The 2013 Moto GP Season

JVH · 6th May 2013, 08:30

Except for Marquez and Jorge's 2nd place battle, I found the race rather boring. Am happy for Dani. On his day, he can be the best. Hope he remains consistent throughout the season.

Am not sure why Marquez was apologizing not once but many times. These incidents are pretty common. Some folks take it in the spirit of the game/race and some whine. Pretty good recovery by Jorge though. He could very well have gone off track. It was as if he was expecting it.

ebonho · 6th May 2013, 11:52

If Jorge had not come into Marquez, he would have gone wide, and Jorge could then have apexed inside him and finished ahead.

Was funny to see someone who was a Moto GP upstart not long ago now being the finger wagging senior to another upstart.

The circle of life.

manolin · 6th May 2013, 12:03

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Originally Posted by ebonho

If Jorge had not come into Marquez, he would have gone wide, and Jorge could then have apexed inside him and finished ahead.

Was funny to see someone who was a Moto GP upstart not long ago now being the finger wagging senior to another upstart.

The circle of life.

Yeah. I think this is the only way in which this move was different from the Rossi Gibernau one - here Marquez actually would have lost because of the line he had taken. I don't think Lorenzo thinks that he could have been smarter. Anyways the gate was definitely there.

badri · 6th May 2013, 21:06

While the last corner move of Marquez was impressive, his consistency over the race distance was amazing. He hounded Lorenzo for most part of the race and never gave up. A couple of times he almost ran into the back of Jorge but managed to recover and pull back the lost time very quickly. With the track conditions so slippery, it was very easy to do a mistake but he never went over the limit. It should be very worrying for his competitors now. Not only is this guy very quick and ruthless but also has racecraft in abundance.

I'm not sure what exactly is the problem of Rossi. He's so off the pace and looked a shadow of his previous self. I hope he wins at least one race this year. If not, he would be doing injustice in holding the Yamaha seat when there are some very worthy aspirants ( Crutchlow, Pol & Alex Espargaro etc ) out there.

naveenroy · 7th May 2013, 15:17

Nice race. Loved the last overtake by Marquez. I have a feeling that he might end up Champion this season. And lousy attitude by Lorenzo me feels. Racing incident, pure and simple.

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Originally Posted by badri

Here is a Honda onboard video from the last Austin test. Courtesy Repsol. The really like the sound track of these motogp machines..

Thanks for that! OT - You'll notice how Pedrosa looks behind once he comes out of pit-lane - on a racetrack!. Even guys on bikes here don't look behind!

fz_rider · 29th June 2013, 18:54

Superb race. Still unclear who will win! Rossi in the lead for first time, Yippiee

My respect for Lorenzo has grown manifolds!

fz_rider · 29th June 2013, 19:12

Win no. 47 on yamaha for bike #46 . Superb race, full race the focus was on top 5 riders. Super news for Rossi fans

Win no. 106 !

manolin · 30th June 2013, 00:15

I watched the last 4 races in full, hoping for something, and then one race I don't watch, and he wins it. Yeh kya na-insaafi he!

mayankk · 30th June 2013, 00:44

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Originally Posted by manolin

I watched the last 4 races in full, hoping for something, and then one race I don't watch, and he wins it. Yeh kya na-insaafi he!

You're telling me.
I recorded it, and watched it after coming to know he won.
Just not the same.

But, wahay!!! He's back.

deetjohn · 24th July 2013, 09:51

Casey Stoner to return to MotoGP action in series of Honda tests!

Honda however categorically ruled out Stoner making a race return.

A wildcard appearance at the end of the season, either at Motegi or at his home Phillip Island event - where Stoner is undefeated for the past six years - had been the subject of speculation, but Honda insisted it is "now out of the question".

Mpower · 7th August 2013, 23:11

Any Bhpians planning to go to the Indianapolis Moto GP on the 17th?

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Honda however categorically ruled out Stoner making a race return.

A wildcard appearance at the end of the season, either at Motegi or at his home Phillip Island event - where Stoner is undefeated for the past six years - had been the subject of speculation, but Honda insisted it is "now out of the question".

There are plenty of privater Honda teams that will be happy to sign him. Then there is Ducati

fz_rider · 1st September 2013, 23:06

The last couple of laps were just too good. Good race over all with lots of overtaking. Full marks to Marquez. Pedrosa charged in the initial stage, it looked as if he had a chance, but the duo held him at bay. It would have been interesting if Marquez had the perfect start.

Sheel · 2nd September 2013, 09:39

This season is turning into a classic. Marc Marquez is the new Valentino Rossi.

