The 2016 MotoGP Thread

fz_rider · 21st March 2016, 00:31

Clinical performance by Lorenzo. He is just unstoppable at front.
Still no win for Ducati. Stoner will be grinning watching that Ducati speed. #29 would have given Lorenzo tough time at front.
The first race sets up the tone for the season!

five46 · 21st March 2016, 08:35

Disheartened to see:
- The Maniac crash out, he would probably have had more shots at J Lo
- Neither Marq nor Vale making any aggressive moves, looked very very sober.

J Lo was on rails though, good ride.

shyn · 23rd March 2016, 11:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by mayankk

This season is going to be all about tyre choices, it seems.

And understanding and getting the most out of those front Michelins. Mat Oxley puts it nicely-
And the race turned out to be seven seconds faster than last year's, despite tyres and lower-tech electronics.
Full article here: http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ra...m_campaign=Mat

Hatari · 23rd March 2016, 13:21

Ducati's pretty impressive this year, really upped their straight line speed as well.
Will really mix it things up in the races to come.

Lorenzo looking sharp.

Porschefire · 23rd March 2016, 14:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hatari

Ducati's pretty impressive this year, really upped their straight line speed as well.
Will really mix it things up in the races to come.

Well, if you remember, both the Ducatis started this way last season but somehow were not competitive to trouble the Hondas or the Yamahas. I really hope they get their act together this season and fight for the championship.

Although I belong to the other side of the Yamaha stable, it was impressive to see JL start from pole and go on to win the race. He will certainly be the one to beat this season. Rossi on the other hand, I do hope he finds some pace to win races as the season goes along. The elusive 10th has to come soon! Heart wants Rossi to lift the championship but the mind will be happy if anyone other than JL or MM takes it.

Sheel · 23rd March 2016, 14:48

I echo similar thoughts as most. Who ever has to beat, has to beat Lorenzo.

I think we are going to see a repeat of 2015.

Blue_V · 24th March 2016, 16:43

Am going with Marques. I like Jorge and Tino. But i think Honda will close it down this time.

JayKis · 24th March 2016, 20:03

The Upcoming Argentina and America favor MM (MM having never lost a race in the US).

Also Qatar may be an anomaly race (greasy track) since all the three podium finishers were on different tire combination. No combination had a big advantage over the other though the soft rear gave a small advantage.
JLo- Hard front, Soft rear
Dovi- Soft front, Soft rear
Marquez - Hard front, Hard rear

America and Argentina are grippier tracks where tire usage is maximum. So the optimum tires should be both Hard fronts and Hard rears.

The question is will Lorenzo be able to keep up with master of the hard tire?

killjoy · 25th March 2016, 00:12

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Originally Posted by JayKis

Marquez - Hard front, Hard rear

You mean Medium Rear right?

SohailPistawala · 2nd April 2016, 08:18

Race 2 - Argentina This weekend, and the first two practice have two different riders on the top.

Dovi in FP1
Marq in FP2

What are the predictions for this weekend?

SohailPistawala · 3rd April 2016, 00:05

Dream start to the race tomorrow!

Marquez
Rossi
Lorenzo

Completing the 1st row

Too many crashes on the 1st turn in practice and qualifying.

Fireworks in Argentina yay!

Rachit.K.Dogra · 3rd April 2016, 00:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by SohailPistawala

Dream start to the race tomorrow!

Marquez
Rossi
Lorenzo

Completing the 1st row

Too many crashes on the 1st turn in practice and qualifying.

Fireworks in Argentina yay!

It is Indeed a Dream Start. I am putting my money on some fireworks.

Marc is very fast over a single lap. Rossi's major issue of not starting ahead, thankfully is taken care of. Lorenzo is in top form. I would not rule out Pedrosa or the Ducatis too..

Boy, this is going to be a cracker!!

CHEERS to a good race.

Rachit

killjoy · 3rd April 2016, 10:08

Did you see the number of guys crashing during practice and qualifying? Expect the race to be no different and hence a variety of surprises tonight...

SohailPistawala · 4th April 2016, 08:40

Entertaining race.

