MotoGP 2020

[2StrokeDan]

I wonder though whoever becomes champion this year (think it will be Doviziozo sp) will feel like it was a bit of a hollow victory since MM was not in it ?

Wayne Rainey actually commented on this recently, saying that for MM to stay relevant in this year's championship, he had to stay in the series.

Puig, who initially commented on the title now being "downclassed", won his title through an opponent crashing out.

[Cracker]

I wonder though whoever becomes champion this year (think it will be Doviziozo sp) will feel like it was a bit of a hollow victory since MM was not in it ?

To finish first , first you must finish , MM didn’t finish that race which put him out for ages , he did it on his own , so no , not a hollow victory for the champion this year

The way they're racing I'm not sure who's gonna finish this season at all. Maybe with no spectators and no glory they feel the gloves are off, it's time to fight. To show each other who's best.

[TheBear]

There was a few championships won because someone crashed out in the past.  It happens.  Part of being champion is not crashing, so I see no hollow victory for anyone, even if MM is out the whole season. 

Something else is, while MM made a mockery of them during 2019, we have no idea how well he would have done this year.  The Ducatis, Suzukis and KTMs seem to have made a nice jump in performance, while Honda seems to have gone the other way.  It may well have been MM's season to struggle this year.

[BiG DoM]

Agree 100% 

MM must not think he is untouchable or unbeatable - he has already learnt the hard way that he is not invincible ... even if it took opening a window of opprtunity for other riders 

[Amsterdam]

There was a few championships won because someone crashed out in the past.  It happens.  Part of being champion is not crashing, so I see no hollow victory for anyone, even if MM is out the whole season. 

Something else is, while MM made a mockery of them during 2019, we have no idea how well he would have done this year.  The Ducatis, Suzukis and KTMs seem to have made a nice jump in performance, while Honda seems to have gone the other way.  It may well have been MM's season to struggle this year.

You are absolutely right.  Things change all the time.  That is what keeps it exciting.  I for one thought Zarco was going to make the KTM fly last year.  Then, when that turned into a fiasco you start to wonder if that bike maybe is crap.  And now they had all 4 bikes in the top 10.  Who would have put money on that a year ago?

Has anybody read anything as to why the Yamahas had these brake issues?  Maverick is a hero in my book.  That was split second decision making that saved his life (or at the least his well being).  I am in awe.  And it was also great to see how he did not stand there looking shocked afterwards but just thoroughly pissed off.

[BiG DoM]

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You are absolutely right.  Things change all the time.  That is what keeps it exciting.  I for one thought Zarco was going to make the KTM fly last year.  Then, when that turned into a fiasco you start to wonder if that bike maybe is crap.  And now they had all 4 bikes in the top 10.  Who would have put money on that a year ago?

Has anybody read anything as to why the Yamahas had these brake issues?  Maverick is a hero in my book.  That was split second decision making that saved his life (or at the least his well being).  I am in awe.  And it was also great to see how he did not stand there looking shocked afterwards but just thoroughly pissed off.
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Agree, and there is an interview on MotoGP with him where he is very pragmatic and professional and not throwing toys and getting a dig in at Yamaha. I was also massively impressed by this gladiator.

[RobD]

You are absolutely right.  Things change all the time.  That is what keeps it exciting.  I for one thought Zarco was going to make the KTM fly last year.  Then, when that turned into a fiasco you start to wonder if that bike maybe is crap.  And now they had all 4 bikes in the top 10.  Who would have put money on that a year ago?

Has anybody read anything as to why the Yamahas had these brake issues?  Maverick is a hero in my book.  That was split second decision making that saved his life (or at the least his well being).  I am in awe.  And it was also great to see how he did not stand there looking shocked afterwards but just thoroughly pissed off.
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Agree, and there is an interview on MotoGP with him where he is very pragmatic and professional and not throwing toys and getting a dig in at Yamaha. I was also massively impressed by this gladiator.
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I think he will be glad to see the back of Austria for a good long while.....

[sidetrack]

I know they had no choice but holding a GP at the same track twice felt a bit less exciting the second time around  Mir and Taka had a good pace before the red flag wonder what happened after the restart ? Worn tyres, mental thing after having to give up good starts ?

[billy-joe]

  that takes guts to jump at that speed 

Yamaha should be using the Japanese Nissen brakes. Now their riders have to bail at speed with their European brakes.

Euro bikes ruled this one bud  The old man on the one and only Yamaha in top ten  What happened ?

Do you think they've detuned them for reliability?  High chance that MV will start from pit lane cos he's already used up his engine quota for the yr..

[Amsterdam]

I know they had no choice but holding a GP at the same track twice felt a bit less exciting the second time around  Mir and Taka had a good pace before the red flag wonder what happened after the restart ? Worn tyres, mental thing after having to give up good starts ?