It was certainly very nice to see MM applauding Lorenzo on the finish line with claps & thumbs up

mayankk · 2nd September 2013, 11:16

Ive just been missing out on races. When did Motogp start happening before moto2 and 3?
Or have I missed something?
I recorded the whole even yesterday, and the recording ended with moto3. meantime, I had already deleted the first hour of the transmission.

fz_rider · 3rd October 2013, 22:33

2014 Calender released ! 19 races in all, Argentina and Brazil joins in whereas Laguna Seca gets a miss.
Personally Laguna Seca would have been far more interesting than boring Austin.

6th May 2013, 08:30	#46
JVH Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,045 Thanked: 207 Times	Re: The 2013 Moto GP Season Except for Marquez and Jorge's 2nd place battle, I found the race rather boring. Am happy for Dani. On his day, he can be the best. Hope he remains consistent throughout the season. Am not sure why Marquez was apologizing not once but many times. These incidents are pretty common. Some folks take it in the spirit of the game/race and some whine. Pretty good recovery by Jorge though. He could very well have gone off track. It was as if he was expecting it.
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6th May 2013, 11:52	#47
ebonho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 6,394 Thanked: 10,009 Times	Re: The 2013 Moto GP Season If Jorge had not come into Marquez, he would have gone wide, and Jorge could then have apexed inside him and finished ahead. Was funny to see someone who was a Moto GP upstart not long ago now being the finger wagging senior to another upstart. The circle of life.
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6th May 2013, 21:06	#49
badri BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 329 Thanked: 284 Times	Re: The 2013 Moto GP Season While the last corner move of Marquez was impressive, his consistency over the race distance was amazing. He hounded Lorenzo for most part of the race and never gave up. A couple of times he almost ran into the back of Jorge but managed to recover and pull back the lost time very quickly. With the track conditions so slippery, it was very easy to do a mistake but he never went over the limit. It should be very worrying for his competitors now. Not only is this guy very quick and ruthless but also has racecraft in abundance. I'm not sure what exactly is the problem of Rossi. He's so off the pace and looked a shadow of his previous self. I hope he wins at least one race this year. If not, he would be doing injustice in holding the Yamaha seat when there are some very worthy aspirants ( Crutchlow, Pol & Alex Espargaro etc ) out there.
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29th June 2013, 18:54	#51
fz_rider Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: World Posts: 1,148 Thanked: 766 Times	Re: The 2013 Moto GP Season Superb race. Still unclear who will win! Rossi in the lead for first time, Yippiee My respect for Lorenzo has grown manifolds!
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29th June 2013, 19:12	#52
fz_rider Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: World Posts: 1,148 Thanked: 766 Times	Re: The 2013 Moto GP Season Win no. 47 on yamaha for bike #46 . Superb race, full race the focus was on top 5 riders. Super news for Rossi fans Win no. 106 !
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30th June 2013, 00:15	#53
manolin BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delhi/Cuttack Posts: 390 Thanked: 202 Times	Re: The 2013 Moto GP Season I watched the last 4 races in full, hoping for something, and then one race I don't watch, and he wins it. Yeh kya na-insaafi he!
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24th July 2013, 09:51	#55
deetjohn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kochi Posts: 4,530 Thanked: 10,583 Times View My Garage	Re: The 2013 Moto GP Season Casey Stoner to return to MotoGP action in series of Honda tests! Honda however categorically ruled out Stoner making a race return. A wildcard appearance at the end of the season, either at Motegi or at his home Phillip Island event - where Stoner is undefeated for the past six years - had been the subject of speculation, but Honda insisted it is "now out of the question".
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1st September 2013, 23:06	#57
fz_rider Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: World Posts: 1,148 Thanked: 766 Times	Re: The 2013 Moto GP Season The last couple of laps were just too good. Good race over all with lots of overtaking. Full marks to Marquez. Pedrosa charged in the initial stage, it looked as if he had a chance, but the duo held him at bay. It would have been interesting if Marquez had the perfect start.
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2nd September 2013, 09:39	#58
Sheel Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Purnea (Bihar) Posts: 9,584 Thanked: 14,398 Times View My Garage	Re: The 2013 Moto GP Season This season is turning into a classic. Marc Marquez is the new Valentino Rossi. It was certainly very nice to see MM applauding Lorenzo on the finish line with claps & thumbs up
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2nd September 2013, 11:16	#59
mayankk Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 5,148 Thanked: 8,168 Times View My Garage	Re: The 2013 Moto GP Season Ive just been missing out on races. When did Motogp start happening before moto2 and 3? Or have I missed something? I recorded the whole even yesterday, and the recording ended with moto3. meantime, I had already deleted the first hour of the transmission.
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3rd October 2013, 22:33	#60
fz_rider Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: World Posts: 1,148 Thanked: 766 Times	Re: The 2013 Moto GP Season 2014 Calender released ! 19 races in all, Argentina and Brazil joins in whereas Laguna Seca gets a miss. Personally Laguna Seca would have been far more interesting than boring Austin.
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