from what i have seen its the most picturesque track on the calendar.
     
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  12. Ooohh not jealous at all, enjoy!!
     
  13. I'm sure I read somewhere, Repsol are deserting the sinking ship too. Andy
     
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  14. Maybe Taka is using his intelligence? He knows the Honda bites, he knows it cant win races. Why push harder?
     
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  15. Ah yeh oetronas taking over aren’t they?
     
  16. Not heard that but not convinced a Malaysian nationalised petroleum industry would be a good fit :thinkingface: Andy
     
  17. Marquez 4 one thousandths quicker than Taka lol.
    The old man’s going backwards.
     
  18. I read Pol is whinging and saying ‘not fair’ because Jack and Mir have got rides in MGP so guessing a deal is done somewhere
     
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  19. Aprilia struggling today.

    Pedros crash wow that was fast
     
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