Interesting you feel this way.  Set up gets done the first week and the second week the guys can all get on the pace quickly.  And yet there is no guarantee of the same finishing order two weeks in a row.  I actually quite like it.  But some trackside spectators would add to the overall feel and excitement.

[TheBear]

Agree, and there is an interview on MotoGP with him where he is very pragmatic and professional and not throwing toys and getting a dig in at Yamaha. I was also massively impressed by this gladiator.

Perhaps MV is so calm and diplomatic because he knows it is all his own fault?  First he declined using the upgraded brakes Brembo brought specifically for this track because he " didn't like the feel"  and went with the normal brakes instead.  Then he had fading brake problems for two laps prior to the incident and he chose not to pit.

[TheBear]

  that takes guts to jump at that speed 

Yamaha should be using the Japanese Nissen brakes. Now their riders have to bail at speed with their European brakes.

Euro bikes ruled this one bud  The old man on the one and only Yamaha in top ten  What happened ?

Do you think they've detuned them for reliability?  High chance that MV will start from pit lane cos he's already used up his engine quota for the yr..

Rev limited 300 revs earlier than normal.

[TheBear]

Listening to Lin Jarvis speaking about the Yamaha engine problems, I am wondering about these prototypes.  How much of them are actually made by the name on the tank?

All brakes:  Brembo
Suspension excluding KTM:  Ohlin
Gearboxes for some:  Some specialist gearbox manufacturer in England
Electronics for all:  Magnetti Marelli

Now we hear Yamaha's engine woes is because the valve supplier screwed up.  What other parts is not made by Yamaha?

[2StrokeDan]

Listening to Lin Jarvis speaking about the Yamaha engine problems, I am wondering about these prototypes.  How much of them are actually made by the name on the tank?

All brakes:  Brembo
Suspension excluding KTM:  Ohlin
Gearboxes for some:  Some specialist gearbox manufacturer in England
Electronics for all:  Magnetti Marelli

Now we hear Yamaha's engine woes is because the valve supplier screwed up.  What other parts is not made by Yamaha?

This is what I hate about things like the use of non-OEM stuff like the Magneti Marelli sole provider for all teams rule.

A manufacturer like Yamaha, worldwide renowned for top reliability, gets compromised.

[Dux]

That would be fine if the electronics failed , but Yamaha have been having engine crap , the electronics which are the same for everyone has been good .

[Sheepman]

Listening to Lin Jarvis speaking about the Yamaha engine problems, I am wondering about these prototypes.  How much of them are actually made by the name on the tank?

All brakes:  Brembo
Suspension excluding KTM:  Ohlin
Gearboxes for some:  Some specialist gearbox manufacturer in England
Electronics for all:  Magnetti Marelli

Now we hear Yamaha's engine woes is because the valve supplier screwed up.  What other parts is not made by Yamaha?

This is what I hate about things like the use of non-OEM stuff like the Magneti Marelli sole provider for all teams rule.

A manufacturer like Yamaha, worldwide renowned for top reliability, gets compromised.

Its not the Euro electronics nor the Euro brakes Dan.......your'e running out of excuses for your supposed superior brand 

[Rough Rider]

It seems to me that Yamaha have taken everything they can get get out of the current engine design (layout) and need a complete new design.
In my opinion MV is a liability to the team and not an asset. Yamaha should find a good journeyman to compliment their No.1 rider.

[KiLRoy]

Listening to Lin Jarvis speaking about the Yamaha engine problems, I am wondering about these prototypes.  How much of them are actually made by the name on the tank?

All brakes:  Brembo
Suspension excluding KTM:  Ohlin
Gearboxes for some:  Some specialist gearbox manufacturer in England
Electronics for all:  Magnetti Marelli

Now we hear Yamaha's engine woes is because the valve supplier screwed up.  What other parts is not made by Yamaha?

This is not SBK, this is motogp.  If you have to go buy a bike to race, we all know it will be a Kawasaki.  In SBK its all Kawa, Dukes and Yamis. No KTM and Zooks.  Honda is not doing well there either.  One place where BMW do ok.  If you want a true manufacturer competition- watch SBK..

[Cracker]

Listening to Lin Jarvis speaking about the Yamaha engine problems, I am wondering about these prototypes.  How much of them are actually made by the name on the tank?

All brakes:  Brembo
Suspension excluding KTM:  Ohlin
Gearboxes for some:  Some specialist gearbox manufacturer in England
Electronics for all:  Magnetti Marelli

Now we hear Yamaha's engine woes is because the valve supplier screwed up.  What other parts is not made by Yamaha?

This is what I hate about things like the use of non-OEM stuff like the Magneti Marelli sole provider for all teams rule.

A manufacturer like Yamaha, worldwide renowned for top reliability, gets compromised.

Its not the Euro electronics nor the Euro brakes Dan.......your'e running out of excuses for your supposed superior brand 

Seems to me the parts they are allowed to buy independently are crap .............................. cheapskates 

[KiLRoy]

Can they still fit their own parts?