Mandatory pit stop to change the bike.

Marquez, rossi, pedrosa completing the podium.

Lorenzo, miller, Vinales, both the ducs and some more crashed out.

People who missed it do watch the repeat.

Thanks

Sheel · 4th April 2016, 10:12

While Ianonne's move was a racing-incident, he needs to be more careful. Poor Dovi, bloke ran with his machine till the finish-line & came 13th.

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21st March 2016, 00:31	#46
fz_rider Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: World Posts: 1,148 Thanked: 766 Times	Re: The 2016 MotoGP Thread Clinical performance by Lorenzo. He is just unstoppable at front. Still no win for Ducati. Stoner will be grinning watching that Ducati speed. #29 would have given Lorenzo tough time at front. The first race sets up the tone for the season!
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21st March 2016, 08:35	#47
five46 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L-O-S-T!! Posts: 636 Thanked: 714 Times	Re: The 2016 MotoGP Thread Disheartened to see: - The Maniac crash out, he would probably have had more shots at J Lo - Neither Marq nor Vale making any aggressive moves, looked very very sober. J Lo was on rails though, good ride.
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23rd March 2016, 13:21	#49
Hatari Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,872 Thanked: 874 Times	Re: The 2016 MotoGP Thread Ducati's pretty impressive this year, really upped their straight line speed as well. Will really mix it things up in the races to come. Lorenzo looking sharp.
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23rd March 2016, 14:48	#51
Sheel Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Purnea (Bihar) Posts: 9,584 Thanked: 14,402 Times View My Garage	Re: The 2016 MotoGP Thread I echo similar thoughts as most. Who ever has to beat, has to beat Lorenzo. I think we are going to see a repeat of 2015.
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24th March 2016, 16:43	#52
Blue_V BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 173 Thanked: 67 Times	Re: The 2016 MotoGP Thread Am going with Marques. I like Jorge and Tino. But i think Honda will close it down this time.
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24th March 2016, 20:03	#53
JayKis BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blore Posts: 265 Thanked: 639 Times	Re: The 2016 MotoGP Thread The Upcoming Argentina and America favor MM (MM having never lost a race in the US). Also Qatar may be an anomaly race (greasy track) since all the three podium finishers were on different tire combination. No combination had a big advantage over the other though the soft rear gave a small advantage. JLo- Hard front, Soft rear Dovi- Soft front, Soft rear Marquez - Hard front, Hard rear America and Argentina are grippier tracks where tire usage is maximum. So the optimum tires should be both Hard fronts and Hard rears. The question is will Lorenzo be able to keep up with master of the hard tire? Last edited by JayKis : 24th March 2016 at 20:07.
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2nd April 2016, 08:18	#55
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 25 Times	Re: The 2016 MotoGP Thread Race 2 - Argentina This weekend, and the first two practice have two different riders on the top. Dovi in FP1 Marq in FP2 What are the predictions for this weekend?
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3rd April 2016, 00:05	#56
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 25 Times	Re: The 2016 MotoGP Thread Dream start to the race tomorrow! Marquez Rossi Lorenzo Completing the 1st row Too many crashes on the 1st turn in practice and qualifying. Fireworks in Argentina yay!
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3rd April 2016, 10:08	#58
killjoy BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 753 Thanked: 317 Times View My Garage	Re: The 2016 MotoGP Thread Did you see the number of guys crashing during practice and qualifying? Expect the race to be no different and hence a variety of surprises tonight...
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4th April 2016, 08:40	#59
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 25 Times	Re: The 2016 MotoGP Thread Entertaining race. Mandatory pit stop to change the bike. Marquez, rossi, pedrosa completing the podium. Lorenzo, miller, Vinales, both the ducs and some more crashed out. People who missed it do watch the repeat. Thanks
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4th April 2016, 10:12	#60
Sheel Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Purnea (Bihar) Posts: 9,584 Thanked: 14,402 Times View My Garage	Re: The 2016 MotoGP Thread While Ianonne's move was a racing-incident, he needs to be more careful. Poor Dovi, bloke ran with his machine till the finish-line & came 13th.
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